On Nov. 11, AHS senior Ashley Britton participated in National Letter of Intent Day, where the senior midfielder officially committed to play Division 1 women’s lacrosse at High Point University in North Carolina.

“When I was in sixth grade, I saw High Point play George Mason. The way they moved around the field with such agressiveness and speed inspired me,” Britton said. “After I visited High Point, I would always compare other schools to it.”

High school is always a stressful time for potential collegiate athletes. Scouts seem to be recruiting earlier and earlier.

“Freshman and sophomore year was an exciting, but stressful time. It was full of college visits and recruiting tournaments,” Britton said.

Britton will have some sibling rivalry at High Point. She will be able to play against her older sister, Paige.

“I am so pumped to play against my sister. Liberty and High Point are both in the Big South conference, so it should be very interesting.”

Along with playing collegiate athletics comes a little bit of stress, but Britton is ready for that.

“I know how tough D1 lacrosse is because of my other family members, so I know how much work and time it requires,”  Britton said. “I am excited though, because I want to be pushed passed my limits.”

“I could not have gotten anywhere without my coaches, teammates, friends and family,” Britton said. “And above all, God is the reason for everything. Without Him, none of this would be possible. I owe all of this to Him.”