St. Augustine (CA) 2021 midfielder/LSM Cooper Lance of West Coast Starz Boys has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Bates College.
Cooper Lance
Cooper Lance profile:
High school: St. Augustine High School (San Diego, CA)
Grad year: 2021
Positions: Midfield, LSM
College committed to: Bates College
Club team: West Coast Starz Boys, SoCal Bulls
Lacrosse honors:
Captain St. Augustine HS 2020; Selected to West Coast Starz National Team in Summer 2019, Fall 2019 & Summer 2020; Selected to Adrenaline Challenge 2020-21 All-Star Team January 2020; Selected to Adrenaline SoCal Prime Team in 2019 (Southern California All-Star team); Selected to 2020/21 Adrenaline All San Diego Team in 2018 for Western Kickoff; Varsity Starter at St. Augustine HS as Soph, and received “Broken Stick Award” for Hardest/Most Consistent Hitter on team; 2nd on team in ground balls [39]; Varsity Lacrosse as Freshman in 2018; All San Diego Lacrosse Team 2017
Academic honors:
(1) 3.92 GPA & 4.0 Honor Roll (x4); (2) National Honor Society; (3) Received “5” Grade on AP English Language Exam; (4) Selected by classmates as ASB Representative 2019-20; (5) Selected by Faculty as Leader/Counselor for Two Day/Overnight Orientation for Incoming Freshmen Fall 2019; (6) Selected by Faculty as Leader/Counselor for Sophomore Spiritual Retreat 2020; (7) Selected by Faculty for Summer Leadership Conference at UCSB July 17-20, 2019; (8) President, Interact Club/High School Affiliate of Rotary Club; (9) Nominated by Faculty to Attend 2020 National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC); (10) Received Scholarship for 5-day Leadership Training Seminar at Pepperdine University [June 2020/Nominated by HS]; (11) Society of Saints Scholars; (12) California Scholarhip Federation; (13) 90+ Service Hours in Grades 9-11; (14) Volunteer Coach for Elementary Lax Players
Why did you choose Bates College, Men’s D3?
“Bates College has outstanding academics. Bates also has a great lacrosse lacrosse program with an excellent coaching staff, and is in the very competetive NESCAC league. “
Is there anything else you would like to share?
“Thank you to Coach Lasagna and Coach Deane for the opportunity to play in a great lax program at an excellent academic school! A big thanks to my family, teammates, friends and coaches for all of their support during the crazy recruiting process. A special thanks to my Mom & Dad, and to Coaches Alex Cade, Kevin Cooper, Jono Zissi and John Tolla!”
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