College Signing: Two Vikings Commit to Play NCAA Division I Lacrosse

L-R (seated) Chris Daddio/Garrett Swankowski) Back row-Coach Lewandowski, Dr. Daddio, Mrs. Daddio, Mrs. Swankowski, Mr. Swankowski, Principal-Susan Ross, AD-Kris Kelican


Purcellville (Nov. 18, 2009) - Loudoun Valley High School seniors Christopher Daddio and Garrett Swankowski made their intentions official last Thursday afternoon when they both signed in front of family, friends and adminstrators NCAA Division I Letters of Intent to continue their education and play collegiate lacrosse, Daddio at Syracuse and Swankowski at Virginia.

Daddio is a 2-time first team All-District midfielder (Cedar Run District) as well as a 2-time first team Northwest Region midfielder and 2-time Washington Post ALL-MET honorable mention selection. Next fall Daddio will be joining the 11-time National Champion Syracuse Orangemen.

The 3-year varsity starter who follows in a great tradition of face-off midfielders from LV (brother Kyle Daddio, J.D. Harkey). In his three years at Valley, Daddio has won 78 percent of face-offs, establishing him as one of the best face-off men in the state and arguably the nation.

Swankowski is a 2-time first team All-District defensemen (Cedar Run District) and a 2-time first team Northwest region defensemen. Swankowski earned a 2009 Washington Post ALL-MET second team selection as well as ALL-AMERICAN honors for his play during the 2009 season.

He has established himself as one the best defensemen in the country. During the 2009 season Garrett amassed over 50 take-aways and 68 ground balls leading the LV defense to an eye-popping 3.9 goals/against average. He will be taking his talents to Charlottesville where he will play for the UVA Cavaliers.

L-R (seated)Chris Daddio/Garrett Swankowski, Back row-Coach Lewandowski, Dr. Daddio, Mrs. Daddio, Mrs. Swankowski, Mr. Swankowski, Mr. and Mrs. Duval (Grandparents of Garrett Swankowski)