By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/11/14

Vandegrift High School (TX) 2015 attackman-midfielder John O’Grady has made a commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Queens University of Charlotte.

John O’Grady ledger:

High School: Vandegrift High School, Texas

Graduation Year: 2015

Position: Attack/Midfield

College Choice: Queens University of Charlotte

Club Affiliations: Team FLC-Texas, Team Texas, LaxBats, Tampa Tribe

Athletic Honors:
Texas High School Lacrosse League –
2014 All-State Team – Central Texas District D1
2013 All-State Team – Central Texas District D2
2012 All-State Team – Central Texas District D2

Texas High School Football –
2013 1st Team All-District 25-4A – Defensive Lineman
3rd Team All-Central Texas Region

University of Texas Shootout
Team Austin – Champions
Leading Scorer (4 games – 15g, 6a)

Jake Reeds Nike Blue Chip, Hotbeds, Blue Chip 225 All-Star, Army Lacrosse Camp – MVP Midfielder

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose Queens? “Queen has great academics and is located just outside of Charlotte and I like the idea of living close to the city with the comfort of a small suburb. Charlotte is a great sports town with the Panthers, Hounds, Hornets, there seems to be always something to do. The Queens campus was beautiful and after meeting with players on the team and coaches, I had no doubt that Queens is where I want to attend.”

Outlook for 2015 HS season? “I think we are going to be really strong this year. We have a bunch of returning starters and some new guys ready to step in and help right away. Our goal each year is to compete for a State Championship and it would be great to win one this season.”

Thank You: “Thank you to all my teammates and lacrosse coaches from TeamFLC, Tampa Tribe, Team Texas, LaxBats and Vipers. Coach Pat Huskins my lacrosse coach at Vandegrift HS, my football coaches for supporting me and helping me physically and mentally develop as an athlete and my family for their love and support.”

Other schools considered: UMass, Furman, Jacksonville, High Point, Catawba, Tampa

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