By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/22/16

Westfield High School (NJ) 2018 defenseman Sam Pugliese has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Jacksonville University.

Sam Pugliese profile:

High School: Westfield High School, NJ

Graduation Year: 2018

Position: Defense

College Choice: Jacksonville University

Club Affiliation: Building Blocks Lacrosse (BBL)

Lacrosse Honors: Inside Lacrosse Session III: All-Tournament Team, Inside Lacrosse Session III: All-Star (stripes), NXT boys Philly fall

What will you major in/study? Kinesiology

Why did you choose Jacksonville? “Jacksonville University has the community spirit that I envision as a part of my college experience. It offers a wide array of choices within my potential career path. The new coaching staff brings genuine energy, experience, passion and the love of the game to the lacrosse field. The educational opportunities, campus location and lacrosse program are a great fit for my future.”

HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “WHS has amazing potential to have its best season. With a powerful defense, fast offense and coaches who train the team with the principles of passion and discipline, our potential is undefined.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for supporting me through each and every day of what it takes to become a competitive lacrosse player. The coaching staff at BBL is amazing. They have believed in me since I stepped onto their lacrosse field and energized me to the best kind of player. I also want to thank my high school lacrosse coaches and their ongoing efforts to build a team that inspires each player to work as hard as possible.”

Other schools considered: Marist, Ithaca, St. Joseph’s

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