It was a situation too good to pass up. Perryville girls lacrosse star Sydnie Bjork will attend Salisbury University where she play for an NCAA Division III power, remain relatively close to home, and eventually reunite with two Panther teammates. Last fall, the Panthers' junior attacker committed to attend Salisbury in the fall of 2017. She also considered Tampa (Fla.) University. Bjork said several factors, including proximity to home, convinced her it was a "smart decision" to attend Salisbury. Last year, current Perryville seniors Ally Remesch and Taylor Poore decided they will attend Salisbury beginning this fall. "That's a big factor," Bjork said. "It's nice to know people there and I've also met the new recruits." She is happy to have reached a decision. "It's a weight lifted off my shoulders," Bjork said. "I don't have to take any more visits or talk to coaches. The recruiting process is very stressful." She plans to study athletic training and exercise science while playing for a program with a rich tradition. Salisbury is ranked in the top five in the nation. "It will be great to be on a college team that has a chance to win a title," Bjork said. She began playing lacrosse in Havre de Grace when she was seven. "I had played soccer but lacrosse was more fast-paced," Bjork said. "Soccer is boring compared to it." Bjork plays club lacrosse for North East Maryland Select. She is grateful for the help she has received along the way. Her father, Dave, has also served as a coach, both in rec leagues and at Perryville High. Bjork credits her high school and club teammates and coaches for aiding her development. Through this regular season, Bjork has collected a whopping 160 goals and 64 assists. "Sydnie's love of lax and her enthusiasm to play, and to get everybody around her to play with her has been a blessing," Perryville coach Mary Dunman said. "She's a complete lacrosse player." Why does Dunman get emotional when discussing her star attacker? "Because she just loves the sport so much and wants everybody around her to improve in the sport," the coach said. "And when you have a player who comes out every day and not just better herself, but better her team with her, that's a true lacrosse player. That's a true athlete. And she puts the team before self. All of my players are team before self and that's something I really appreciate. She came out as a ninth grader and it's been three years of lovely." Comments are closed.
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