TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/6/20
St. Paul VI (VA) 2022 midfielder/defender Isabella Henson-Vendrell of Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Villanova University.
Isabella Henson-Vendrell profile:
High school: St. Paul VI Catholic High School (Chantilly, VA)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Midfield, Defense
College committed to: Villanova University
Club teams: Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club, Nation United Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse honors: -Nike NXT Girls Philly Lacrosse Showcase All-Star (2020) – 2021 Puerto Rico Women’s Lacrosse Senior Training Team (2020) – Broke the National World Lacrosse Record in most wins (8-0) at the U19 World Lacrosse 2019 Championship – WCAC Honorable Mention Freshman (2019) – VISAA Indoor Track and Field Championship (2019) – High School Most Improved Player (2019) – Under Armour 150 Team (2019) – U19 Puerto Rico Women’s National Team – MVP in U19 Puerto Rico lacrosse game vs. Belgium (2019) – Maryland Lacrosse Showcase All-Star (2019) – Brine All-American National Lacrosse Classic (2018) – Varsity Letterman in Indoor Track and Field and Girls Lacrosse (Since 2018-) – Moved up to varsity during post-season in Field Hockey (2018) -2017 Under Armour Finishline Elite Academy
Academic honors: Varsity Letter in Honors Chamber Choir – Academic Honor Roll (3.5 and above) – 4th Quarter Principal Honor Roll (4.0 and above) (2020) – Tri-M Music Board Member – Public Relations (2020-2021) – Spanish Honor Society- Treasurer (2020 – 2021)
Expected major: Architecture
Why did you choose Villanova University, Women’s D1? “I chose Villanova University because I absolutely loved the academics, the campus, and school environment. At Villanova, I knew I could excel as a student athlete because of the amazing resources the university has to offer. I also chose Villanova because it is only 2 hours away from home and the school was in great location. I love the fact Villanova is in its own ‘town’ but it is also is right next to the wonderful city of Philadelphia. The people are absolutely amazing and everyone truly wants the best for each other.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I would like to thank my family, especially my parents who have supported me this whole way. I would also like to thank all my coaches for everything they have done for me and my lacrosse career.”
What other colleges did you consider? High Point, California Berkeley, Marquette, University of Connecticut, Brown University
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