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Mount St. Mary Lacrosse Standout Commits to the University of New Haven
Mount lacrosse player Zoe Wilkins formally signed her college letter of intent in a special ceremony on the Mount campus on November 12.
Mount Saint Mary Academy lacrosse player Zoe Wilkins of Plainfield formally signed her college letter of intent in a special ceremony on the Mount campus on November 12. Wilkins will attend the University of New Haven in the fall 2016.
“The Mount lacrosse team has prepared me to be a leader,” said Wilkins. “It has allowed me to contribute by being a friend to my fellow teammates and to help cheer them on. I wanted to make it a great experience for the whole team.”
Wilkins admits to not enjoying lacrosse when she first starting playing in second grade but by the end of the year, she could not get enough of the sport. She began playing for her town team and eventually moved on to club teams. Currently, she plays for the elite tournament team, DEWLAX, which is a team composed of top lacrosse athletes from the area.
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“At practice and in games, Zoe grew not only as a player but as a person,” said Mount lacrosse coach Matthew Anzalone. “She exhibits a passion for the game and expresses encouragement for the well-being and development of her teammates. Her work ethic and relentless attitude to succeed will be missed next year. I am very happy for her on this exciting day and wish her the best going forward!”
Wilkins was recently named First Team – Valley Division and contributed to the Mount’s 2015 Skyland Conference – Valley Division championship.
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“This September, I had the opportunity to meet the University of New Haven’s lacrosse team and other incoming freshmen. I felt I would fit in well with the team and immediate enjoyed the feeling of family,” said Wilkins. “I am very excited for this opportunity.”
Mount Saint Mary Academy is a Catholic, independent school which provides an exemplary college preparatory education for young women in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1908 as a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy, the Mount remains committed to challenging each student to develop her fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere of love and caring.
