By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/14/14
Xaverian Brothers (MA) 2016 midfielder Will McCarthy has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Mercer University.
Will McCarthy ledger:
High School: Xaverian Brothers High School, MA
Graduation Year: 2016 (will be completing a post grad year)
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Mercer University (ConnectLAX college profile)
Club Affiliation: Top Gun Fighting Clams
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Baltimore Kickoff All Star, Philly Showcase Camp Fab 40, Called up Sophomore year to be a part of Xaverian’s State Championship win
Academic honors: Honor Roll Student
What will you major in/study? “I would eventually like to enter the physical therapy program. I am very interested in health related sciences.”
Why did you choose the school? “Making this decision was fairly easy. Mercer has exactly what I am looking for in a school in both academics and athletics. When I visited earlier in the summer, I did not want to leave. I immediately felt like it was the school for me. It is a small school that has a big feel which is what I was looking for. I was very impressed with the new Drake Field House and their facilities. The final aspect of Mercer that really persuaded me was the coaching staff. Coach (Kyle) Hannan, Coach (David) Jadin and Coach (Stephen) Torkington really seem like they know what they are doing. I wanted to be with a team that is hitting a stride and I think that these coaches are really capable of making the Bears a top competitor. I really believe that they are going to help me become a successful student-athlete.”
Thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “We definitely had a tough loss to Duxbury in the semifinals last season. Even though we lost a lot of talented players, I think our team this season has a good chance of making it deep into the playoffs. Our offense is looking very strong with Luke Buckley and Sean Sperzel returning at attack and Nick Shaw and Peter Thorbahn returning at midfield. We also have a solid defense with poles Joe Gaziano and John Blomquist who will be led by who I think is one of the best goalies in the state, Michael Toomey. We should have a very competitive year.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my family, friends, and all of my coaches from the Top Gun Fighting Clams and Xaverian Brothers for helping me get to this point.”
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