By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 6/23/13
Stillwater (MN) rising senior defender Sydney Evensen has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Colorado.
Sydney Evensen ledger:
High school: Stillwater High School, MN
Graduation year: 2014
Position: Defense
College choice: University of Colorado Boulder (begins play in spring, 2014)
Club affiliation: Minnesota Elite 2014
Major lacrosse honors: Under Armour All American Mid West Team, 2013; University of Michigan All Star Team, summer 2012
What will you major in/study: Business
Why did you choose school: “The main reason is the amazing coaching staff! I am so excited to be a part of the CU lacrosse team and learn from some of the best coaches and players in the country. I also really like the campus and Boulder. It is a great school and beautiful city. Plus, I am an Alpine Ski racer, so having mountains to look at everyday is awesome!”
Outlook for your high school team: “It’s really good. We have been to the state tournament since I made the varsity team as a freshman. We lost a lot of seniors this year but we have a strong group of sophomores and juniors (returning).”
Thank Yous: “I want to thank my parents, my MN Elite coaches and Anne Elliott and her CU Staff for making my lacrosse dream a reality! Being from the midwest, I also thank Kelly Amonte-Hiller and her coaching staff, who have done so much for this sport! Their camps were awesome and her players and coaches just keep growing the possibilities for female athletes.”
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