TopLaxRecruits.com, posted 9/25/20
St. Vincent Pallotti (MD) 2022 attack/midfielder Amadi Higgins of Uproar Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Richmond.
Amadi Higgins profile:
High school: St. Vincent Pallotti High School (Bowie, MD)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Attack, Midfield
College committed to: University of Richmond
Club team: Uproar Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: • Maverik All-American National Lacrosse Classic, MD Team 2019 • Maverik All-American National Lacrosse Classic 2022 All-Star Team (American), MD Team 2019 • US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament, National Schoolgirls, MD Metro, 2019 • Nominated Freshman Year for Washington Post All-Met for Girls Lacrosse (2019) • National Lacrosse Classic (2018-Qualified) • Fastest Shot Award (UMD Terps Summer Camp 2017) • Brine All-American National Lacrosse Classic (2017) • Summer Genesis Tournament All Star-Team (2017) • Brine All-American National Lacrosse Classic; helped State of MD win championship (2016) • Longest Shot Award (UMD Terps Summer Camp 2015) • Attacker of the Year (API – 2014)
Academic honors: 3.88 GPA; High Honors (9th & 10th); AP, SUMMIT and Honor Core courses; Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award for 3.25 GPA or higher (2018-2019 Lacrosse season); Project Give Back
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose University of Richmond, Women’s D1? “The University of Richmond is a perfect fit academically, athletically, and socially! I felt a great connection with the coaches and my future teammates. I love the team’s competitiveness and high energy and coaching philosophy. It just felt right. I am excited that my family and friends will be able to come support our games.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to my parents, brother, grandparents, entire family, friends, Uproar Lacrosse family, teammates and all my club, high school and rec coaches from lacrosse, soccer, track, softball and basketball.”
What other colleges did you consider? UC Berkeley
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