Wilbraham & Monson Academy's John Wright '18 has already verbally committed to a college to play lacrosse.
However, when an opportunity arose to play at a showcase in Southern California against players from throughout the country, he couldn't resist.
John was invited to attend the Adrenaline Challenge, which was held at the polo grounds in Del Mar, Calif., Jan. 6-7.
"It was great," John said. "It was a huge tournament."
With John in goal for a Texas-based team, the club placed fourth in the field of 150, ranging from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. There were more than 100 college coaches in attendance.
John, who verbally committed in September to attend the University of Delaware, has played predominantly against players and teams from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The trip to California, though, offered him an unexpected chance.
"It was a great experience to go there and have the opportunity to play against kids from the West Coast and down south," John explained. "I don't get that opportunity much up here. The type of play is different throughout the country. It's a lot more physical with the southern guys, which I find interesting. It was a great experience to play against all different types of players."