Whiz Kid of the Week: Claire Scarrone

Name: Claire Scarrone

Age: 16

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Accomplishment: Scarrone has made a verbal commitment to attend and play lacrosse for Duke University in the 2012-2013 season. She is also the only New Jersey player in the class of 2012 to be named one of ESPN’s Top 25 Juniors on the Rise.

Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?): “It’s extra special to see a player like Claire being so highly recognized for her abilities.  She is an unselfish contributor to the team who is relentless in the effort she puts forth on the field," said says Lori Brown, director of T3 Lacrosse.    

Scarrone has been a player for T3 Lacrosse Elite Program since 2006. T3 Lacrosse offers teams based out of northern and central New Jersey and also the Jersey Shore area.  The age range for T3 players range from 5th grade through high school.  T3 also offers year-round training programs for grades K-12, throughout New Jersey, including The Atlantic Club in Manasquan.    

Brown says that she is proud to have an all around athlete like Scarrone on the team. "She is involved in almost every positive play being made on the field, from end to end. She is inspiring to watch!" said Brown. "So often, we see the high scorers getting the attention.  It’s refreshing to see the recognition being given to such an all around great athlete."