TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/2/20
Flower Mound (TX) 2021 defender/midfielder Mackenzie Smith of 214 Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Florida Institute of Technology.
Mackenzie Smith profile:
High school: Flower Mound High School (Flower Mound, TX)
Grad year: 2021
Positions: Defense, Midfield
College committed to: Florida Institute of Technology
Club team: 214 Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2020 Varsity Captain/Starter as a Senior/Junior; 2020 All America Southwest Highlight Team; 2019 All-District Spring 2019: Texas North District; 2019 “Honor the Game of Lacrosse” Award chosen by team; 2019 Varsity Captain/Started as a Sophomore; 2019 Varsity Letter; 2018 Freshman Varsity Starter; 2018 Varsity Letter; 2018 Team USA (AIST); Summer Tour in Europe; Defensive MVP of the Tournament 2018 and 2017 UA Uncommitted Team/Showcase 2018 Freshman A Team Basketball; Lady Jag Award and Defensive MVP
Academic honors: 2020 National Society of High School Scholars; 2020 Student Council; 2020 National Honor Society – 16 Service Hours since November; 2019 2020 Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society/Peer Math Tutor; 2020 Spanish National Honor Society; 2020 Kindness Ambassador; 2019 Student Council 2019 Jammin’ Jag Award (Teacher’s Award); 2019 Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society/Peer Math Tutor 2019 Spanish National Honor Society 2019 Kindness Ambassador; 2019 National Honor Society; 2019 PSAT Team; 2018 Spanish National Honor Society; 2018 Jammin’ Jag Award x2; 2018 Kindness Ambassador
Expected major: Science Technologies
Why did you choose Florida Institute of Technology, Women’s D2? “At the start of September 1st, I wanted to commit and play at a D1 school. Throughout my recruiting process and the more I talked with coaches, teammates, and my family, I came to the conclusion that D2 would be more realistic for what I wanted out of my college experience. I wanted free time, along with being able to play lacrosse, and a D2 program was ideal for that. I knew I would have more opportunities to play as either a freshman or sophomore, and knew that I would be able to manage my time better with school and lacrosse, and still make time to do the things I want if I decided to play at a D2 school. I wanted to stick to the SSC (Sunshine State Conference) because I was looking to play somewhere where the weather was going to be relatively warm almost all year round- Florida Tech was perfect for that. It checked off all of the boxes locationally, academically, and gave me the chance to play lacrosse too.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank all of my coaches, teammates, family, and friends.”
What other colleges did you consider? Arizona State University, University of Tampa, Belmont Abbey College
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