By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/9/16

New Canaan High School (CT) 2018 defense Julia Ozimek has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of Connecticut.

Julia Ozimek profile:

High School: New Canaan High School, CT

Graduation Year: 2018

Position: Defense

College Choice: University of Connecticut

Club Affiliation: CT Grizzlies

Lacrosse Honors: Nike Elite 120 Paticipant and Hoyas Team Champion Winner – January 2015; All-America Under Armour Participant and Uncommitted ‘White Team’ Champion Team Winner – July 2015; New Canaan High School Varsity Starting Defender and State Champion – June 2015

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose UConn? “It’s an excellent D1 lacrosse program (and team) with dynamic Coach Katie Woods and assistant coaches, Coach Forrest Stillwell and Coach Lauren Gunning. UConn is a highly Academic School and close enough in proximity so my family can watch the UConn Lacrosse games on campus.”

HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “New Canaan HIgh School is looking great for Spring 2016. Looking to sweep up the State Champion title again!”

Thank You: “Thank you Lisa Lindley, CT Grizzlies (founder) and Stephanie Calabrese – CT Grizzlies; Kristin Woods – New Canaan High School Varsity Coach; Parents, Joe and Rachel Ozimek.”

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