Slingerland (left) watched his header go into the goal during 2006 state finals game in Lowell. He could have gone to a Division 3 school and been a star. He was Williams College’s top recruit. But he wanted to go to Georgetown.

“Going to Georgetown, I’d have to work my way up. I’m one of the most competitive people out there. So I love just having to work for everything and just having a challenge.”