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Local Lacrosse Star Goes Pro
Long Island Lizards take Robert Pannell first overall in the Major League Lacrosse draft.
Robert Pannell went from lacrosse standout at to leader on the field at Cornell University and now he will take his talents to Long Island's Major League Lacrosse team.
Pannell was selected first overall in the Major League Lacrosse draft by the Long Island Lizards, according to a laxlessons.com report.
According to the report, Pannell finished his last season with Cornell with 42 goals and 47 assists.
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The attackman before . Pannell was also last year, given to the top collegiate lacrosse player and in the 2011 ESPY Awards.
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