By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/27/14

West Genesee High School (NY) 2017 attack Mackenzie Baker has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Syracuse University.

Mackenzie Baker ledger:

High School: West Genesee High School, New York

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Attack

College Choice: Syracuse University

Club Affiliation: Outlaw Ladies

Lacrosse Honors: 2014 NYS Class A Championship, Honorable Mention CNY All-League, 2014 Team MVP at SU Elite Camp, 2013 Nike Cup Team Tournament Champions, 2013 Maximum Exposure All-Star team, Selected to represent Upstate NY in the Brine National Lacrosse Classic Academy

Academic honors: NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete and High Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Health and Exercise Science

Why did you choose Syracuse? “I chose Syracuse for its location, strong academic reputation, outstanding lacrosse program and coaching staff. I grew up watching Syracuse lacrosse and it was always my dream to be the hometown girl playing in the dome where my family and friends could watch many of my games. Syracuse is the perfect fit for me from both an academic and athletic perspective.”

Outlook for your High School team next season? “My High School team won the NYS Class A Championship this past season. We are going to continue to work hard in the off-season and look forward to a run at an eighth State title next season.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my family for their constant love and support. In addition, I would like to thank B.J. O’Hara and all the coaches and my teammates at my club team, the Outlaw Ladies.

“I would also like to thank my coaches at West Genesee , Coach Elmer and Coach Hallinan, for believing in me and always pushing me to do my best.

“Finally, a big thank you goes out to my teammates at WG who taught me so much last season and made me a better player everyday. I feel so fortunate to have played with all of them and winning the State championship with these girls is an experience I will never forget!”

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