By Chris Goldberg
BaltimoreLacrosseNews.com, Posted 2/1/12

Malvern Prep (PA) junior defenseman Chad Rafferty has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Maryland.

Chad Rafferty log:

Chad Rafferty (Photo by Warren Samolsky)

High School: Malvern Prep, PA

Graduation Year: Class of 2013

Position: Defenseman/LSM

College Choice: Univ. of Maryland

Club Affiliation: Mesa Fresh 2013, Duke’s Lacrosse Club

Major lacrosse honors: Gait Fab 40 All-Star Game at Philly Showcase, North Carolina Team Camp All Star, ESPN RISE Sophomore Watch List

Academic Honors: First and Distinguished Honors, 3.9 GPA, Volunteer at the Don Guanella School, Evanfest Youth Lacrosse Tournament, Best Nest events and C.A.R.E.S. Walk

Why did you choose school? “I chose Maryland because Coach (John) Tillman and his staff represent everything that a successful lacrosse program has and everything that is important to me: hard, work, discipline, team first and giving back. I feel like they truly care about developing me as a player and as a person. I felt at home when I visited and felt like I was part of the team. The campus is awesome and it’s only two hours away so my family can continue to be part of my lacrosse life. The academics at Maryland are a good fit for me and I wanted the opportunity to play for a National Championship.”

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