By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 7/18/16
St. Mark’s School of Texas 2017 LSM Nehemiah McGowan has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Amherst College.
Nehemiah McGowan profile:
High School: St. Mark’s School of Texas
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: LSM
College Choice: Amherst College
Club Affiliation: Iron Horse Lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: 3x T99 All-Star, Towson Summer Gold Showcase All-Star, recipient of team GroundBall Award, All-Zone SPC (conference), 2x Varsity Starter, led team in ground balls (68 GBs)
What will you major in/study? Business and Sociology/Law School for International Intellectual Property law
Why did you choose Amherst? “I chose Amherst College because of the rare combination of elite academics and athletics, and the incredible coaching staff and team atmosphere.”
2016 HS season highlights/outlook for 2017: “This 2016 season was our most successful season in 3 years. We made it to the state quarterfinals and ended the season ranked #8 in the Lone Star state. I’m incredibly proud of our progress as a team on and off the field, and next we are coming back better and stronger than ever. Our best chance to make a run for the state title will be the 2017 season.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank God for getting me to where I am today, without him I would be nothing. I would like to thank my family for sacrificing everything to help make my dream come true and for always being there for me.
“I would like to thank my High School Coach, Coach Donald, for pushing me to be exceptional on and off the field, and also for switching me from a short-stick middie to a long-stick middie weeks before the 2015 season began.
“I would like to thank my trainer, Kevin Dilworth, for challenging me to lift more and be faster every single time we train. His guidance and words of wisdom every time we talk have made me and will continue to make me be the best student-athlete that I can be.
“I would like to thank my Club Coach, Coach Surran for providing me with outstanding opportunities to compete with Iron Horse Lacrosse, gaining exposure and recognition during my summer circuits.
“Lastly, I would like to thank all of my teammates and everyone else who has helped me along my journey.”
Other schools considered: Tufts, Fairfield, Mercer, Monmouth, Harvard, Salisbury, St. John’s
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