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Women’s Lacrosse Freshman Spotlight: Caroline DeBellis
9/11/2019 9:15:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke women's lacrosse program and head coach Kerstin Kimel continue to introduce members of the Blue Devils' freshman class. This week, the spotlight is on Caroline DeBellis, an attacker who hails from Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
A two-time US Lacrosse first team All-America selection, DeBellis wrapped up an outstanding high school career by leading Cold Spring Harbor to back-to-back state titles as a junior and senior. She recorded 201 goals and 76 assists over her four seasons, culminating in being named US Lacrosse Magazine's Northeast Player of the Year and the Nassau County Player of the Year in 2019.
Also an Under Armour Underclass All-American, DeBellis was an All-Long Island pick as a junior and senior and garnered all-county recognition all four years. In addition to the state championships, she also guided her squad to two Long Island championships and three county titles.
DeBellis joins older sister Sam DeBellis, a redshirt junior attacker, on the Duke team.
DeBellis is one of 11 Blue Devils in the freshman class.
Why did you choose Duke?
Caroline DeBellis: Outstanding academics, as well as athletics.
What is your favorite lacrosse memory?
CD: Two New York state championships.
When did you start playing lacrosse?
CD: Kindergarten – I enjoyed playing with the same friends and teammates who later became my high school teammates and best friends.
What are your goals for your collegiate career?
CD: To excel both in the classroom as well as on the field.
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
CD: My parents, who have positively supported and influenced me in so many different ways.
To be a part of the Duke women's lacrosse program is … a dream come true.
#GoDuke
A two-time US Lacrosse first team All-America selection, DeBellis wrapped up an outstanding high school career by leading Cold Spring Harbor to back-to-back state titles as a junior and senior. She recorded 201 goals and 76 assists over her four seasons, culminating in being named US Lacrosse Magazine's Northeast Player of the Year and the Nassau County Player of the Year in 2019.
Also an Under Armour Underclass All-American, DeBellis was an All-Long Island pick as a junior and senior and garnered all-county recognition all four years. In addition to the state championships, she also guided her squad to two Long Island championships and three county titles.
DeBellis joins older sister Sam DeBellis, a redshirt junior attacker, on the Duke team.
DeBellis is one of 11 Blue Devils in the freshman class.
Why did you choose Duke?
Caroline DeBellis: Outstanding academics, as well as athletics.
What is your favorite lacrosse memory?
CD: Two New York state championships.
When did you start playing lacrosse?
CD: Kindergarten – I enjoyed playing with the same friends and teammates who later became my high school teammates and best friends.
What are your goals for your collegiate career?
CD: To excel both in the classroom as well as on the field.
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
CD: My parents, who have positively supported and influenced me in so many different ways.
To be a part of the Duke women's lacrosse program is … a dream come true.
#GoDuke
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