TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/16/21
Lake Highland Prep (FL) 2022 LSM/defenseman Trent Griffies of Florida Crabs has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Barton College.
Trent Griffies profile:
High school: Lake Highland Preparatory School (Orlando, FL)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: LSM, Defense
College committed to: Barton College
Club teams: Florida Crabs, Braveheart Orlando
Lacrosse honors: 7th grade JV 8th grade JV and Captain 9th grade varsity, 11th grade Varsity Captain, Winter Elite showcase, NC December 2020 Crabfeast past 2 years, 2020-2021 NLF past 2 years 2020-2021
Academic honors: Honor roll- Kindergarten to present, President’s List, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society
Expected major: Business Administration and Management
Why did you choose Barton College, Men’s D2? “My future coaches watched me play and gave me positive feedback. As my journey continued, they kept the process honest with me. I felt welcome the minute I walked on campus and enjoyed seeing the brotherhood of the current Barton Bulldog lacrosse team. Everything felt right to me.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my mom and dad for supporting my goal of seeking and obtaining an excellent academic education and the opportunity to continue my lacrosse adventures at the next level. My coaches are amazing! A huge thank you to Coach Jeff Vander Meulen (HS Coach and Braveheart Orlando), Coach Jason Alford (Florida Crabs), and Coach Moe (Black Labs and Creators Game) for setting the standard of what it takes to be a leader on and off the field, the opportunities to play, and being true gentlemen.”
What other colleges did you consider? Belmont Abbey, Queens University of Charlotte, Mercer, High Point University, Fairfield, UTampa, and Florida Southern, Limestone, Newberry, and Hood College
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