By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 3/19/16

Fairfield Prep (CT) 2017 defenseman Jack Kornutik has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Manhattan College.

Jack Kornutik profile:

High School: Fairfield Prep

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Defense

College Choice: Manhattan College

Club Affiliation: Connecticut Chargers

Lacrosse Honors: 43 ground balls, 21 caused turnovers

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose Manhattan? “I chose Manhattan for its strong academics and solid athletics. The School of Business offers everything that I am looking for and the size/location of the campus is exactly what I wanted. Coach (Drew) Kelleher and his staff are all great people and work hard everyday to help their players grow as both athletes and individuals.”

HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We are looking very good. We’re returning most of the team and many of the underclassmen have stepped up and emerged as being key role players.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my family, friends and coaches for always being there and for motivating me to work hard and be the best at whatever I’m doing.

“Coach Smalkais and Coach Jones were always very honest with me and made sure that everything I received was earned.

“Finally, I would like to thank the entire Connecticut Chargers family for helping me through this process and granting me the ability to participate in some of the nation’s best tournaments/showcases during the fall and summer seasons.”

Other schools considered: Holy Cross, Providence, Saint Joseph’s

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