Mackenzie Bracken
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Dedicated and disciplined multi-sport athlete who is committed to excelling athletically and academically. Highly coachable team player who exudes positivity and executes aggressiveness, leadership, and defensive skills on the field.
Elementary school was the starting point for athletic competition in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Club teams in all sports paved the way for fierce competition at the varsity level.
I made the varsity lacrosse team as a freshman and varsity soccer as a sophomore. When needed, I was asked to play in certain varsity basketball games. As an 8th grader on the JV lacrosse team, I was the leading midfield scorer. Freshman year, the varsity lacrosse season was cancelled, but I was voted Nassau County Girls' Lacrosse Freshman/Defender of the Year. As a sophomore, I started and played every minute of each game. I am currently a member of the Long Island Jesters 2023 Black team. My coaches for both teams count on me as a defensive leader who aggressively stops the opposing team's offense by communicating with my teammates. I possess great lacrosse IQ and am quick on my feet, knowing when to slide and pressure the ball. I take pride in my 1-1 defense and ensure that I do not get beat. Ground balls, forced turnovers and quick moves to send the ball out of the defensive end make me a reliable player.
Highlights of my varsity season include winning conference champs, scoring as a defender against our rivals, and being recognized as an All-Conference player. The various sports that I continue to play allow me to develop both offensive and defensive skills that enhance my overall athletic game.
At Bethpage High School, I maintain above a 4.0 GPA, and I am in all honors and AP classes. Specifically, my AP courses include AP Biology, AP World History, and AP Seminar. I am the current class vice president on Student Council, and I will retain that role next year. I am an active member of the French Club, Sophomore Class Club and the Student Civic Association. Additionally, because of my academic success and positive personality, I was elected to be a part of a program called Athletes Helping Athletes where members inspire younger children to make good decisions and learn how to be positive contributors to their sport's teams.
When I am not playing sports, I enjoy going to the beach and shopping with friends. There is never a dull moment with two older sisters, one younger sister and many extended family members who live nearby!
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Jerry Caramelli
Extremely athletic lockdown defender, with great feet and exceptional vision who is often found commanding her defense. Mackenzie is a fierce defender who leads her team w ground balls out of the zone. Her great speed combined with skill in both hands plays a big role in transition. She is often relied on to lead and is admired by her teammates both on and off the field. This fierce competitor is the ultimate team player who is extremely coachable and plays the game at a very level. Mackenzie has all the tangibles of a midfielder but truly blossoms as a defender.