LAX-Star McGuire Signs with Providence College

Wyckoff native Brendon McGuire won't have to worry about where he'll be playing next spring as he recently signed his Letter of Intent with Providence College earlier this month. The midfielder joins 14 other early committments to the Friars lacrosse team.

The 6'-0", 185-pound midfielder is a three-year varsity starter and has been named to the First-Team All-Bergen and First Team All-Suburban Teams. Last season he was also named to the Gibbs League All-Star Team Honorable Mention.

"I am thankful to my parents, who have helped me to get to this point, as well as my coaches Joe Haemmerle and Bob Turco," McGuire said in a press release by Providence. "They supplied me with the foundation needed to take this next step to Providence College."

During his junior year, McGuire netted 35 goals, 16 assists and nabbed eight ground balls for a total of 51 points. He has a total career of 67 points (49 goals and 18 assists) heading into his final year wearing red and gold.

McGuire follows in the footsteps of older brother Sean by committing to a Division I program. Sean competes with the University of Maryland as an attacker.

Providence College is part of the Big East Conference and primarily faces foes such as Georgetown, Notre Dame, Rutgers, St. John’s, Syracuse, and Villanova. Marquette is expected to join the BEC for the 2013-14 season.