Maria Dattolo, a senior at The Benjamin School, is headed to Tufts University next year.  She chose Tufts because,  “Tufts provides me with the perfect balance of strong academics and a competitive lacrosse environment.”  Mara is a versatile player who is a natural attack but played midfield last season.  She plays club lacrosse for LaxManiax and is also a junior lacrosse official. Maria was a Captain for the Bucs in 2014 and has been a starter on varsity lacrosse since 8th grade. As an attacker she scored 100 goals in 2013 season. She has earned Academic All American, represented South Florida at 2014 Nationals and Uncommitted All American Lacrosse Games.  Dattolo was named to Palm Beach Posts and Sun Sentinels 2013 and 2014 All Area 1st team. She also had interest from The Naval Academy, Jacksonville University , Davidson and Yale.

“I’d like to thank all my coaches , especially Sarah and Trey Burlingame, Paul and Mindy McCord, and Steve Garrison, for coaching me into the player I am today. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their and my parents endless support. Also, I’d like to thank my brother, Robby, for introducing me to lacrosse and constantly challenging me to be a better player. “