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JACKSON BURTON COMMITS TO YALE UNIVERSITY

PARK CITY, Utah (October 22, 2015) — Jackson Burton, Senior midfielder for 212 Lacrosse and PCHS has committed to play division 1 lacrosse at Yale University.  Jackson was selected All-American, All-State and MVP last season.

Burton has also starred off the field, in the classroom.  Jackson is number one in his class with straight A’s and took 6 AP classes his junior year. He completed 10 AP classes by end of his junior year. He was an AP scholar with honors at end of his sophomore year.

This marks the 23rd 212 Lacrosse player to commit to a Division 1 lacrosse program in the last 3 years.

Perhaps the biggest influence for Burton was 212 Lacrosse founder and director Mike Acee.

“Mike Acee and 212 lacrosse have been unparalleled in their support of me both on and off the lacrosse field”, said Burton.  Growing up in a ski town and having access to the quality of play on 212 has been unique. I enjoy playing on the travel squad and meeting kids from other states that share my passion to play lacrosse. I’ve participated with 212 lacrosse for the past 3 years and look forward to being a member of an even stronger 212 team in the next year.”

To learn more about 212 Lacrosse, browse www.212lacrosse.com or contact Mike Acee at [email protected].

About 212 Lacrosse

212 Lacrosse offers 4 programs, competitive lacrosse teams, indoor lacrosse, private instruction, and camps for boys ages 8 to 17.

212 Lacrosse, is based in Park City, Utah. 212 is led by Mike Acee, who has more than 30 years of experience playing and coaching lacrosse. Mike was raised in Deer Park, N.Y.  where he was an All-American, gold-medalist and the top scorer at the Empire State Games for Team Long Island.  Acee continued his career at the University of North Carolina  winning  4 ACC championships, 1 NCAA national championship and Mike ranked 7th in ACC scoring ’90, starting on attack for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Outside of 212, Mike has been active in the local community helping lead Park City youth recreation teams to a cumulative 33-6 record over three seasons, winning 2 state championships with both boys and girls teams.  At 212, Mike and his staff have a cumulative record of 158 wins 43 losses and 13 tournament championships with 22 players committing to play college lacrosse.

See JJ’s Highlights Here

High School: Three-year starter and varsity letter winner… Named a Brine All-American in 2013 and played in the Brine All-American tournament for Team NJ-North which won the National Championship… Played defense for the 2013 Brine U.S. National Team…