By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/21/16

Ravenwood High School (TN) 2018 defender Katie Bendrick has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Radford University.

Katie Bendrick profile:

High School: Ravenwood High School, TN

Graduation Year: 2018

Position: Defender

College Choice: Radford University

Club Affiliation: TNLax

Lacrosse Honors: 2016 Tennessee All-Region, 2016 Under Armour 2018 Uncommitted Team, Team Tennessee 2015, 2016, Radford LAX Clinic, Vanderbilt Camp, Southwestern Showcase Overtime, Triple Threat

What will you major in/study? Political Science, Sports Business

Why did you choose Radford? “I think the coaches and the girls on the team are fantastic and I really liked all of the recruits that I met at the camp.

“Overall, Radford has the academics I wanted, had a very family oriented feel and the girls are very close as a team, which I loved. The opportunity to play in the Big South was a huge plus, I’m excited to spend my college years in such a beautiful location.”

HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “We are in a rebuilding year having lost 17 seniors to graduation. My excitement about this team is because there are several of us girls from our 2014 middle school county championship team and a few strong transfers that joined in 2015 making us a real contender.”

Thank You: “I’d like to thank Woodland Middle School for introducing me to the sport and Coach Steph Schenkel. My high school coaches Bill Dryer at Ravenwood, Caroline Carlin and Jess Thornton at Girls Preparatory School and TNLax coaches Megan Riley Clark, Joy Miller, Jarrett Miller and Brandi Byner, for all their support and encouragement.

“Most importantly, I’d like to thank my mom and dad for allowing me to spend my summers playing the game I love, competing at the highest level.”

Other schools considered: Boston University, Coastal Carolina, Louisville

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