When it came to picking a college, Glenelg Country lacrosse standout Riley Reese had most of the boxes checked off long before he made his commitment official in late September.
Still, the 16-year-old junior defenseman did his due diligence, making sure of the academic fit at his top school and respectfully listening to the pitches made by the other interested programs.
After all, how could he not choose the place his parents — Brian and Cathy — enjoyed stellar playing careers, where his mother has strengthened a national power as coach of the women’s program, and where he has spent so many glorious days watching college lacrosse?