Pine Lake Prep senior student-athlete Gavin Richardson shares how a love for lacrosse that began in kindergarten has grown into an opportunity to play Division II at Lincoln Memorial University. After navigating a recruiting process that included around 15 offers, Gavin talks about finding the right fit at LMU, his goals for one final run with Pine Lake Prep, and stepping into a leadership role by encouraging more students to pick up the sport. He also discusses balancing athletics with academics as he prepares to study finance analytics and business management while holding himself to a higher standard on and off the field.

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