Cuthbertson (NC) 2022 midfielder Casey Hurley of Team 24/7 Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. John’s University.
Casey Hurley profile:
Casey Hurley
High school: Cuthbertson High (Waxhaw, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Midfield
College committed to: St. John’s University
Club team: Team 24/7 Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2020 Inside Lacrosse All Tournament Team / Maverik Showtime Attendee / 2019 NXT Philly Summer Invitational Champions / All Conference as a Freshman
Academic honors: Honor Roll / 3.66 GPA
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose St. John’s, Men’s D1? “I chose St. Johns due to it being more of an urban-type college campus (being a subway ride away from NYC) along with SJU having a strong business school and a wealth of lacrosse knowledge across the coaching staff. It just all came together. Also, being able to compete in a nationally competitive conference such as the Big East was very attractive to me.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Special thanks to all those who have supported me along the way to reaching my goal. Special thanks to my parents, Team 24/7 and Coach Ryan Flanagan, Cuthbertson High School Lacrosse and Coach James Carroll, and Coach Cory Turner.”
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East Chapel Hill (N.C.) 2022 attack Regan Reed of Carolina Fever Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at East Carolina University.
Regan Reed profile:
Regan Reed
High school: East Chapel Hill High School (Chapel Hill, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Attack
College committed to: East Carolina University
Club team: Carolina Fever Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: Made varsity as a Freshman, Started every high school game.
Academic honors: 3.8 GPA unweighted, AP classes as a Sophomore and junior.
Why did you choose East Carolina University, Women’s D1? “I chose ECU because of the amazing coaching staff and campus!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my coaches, teammates, friends and family!”
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Riverside (N.C.) 2021 goalie Rebeca Sanchez of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Mars Hill College.
Rebeca Sanchez profile:
Rebeca Sanchez
High school: Riverside High School (Durham, NC)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Goalie
College committed to: Mars Hill College
Club team: Team 91 Carolina
Lacrosse honors: Varsity as a freshman; started every high school game; captain, junior year
Academic honors: Student Government Official Class President, sophomore year; Vice President, junior year; Student Body Vice President, senior year; FCA President International Refugee Club Activism Club; Honors and AP classes since freshman year; PLTW Engineering program
Why did you choose Mars Hill? “I chose Mars Hill because of the beautiful campus, positive people, the environment and their strong academics.”
Thank You: “Thanks to my parents, coaches, teammates, and friends.”
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Academic honors: 3.75 GPA National Society of Honors
Expected major: Computer & Information Sciences
Why did you choose Catawba College, Men’s D2? “It has a fantastic atmosphere, and a great campus/facilities and coaching staff.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to Coach James Brugger and all of the LNHS coaching staff for guiding me along the way.”
What other colleges did you consider? Coker College, Mars Hill University , Methodist University
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Millbrook (N.C.) 2021 defenseman Parker Shoun of Carolina Hilltopper Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Barton College.
Parker Shoun profile:
Parker Shoun
High school: Millbrook High School (Raleigh, NC)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Defense
College committed to: Barton College
Club team: Carolina Hilltopper Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: SoVa Showcase All-Star team
Why did you choose Barton College, Men’s D2? “It’s close to home and it has beautiful facilities.”
Thank You: “I want to thank my Mom and Dad and all the coaches who helped me throughout my recruiting process.”
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Apex (N.C.) 2022 midfielder Nathan Nicholas of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at High Point University.
Nathan Nicholas profile:
Nathan Nicholas
High school: Apex HS (Apex, N.C.)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Midfield
College committed to: High Point University
Club team: Team 91 Carolina, Thunder LB3 Nationals
Lacrosse honors: Juniors Open Main Stage Black Card Invitational
Expected major: Health Professions
Why did you choose High Point University, Men’s D1? “I chose it for the academics offered and the coaching staff.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my family, coaches and teammates that have supported me.”
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W.A. Hough (N.C.) 2022 faceoff/midfielder George Kalos of Team 24/7 Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of North Carolina.
George Kalos profile:
George Kalos
High school: W.A. Hough High School (Cornelius, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Faceoff, Midfield
College committed to: University of North Carolina
Club team: Team 24/7 Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: • 2020 Inside Lacrosse Invitational Session III 2022 All-Tournament Team • 2020 Inside Lacrosse Invitational Session III 2022 All-Star Game MVP • 2020 Inside Lacrosse Invitational Session III 2022 All-Star • 2020 Inside Lacrosse Invitational Session III 2022 Standout Player • 2020 Inside Lacrosse 4-Star Recruit • 2020 Baltimore Summer Kickoff StringKing Standout • 2020 Faceoff Academy I-95 Cup Team Carolina • 2020 ML8 Main Stage invitee • 2020 Maverick Showtime invitee • 2020 Peace Lacrosse Top 50 in 2022 Class • 2020 May FLG Top 60 in 2022 Class • 2020 Laxrecords.com 2022 Player to Watch • 2020 – Broke Hough HS Record for Ground Balls in a Career (previously 245) [Sophomore Year] • 2019-2020 Charlotte Lacrosse Report Pre-Season All Charlotte Team (Sophomore class) • 2019 Faceoff Academy National Champion – 2022 Class • 2019 NXT Philly Fall Showcase – All Star Team • 2019 NXT Philly Fall Showcase – King of the X Champion • 2019 NXT Philly Fall Showcase – 2022 Manny’s Men Team • 2019 4A NCHSAA 3rd Team All-State • 2019 4A NCHSAA 3rd Team All-Region • 2019 4A NCHSAA All-Conference (Conference 13) • 2019 Under Armour South Regional Team • 2019 Lake Norman Fall Classic Tournament MVP • 2019 – Set Hough HS Record for Ground Balls in a Season (211) [Freshman Year] • 2019 – Set Hough HS Record for Faceoff Wins in a Season (293) and Career (293) [Freshman Year] • 2019 – Set Hough HS Record for Faceoff Percentage in a Season (75%) [Freshman Year] • 2019 – Current Hough HS Record Holder for Faceoff Percentage in Career (75%) • 2018 Inside Lacrosse Fall Invitational All-Tournament Team • 2018 Asheville Classic Tournament MVP
Academic honors: Cumulative GPA: 4.438 out of 5.0 Class Rank: 13 out of 625
Expected major: Health Professions
Why did you choose University of North Carolina, Men’s D1? “I have always wanted to be a Tar Heel, and the school checks off every box for me.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “A very special thank you to my parents, who have always been behind me and supported me 100%, and to all of my school and club coaches.”
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By Chris Goldberg, TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 6/28/21
Lars Homan, 2022 MF
FREDERICA, Del. – Lars Homan said it’s easier to get psyched for showcases this summer because coaches are on the sidelines. Motivation was high Friday for the Duke’s Elite and North Penn HS (PA) 2022 midfielder, who was named MVP of the Victory Events Liberty National Elite Showcase at Delaware Turf.
“Really, I just wanted to make a name for myself and get recognized,” he said. “I really am excited this summer that the dead period is over and coaches get to be on the field recruiting and watching us play.”
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Homan showed off a strong dodge, good transition and passing skills and a solid ride.
“It feels great; I wasn’t expecting it (The MVP award) coming in, but getting recognized by the coaches feels awesome,” said Homan, whose Duke’s Elite squad reached the 2022 AA championship game at the Victory Liberty National Elite Tournament. “The Showcase went well, and things worked out on the field.
“I had great coaches on the sidelines helping me out and my teammates were moving the ball around well. I was making all my shots and getting a lot of attempts and good dodges. I was happy with how I played.”
This season at North Penn, Homan was a team captain and an Honorable Mention Suburban One National Conference selection, collecting over 20 goals and assists. He said he was happy to get a full season after the disappointment of losing the 2020 campaign and a chance to play with his older brother, Jake, who played this spring at Chestnut Hill College.
“It (the pandemic) was pretty hard, especially losing the high school season,” said Homan. “That hurt, losing the chance of playing with my older brother and other friends on the team.
“But once we had the quaratine, I really had time to go work on my shooting and work out. I focused on the (last summer).”
Owen Ryan, 2022 DEF
Homan describes himself as a middie who enjoy “playing two-way, I am pretty good in transition and can push the ball down field and dodge downhill hard.”
Homan is not picky on his college choice, but wants to stay fairly close to home.
“I am looking at a mix of schools,” he said. “I want to stay somewhere on the East Coast.
“Obviously, I have to keep working on my stick skills – they can always get better. I will keep hitting the wall and work on my shooting. Overtime everything should improve. I want to get better at making one hard move and dodging downhill and moving the ball quicker out of my stick.”
Owen Ryan, 2022 DEF, 10-29 LC, Thomas Worthington, OH
“Coming here (the East Coast) tests your skills. I really wanted to stand out and put it all out on the field. I knew I had to communicate and you have to get to know you defenders and know how they play so you can get some chemistry. My strength is groundballs and ball control. This (event) showed me how to be a leader. We expanded our club team to another school and I didn’t know the guys; also at the showcase you have to be a leader.”
Cam Wilcox, 2022 DEF, Myers Park, Team Carolina, NC
“I really didn’t have too high of expectations because I got wait-listed, so it was just a good opportunity to come out and play. This is really my first full season in the club lacrosse spectrum, so coming out I knew the competition would be tough. I took a deep breath and just played how I always play – use the body, and it worked out well. I like communication land I love quarterbacking the defense.”
Grant Rose, 2022 DEF
Grant Rose, 2022 DEF, Richmond Roughriders, Kellam, VA
“Everything went well and it was great to meet new players and learn new tips and tricks from other coaches while .understanding college coaches and the recruiting process. I am looking anywhere from D1 to D3; my strengths are communication, and teamwork and, I would say, 1-v-1 defense. I am 6-2, 185 and I would say I need to keep getting in the weight-room and work on my speed and size to help me at the next level.”
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NCHSAA All-State Boys
NCHSAA ALL-STATE LACROSSE TEAM First Team Owen Caputo Middle Creek Attack Sophomore Jack Hayden Apex Attack Senior Connor Chessock Mt. Tabor Attack Senior Sean Goldsmith Northwest Guilford Attack Sophomore Kevin Barry Cardinal Gibbons Midfield Senior Chris Cox East Chapel Hill Midfield Senior Cory VanGinhoven Butler Midfield Senior Camden Porta Marvin Ridge Midfield Senior Sean Seaver Apex Defense Senior Jack McAulay Green Hope Defense Senior Tucker Doherty Lake Norman Defense Senior Zach Strassner Charlotte Catholic Defense Senior Graham Holmes Leesville Road Goalie Senior Grant Portwood Charlotte Catholic Goalie Senior Chris Wozencroft Cardinal Gibbons LSM Sophomore Michael O’Brien Charlotte Catholic LSM Senior Davis Sampere Leesville Road FOGO Senior
Second Team Mitchell Snyder Needham Broughton Attack Senior Mark Schachte Cardinal Gibbons Attack Senior Cameron Renner Marvin Ridge Attack Sophomore Jackson Harris Charlotte Catholic Attack Senior Sean Voelkel Chapel Hill Midfield Junior Austin Bell Needham Broughton Midfield Senior Jake Sawicki Lake Norman Midfield Senior Alex Helms Weddington Midfield Junior Sean Seaver Apex Defense Senior Nate Yando Leesville Road Defense Senior Nick Piselli Community School of Davidson Defense Senior Coby Kurtz Marvin Ridge Defense Junior Kyle Hornik Chapel Hill Goalie Senior Jake Meyer Northern Guilford Goalie Sophomore Keegan Santos New Hanover LSM Junior Logan Benson Lake Norman Charter LSM Senior Peyton Smith Athens Drive FOGO Senior
Third Team Eric Fitz Leesville Road Attack Senior Gunner Philipp Hoggard Attack Junior Jake Hogan Lake Norman Attack Senior Hunter Fassanaro Weddington Attack Junior Donovan Jones Hoggard Midfield Sophomore Rhen Bumgardner Enloe Midfield Senior Rob Wallon Charlotte Catholic Midfield Senior JJ Mitchell Mt. Tabor Midfield Sophomore Tommy Deluca Apex Defense Senior Grey Kendrick Hoggard Defense Senior Matt Beltrondo Charlotte Catholic Defense Senior JR Pack Northwest Guilford Defense Senior Vance Perkins East Chapel Hill Goalie Senior Jake Meyer Northern Guilford Goalie Sophomore Thomas Farlow Holly Springs LSM Junior Logan Benson Lake Norman Charter LSM Senior Tyler Thompson C.E. Jordan FOGO Junior
Honorable Mention Luke Frankeny Hoggard Attack Junior Jared Medwar Middle Creek Attack Junior Jack Maginess Page Attack Junior Michael Meley Northern Guilford Attack Junior Tucker Burkinshaw Green Hope Midfield Senior Alex McClure Apex Midfield Senior Reece Beck Community School of Davidson Midfield Senior Seth Byrd Northwest Guilford Midfield Junior Cole Bullard Cedar Ridge Defense Junior Luke Knowles Carrboro Defense Senior Tyler Stapleton Marvin Ridge Defense Senior Jake Donofrio Weddington Defense Junior Andrew Mason Apex Goalie Senior Fischer Schiemer Lake Norman Goalie Senior A.J. King Middle Creek LSM Sophomore Wesley Bates Ardrey Kell LSM Junior Garrett Hess Sanderson FOGO Senior
NCISAA All-State
DI NAME SCHOOL Brevin Wilson Cannon School Brayson Wilson Cannon School Miles Edmiston Cannon School Taylor LaFar Charlotte Country Day Russell Tabor Charlotte Country Day Sean Dow Christ School Nick Crowley Christ School Emmett Paradine Christ School John Donovan Durham Academy Cole Jessey Providence Day Ethan Robinette Providence Day Connor Glosson Providence Day Tyler Campbell Providence Day Gage Turner Providence Day Ryan Pretzer Ravenscroft
DII NAME SCHOOL Matthew Ezzell Cape Fear Academy Michael Rosen Cape Fear Academy Owen Johnson Cape Fear Academy Cole Donner Cape Fear Academy Cameron Arne Cape Fear Academy Mason Ickes Forsyth Country Day School Ian Kennedy Forsyth Country Day School Noble Smith Forsyth Country Day School Keith Pemberton Forsyth Country Day School Tommy Tessien Forsyth Country Day School Berk Yalcinkaya Forsyth Country Day School Matt Lutzel Southlake Christian Academy Will Johnson Southlake Christian Academy Ben Krueger Southlake Christian Academy Miles Rieker St. David’s School
Durham Academy (N.C.) 2022 attack Brooke Epstein of Carolina Fever Lacrosse has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Haverford College.
Brooke Epstein profile:
Brooke Epstein
High school: Durham Academy (Hillsborough, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Attack
College committed to: Haverford College
Club team: Carolina Fever Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2021 US Lacrosse All-American, 2021 Conference Player of the Year, NCISAA-All State
Expected major: Economics, Other
Why did you choose Haverford College, Women’s D3? “I chose Haverford because of the student-athlete community, and the limitless opportunities it provides students with during and after college. It’s the best place for me to fulfill my potential on and off the field!”
Thank You: “I just want to send a huge thank you to all my of my coaches, teammates, friends, and family!”
What other colleges did you consider? Franklin and Marshall, Amherst, UChicago
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East Chapel Hill (N.C.) 2022 midfield Riley Ellis of Carolina Fever Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lehigh University.
Riley Ellis profile:
Riley Ellis
High school: East Chapel Hill High School (Chapel Hill, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Midfield
College committed to: Lehigh University
Club team: Carolina Fever Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2021 American Select North Carolina Team; 2021 Lettered in 4 sports; 2020 WPLL Futures Florida Team; 2020 Carolina United 2022 state club All-Star team; 2019 UNC Lacrosse Camp All-Star Team; 2019 Carolina United 2022 state club All-Star team; 3rd year Varsity player; High School All-Conference – Freshman, Junior
Why did you choose Lehigh University, Women’s D1? “Lehigh gives me the opportunity to receive a great education and play at an amazing program!”
Thank You: “Thanks to my parents, sisters, coaches, friends and teammates.”
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Western Guilford (N.C.) 2022 defenseman/LSM Zach Kashubara of NCF Triad Elite Boys Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Barton College.
Zach Kashubara
Zach Kashubara profile:
High school: Western Guilford High School (Greensboro, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Defense, LSM
College committed to: Barton College
Club team: NCF Triad Elite Boys Lacrosse
Expected major: Mathematics & Statistics
Why did you choose Barton College, Men’s D2? “I chose Barton because the coaching staff and environment around the school all seemed very supportive. This team is one I feel I can contribute to and help put over the edge to compete for a NCAA playoff berth and a shot at an NCAA National Championship. This school was also amazing and makes me think of a place that after I leave Barton I can look back and be proud of what my school became while I was there and when I am gone.”
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New Hampton (NH) 2022 attackman/midfielder Ethan Cobb of Team Carolina + Carolina Cats has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Trinity College.
Ethan Cobb profile:
Ethan Cobb
High school: New Hampton (Matthews, NH), formerly Weddington, NC
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Attack, Midfield
College committed to: Trinity College
Club teams: Team Carolina + Carolina Cats, Southern Stars
Lacrosse honors: -MVP Big South – Captain of the Basketball Team – 2020 D3 Showcase write up
Academic honors: – A, B honor roll – Honor Board Member
Expected major: Accounting and Finance
Why did you choose Trinity College, Men’s D3? “Trinity has more to offer than just great lacrosse: location and the coaches are best in the NESCAC. It just felt like home.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to everyone who got me to this point. Special thanks to Coach Henry and Coach Roe.”
What other colleges did you consider? Colby, Boston, Manhattan, Connecticut College
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Eugene Ashley (N.C.) 2023 attackman/midfielder Kenan Everhart of Nationals Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Loyola University MD.
Kenan Everhart profile:
Kenan Everhart
High school: Eugene Ashley High School (Wilmington, NC)
Grad year: 2023
Positions: Attack, Midfield
College committed to: Loyola University MD
Club team: Nationals Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2021: #1 Sophomore Player in Total Points in 4A Div. NC HS LAX; MEC Conference Points Leader as a Sophomore; 1st Team All American – MEC Conference; Under Armor All American Team Player – South; 2020 to present – Nationals Lacrosse Team Player; High School Varsity – Leading Scorer as a Freshman; 2020 – High School Varsity – Attack Starter as a Freshman; 2019 – Nike Boys Philly Fall Showcase All Star Team
Academic honors: 4.4375 GPA (Ranked #6 of 500+ Students in Class)
Expected major: Dentistry
Why did you choose Loyola University MD, Men’s D1? “I chose to play lacrosse at Loyola University, MD due to Coach Toomey, Coach Dwan, Coach Van Arsdale, and the coaching staff at Loyola University who really believe in my talents on the field and off.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my family, my coaches, and Coach Luis Gonzalez, the Director of the Nationals Lacrosse Club for believing in me.”
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Heritage (N.C.) 2022 midfielder/attackman Riley Martin of Carolina National Lacrosse has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Washington College.
Riley Martin profile:
Riley Martin
High school: Heritage High School (Wake Forest, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Midfield, Attack
College committed to: Washington College
Club teams: Carolina National Lacrosse, Richmond Hawks
Expected major: Business Administration, Management and Operations
Why did you choose Washington College, Men’s D3? “I chose it for the academic fit and the coaches.”
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Myers Park (N.C.) 2022 defenseman Cam Wilcox of Team Carolina + Carolina Cats has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Sewanee: University of the South.
Cam Wilcox profile:
Cam Wilcox
High school: Myers Park High School (Charlotte, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Position: Defense
College committed to: Sewanee: University of the South
Club teams: Team Carolina + Carolina Cats, Southern Stars
Lacrosse honors: Selected for Powerade State Game, Liberty National Elite All Showcase, Liberty National Elite All Tournament, 4 year Varsity, 2021 Big South Player to Watch
Academic honors: Honor Roll, Soon to be Eagle Scout, National Honors Society
Expected major: Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Why did you choose Sewanee: Univ. of the South, Men’s D3? “I chose Sewanee because of the amazing academics and 13,000 acre campus I will have at my disposal.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my coaches, parents and teammates. Thank you for your guidance and camaraderie. I have learned so much from you all over the past 4 years.”
What other colleges did you consider? Centre College, Ohio Wesleyan University
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Northwest Guilford (N.C.) 2023 goalie Samantha Keene of NC Fusion Lax Girls Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Samantha Keene profile:
Samantha Keene
High school: Northwest Guilford High School (Greensboro, N.C.)
Grad year: 2023
Position: Goalie
College committed to: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Club teams: NC Fusion Lax Girls Lacrosse, Ultimate Carolina
Lacrosse honors: Varsity starter since freshman year, 2018 US Marine Corp Lacrosse Camp Leadership Award, PCLA All-Star team 2018, 2019 (7th & 8th grade), Viking Spirit Award (2020-2021 lacrosse season), Multi-sport Varsity athlete
Academic honors: 35+ hours of service, Key Club, 3.9/4.45 GPA, Academic Honor Roll, Ranked in top 10% of class AP & College courses
Why did you choose Lenoir-Rhyne University, Women’s D2? “I chose it for its great atmosphere, facilities, and home-feel.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “The biggest thanks to all of my friends, family, coaches and teammates. Special shout-out to Lyndsey Boswell for helping me navigate this process!”
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Lake Norman Charter (N.C.) 2022 midfield/draw Mary Sorvillo of Carolina Miners Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Catawba College.
Mary Sorvillo
Mary Sorvillo profile:
High school: Lake Norman Charter High School (Charlotte, NC)
Grad year: 2022
Positions: Midfield, Draw
College committed to: Catawba College
Club team: Carolina Miners Lacrosse
Why did you choose Catawba College, Women’s D2? “I chose Catawba College because I loved the atmosphere and how much it felt like home to me!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to all my coaches who helped get me here and to my friends and family who helped to guide and support me along my journey!”
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By Chris Goldberg TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/22/21
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – Cade Faulkner (St. Viator-Ill., Team Illinois) said he took an aggressive approach to competing in the NXT Philly Boys’ Showcase Saturday at United Sports.
Cade Faulkner
“You have to be playing your heart out every time you step on the field,” said Faulker, an attackman named the 2023 Showcase Games MVP. “You have to keep playing with confidence. When you have a guy on you, you can’t be scared. You have to attack him and try to be top side all the time.”
How was the competition?
“The competition was great,” he said “Most of these kids are going to end up going D1; and everyone is coming from all over the country. Playing with Canadians and players from the East brings the best competition in the world. It brings up your game; everyone plays well together.’
Faulkner said his goal was to show that the talent in Illinois and the Midwest can match up.
“I would say that Illinois is looked down upon,” he said. “Actually, there is a lot of good talent in Illinois. I just wanted to play with confidence. I think all the wall ball in the backyard has paid off.”
2025 – Jacob Thibodeau, ATT, Middlesex School-MA, Top Gun Clams
A quick and adept dodger at left-handed attack, Thibodeau displayed his all-around skills with a nifty ally-oop goal in the All-Star Game.
“I just wanted to come here and have fun,” he said. “I had a good experience last year (he reclassified after a transfer from West Springfield) at the Showcase. I wanted to be an All-Star, but I couldn’t have done it without the showcase team. We had a lot of chemistry.
“I felt my legs were fresh. My dodging the first couple games went really well. I was beating my man and finding someone open or getting to the front of the net and scoring. I think dodging is my best attribute.”
2024 – Luis Gonzalez, ATT, Ashley-N.C., Nationals
Luis Gonzalez
Gonzalez said one of the best parts of the showcase was having players on his team and other teams from every region of North America.
“Like every other player here I wanted to be an All-Star, but I also wanted to have fun,” he said. “I got to meet new people. It was awesome; even on my team there was a kid from British Columbia, and I got to find out what he’s about, what he likes. There were people from other cultures and backgrounds.
“It was a great experience overall. I played my best and it turned out well. I was a on a great team (in the showcase games) and we had good team morale. I played my heart out.”
Gonzalez – who suffered a broken bone in his shoulder and missed half the scholastic season, held in January and February for public schools in North Carolina – said his fall season has gone well.
“I got back for the summer and I have been showing out every event I go to. I am always having fun,” he said.
King of the X champion Giuseppe Morici, 2023 FO, Washington Township-N.J., Legacy/SJ Shamrocks
Giuseppe Morici
Faceoff specialist Giuseppe Morici committed to St. Joseph’s University less than 3 weeks before entering the Showcase.
He never considered dropping out of the event.
“I just wanted to get the reps in and i felt it would be good exposure,” said the Washington Township (N.J.) 2023 who represents Legacy and South Jersey Shamrocks. “It’s definitely good bragging rights for South Jersey and also I figured it would build up St. Joe’s.”
Morici did his part Saturday in gaining exposure for his current and future teams by winning the King of the X faceoff competition and being named a 2023 All-Star.
“I did pretty well in the showcase games,” he said. “It was pretty good competition, I had to watch my opponents before I played them so I knew what to do in the games.”
What was the key to winning the King of the X?
“Defensive exiting,” he said. “Everybody knew how to counter, and knew what they were doing.”
Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) 2023 defender Kayla Nickson of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play lacrosse at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Kayla Nickson profile:
Kayla Nickson
High school: Cardinal Gibbons High School (Raleigh, NC)
Grad year: 2023
Position: Defense
College committed to: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Club team: Team 91 Carolina
Lacrosse honors: Under Armour South Team 2021, Players to Watch, Under Armour All Tournament Team
Academic honors: 3.9 GPA, AB Honor Roll, National Honors Society
Expected major: Physical Therapy
Why did you choose Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Women’s D1? “Ur’s an an amazing program with well rounded players and excellent education!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to all of my coaches, parents, friends and educators for supporting me through this journey!”
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