Sport: Lacrosse School: Saint Joseph's College From the athlete: "High school has prepared me to be able to work 100% every day at every practice," Rheaume said. "Also, working and practicing with the...

Sport: Football School: University of New Hampshire From the athlete: "High school sports has taught me that I can do a lot more than I think I can because your mind gives up before your body," Keegan...

Sport: Rowing School: Jacksonville University From the athlete: "High school sports got me ready for the next level by giving me the opportunity to improve my leadership and efficiency skills," Gagnon...

Sport: Soccer School: Springfield College From the athlete: "High school sports has taught me that being in a big commitment at a young age can keep you on track with the rest of your goals in life,"...

Sport: Softball and Track School: Gettysburg College From the athlete: "High school sports taught us to learn time management and be able to learn how to balance academics and athletics at the same...

Sport: Soccer School: Keene State College From the athlete: "[High school sports] has helped me learn how to balance school, sports, and other extra curricular activities at the same time," Vilela said....

Sport: Soccer School: Wake Forest University From the athlete: "As a student athlete, participating in high school athletics has provided many valuable experiences for me," Stowell said. "It’s given...

Sport: Soccer School: Smith College From the athlete: "I think [high school sports] taught a sense of community within such a short span with all different types of people," Ellis said.

Sport: Soccer School: University of Maine From the athlete: "[High school sports] taught me how valuable working as a team is and how hard work pays off," Dupuis said.