By K.I. Goldberg
LILacrossenews.com, 9/17/12
Smithtown West junior goalie Matthew Smidt has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at The Ohio State University.
Matthew Smidt log:
Matthew Smidt
High School: Smithtown West HS
Graduation Year: 2014
Position: Goalie
College Choice: The Ohio State University
Club Affiliation: Team Smithtown West
Major lacrosse honors: 2X Scholar athlete, MVP Rising Junior LI Lacrosse Showcase, LI Lax Fest All-Star, Hotbeds All-Star, Nike Blue Chip as Rising Sophomore, First Look Lacrosse Camp
Academic Honors: Spanish Honor Society, District Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? History/Law
Why did you choose OSU? “Head Coach Nick Myers and Assistant Coach Dave Dobbins made me feel like I was part of the lacrosse family on my first visit. When I was on campus and toured the athletic and academic facilities, I knew right away OSU was where I was supposed to be.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “Every year our team goals are to win a County Championship and then advance to the State Championships.”
Other schools considered: Maryland, Cornell, Georgetown, UPenn and Penn State
Additional Comments: “I would like to thank my family, trainers, coaches and my teammates for all being there for me as a player and a person.”
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