Eastern Michigan Athletics
Lacrosse Signs Brannon for Fall 2021
2/6/2021 9:07:00 AM | Lacrosse
Eagles ink Florida product Riley Brannon
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse program signed its first recruit out of the Sunshine State, announced Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson, Feb. 1, in Saint John Paul II Academy (Fla.) senior Riley Brannon.
"Riley brings a great versatility to the field," said Jackson. "She is a two-way midfielder who is strong on the draw, tough to beat and a force to be reckoned with on the offensive end! Her commitment to her academics and athletics will be a welcome addition to the Eagles community."
Lacrosse will be the 19th varsity sport at Eastern Michigan, which begins play during the 2022-23 academic year.
EMU will be the seventh Mid-American Conference institution to sponsor the sport at the NCAA Division I level. Others in the MAC include Akron, Central Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Kent State, Robert Morris, and Youngstown State.
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMU_Lacrosse and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Riley Brannon MID Fr. Lake Worth, Fla.-Saint John Paul II Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Saint John Paul II Academy and plays under Head Coach Jeff Atkins as a member of the Eagles...Helped guide the Eagles to a 6-1 start her junior year before the cancellation of the season...Also played club lacrosse for the Lady Swashbucklers under Head Coach Jeff Atkins...Was named second-team all-district during her sophomore season...PERSONAL: Full Name: Riley Dannell Brannon...Daughter of Larry and Ami Brannon...Father Larry played football at the University of Central Florida and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga...Has one brother, Cael, and one sister, Delaney...Sister Delaney plays lacrosse at Fresno State University...Major: Chemistry intent.
"Riley brings a great versatility to the field," said Jackson. "She is a two-way midfielder who is strong on the draw, tough to beat and a force to be reckoned with on the offensive end! Her commitment to her academics and athletics will be a welcome addition to the Eagles community."
Lacrosse will be the 19th varsity sport at Eastern Michigan, which begins play during the 2022-23 academic year.
EMU will be the seventh Mid-American Conference institution to sponsor the sport at the NCAA Division I level. Others in the MAC include Akron, Central Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Kent State, Robert Morris, and Youngstown State.
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMU_Lacrosse and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Riley Brannon MID Fr. Lake Worth, Fla.-Saint John Paul II Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Saint John Paul II Academy and plays under Head Coach Jeff Atkins as a member of the Eagles...Helped guide the Eagles to a 6-1 start her junior year before the cancellation of the season...Also played club lacrosse for the Lady Swashbucklers under Head Coach Jeff Atkins...Was named second-team all-district during her sophomore season...PERSONAL: Full Name: Riley Dannell Brannon...Daughter of Larry and Ami Brannon...Father Larry played football at the University of Central Florida and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga...Has one brother, Cael, and one sister, Delaney...Sister Delaney plays lacrosse at Fresno State University...Major: Chemistry intent.
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