By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/14/17

Rocky Point High School (NY) 2018 defenseman-LSM AJ Golik has committed to play Division III lacrosse at SUNY Purchase College.

AJ Golik profile:

High School: Rocky Point High School, NY

Position: Defense/LSM

Graduation Year: 2018

College Choice: SUNY Purchase

Club Team: Team Long Island

Lacrosse Honors: 2016 GFW Elite 60, National 175

Academic Honors: 3.7 GPA, National Junior Honor Society, Vice President of 2018 Class

Expected Major: Legal Studies/Criminal Law

Why did you choose SUNY Purchase? “It is close to home, has the major I want, a great coaching staff, newly introduced into the NCAA, and I will play all 4 years.”

HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “This year we have a great core defense and attack, we’re short on middies but have a killer face-off specialist who is without a doubt a playmaker. With an moderate schedule were hoping to make a playoff run.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my mom for EVERYTHING and getting me to this point. Coach Kistner and Coach Mitchell for all the years on Team Long Island, Coach Bowler, Coach Murphy, Coach Lindsey and Coach Doug for teaching me the ropes and allowing me to grow as a player and a person.”

Other schools considered: Centenary, St. Joseph’s, Mount St. Mary

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