Attackman
Jace Brown – Attack – 2030 – Baltimore Crabs
The 2025 Next Up Showcase Most Oustanding Attackman, Jace stands out right away when you see him on the field. He’s an exceptional athlete that is capable of winning his matchup with ease and getting to the cage. He thrives dodging from X and driving for his right hand. His stick skills are polished, and as he adds more of an ability to distribute the ball, he’ll become even tougher to contain.
Thomas Dailey – Attack – 2030 – MadDog
Thomas is a strong downhill left-handed dodger who can initiate from the wing and get to the middle of the field. He has a heavy shot on the run and isn’t afraid to initiate contact to generate scoring chances. With continued work on his off-hand, he has the tools to be a consistent offensive threat and to play at a really high level.
Joey Martin – Attack – 2030 – BBL
Joey is smooth. He excels in two-man games behind the cage and reading defenses. He is a ton of fun to watch and is really productive. In terms of being efficient with the ball, he was near the top of the attack group. He has a quick release from mid-range and can finish with both hands around the cage. His lacrosse IQ stands out, and as he develops more explosiveness, he’ll elevate his ability to beat top defenders.
Dom Russo – Attack – 2030 – Team CT
Dom is a smooth lefty shooter that you don’t want to let get his hands free… ever. He has a really high lacrosse IQ and did a great job of finding seams in the back side of the defense where he could get a time and room scoring opportunity. As he continues to fill out his frame and put good weight on, he’ll be a really difficult matchup with an ability to dodge or shoot from the outside.
Jack Walters – Attack – 2030 – BBL
Jack is a dynamic scorer with the speed to stretch defenses and the stick skills to finish in traffic. He’s dangerous in transition and can create offense both on and off the ball. As he sharpens his decision-making under pressure, he has the potential to be a go-to option in any offense.
Josh DeBurgomaster – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Josh is a shifty attackman with excellent footwork and a knack for finding open space in the defense. He’s really dangerous in front of the cage and around GLE where he gets the ball in and out of his stick quickly. Throughout the weekend, he showed an ability to score with both hands. As he develops more of an ability to dodge and draw slides, he’ll be able to play at a high level.
Tommy Furst – Attack – 2030 – BBL
Tommy plays with a high motor and relentless energy, constantly pressuring defenses with his off-ball movement. He finds soft spots in the defense and is an exceptional left-handed time and room shooter. As he continues to grow and develop as a dodger, He’ll be a great addition to a future college program. He’s a ton of fun to watch play!
Chance Gallagher – Attack – 2031 – Future LC
Chance is a powerful dodger who initiates contact and uses his frame to create space. He’s most effective from the high wing, where he can shoot on the run or draw slides. His physicality and toughness when he dodges, and on GBs, make him a great option in settled 6v6 offense.
Jay Marino – Attack – 2030 – MadLax
Jay is a cerebral player with excellent field awareness and timing. He thrives in man-up situations, delivering pinpoint feeds and dictating the defense with his vision. His decision-making under pressure stands out, and he consistently made the right play when the ball was in his stick.
Kyle Dovi – Attack – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
Kyle is a skilled ball carrier behind the cage with deceptive speed and an explosive first step. He’s comfortable dodging from multiple spots and can finish with either hand. His size and strength make him a really difficult cover around GLE. Where he was at his best was using a change of speed dodge to get in to and out of his defenseman. His strength would knock his defenseman off balance and Kyle could make a feed or shoot.
Dylan Ferrucci – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Dylan has a ton of potential. He is natural scorer with a quick release and a nose for the goal. He’s really strong handling the ball in tight spaces and has a knack for finishing with defenseman on him. His confidence and poise around the crease make him a constant threat. What is most appealing about him is his natural ability, skill and IQ combined with his frame. It looks like he’s ready to put on significant muscle over the next few years that will make him a really tough match up.
John Keller – Attack – 2031 – Albany Power
John is a technically sound attackman with great fundamentals and a high lacrosse IQ. He is incredibly composed with the ball in his stick. He is really good about taking what the defense gives him rather than forcing something and being careless with the ball. He was very consistent throughout the entire Next Up Showcase weekend.
Ryan McWalters – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Ryan is a dynamic playmaker who combines speed with vision. He’s dangerous attacking in transition and can create offense off the dodge or with sharp feeds. His athleticism and creativity allow him to break down defenses in multiple ways. With his athleticism, he’ll be able to come out of the box as a midfielder or play behind the cage as an attackman for years to come.
Jonathan Katz – Attack – 2030 – 2Way
Jonathan is a gritty competitor who isn’t afraid to get physical and battle for ground balls. He brings toughness to the attack unit and can finish through contact. His hustle and determination set the tone for his team. He was generally playing the point on fast breaks or on the right-hand wing throughout the weekend and had a ton of opportunities to show off his hard shot or ability to skip the ball through the defense.
Michael Masone – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Michael is a poised finisher with excellent body control and timing. He’s particularly effective in backdoor cuts and quick-stick opportunities. His off-ball IQ and ability to read defenders make him a sneaky scoring threat. You can tell that he has played a lot of lacrosse and has been very well coached when you watch him play.
Harry Ransom – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
The 2025 Next Up Showcase Overall MVP, Harry was dominant throughout the entire weekend. He could get to the cage any time he wanted as a dodger and demanded the ball in tight game situations. He’s a smart passer and understands spacing and timing at a high level but what separated him throughout the weekend was the physicality he dodges with.
Keegan Kennedy – Attack – 2031 – Laxachusetts
Keegan is a matchup nightmare. He’s bigger, faster and stronger than 99% of the defenseman he will see. When he leans on a defenseman, he can get to the spots on the field he wants to get to and if you don’t slide to double, it’s over. He was most effective with his chest to the cage where he could catch the ball, hitch an approach and then get a shot off.
Brody Mauro – Attack – 2031 – Team 91 Long Island
Brody is a poised and methodical attackman who thrives in half-field sets. He sees the field well and delivers crisp passes under pressure, often setting up teammates with precision. His calm demeanor and composure with the ball in his stick make him a great future quarterback at the college level. If you overplay him, he’s going to beat you top side for his left hand and get to the rack.
Liam McBrayer – Attack – 2031 – Team 91 Virginia
Liam is a high-paced dodger with excellent burst and change of direction ability. He’s most effective initiating from X, where he can turn the corner and finish with confidence. His quick feet and aggressive mindset make him a constant threat behind the cage or attacking from the low wing areas.
Maddux Rhodes – Attack – 2030 – Thunder
Maddux has the ability to play midfield or attack. He is a long, athletic kid that moves well. He made a number of great plays in the open field throughout the weekend. He plays with a ton of confidence which gives him the ability to swing the momentum of a game on any play.
Owen Harris – Attack – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
Owen is a cerebral attackman who excels in two-man games and reading defensive rotations. While he is a shooter first, when he has the ball, he proved to be a smart feeder that could throw crisp and accurate passes. He knows when to pull the trigger or move the ball. His understanding of spacing and timing makes him a fit in any offensive system.
Devon Laufer – Attack – 2030 – Igloo
Devon is a gritty competitor who plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to seek contact when he dodges. He plays incredibly hard and can be a huge problem when the other team is trying to clear the ball. He plays with maximum effort for the entire game. His hustle was noticed all weekend.
Roddy O’Neill – Attack – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Roddy is a smooth operator with a deceptive first step and a knack for getting topside. He’s comfortable dodging from multiple spots and can shoot on the run with accuracy. His versatility and confidence make him a matchup problem. As he continues to develop his explosion, he’s got a really high ceiling as an attackman or midfielder.
Defenseman
Drew Baade – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Drew is a powerful close defenseman with excellent footwork and a strong understanding of positioning. He’s tough to beat off the dodge and consistently forces offensive players into low-angle shots. He has a quality stick and can push transition when the opportunity presents itself but knows when to get the ball out of his stick.
Conrad Gilchrist – Defense – 2031 – Team 91 Carolina
Conrad was one of the top 2031 defenseman at the event. He’s got a great frame to fill out and has a really high ceiling. He plays with an edge and thrives in one-on-one matchups. He’s aggressive on ball and isn’t afraid to take calculated risks. As he continues to refine his timing on slides and ability to hedge and recover, he’ll become even more impactful in team defense.
Luke Minnicozzi – Defense – 2030 – Igloo
Luke is a smooth cover guy with quick feet and a high IQ. He communicates well and anticipates offensive rotations, often arriving early on slides with a stick in the offensive players gloves. He stood out throughout the weekend for his ability to match feet with dodgers.
Gray Stickles – Defense – 2030 – Memphis Lacrosse Academy
Gray has a gritty, hard-nosed style of play. He was really physical at times and stood out when the ball was on the ground. He was great coming out of contested situations with the ball himself or goosing in to a teammate. His toughness and motor make him a tone-setter for any defensive group.
Maddux Korzenko – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Maddux is a versatile defender who can play both close and LSM roles effectively. He’s athletic in the open field and has a knack for causing turnovers with well-timed checks. His ability to push transition makes him an interesting prospect in the future. He plays like your standard Long Island defenseman that wants to beat up dodgers so they don’t want to attack him at all.
George Lane – Defense – 2030 – Long Island Express
George is a disciplined defender with excellent stick positioning and body control. He rarely overcommits and forces dodgers to earn every inch. He really understands spacing with his approaches and slides. His consistency and poise with the ball in his stick was really impressive.
Aidan Thompson – Defense – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
Aidan stood out right away when you watched the 2031 defense because of his size and potential. He’s a big, strong kid that could turn in to a really nice player in the future as he improves his footwork and explosiveness. He’s aggressive on the ball and can use his range to get in to the dodgers hands with ease.
Braeden Ward – Defense – 2030 – Crabs
Braeden is part of a really impressive Crabs 2030 defensive unit. He is technically sound with great fundamentals. He plays angles well and is physical with dodgers. He checks the box for “bigger, faster and stronger” when looking at defenseman. He communicates well within the defensive unit and understands team defense.
Wyatt Zaitz – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Wyatt has great range and length. He uses a long stride and long arms to make dodgers really uncomfortable. As you continues to become a more physical defender, he has the size and length to become a game changer on the defensive end of the field.
Jack Murphy – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Jack stood out in the middle of the field playing most of the weekend as a longstick midfielder. He has a very good stick and was impactful off the wings of faceoffs and in transition. When other teams tried to bury him on the crease, he did a great job of communicating and directing traffic.
Conner Edelman – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 MD
Conner is a scrappy defender with a relentless motor and a nose for the ball. He plays with maximum effort on and off ball. He can get caught being over aggressive at times but that also allowed him to put the ball on the ground a number of times throughout the weekend.
Connor Hotarek – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Connor is a smooth athlete with excellent lateral quickness and was able to match feet with smaller and quicker attackman. He was realy tough to beat in 1v1 match ups and rarely got caught out of position. His athleticism and discipline make him a prototypical #1 cover defenseman.
Owen Murphy – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Owen is a rangy pole with great instincts and timing. He’s effective in both settled and unsettled situations, often creating turnovers with smart, well timed checks. His ability to push transition adds a dynamic layer to his game. As he continues to improve athletically, he will be an impact player for years to come.
Santino Parisi – Defense – 2031 – LI Rush
Santino plays with a controlled aggression that makes him difficult to dodge against. Frankly, offensive players generally tried to avoid him throughout the weekend. He excels in physical matchups using a heavy cross check to steer dodgers to low angles.
Carter Ciarpella – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Carolina
Carter was really polished for a young defenseman. He has been coached well and stood out in 6v6 defense for his off ball positioning and communication. He’s efficient with his footwork and very cerebral on ball. His consistency and attention to detail make him a coach’s favorite.
Logan Cummins – Defense – 2030 – SouthShore
Logan is a fast, athletic pole who excels in the open-field. He can play the game almost like a free saftey in football eating space and covering sideline to sideline. He’s aggressive on ground balls and has the stick skills to contribute offensively. His versatility makes him a valuable two-way threat.
Benn Iddings – Defense – 2030 – Annapolis Hawks
Ben has an impressive frame and clearly projects as a future D1 defenseman. He is a strong communicator and field general on defense. He has a high IQ and sees the game well. He was very helpful organizing his team’s slides and recoveries. His leadership and poise make him a foundational piece of any defensive unit.
Matt Zegers – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Matt was another Long Island with a throwback “beat you up” style. Offensive players just did not want to dodge on him by Sunday morning. He is physical and embraces contact. He thrives in tight matchups near the cage. He’s tough on the crease and doesn’t give up easy looks. His strength and competitive edge make him an interesting prospect in the future.
Finn Matthews – Defense – 2030 – BBL
The 2025 Next Up Most Outstanding Defensive Player, Finn was a ton of fun to watch all weekend. He is excellent off the ground and stood out for picking the ball up off the wing or instantly putting pressure on the opposing team if they picked it up. He has a great stick and excellent footwork. He’s comfortable defending in space and transitions seamlessly between on-ball and off-ball roles. His fluidity and awareness make him a high-upside prospect.
Cannon Griffith – Defense – 2030 – Crabs
Cannon plays with intensity and purpose, often setting the tone with early physicality against the opposing attackman. He’s strong on the ball and brings a relentless approach to ground ball battles. He’s got great length and an excellent stick that allows him to pick of passes in the lane. As he fills out his frame, he’s got a really high upside.
Dexter Lamach – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Carolina
Dexter is a steady, reliable defender who plays with discipline and focus. He’s strong in team defense and rarely gets caught out of position. His consistency and work ethic make him a dependable presence. As he continues to develop athletically and plays with more of a chip on his shoulder, he’ll be a fun player to follow in future years.
Owen Mengle – Defense – 2030 – Crabs
Owen is a big and physical defenseman that excels playing near the GLE area. If he can get his hands on attackman, he has incredible power to drive them away from the island and force them in to low angle shots. He takes great angles on his approaches and is smart not to overplay attackman. He wants the opposition to attack the cage so he can play a physical still close to home.
Thomas Newnam – Defense – 2030 – Dukes Elite
Thomas passes the eye test right away. With a football game Saturday, his evaluation is incomplete but what coaches saw was all positive. He’s aggressive on ball and has the speed to recover quickly. His ability to create chaos and push tempo adds a unique dimension to the defense.
Carter Sand – Defense – 2030 – Long Island Express
Carter has great length and range that will make him appealing to college coaches in the future. He can press on attackman and get a stick in their gloves without sacrificing too much of his positioning. He has the stick skills to push transition and become a threat on the offensive end of the field.
Jacob Coriano – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Jacob is a smart, instinctive defender who anticipates dodges and reacts quickly. He’s efficient with his footwork and rarely gets beat clean. His ability to read the game makes him a really strong off ball defender.
Connor Hay – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Connor stood out as one of the top defenseman at the 2025 Next Up Showcase. Scoring a few goals while also playing great defense all weekend helps that. He is a gritty, hard-working defenseman that brings toughness and effort every time he is on the field. He’s strong in ground ball scrums and plays with a chip on his shoulder. His competitive fire makes him a tone-setter for the defense.
Tripp Meszkat – Defense – 2030 – PrimeTime
Tripp is a smooth cover defender with excellent lateral quickness and recovery speed. He’s comfortable in 1v1 matchups and rarely gives up clean looks. He displayed solid stick skills throughout the weekend in the clearing game. His athleticism and toughness make him a strong cover option for any defensive unit.
Shawn Perry – Defense – 2030 – UNLTD Select
Shawn stood out in every game for his athleticism and toughness. He embraces the physicality of playing on ball defense which caught the attention of players and coaches in every game. He’s strong in team concepts and understands when to slide and recover. He quickly became a leader for his team during the weekend.
Ryder Teel – Defense – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Ryder is a rangy, athletic defender who excels in 1v1 defense matching feet with some of the top attackman at the Next Up Showcase. He’s aggressive on ball and has the stick skills to push tempo in the clear. He primarily played close defense throughout the weekend but you can see that his skill set would easily translate to LSM, if needed.
Midfielders
Grayson Adams – Midfield – 2031 – Westchester Warrior
Grayson is a smooth two-way midfielder with excellent footwork and the ability to dodge in a phonebooth. He’s comfortable initiating from up top and can shoot on the run with accuracy. His defensive effort and willingness to compete in the middle of the field on tough groundball stood out all weekend.
Scott Anderson – Midfield – 2031 – Nashville Elite
Scott is a high-IQ midfielder who thrives in 6v6 offensive sets. He has the ability to read the defense and anticipate slides really well then make smart decisions with the ball. His composure and possession-oriented mindset help stabilize the offense.
Carter Barbee – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Carter is a jitterbug in the midfield. He is skilled with both hands and while he is undersized, he plays with a really tough style of play. He uses his frame to create separation and is great about rolling off pressure to get his hands free. He’s dangerous when he had his hands free for a mid-range shot.
Enzo Blandina – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 Carolina
Enzo is a crafty playmaker with excellent stick skills and vision. He excels in two-man games and can feed or shoot depending on how he is being defended. Numerous times throughout the weekend you saw him give an extra effort to get back on defense to limit transition.
Mason Blount – Midfield – 2031 – Team 91 LI
Mason is a rangy athlete who covers ground quickly in transition. He’s confident dodging from the alley and can generate quality looks on the run. His length and speed make him a disruptive defender and a future high end prospect.
Jaaz Brooks – Midfield – 2030 – True Florida
Jaaz plays with a high motor and brings energy to every shift. He’s strong on ground balls and doesn’t back down from contact. His competitiveness and relentless style make him a spark plug in every game.
Finn Cannan – Midfield – 2031 – Nashville Elite
Finn is a smooth dodger with an excellent change of direction. He’s comfortable initiating offense and can finish with touch around the cage. His versatility on offense allows him to play with or without the ball. As he continues to grow and fill out his frame, he will be a very difficult matchup for any defense.
Ben Cravens – Midfield – 2030 – Crabs
Ben is a disciplined midfielder who excels in off-ball movement and spacing. He has a very high IQ. He finds soft spots in the defense and finishes efficiently. His understanding of timing makes him a valuable complementary piece.
Finn Doherty – Midfield – 2030 – LI Express
Finn is a strong two-way presence that can find a role on any team. He’s tough on defense, he’s skilled on offense and he knows how to play without the ball. As he continues to grow and fill out his frame, he will be a really impactful player.
Harrison Flaum – Midfield – 2030 – Sweetlax
Harrison is a fluid athlete with a smooth shooting stroke from range. When he got his hands free, he was a problem all weekend. He’s confident dodging from up top and can stretch defenses with his release. His offensive upside is significant as he continues to develop.
Travis Friedman – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Travis may have been the fastest player at the event. He’s a gritty, two-way midfielder that thrives in the middle of the field. He wins tough ground balls, plays great defense and brings a blue-collar mentality to the game. His effort level sets the tone for his teammates every game.
Will Fruzzetti – Midfield – 2030 – Shore2Shore
Will is a poised ball carrier who rarely forces plays. He’s effective in settled sets and makes smart reads against sliding defenses. His IQ stood out at an event loaded with really smart lacrosse players. He sees the next play then has the skill to execute at a high level.
Kingley Gilliss – Midfield – 2030 – Crabs
Kingley is an explosive dodger with a quick first step and two handed skill that makes him a problem for SSDMs. He’s dangerous attacking short-stick matchups and can finish with power from 10yds and out. His athleticism gives him strong upside as an initiator.
Jackson Groce – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 Carolina
Jackson is a balanced midfielder who contributes on both ends of the field. He’s steady in defensive rotations and opportunistic in transition. When numbers got light in the midfield late in the weekend, he was still flying around and making plays.
Connor Hamersma – Midfield – 2031 – PrimeTime
Connor is a dynamic scorer that showed an ability to finish from outside or handle the ball on the crease. He’s confident attacking down the alley and using an s-dodge to get underneath or re-dodging for topside. He’s got great offensive instincts.
Graham Harris – Midfield – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
Graham is an athletic midfielder with a ton of upside as he develops his skill and decision making. He had no problem getting a step on defenseman throughout the weekend even though he was one of the younger players at the event. He did a great job getting his hands free and shoots a really heavy ball.
Timmy Hollick – Midfield – 2031 – BBL
Timmy is a high-energy two-way midfielder that was a lot of fun to watch all weekend. He’s strong in the ride and competes hard on every ground ball. His motor and toughness give him a clear identity and were contagious.
Jack Kelley – Midfield – 2031 – FCA MD
Jack is a smooth, skilled offensive initiator. He has excellent hands and an explosive first step. He showed a ton of ability getting underneath his defender to get to really good spots on the field throughout the weekend for high percentage scroring opportunities. He’s comfortable dodging from multiple spots and can finish with creativity. His offensive versatility stands out and he can come out of the box as a midfielder or play close to the cage.
Cade Lanoue – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Cade is a powerful athlete with a lot of potential as he continues to polish his skill. He thrives in transition and in the open field. When he can get downhill, he is really difficult to defend. He pushes tempo well and can generate early offense. His size and speed make him a matchup problem.
Dylan Lazo – Midfield – 2031 – Team 91 Long Island
Dylan is a really strong dodger with excellent body control and change of direction. He excelled stepping in front of his defender after beating them off the initial dodge forcing a slide almost every time he had the ball. With his athleticism and ability to initiate, he’s a guy you have to put the LSM on every possession.
Durban Manekin – Midfield – 2030 – Crabs
Durban is a big and physical dodger with a powerful shot capable of overpowering short stick defensive midfielders. With his size and strength, he’ll be effective on both side of the ball, making him a really interesting future prospect for college coaches.
Jacob McClure – Midfield – 2030 – True Virginia
Jacob is a smooth athlete with strong shooting mechanics. He showed an ability throughout the weekend to score from range. He’s confident attacking from up top and can finish with both hands. His offensive ceiling is high as he continues to refine his skill and decision making.
Trevor McIntyre – Midfield – 2030 – Leading Edge
Trevor is a gritty, hard-working midfielder who excels in the middle of the field and off of the wings of faceoffs. He wins ground balls, creates transition quickly and brings a blue collar approach to every possession. He plays at full speed all the time and gives a great effort on every possession.
Owen McShane – Midfield – 2030 – LI Express
Owen is a smooth offensive playmaker who sees the field well, makes smart decisions with the ball and could shoot it as well as anyone at the Next Up Showcase. He’s effective in two-man games due to his skill and IQ.
Colin Metzing – Midfield – 2031 – Igloo
Colin is an explosive athlete that was a tough cover for every midfielder at the Next Up Showcase. He’s quick with great footwork so can run around slower defenseman but he’s strong enough to get to his spots against bigger defenders. He makes good decisions with the ball in his stick.
Will Prager – Midfield – 2030 – LI Express
William is a steady, reliable midfielder who plays within himself and makes smart choices. He’s got a very high lacrosse IQ and takes care of the ball. He knows when to feed it versus when to shoot. He’s strong off-ball and finishes efficiently when opportunities arise but doesn’t force bad shots. His skill and consistency are his greatest strengths.
Finn Regan – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
The 2025 Next Up Showcase Midfield MVP, Finn is a dynamic scorer with a quick release and excellent shooting mechanics. He’s dangerous attacking from above or the wing. He can create transition going from end to end. He also showed off his ability to finish from multiple angles throughout the weekend. He projects as very high-level recruit from Long Island if he continues to develop.
Weston Riney – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Weston is a high-motor midfielder who thrives in chaos and unsettled situations. He has a flare and swagger to his game that stood out. He wasn’t afraid to try new things including putting his stick behind his back in the drill portion of the showcase. He excels in broken situations where he can take advantage of a defenders poor approach.
Luka Rippe – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Luka is a smooth dodger with excellent stick skills. He’s comfortable initiating offense with a long dodge or off ball movement. He is great moving without the ball and finishing feeds as he cuts to the cage.
Sawyer Teel – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Sawyer stood out as one of the bigger, faster and stronger midfielders at the Next Up Showcase. He’s got great size and power. He’s not afraid to put a shoulder in to his defender and fight for the spots on the field he wants to get to. As his skill improves, he projects as potential high end recruit with his size and strength.
Gus von Elten – Midfield – 2031 – Team 91 Virginia
Gus is a poised, technically sound midfielder with strong fundamentals. He’s effective in structured 6v6 sets and rarely makes mistakes with the ball. His consistency and discipline stood out all weekend.
Ryan Warzecha – Midfield – 2030 – Predators
Ryan is an explosive athlete with a powerful shot and the ability to beat defenders off the dodge. He’s confident attacking from up top and can create offense with the ball in his stick. His athletic upside is significant as he grows and fills out his frame.
Reggie Wenk – Midfield – 2030 – Team 91 Long Island
Reggie plays with a high compete level and brings a toughness to every possession. He excels in 50/50 ground ball battles. He was great in the live small-sided drill portion of the event playing at another speed that most other players didn’t have. He’s giving 100% every time he’s on the field.
Wyatt Werhane – Midfield – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
Wyatt was one of the bigger and stronger 2031s at the event. When he could get a run at his defender, he was a very difficult match up. He stood out as one of the stronger defensive midfielders in the 2031 age group. If he can raise the level of his skill to match his physical ability, he has the ability to play at a really high level.
Face-Off Specialists
Tegan Butcher – Face-Off – 2030 – True Virginia
Teagan is a technically polished faceoff specialist with quick hands and a strong clamp. He’s comfortable mixing up exits and keeps opponents guessing with well-timed counters. His ability to stay low and maintain leverage gives him an advantage. As he polishes the rest of his game away from the X, he has a ton of potential.
Brooks Carlock – Face-Off – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Brooks is a physical FOGO who uses strength and body positioning to dominate 50/50 battles. He excels in gritty ground ball scrums and isn’t afraid to absorb contact to secure possession. His toughness and competitiveness set for his team throughout the weekend.
Austin Diamond – Face-Off – 2030 – Legacy
Austin is an explosive athlete with a fast first move and strong clamp speed. He’s dangerous on clean wins and pushes transition effectively. As he continues refining his counter game, his ceiling will rise even higher. With his build, hand speed and toughness, he projects to be a high end college prospect in the future.
Hunter Fahlgren – Face-Off – 2031 – 2Way
Hunter is a gritty, high‑motor faceoff specialist who excels in contested draws. He’s relentless on ground balls and consistently fights through pressure to secure possession. His effort level and toughness stood out all weekend with a really competitive faceoff group.
Jeremy Julio – Face-Off – 2030 – BBL
Jeremy could do it all. He was very strong at the faceoff X and was among the top specialists at the event. He separated himself by being able to play away from the X. He was great on both ends of the field all weekend. He’s a big, strong athlete and when the ball is in his stick, he can create a lot of problems for the defense.
Liam Keating – Face-Off – 2030 – Team CT
Liam is a balanced athlete who uses leverage and core strength to control clamps. He’s effective in both clean wins and tie‑ups. He knows when to exit quickly to start transition and when to counter or keep a faceoff tied up to let his wings get involved.
Elijah Lewis – Face-Off – 2030 – Annapolis Hawks
Elijah has an incredibly high ceiling and it was obvious to everyone at the event. He’s just starting to scratch the surface of how good he can be. He’s a very good athlete with quick hands and a frame that he can put a ton of muscle on in the future. He excels in fast exits and can immediately spark transition opportunities. He’s also impactful on both ends of the field after the faceoff.
Parker Parent – Face-Off – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Parker is a crafty technician who thrives on timing the whistle with great hand speed. He was great at making adjustments throughout each game to give him an advantage on whoever he was facing off against. He’s very comfortable with the ball in his stick and excels in transition.
Eliot Minors – Face-Off – 2030 – Futures LC
The 2025 Next Up Showcase Specialist VIP, Eliot has exceptional hand speed that gives him an advantage on the draw. He also has a powerful lower body and can win most 50/50 GBs because of it. If he wasn’t winning clamps early, he did an outstanding job adjusting throughout the game to get an advantage. He’ll be a player to watch in the 2030 class for years to come.
Goalies
Charlie Best – Goalie – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Charlie is a poised, technically sound goalie with excellent fundamentals and clean footwork. He tracks the ball well and rarely gives up soft rebounds. His calm presence in the crease helps stabilize the defense, especially in high‑pressure moments.
Austin Beyea – Goalie – 2031 – FCA MD
Austin is an athletic shot‑stopper with quick reflexes and the ability to explode laterally. He thrives in scramble situations and makes difficult saves look routine. His competitiveness and energy elevate the entire defensive unit.
Fletcher Evans – Goalie – 2030 – Team 91 CLT
Fletcher is a disciplined goalie who plays angles extremely well and forces shooters into low‑percentage looks. He’s got a great build for a goalie and can make it really difficult to find room to score for shooters. He communicates clearly with his defense and directs traffic effectively. He was incredibly consistent throughout the weekend.
James Giffin – Goalie – 2031 – Team 91 CLT
James is a reactive, instinctive goalie with excellent hand speed. He excels in close‑range situations and has a knack for reading shooters’ tendencies and stealing saves. His ability to spark transition with accurate outlets right off of shots helped create a number of scoring opportunities throughout the weekend.
Cooper Goloboski – Goalie – 2030 – Crabs
Cooper is a technically polished keeper with strong positioning and efficient movement. He rarely overcommits and stays square to the ball, making him tough to beat. His composure under pressure gives his team confidence. He stood out throughout the weekend with a calm and cool demeanor. He also acted as a coach on the field constantly instructing the defense in games.
Rhino Lyons – Goalie – 2030 – HHH
Rhino is an excpetional athlete who thrives on making high‑difficulty saves. He’s really good on high shots where he explodes to the ball with no fear. His quickness allows him to cover the entire cage and steal saves that look like sure goals. He made a ton of plays to bail out his defense during the Next Up Showcase. As he grows and fills out his frame, he has a ton of potential as a stopper.
Battle Myrick – Goalie – 2031 – Team 91 Carolina
Battle is a commanding presence in the crease who plays with confidence and authority. He communicates loudly and organizes the defense with clarity every game. His toughness and willingness to challenge shooters that are stepping down with their hands free was impressive.
Anthony Kolbeck – Goalie – 2030 – SouthShore
Anthony is a smooth, technically refined goalie with excellent balance and patience. He reads the ball well out of shooters’ sticks and rarely bites on fakes. His steady demeanor helps settle the defense during chaotic stretches. With his size and frame, he has a high ceiling as he continues to polish his skills.
Declan Misch – Goalie – 2030 – Cherries
Declan was incredibly consistent throughout the weekend. He made the saves he was expected to make and then found a way to steal some. In the clearing game, he was great at reading the field and identifying who he needed to get the ball to quickly to move the ball up the field. His size and athleticism give him strong upside as he continues to develop.
Owen Lundin – Goalie – 2031 – Team 91 LI
Owen is a composed, fundamentally strong keeper who plays with discipline and control. He positions himself well and limits second‑chance opportunities. His consistency and decision‑making in the clearing game stood out throughout the weekend.
Rowan Barlotta – Goalie – 2030 – VLC
Rowan is an aggressive, confident goalie who challenges shooters and cuts down angles effectively. He was excellent on shots down the alley and sweeps over the top. He’s made a number of really impressive saves on low shots when shooters had time and room opportunities. He’s a natural athlete that’s going to continue to improve at a high rate as he grows.
