By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/12/15
Milton (GA) 2017 attack Sophie Baez has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Ohio State University.
Sophie Baez ledger:
High School: Milton High School, Milton, GA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Ohio State University
Club Affiliation: Eagle Stix Atanta
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: Varsity player on Milton’s Nike/US Lacrosse National High School top-10 program since Freshman year. One of only 6 attacks in the program’s 10-year history (GA State champs 9 years) to make Varsity as a Freshman; chosen as a member of the A Team representing the GA/AL region in the US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament in Bel Air, MD, May 2014; only class of 2017 girl from GA, and the only attack from the Southeast, chosen to play in the Under Armor All America 2017 Uncommitted game, Towson University, July 2014; Led Eagle Stix 2017 to a 3-1 record at President’s Cup, November 2014. Scored 16 goals and had 5 assists; 3-time member of Eagle Stix U15 team competing in the US Lacrosse U15 Nationals (2012-2014); Starting attack at the first annual Metro Atlanta Youth Lacrosse Association All-Star Game, May 2013; scored 3 goals and had 2 assists in a 10-8 victory; 2-time attendee, Nike Elite 120 Showcase (2014, 2015)
What will you major in/study? Undecided; interested in Business.
Why did you choose the school? “Ohio State has a great academic reputation and fantastic athletic tradition. It’s a great campus, I love Columbus, and I really like the coaches and players in the lacrosse program. My mom and dad are also originally from Ohio and we still have a lot of family there.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “Milton is looking to win its 10th GA state championship in the last 11 years, and we are also playing a very tough out-of-state schedule that includes national top-5 powerhouses like McDonogh, Vero Beach, and others.”
Thank You: “I’m thankful for both my parents for supporting me through everything and getting me to where I am now. I also want to thank my brother Colin, who is my #1 supporter!
“Also, I would like to thank my Milton/Eagle Stix coaches, Tim Godby, Matt Snyder, and Megan Prasch for all they have done for me!”
Other schools considered? Florida, Loyola (MD), Furman, Winthrop
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