TOP 100 Episcopal Academy junior Gianna Pantaleo
commits to Boston University!
PLAYER NAME: Gianna Pantaleo
GRAD CLASS: 2019
HIGH SCHOOL:Â Episcopal Academy (PA)
CLUB: WC Eagles
POSITION: Forward
PLAYER RANKING: Next 50
HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2017: AAU Junior Olympics, U16 National Futures Championship (1st place)
COLLEGE CHOICE: Boston University (Division I – Patriot League)
DATE COMMITTED:Â August 4, 2017
BOSTON U IN 2016: Finished 13-6, Patriot League Tournament Runner-Up (lost to American 1-0 in the final), #17 in Final Coaches Poll, #14 in Final NCAA Rankings
OTHER COLLEGES CONSIDERED:Â Lehigh University, Georgetown University, University of Louisville, University of Delaware, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania
WHAT WILL YOU MAJOR IN/STUDY? Biology- Dental
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BOSTON U? “I chose Boston University because of the balance between competitive field hockey and strong academics. As soon as I visited the school I fell in love with the city campus and the field hockey program. The strong connection between Coach Starr and the coaching staff with the players was really important to me. I personally felt that being a part of this team would help me advance as a player and excel in the classroom. I couldn’t be more excited to be a Terrier!”
ANYONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK? “I would first like to thank my parents for encouraging me on and off the field and supporting me through the process. I would also like to thank my club coaches, Richard, Jun, and Jaja Kentwell, Guy Cathro, and Mark Foster, and my HS coaches, Regina Buggy and Amanda Vostrache for pushing me to be the best player I can be and providing me with great training throughout the years. Thank you to all my family and friends who motivated and cheered me on all these years.”
