North Penn Quintet to Play Collegiate Lacrosse

On Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, five North Penn seniors were recognized for committing to continue their lacrosse careers at the collegiate level.

Luigi Cardona – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Lacrosse)
Major:
Construction management
Reasons for choosing Penn College: “I chose Penn College because they have a major I wanted, and they have a high placement after college.”
Coach Rick Smith says: Luigi has been a varsity player for several years, and his ability to play both offense and defense at the midfield can create positive matchups for our team especially in the transition game. He has grown as a player, and I expect him to take a leadership role with our senior dominated team this year.”

Connor Howard – Marymount University (Lacrosse)
Major:
Biomedical engineering
Final list of colleges: Marymount, Immaculata, DeSales
Reasons for choosing Marymount: “The reason I chose Marymount was because of the great atmosphere and the coaches.”
Coach Rick Smith says: Connor is one of the biggest reasons that we have been in competitive games over the past few years. He has the ability to shift the momentum with his amazing saves. Connor is a leader both on and off the field. Our team will greatly benefit from Connor's leadership and play on the field this spring.

CJ Kronmiller – DeSales University (Lacrosse)
Major:
Finance
Reasons for choosing DeSales: “I ultimately chose DeSales because of the high level of coaches they have, and it has a small-school feeling, but the campus is spread out.”
Coach Rick Smith says: CJ is a natural athlete who works extremely hard on defense, and he thrives in transition. CJ is always participating in some type of lacrosse activity, and his dedication to becoming a better lacrosse player has paid off for him. He brings several years of varsity experience, and I expect him to have his best season this year.”

Tyler Kronmiller – DeSales University (Lacrosse)
Major:
Accounting
Final list of colleges: DeSales, Immaculata, Arcadia
Reasons for choosing DeSales: “I ultimately chose DeSales because of their good accounting program and the atmosphere.”
Coach Rick Smith says: “Tyler is also a natural athlete who brings a strong work ethic to the team. Tyler is very passionate about the game, and he always gives 100 percent effort between the lines as a middie. Tyler has several years of varsity experience, and his lacrosse IQ has grown. I am also expecting him to have his best season.”

Caiden Myers – Pace University (Lacrosse)
Final list of colleges:
Pace, Stevenson, Ursinus, Chestnut Hill
Reasons for choosing Pace: “I chose Pace because of the facilities, the really competitive lacrosse team, and I really liked the coaches.”
Coach Rick Smith says: Caiden comes from a family of lacrosse players, and it shows. He is a player who plays with passion, heart and determination. Caiden has been our best offensive player for a few years, and he has an eye for the goal. I expect him to thrive again this season and continue his success at the next level.”

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