By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/13/13
St. Anthony’s High School (NY) rising junior midfielder Ella Bonafede has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Duke University.
Ella Bonafede ledger:
High School: St Anthony’s HS, South Huntington, New York
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Duke University
Club Affiliation: Long Island Top Guns
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases:
2013 – CHSAA Championship game- MVP,
FCA National Team 2013,
Tournament MVP- Lake Placid Summit tournament 2013,
Under Armour All American underclassmen team 2013
Academic honors, service projects: National Honor Society, St Bonaventure Award – Academic Excellence 2012 and 2013
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Duke? “I chose Duke because of its academic excellence, it’s history of superior lacrosse and the unbelievable coaching staff.”
What are your thoughts on this past HS lacrosse season/team’s outlook for next season? “We had an unbelievable season last year, one of the best in St Anthony’s history. Losing players like Maggie Bill and the rest of the seniors will be tough but we have a young core of players that have great chemistry. I am confident we will work hard and compete!”
Thank You: “I would like to thank all my coaches especially Shannon Smith, Steve Levy and Corrine Broesler; my parents and my three brothers Sam, Andrew and Ben.”
Other schools considered: Boston College, UPenn, Georgetown, Northwestern
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