University of Albany Women's Lacrosse Receives Commitments from Three High School Standouts - UAlbany Sports 2009

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Albany, N.Y. -- University at Albany women's lacrosse coach Lindsey Hart announced today that three student-athletes have made commitments for the 2009-10 academic year. Jessica Antelmi, a midfielder from Bridgeport, N.Y. (Chittenango H.S.), Rachel Burek, a midfielder from Rensselaer, N.Y. (Columbia H.S.) and Kim Sandtorv, a goalkeeper from Centereach, N.Y. (Middle Country H.S.) will enroll as freshmen in the fall semester.

“We are very excited about welcoming this group of talented student-athletes," said Hart, who has guided the program to three consecutive America East Conference postseason tournament appearances. "They are a competitive group with a strong work ethic and are committed to being successful at the Division I level. Jess is an all-around natural athlete who has great speed and presence in the midfield. Kim is a solid goalkeeper who brings positive energy and communication to the defensive unit. Rachael has an innate ability to see the field and to anticipate both offensively and defensively.”

Antelmi, a three-sport high school athlete, earned first-team All-Onondaga League Freedom Division recognition. She had 36 goals and nine assists as a senior and netted a season-best five goals against both LaFayette and Fulton. Antelmi, a Section III Scholar-Athlete, was chosen to the U.S. Lacrosse High School Academic All-America Team in 2008 and 2009. She also received honorable mention All-OHSL honors in basketball and had a celebrated tennis career.

Burek, a defensive midfielder on the scholastic level, was named to the Albany Times Union All-Area first team and Troy Record All-Area second team. She had 28 goals and nine assists, plus scored a season-high five goals against Bethlehem Central. Burek, who played for the Adirondack squad at the 2008 Empire State Games, was selected to this year's U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-America Team. Burek also played basketball for Columbia High and was a first-team All-Suburban Council field hockey standout.

Sandtorv comes from a lacrosse family as her brother is currently an Air Force defenseman and her older sister was a Stony Brook goalkeeper. Sandtorv, a confident player who is quick to the ball, totaled 109 saves as a senior in leading her team to a 10-7 record. She made seven saves in a 7-6 overtime win over Miller Place. Sandtorv, a three-year regular, stopped 13 shots as a junior against Copiague.

In 2009, UAlbany recorded its first winning campaign in nine years and posted the program's first victory over a national top-20 school.

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2010 University at Albany Women's Lacrosse Commitments

Name, Pos., Hometown (High School)

Jessica Antelmi, Mid., Bridgeport, N.Y. (Chittenango)

Rachel Burek, Mid., Rensselaer, N.Y. (Columbia)

Kim Santorv, Glk., Centereach, N.Y. (Middle Country)