By Chris Goldberg
LILacrosseNews.com, Posted 10/25/11

Bethpage senior defender Lindsay Cafiero has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Dowling College.

Lindsay Cafiero log:

Lindsay Cafiero

High School: Bethpage

Graduation Year: 2012

Position: defense

College Choice: Dowling College

Club Affiliation: Long Island Liberty

Major lacrosse honors: All-County Honorable Mention

Academic honors: National Honor Society, Gold Honor Roll, Athletes Helping Athletes, Student Council Treasurer

What will you major in/study? Environmental Science and Marine Studies

Why did you choose school? “I chose Dowling because it’s a great school both academically and athletically. It’s close enough to home so that my family can come to see me play but I can also dorm to get the whole ‘college experience.’ I wanted to be apart of a great program that works hard and I want to help win a national championship.

What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “I have high hopes and expectations for the team this year. We are planning a long, intense preseason to get ready for a competitive season. Ultimately, our goals are to win the conference and go further in playoffs than we ever have before. We have 13 seniors so most of all I am looking forward to a fun last season with some of my best friends.”

Other comments: “I would like to thank my mom and dad for taking me to all of my tournaments and supporting me in all of my decisions, my best friends for getting me through the stressful recruiting process and all of my coaches for helping me along the way.”

Tags: Bethpage, Dowling