Upper Dublin senior Amy Cross signed a letter of intent to accept a lacrosse scholarship to Syracuse University at a special signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Cross made a verbal commitment in February to play for the Orange.
Amy Cross – Syracuse University (Lacrosse)
Major: Nutrition
Final list of colleges: Syracuse, Loyola, Connecticut
Reasons for choosing Syracuse: “I got an e-mail from (coach) Gary Gait, and we started talking. I knew he was a lacrosse icon in the men’s game, and he changed the women’s game a lot. It was really cool to actually meet him, and now he’s going to be my coach.
“I went to visit the team, and I really liked them. I loved the school, and I’ve always wanted to go there since I was little. It’s such a big lacrosse school, so that really was a dream come true. It’s pretty much where I felt I would fit in the best. I’m really excited to go there.”
When did the idea of playing collegiate lacrosse become a reality? “Lacrosse was the first sport I played. I definitely played at a young age, and I remember being the youngest one on my club teams. I didn’t think it was going to be my favorite sport because when I was little I really liked soccer, but I think that’s how every little kid is.
“When I got into middle school, I started to take it more seriously. I stopped playing soccer because my team fell apart, and I really started focusing on lacrosse and got into club and tried out for different teams. That’s when I finally realized that lacrosse was the sport I definitely wanted to play.
“My mom (former U.S. National Team player and Upper Dublin coach Dee Cross) helped me a lot. She knows everyone in the lacrosse world, and she made it a lot easier. I learned everything from her, and with her help, it’s paying off.”
Coach Dee Cross says: “Amy set a goal to play lacrosse in college. She really improved her game between her sophomore and junior year. As a freshman and sophomore, she was a solid midfielder and really helped balance out the midfield, but we had two great scorers in Amanda Gregg and Liz Wall, so Amy did not need to score.
“As a junior, she was on a mission to fill the void after their graduation and ended up being our leading scorer with 70 goals. The team came together, and Amy helped to run the midfield and settle things down on the offensive and defensive end.
“It has been a pleasure for me as a coach and as a mom to watch Amy set a goal, work hard to get better and then achieve that goal by committing to Syracuse University. Amy has always had a competitive spirit, and that is something you can’t coach. It just happens.”
Assistant coach Kendra Finger says: “Amy works very hard in and out of season to make herself the best player she can be. She is extremely coachable and eager to learn new things. Amy shows up every practice wanting to be better, and she makes herself and her teammates better because of her attitude.
“Amy is always positive and always encouraging to her teammates, and she is the ultimate competitor as she doesn’t mind who she is going up against but is always willing to step up to the challenge. Amy wants the ball when the game is on the line, and she gives you everything she has to try to win.
“Amy is what I would call a natural leader. She knows what to say and when to say it, and her teammates seem to look up to her and respond to her. Amy is going to be a great addition to the Syracuse University’s lacrosse team as they are very lucky to be getting such a well-rounded person and great athlete.”
Accomplishments: Four-year starter for the varsity field hockey team – second team all-league as a sophomore and first team all-league as a junior and senior. Co-captain and MVP Offensive Player as a senior.
Four-year starter for the varsity lacrosse team – second team all-league as a freshman and first team all-league as a sophomore and junior. Team MVP and tri-captain as a junior. U.S. Lacrosse All-American first team selection
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