By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/18/13

Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC) sophomore attackman Michael Stanton has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at High Point University.

Michael Stanton ledger:

High School: Gonzaga College High School, Washington, DC

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Attack

College Choice: High Point University

Club Affiliation: Greene Turtle DC

Major lacrosse honors: Green Turtle DC Club Team won all 3 summer tournaments including King of the Hill, Boston Legacy, and Crabfest

Academic Honors: 3rd Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose High Point? “The campus is incredible and has so many resources for their players. The school is in the process of building a new Athletic Performance Center for the Lacrosse and Soccer players that will be amazing. On top of that I really liked Coach (Jon) Torpey and the coaching staff. High Point is a new D1 lacrosse program with a great vision and I am excited to be playing for them.”

What is your team’s outlook for next season? “We are going for our 5th straight WCAC title. We are a young team because many players graduated this year but I believe that we can do it.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank Gonzaga’s Lacrosse Coach: Casey O’Neill and my club coaches: Billy Gladding and Trey Whitty. And, of coarse my parents for all of their support.”

Other schools considered: Bucknell, Marquette, UMBC, Ohio State

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