By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/22/14

Westhill High School (NY) 2016 attackman Ryan Zimmerman has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Providence College.

Ryan Zimmerman ledger:

High School: Westhill HS, N.Y.

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Attack

College Choice: Providence College (ConnectLAX college profile)

Club Affiliations: Roadhawks LC and Orange Crush LC

Lacrosse Honors: 2013 and 2014 Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip, All-Canada Games All- Star, 2x Orange Crush Showcase All-Star, Warrior NSCLA cup showcase

Academic Honors: Honors Student, Section 3 Scholar Athlete

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose Providence? “Providence College offers an unbelievable balance between athletics and academics. The lacrosse team is led by a great group of coaches who are striving to take the program to the next level, and the academic buildings and prestige are astounding. In addition, they have unmatched lacrosse facilities and the City of Providence is fantastic.”

Outlook for next season? “My team at Westhill is coming off of losing in Sectionals to the eventual State finalists for the second year in a row, but we are returning all of our attack, a majority of the midfielders and we should be solid, as always, on the defensive end.”

Thank You: “First I would like to thank my High School coaches, Coach Mike Leuze and Coach Rock for being so supportive and always pushing me to be a better player and person.

“Secondly, I’d like to thank my club coaches Greg Burns (Orange Crush) and Shaun Smith plus JD Jones (Roadhawks) for helping me during this entire process and furthering my game during the fall and summer.

“Finally, I want to thank my friends and especially my family for being so supportive of me following my dreams. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”

Other schools considered: Richmond, Delaware, Fairfield, Manhattan, Jacksonville, Hobart

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