Perri Baker Bio

Perri Baker
5-4, Bay Shore, N.Y. (Bay Shore/Long Island Top Guns)

COACH ELLIOTT ON BAKER: "Perri is a strong athlete with great field vision and solid stick skills. Perri has a great understanding for the game on both the offensive and defensive sides. We are excited about Perri's versatility and leadership skills on the field, specifically on the defensive side."

HIGH SCHOOL: Baker excelled as a four-year letter-winner at Bay Shore. The Marauders won two Suffolk County Championships in a three year span, taking home titles in 2010 and 2013. The team also won the Long Island Championship in 2012. In BakersGÇÖ final two seasons of lacrosse at Bay Shore, she received back-to-back honors as an All-County selection, an Academic All-American and an MVP. As a junior, she was also an All-Tournament and National School Girls second-team selection. Baker played on the Long Island Top Guns club and competed in three sports at Bay Shore in addition to lacrosse. In the No. 1 singles and doubles positions in tennis, she was a four-time All-County selection, was named team captain and MVP her junior and senior seasons and received All-League honors her freshman year. In her fourth season with the basketball team, Baker was honored an Academic All-County selection. Baker also did a season of winter track.

IN THE CLASSROOM: Baker's intended major at CU is business. She is also interested in engineering.

PERSONAL: Perri Baker was born on June 11, 1995 to Charles and Germaine Baker. Her favorite athlete is New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz. She enjoys the band Mumford and Sons and the movie Baby Mama. She has worked as a lifeguard during the summers in New York. She has taken the National Mythology Exam and is a member of the National Honor Society. She chose CU for the great academics and the experience of being on the first women's lacrosse team.

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