By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/22/14

Bishop Ireton High School (VA) 2017 goalie Amelia Cole has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Denver.

Amelia Cole ledger:

High School: Bishop Ireton High School, Virginia

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Goalie

College Choice: University of Denver

Club Affiliation: Capital 2017 Blue

Lacrosse Honors: Fall 2014 FCA HS 9th-10th Grade Team—Brine Indian Summer Lacrosse Tournament;
•Summer 2014 Northstar Invitational Lacrosse Showcase—Championship Team Norway MVP & Named to ILWomen.com’s “Players That Impressed” List (Northwood School—Lake Placid, NY);
•Spring 2014 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) State Championship Team—Bishop Ireton HS Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Team;
•Spring 2014 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championship Team—Bishop Ireton HS Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Team;
•Spring 2014 Women’s National Tournament—DC Metro Team 4 / Oneida Division;
•Summer 2013 Maximum Exposure for Rising Freshmen Camp All-Star (Towson University—Baltimore, MD);
•Summer 2013 Nike Top of the Class (’16-’17) Camp All-Star (The Governor’s Academy—Byfield, MA);
•January 2013 Elite 120 Lacrosse Showcase (Randolph, NJ); and
•Spring 2013 Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL) 7/8 Full Check Championship Team—Alexandria (VA) Lacrosse Club.

What will you major in/study? Hospitality-Business Admin.

Why did you choose Denver? “I chose Denver for the great coaching staff, national top-20 program, the amazing campus and athletic facilities, outstanding academic programs, and what is there not to like about the city of Denver?”

Outlook for 2015 HS team? “We finished 2014 ranked about #6 in nation and only graduated two seniors. 2015 looks to remind people of our motto – “It’s not an accident.”

Thank You: “Want to thank my parents and big sister for all their love and support. Big shout out to my coaches through the years for helping me get to this point.

“My big sister Olivia (Bishop Ireton ’14) is a lacrosse goalie at the University of Florida.”

Other schools considered: Vanderbilt, Northwestern

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