By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/29/16

Mepham (N.Y.) 2018 defenseman Jake Fitzgerald has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Mercy College.

Jake Fitzgerald profile:

High School: Mepham, N.Y.

Graduation Year: 2018

Position: Defense

College Committed to: Mercy College

Club Affiliation: Long Island Jesters

Major lacrosse honors, camps and showcases: FLG Legit, FLG Premier, National 175 All Star

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose this school? “I decided on Mercy because of the great location, its Business Honors Program and Coach (Jordan) Levine and the coaching staff.”

HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “I am very excited about our upcoming season. We are still a young team, but returning a lot of starters from last year. We are hoping to make a run in the playoffs again this year.”

People to thank: “I would like to thank Coach Ken Gibbons (Jesters), Coaches Mazeika, Wojcieski and Koester (Mepham).

“I would also like to thank my family, friends and teammates for all their support.”

Other schools considered: McDaniel, LIU Post, Misericordia

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