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Riverhead High School Student Signs to Play Lacrosse at Adelphi University

Mid fielder Mark Andrejack signed to play at Adelphi on Wednesday.

Riverhead High School student Mark Andrejack signed to play lacrosse with Adelphi University on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Andrejack is a mid fielder on the RHS Varsity Lacrosse team, who, according to his mom, also takes face-offs. He will be receiving a combination academic/athletic scholarship from Adelphi.

He is also an excellent student. He was just inducted into the National Honor Society and carries a 91.77 GPA. In addition to being the captain of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, Andrejack also had a phenomenal football season and was one of the football team captains.

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“Mark has been playing lacrosse since he was six.” his dad, John, said. There are thousands of kids who apply to play at Adelphi. Adelphi’s lacrosse coach saw Mark play in a showcase tournament and sought him out, so he has a right to be proud of being a standout in lacrosse.”

“His brother, John, played lacrosse at Wagner College,” John continued, “and was one of his early coaches. I really want to thank all of his coaches from over the years. Coach G. is phenomenal! We are really proud of Mark and want to say thank you to all his teachers and coaches.”

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Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Victor Guadagnino noted, “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. Mark got hurt in the first few minutes of his first game with the team, so I am very happy that he is healthy and signing today to play college lacrosse. It’s all good.”

“I’m really excited to be playing for Adelphi,” Andrejack said. “The team is ranked #1 in the pre-season ranking. The academics there are good and the campus is great. I can’t wait!”

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