By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, 9/19/13

Bullis School (MD) sophomore defenseman-LSM Paul Steel has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University.

Paul Steel ledger:

High School: Bullis School, Potomac, Maryland

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defense-LSM

College Choice: Johns Hopkins University

Club Affiliation: Baltimore Crabs

Major lacrosse honors: Blue Chip, Harvard Elite, Crabfeast, NSCLA, National High School Lacrosse Showcase, Wavelax vs. Freestates

Academic Honors: “High Honor Roll all 3 trimesters. This year I am taking 5 honors classes.”

What will you major in/study? Undecided/Environmental Engineering

Why did you choose Johns Hopkins? “I chose JHU because it offers excellent academics, combined with a phenomenal lacrosse program. That being said, I am honored to play for Coach (Dave) Pietramala. I enjoy Baltimore and it is close to home.”

Thank You: “I have been very fortunate to have great coaches, including my Varsity coach Robert Pollocino, who in addition to being a great coach, cares greatly for his players athletically and academically.

“I also owe a great deal to BLC owner Ryan Mclernan and Coach Duncan Booth, for helping me become the best player possible.

“Finally, I owe a lot to my friends, teammates, and family, for giving me so much support in pursuing the sport I love.”

Other schools considered: Penn State, Harvard, Notre Dame

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