Get to Know: Avery Jaffe

The Maryland women's lacrosse program welcomes seven new players to the fold as part of its 2020 freshman class as the Terps work towards their 2021 season. Over the next several weeks, umterps.com will get to know each of the seven newcomers beginning this week with attacker Avery Jaffe.

Jaffe hails from Moorestown, NJ and helped lead Moorestown HS to three consecutive state championships from 2017-19. The attacker was a three-time Under Armour All-American.

Why did you choose Maryland?

I chose Maryland because of the amazing student life and academics. I love how family oriented the lacrosse program is, and how much our coaches care about every single player.

Congrats to senior runner Avery Jaffe on signing her letter of intent to play Lacrosse at University of Maryland next year! 🥍 pic.twitter.com/60XsRaIPKH
— Moorestown XC (@moorestown_xc) November 13, 2019

Favorite lacrosse memory?

Winning states with my high school team.
Senior spotlight: Avery Jaffe embraced Moorestown lacrosse culture and excelled

What Maryland lacrosse player did you look up to growing up?

Caroline Wannen

Why did you choose your number?

I chose number 29 because I was 39 in high school, so it fits.

What is a fun fact not many people know about you?

I love to play the ukulele and the piano.

Favorite type of food?

Chipotle

TV Show you're binging right now?

Spongebob

Favorite vacation spot?

Iceland

You could only have one app, which one are you choosing: Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok?

Snapchat

Players Mentioned

Avery Jaffe

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