TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/20/20
Smithtown West (N.Y.) 2022 midfielder Nikki Mennella of Long Island Top Guns has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Hofstra University.
Nikki Mennella profile:
High school: Smithtown High School West (Smithtown, NY)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Midfield
College committed to: Hofstra University
Club team: Long Island Top Guns
Lacrosse honors: Suffolk County All Division (’19), Suffolk County All Rookie Team (’18), NYS Scholar Athlete Team (’18 & ’19), Starter as an 8th grader, Under Armour All- American Underclass Long Island Command Team (’18 & ’19) and Highlight Team (’20). Penn State Winter Camp-All-Star Team, Duke Super Elite Camp-All-Star Team, Boston College Fall Clinic- MVP, Towson Team Gauntlet- Camp Champions, Hofstra Pride Elite Camp- MVP
Academic honors: 4.05 GPA
Expected major: Education
Why did you choose Hofstra University, Women’s D1? “I chose Hofstra because I felt that the coaching staff offered me the best opportunity to bring my game to the next level while pursuing a degree in education.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank my parents and (Hofstra) Coach (Shannon) Smith for this opportunity.”
What other colleges did you consider? UNC, John Hopkins, Arizona State, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Northwestern, UMASS
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