High school senior Crystal Harris has signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at the University of Albany. Crystal is a four-year member of the Deer Park girls varsity lacrosse team and is the starting goalie. As a field player and goalie, Crystal has worked hard to improve her skill sets and joined the Albany Elite Lacrosse Club team, allowing her to compete with the state’s best athletes in tournaments such as the Northeast Challenge and Northern Rise.

An active member of the educational community, Crystal has participated in the Varsity Leaders Club, SADD Club, Spanish Honor Society and International Culture Club and has been the recipient of a Breakfast of Champions and New York State Scholar-Athlete award. In addition, Crystal participates in Explorers at the 1st Precinct, which works to teach youths about the dangers of substance abuse and criminal activity.   

Pictured at right, Student-athlete Crystal Harris, joined by parents John and Maria Harris, is congratulated by Deer Park varsity lacrosse coach Anthony Saccone (far left) and District Administrator for Athletics Dominick Fontana (far right) for signing a National Letter of Intent to join the University of Albany’s lacrosse squad.