By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/4/14

Highland Park High School (TX) 2016 midfielder Jackson Durham has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Furman University.

Jackson Durham ledger:

High School: Highland Park High School, Dallas, Texas

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Furman University (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliation: C2C Lacrosse

Lacrosse Honors: Nike Ride Invite 2014; NSCLA Select Showcase 2014; NXT Fall Philly Showcase Fab 40 All-Star 2013; Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Invite 2013

Academic honors, service projects: President of Young Men’s Service League; Board Member of Nexus Junior Charter Board; National Honor Society Candidate

What will you major in/study? Business Administration and Economics

Why did you choose Furman? “I chose Furman because of the great academics and the chance to play for Coach (Richie) Meade and his coaching staff. I cannot think of a better coaching staff to help me learn and grow as a man. I could not pass up the opportunity to play for such men.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “Last year, Highland Park made it to the semi-finals in the Texas State Championship Tournament despite having lost key senior leadership to injuries. This year I expect to be in the State Championship and win.”

Thank You: “I wanted to thank my Highland Park coaches, Derek Thomson, Ross Thomson, Chris Van Dorn and Jared Venia for their belief in me and pushing me to be my best.

“I want to thank the coaches at C2C, John Marano, Alex Poole, Kevin Barnicle and Andy Pons for teaching me the skills to be a better lacrosse player, and in supporting and believing in me during the recruiting process.

“I also want to thank my youth coach, Bob Seebold, who instilled in me a passion for the game of lacrosse and the desire to compete.

“Finally, I want to thank my family who have always supported and believed in me – thanks, Mom, Dad and Zoe!”

Other schools considered: Richmond, Dartmouth, Texas

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