HOLLAND – Aidan Delcalzo put in lots of work on the lacrosse subject.

It has proven for the Maroons, having one in every of their greatest seasons in a number of years.

There have been a handful of Maroons heading to the faculty ranks, and Delcalzo is the lates to hitch. He signed a nationwide letter-of-intent to play at North Central (Unwell.) Faculty.

“I received to tour native faculties throughout my search course of as I used to be on the lookout for a smaller liberal arts school inside the Midwest,” Delcalzo mentioned. “The Naperville campus presents a small-town really feel much like Holland but is near Chicago, which presents big-city alternatives. After assembly the teaching workers and spending time with present gamers, I made a decision to proceed my lacrosse and tutorial profession and name the Cardinals residence.”

He has watched his personal recreation develop for greater than a decade, making this determination additional particular.

“My dad gave me my first lacrosse stick once I was like 4 years outdated,” he mentioned. “He performed membership lacrosse in school, and I keep in mind watching him play in alumni video games and pondering the sport was so cool. We practiced in my yard for some time; he coached me for a number of years in rec ball and helped me develop my expertise and love for lacrosse. I’ve so many enjoyable reminiscences enjoying over time and have met so many unbelievable teammates; I really feel extremely blessed that I’ll get to proceed enjoying on the collegiate stage.”

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After a stellar season with the Maroons, he’s hoping to proceed to enhance within the school ranks.

“From a lacrosse perspective, I hope to proceed rising athletically – particularly by getting quicker, stronger and studying and understanding the sport higher,” he mentioned. “I’ve loads to be taught from becoming a member of a collegiate program and a brand new offense, so I hope to have the ability to choose it up quick. On the finish of the day, although, I am at North Central for teachers, and I hope to additional my schooling as I pursue a level in enterprise.”

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