Pittsburgh's Blake Nelson becomes latest addition to inaugural Webber men's lacrosse recruiting class

by Richard Baptist

Babson Park, Fla. (07/20/2020) — Blake Nelson from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, has signed with the Webber International University men's lacrosse team for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

No. 55 Blake Nelson

Position: Attack

High School: Mt. Lebanon High School

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 175

Club Team: Low and away

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Twitter: @Bnels2232

Academic Major: Marketing

Career Path: Real estate

High School Awards: Keystone Champs 2016

Why Webber: "I loved the coaches, campus, and people. It just felt like home."

Tell us about the recruiting process at Webber? "Coach Burdick and the campus sold me. I love everything about his program and Webber."

Personal Statement: "I would like to thank my coaches, Mike Ermer and Chris Hooton, and my mom Hillary Harlan for all of their support."

Tell us about your siblings: Blair, Redge, Samantha, and Alex.

Tell us about your career and what you are proud of: Soup kitchen, Honor roll, 90 goals,40 assists.

What do you love about lacrosse? "I love the family aspect, and I love the high IQ needed to play the game."

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