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Lacrosse Star Swaps Stick for Pigskin
6 Jun
Summary
- Gavin Anders shifted from lacrosse to football for college.
- He achieved records in both sports at Abington Heights.
- Anders now plays football at Lackawanna College.
Gavin Anders, a senior at Abington Heights, has made a profound impact on the school's lacrosse program, transforming it into a championship contender during his four years. He began playing youth lacrosse in fifth grade with a vision to elevate the varsity team.
Anders' commitment to lacrosse yielded remarkable results, including scoring 36 goals as a freshman and 203 career goals by his senior year. He also excelled in football, setting program records with 143 career receptions and 2,053 receiving yards.
Initially committing to play lacrosse at NCAA Division I McDaniel College, Anders reconsidered his collegiate path. He ultimately de-committed and chose to play football for Lackawanna College, concluding his high school lacrosse career on a high note as the Comets compete in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals.
