TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/31/21

Episcopal School of Jacksonville (FL) 2022 attack/draw Sofia Chepenik of Snipers Elite Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Clemson University.

Sofia Chepenik profile:

High school: Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Palm Coast, FL)

Grad year: 2022

Positions: Attack, Draw

College committed to: Clemson University

Club team: Snipers Elite Lacrosse, Florida Shine Elite

Lacrosse honors: – USA U18 Call Back – Israeli National Team Invite – 2X Under Armour Highlight Team – Inside Lacrosse Under Armour Women Standouts – Gait Top 20 All Star Selection – Brine South Championship All Star Team Player of Game – Brine South Championship Game ESPN Player of the Game – High School All American – Philly NXT All Star

Academic honors: – National Honor’s Society – 4.07 out of 4.33 GPA

Expected major: Journalism

Why did you choose Clemson University, Women’s D1? “I chose it for the opportunity to be part of the first recruiting class, help establish a winning, goal driven, family oriented culture, to compete in the toughest conference in collegiate lacrosse, for Clemson’s commitment to its athletes, Coach (Allison) Kwolek and her staff, and to win a National Championship.”

Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to my Family: – my mom and Dad, Laura Nord and Brett Chepenik – my siblings, Stela (my hero), Grace and Conor – my grandparents, G and Papa – my Aunt and Uncle, Courtney and Bret Bowerman My Influencers: – Krista Grabher (my role model) – Ann Bomleny (my mentor) – my private coaches (Dan Toole and Paul McCord) – my Episcopal coaches (Jordan Smith, Cara Canington, Paige Gadsby, Richard ‘Dick’ Grabher) – Episcopal School of Jacksonville – Snipers Elite Lax (Abi Jackson, Michelle Mason and Cat Conway) – Storm Select (Ellie Yenor, John Ault, Mitch Whittington and Casey Perales) – Shine Elite (Meg Jackowiak) – Dash Lacrosse – Additionally (Ceinwen Simpson, The Lax Box – Meghan Braun and Coach Chris, B3 Sports – Nikki, Colton and crew).”

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