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Chris Mekeel Selects Clarkson University

Chris MekeelAvon Head Coach Erik Schneider recently announced that senior defenseman Chris Mekeel will be studying and playing lacrosse at Clarkson University after his graduation this spring.

Chris is a three year varsity player with the Braves who has played both as a defenseman and a long stick midfielder and with 2g-9a has demonstrated his comfort on the offensive end of the field. He is a three year captain for Avon.

In the off season he has played on the Nike rising junior team and the Green Machine U-19 summer team and the NE FCA Elite Silver team. He also has been successful as a football linebacker and a swimmer at Avon.

The Golden Knights are members of the Liberty League, playing in the NCAA Division III program. They are coached by Bill Bergan, a product of West Genesee High school and Hobart College. Current Section Five alumni include Keith Mierzwa (Fairport) along with Alex Kober and Matt Gold from Pittsford.

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