By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/14/16
Penfield (N.Y.) 2020 defenseman Thomas F. “Buddy” Pelish, III has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Penn State University.
Thomas F. “Buddy” Pelish, III profile:
High School: Penfield High School, N.Y.
Graduation Year: 2020
Position: Defender
College committed to: Penn State University
Club affiliation: Sweetlax Upstate
Lacrosse honors, showcases: Maverik Showtime 2016, Maverik Showtime 2017, Sweetlax Invitational All-Star Team 2016, Big 12 Fall Invitational All Star Team 2016.
Academic honors: High Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose the school? “Penn State has a great academic and athletic tradition that really appealed to me. Coach (Jeff) Tambroni and the coaching staff treated me just a like a member of the Penn State family, as did the team. I also loved the campus and State College.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Penfield will have a strong season and I look forward to contributing to our success.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Schembri and all the coaches at Penfield High, Sweetlax Coaches Martin, Pezzimenti, and Wagner, and all the coaches I worked with at the Penfield Youth Program. I would also like to thank my parents, sister, and extended family for supporting me.”
Other school considered: Johns Hopkins
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