# @portvikings on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2xLbLDHPm
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19455691-portvikings-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-05-06T18:02:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Port Washington Athletics (@portvikings) — https://gondola.cc/portvikings

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The final athlete in our Senior Spotlights Series is Muhlenberg College Men’s Lacrosse commit, Aidan Murphy (aidan__murphy27 )!
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Aidan is a 3-year starter for the Vikings’ varsity lacrosse team.  While he plays both long-stick midfield and close defense for Port, he is committed to play long-stick midfield for the Mules.
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Murphy is a big-time playmaker on defense and is known around the island for his takeaway checks. His raw athleticism, quick feet, elite stick skills, and high lacrosse IQ make him an excellent on-ball defender. Growing up, Murphy often played attack, which is where his dazzling stick skills originate.
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As a junior, Aidan was the team’s go-to defenseman and always guarded the opposing team’s top threat.  He played fantastic defense on some of the best players on Long Island, which included opponents committed to Yale, Maryland, Lehigh, and Hofstra.
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Additionally, Murphy has earned impressive accolades.  Last season, Murphy racked up an outstanding 93 ground balls and forced 39 turnovers.  His statistics and stellar defense resulted in him earning All-County honors.  Lastly, this morning, Aidan was listed on Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island boys lacrosse players for 2020.
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Overall, Aidan Murphy is one of the best defenders to come out of Port Washington.  Although it is unfortunate we didn’t get to see him go head-to-head with some of the best players on the island again, we are excited to see the impact he will make next year for Muhlenberg.
#GoPort | #SeniorSpotlight | #15

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