The Future is Orange and Blue
The Best Recruiting Classes in HS 2022.
National Championships help recruiting. And after winning two national championships in the past four seasons, The University of Virginia is #1 when it comes to recruiting. The Lacrosse Playground’s Top-66, powered by Sirius Lacrosse, the Nation’s best data-driven lacrosse evaluation and ranking system ever created, indicates that UVA boasts 8 Top-66, Class of 2022 Recruits and predicts that it is well positioned to make title run, after title run.
Three of the eight UVA players on Lacrosse Playground’s Top-66 are ranked in the top-ten alone. Led by attackman and over-all #2 in the class and #2 attackman Truitt Sunderland (Calvert Hall College High School, Towson, MD) the UVA power class is joined by fellow top-tens Joey Terenzi (#4 over-all, #1 Midfielder, Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY) and Mack Till (#9 over-all, #1 SSDM, Trinity-Pawling High School, Pawling, NY).
The other Top-66 recruits headed to UVA:
- Mack Eldridge, #13 over-all, #1 FOGO
- Malachi Jones, #18 over-all, #3 Defense
- Kyle Morris, #21 over-all, #2 Goalie
- Ryan Colsey, #28 over-all, #5 Attack
- John Schroder, #35, #7 Defense
More for the Orange and Blue.
Syracuse would not be outdone, at least not by much. Landing the #1 Recruit in the class helped the Orange earn the second best recruiting class of 2022 HS graduates. Future Syracuse-#22 (Iconic Syracuse Jersey and Honor), Joey Spallina (Mt. Sinai High School, Mt. Sinai, NY) was the #1 over-all recruit and the #1 ranked attackman. Spallina’s skills are virtually unmatched and he will lead a very talented class heading to ‘Cuse. #3 over-all, and #1 Defenseman, Billy Dwan (Loyola Blakefield High School, Towson, MD) will be on the opposite end of the field from Spallina during their four years together. In between Joey and Billy, at midfield, is Carter Kempney, the #10 over-all player and the #2 midfield recruit (Carthage High School, Carthage, NY).
The other Top-66 recruits headed to Syracuse:
- Vincent Tujillo, #24 over-all, #2 SSDM
- Jimmy McCool, #26 over-all, #5 Goalie
- Michael Leo, #27 over-all, #4 Attack
- Zach Mercado, #31 over-all, # 3 SSDM
- Dillon Sagedar, #51 over-all, #6 LSM
Recruiting Class rankings were determined by the Lacrosse Playground’s Top-66 individual player rankings’ summation of value that are headed to each University. Numbers of total recruits for players outside the Top-66 were not included in the rankings; “Strength of Recruits” is given more value than “Quantity of Recruits”.
The Top Recruiting Classes (with at least 3 Top-66, 2022 Recruits):
- Virginia
- Syracuse
- Duke
- Notre Dame *
- UNC
- Harvard
- Maryland
- Johns Hopkins
- Ohio State
- Yale
- Georgetown
- Penn State
- Cornell
* The University of Notre Dame did the most with the least relative to the Top-66. While they only had three Top-66 recruits, their “average rating per recruit” came in narrowly behind #1 Virginia by just 0.04 hundredths of a point; indications of great recruiting at the top and great things to come for the Irish.
Final Notes:
- Look for the Big10 to spend big and recruit deep this year on the 2023s. They were beaten handily by the ACC who captured all positions 1-5 in the 2022 class rankings.
- Georgetown (Big East) was the only school other than those in the ACC (5), B10 (4), or Ivy (3) to dominate in landing Top-66 Talent from the 2022 recruiting class.
- The 2022 Midfield Class was evenly shared. Of the Top-66’s Top 15 middies, no school landed more than one recruit- 15 players, 15 different schools.
- Top Attackman wear Orange and Blue. 4 out of the top 5 attackman will play at either Syracuse or Virginia.
- Defenders are smart. 61% of the Top Ranked Defenders are headed to top academically-ranked Universities.
- 23 Universities landed at least 1 player on The Lacrosse Playground’s Top-66.
The Lacrosse Playground and Sirius Lacrosse would like to thank the over 100+ evaluators, coaches, directors, and players, from across the USA and Canada that contributed their time and talent, for over 2 years, to help create the 2022, TOP-66.
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66 | Jordan Wray
Physical specimen. Athletic. His Calvert Hall pedigree will serve him well. When he flashes his stuff, it’s very impressive.
0.7000
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Georgetown
Commitment
A/M 10
Position Rank
What's Next...
Get your hands up and play more north south. Work on dodging a pole. Get rid of the ball quicker.
65 | Aden Johnson
As quick and tenacious as they come. Needles incessantly until the ball pops out. Can run in the open field and has good ground game.
0.7001
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Boston U
Commitment
LSM 8
Position Rank
What's Next...
Work on your hips and playing north south not as much east west.
64 | Keagan Treacy
Big and skilled. Can play several defensive positions and will not be out worked. May be a scary SSDM.
0.7156
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Army
Commitment
D 15
Position Rank
What's Next...
Speed ladder and lighten up.
63 | Eric Platten
If there is a player that will blow up in a positive way once he settles into college and the game, it’s Eric. There is nothing to dislike about him other than lack of experience.
0.7280
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Yale
Commitment
D 14
Position Rank
What's Next...
Just be patient and own your game. You are expected to help Yale get to the Final 4; and you have the tools to be the guy that does it
62 | Tripp Didden
Tripp likes to dominate his opponent and force his will. Great mental approach. Good feet, good stick, great heart and desire.
0.7299
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Johns Hopkins
Commitment
D 13
Position Rank
What's Next...
Speed ladder and recoveries. After the play, get in, you are just getting started.
61 | Marco Signorello
Marco is an athletic lacrosse player like a block of marble was once David. Its in there somewhere just waiting to become a treasure. The Terps will make this one great. He will be the unsung hero and a catalyst for many good things.
0.7301
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Maryland
Commitment
M 15
Position Rank
What's Next...
Go make mistakes and learn. Get your stick skills better and take lots of reps at any position - you can cut the line.
60 | Anthony Wilson
Tall and wide. He's a pipe hugger too. For a big guy, he can get down low fast and uses his legs well.
0.7400
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Villanova
Commitment
G 7
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
59 | Max Ewald
Max E is the pit bull of the class. Deceptively fast. Relentless pursuit. Strong. He can play down low as a 2 or 3. He's a threat in transition and once going north-south, he's a force with a good stick.
0.7480
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Harvard
Commitment
D12
Position Rank
What's Next...
Can be heavy on his approaches and a shifty attackman will exploit the square and flat approach. Split the field Max.
58 | Paul Garza
One of, if not the best, range shooters in the class. Time plus room equals goal.
0.7589
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Navy
Commitment
M 14
Position Rank
What's Next...
Will need to diversify skill set against disciplined defenses.
57 | Charlie Iler
The perfect wing player. Shifty and can sling it on the run. Very tough match up against a shorty. Junior, get him in the two-man and tune up the band.
0.7589
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Johns Hopkins
Commitment
M 13
Position Rank
What's Next...
Being small is not a bad thing. Learn to get inside, underneath, and work off ball in tough spots. Then you will be open for a catch, slip and finish.
56 | Ben Spinelli
Ben uses his height and size as well as anyone. He would be my first pick in a hoops game. Great on the sweep and has a deceptive shot.
0.7599
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Penn State
Commitment
M 12
Position Rank
What's Next...
Learn to go north-south and take contact. Stick protection and hand position need to be improved.
55 | Luke McAuliffe
Ground ball machine. Stamina like a labrador retriever. Mean on ball. Can play low or LSM. Can run and transition.
0.7620
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Lehigh
Commitment
LSM 7
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs to play better 6 man D. Field awareness is his blind spot.
54 | Charlie Muller
Charlie wont be the #11 D guy for long. His too big and good. He has size and skill to support his upside once he grows into his potential. Charlie plays mean and will only be getting meaner.
0.7622
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Harvard
Commitment
D 11
Position Rank
What's Next...
Speed ladder, lateral movements, open hips- write this on your dorm room wall. Charlie will get great.
53 | Michael Weisshaar
Mikey is so fast and quick, he's a one-man hidden ball trick. The lefty can shoot and run and shoot and run.
0.7625
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Towson
Commitment
M 11
Position Rank
What's Next...
Work on your right hand. At least to feed and move the ball with confidence. Develop a few more dodges and practice from X. You can invert if you practice.
52 | Charlie McGurrin
Late bloomer or under the radar. Doesn't matter. Georgetown has a diamond in the rough. Charlie plays with a chip on his shoulder and has talent to back it up.
0.7650
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Georgetown
Commitment
D 10
Position Rank
What's Next...
Keep grinding and don’t ever forget you were the last committed guy on this list. Prove them all wrong but first keep proving to yourself you are good enough, tough enough and will not be outworked.
51 | Dylan Sagedar
Sagedar plays with and relies on an active stick and quick feet. He plays good angles and can pursue a play. He’s a smart player and maximizes his talents.
0.7693
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
LSM 6
Position Rank
What's Next...
Dylan will need to become a weight room junkie without comprimising his quickness. He will get bodied by bigger mids so learning spacing and 6 man schemes will be critical.
50 | Christian Alacqua
Christian is the player voted "most wanted on my line". He is a two-handed athlete who makes good decisions. He can move the rock, slash the middle, take the alley, shoot with accuracy and take the occasional step down. He competes. Perfect #2 guy.
0.7885
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Cornell
Commitment
M 10
Position Rank
What's Next...
Get stronger and get meaner. Take the plays head on and demand more respect from the slide guy. Everything will open up and become easier from there. Become a #1.
49 | Charles Balsamo
Charles has a great stick and sees the field as well as any player. He can get over the top and underneath - against the right match up. He is a smart player and not afraid to go inside. Shoots with quick accuracy over power.
0.7891
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Duke
Commitment
A/M 9
Position Rank
What's Next...
Holds the ball too long (often with one hand on his stick) and needs to play with greater speed. Can be mechanical/predictable in his dodges. The speed ladder will be his friend.
48 | JoJo Dean
Great split dodge, fiercely competitive, strong and tremendous athlete. When he dodges he moves the D. Very smart and a great teammate. He will anchor the locker room.
0.7892
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Georgetown
Commitment
M 9
Position Rank
What's Next...
Holds the ball too long, too often. Needs to work on stick protection and not stopping his feet on dodges. Get your hands up.
47 | James Mattan
Tall and long. James can shoot and will shoot at will. He is deceptively good under pressure and can make an opportunity count when it seems the door is closed. James scores goals.
0.7895
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
UNC
Commitment
A/M 8
Position Rank
What's Next...
Move the ball more quickly and don’t let it die in your stick. You are too good not to get the ball back.
46 | Matt Lazzaro
Matt loves to make plays and plays with confidence. Athletic offensive player and can play on a wing and out of the box.
0.7898
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Penn State
Commitment
A/M 7
Position Rank
What's Next...
Keep it simple as you grow. There is a time and place for BTB. Play forward and keep possession. You will get your chance when the ball swings or the D fails to keep up.
45 | JJ Murphy
JJ is super quick and a great north-south runner. He plays down the middle and doesn’t get out over his tips in transition.
0.7900
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Bryant
Commitment
FOGO 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
44 | Will McCulloch
Will is the kid you hate to cover. You never know where he is going to pop up, but there he is scoring goals and making plays.
0.7905
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Loyola
Commitment
A/M 6
Position Rank
What's Next...
Toomey will find a spot, likely out of the box and working a two man for a catch and shoot. If Will works on his straight line dodging, he will earn more minutes.
43 | John Maccarone
Pure desire. This young man loves to get to the middle and use his strength, determination, and skill set to make plays.
0.8080
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Ohio State
Commitment
A/M 5
Position Rank
What's Next...
Be patient in the Big 10 and play within the game. You will not be able to will your way against the athletic defenders you will face. Yes it will come in handy, but save it for the finish.
42 | Adam Blind
Fundamental goalie with an unusual last name (for the position). The Blind-man makes saves.
0.8088
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Harvard
Commitment
G 6
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
41 | Patrick Pisano
Pisano stock is a "buy". He plays big and aggressive. Two things Shay covets.
0.8118
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Yale
Commitment
LSM 5
Position Rank
What's Next...
Developing elite speed and stick skills could propel him to the top of the Ivy D.
40 | Jack Cascadden
Big, powerful, quick and smart draw-man. Can stay on the field after a win.
0.8122
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Cornell
Commitment
FOGO 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
39 | Michael Trepeta
Michael plays with an active stick and uses his mobility to maximize his D. A smart player and loves settled D.
0.8325
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Johns Hopkins
Commitment
D 9
Position Rank
What's Next...
Will need to get stronger and more aggressive to match the angry attackman of the B10.
38 | Max Neeson
Max will be feared by his opposition. He is the strongest player in the class. He was benching 305 on his 16th birthday. Opposition will have to run by him and away from him, never at him. He will draw the big kids not the shifty kids. Go inside, come underneath, draw his slide, and you will earn your bruises and stitches.
0.8399
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Albany
Commitment
D 8
Position Rank
What's Next...
Max plays heavy and needs to work on lateral speed. Team defensive concepts will come and lots of film work is needed.
37 | Tayden Bultman
Tayden's athleticism is off the charts. Confident runner with pop in his step. He plays like a point guard in transition. Ready to dish, slash, or pull up a 3.
0.8443
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
UNC
Commitment
M 8
Position Rank
What's Next...
Learn to take contact and play tough. The ACC will be rough. Make quicker decisions with the ball and use your bounce and superior feet to get open in the seams.
36 | Griffin Scane
Griffin is a tremendous athlete with very good lacrosse skills. He’s at his best north-south and playing simple for high bouncers and step downs. A great split dodger who is also terrific in the middle of the field. Speed, feet and movement are his game so don’t stop your feet.
0.8448
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
U Penn
Commitment
M 7
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs to stop the roll-back on his dodges and play forward. Move it more quickly and trust shooting on the run.
35 | John Schroder
John is long and plays longer. He’s tough to beat top side and fierce off the ground.
0.8535
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
D 7
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs strength and reps.
34 | JK Kelly
Strong, smart, skilled. The kind of defender you hope dates your daughter and plays on your team, not the opponent’s. JK will make a great 2.
0.8562
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Cornell
Commitment
D 6
Position Rank
What's Next...
Work on your field awareness and don’t get caught out of position or making lazy approaches. Find your meanness.
33 | Dillon Magee
Big lefty that is just starting to get great. Very smart and downhill player. Has a great step down shot and will play with physicality at any invitation to engage. Dillon is an athlete and great B10 prototype. He is likely to be a two-handed threat.
0.8677
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Ohio State
Commitment
M 6
Position Rank
What's Next...
Lateral movements aren't easy for the big rig so north-south stick protection and hand position are very important to continue to develop. Needs to add feeding and snappy-accurate passes to his game.
32 | Will Schaller
Will throws the heaviest and hardest checks in the class. He pursues opponents like a junk yard dog. He plays bigger than he is and is tough as nails.
0.8718
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Maryland
Commitment
LSM 4
Position Rank
What's Next...
Speed and perfect drop steps are your focus.
31 | Zach Mercado
When running backs quit football for lacrosse… Mercado is raw but strong, fast, quick, determined, and will be a great SSDM for the orange.
0.8722
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
SSDM 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
Just get reps against some of the best mids on the country. It will happen for you. They can't win a Natty without SSDMs.
30 | Jonny Cool
Jonny is an athlete and a lacrosse player. Can run all day and cover any bet. Terrific wing player and a "first-time" ground ball guy. He will be great at OSU.
0.8801
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Ohio State
Commitment
LSM 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
Don’t over extend. Those days are over and settle in to your 6 man set. Get low and in. You can close when you need to.
29 | Jeremy Hopsicker
A Lefty shooter that loves the label; High value skill set in today's game (tall, long, and lefty with a shooter’s stroke). Give him some time and room he will let it fly.
0.8957
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Notre Dame
Commitment
A/M 4
Position Rank
What's Next...
His right hand is for shaking only. While his hitch is A+, a little more strength and grit to get underneath will help him find time and room on the next possession. Speed ladder will be his best friend.
28 | Ryan Colsey
A lefty from Connecticut that plays like a smooth Canadian with eyes everywhere. A great catcher of the ball and a player that can finish from mid-range to in tight. Best part of his game is he makes everyone better.
0.8972
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
A 5
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs weight at his position.
27 | Mike Leo
Syracuse is getting potential with Leo. If he gets top-side with speed, he can score. He has a snappy shot and can turn the corner. He is NOT afraid of contact and will get to the middle. Provide him with a little cover and he will fill the scoresheet.
0.9005
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
A 4
Position Rank
What's Next...
Learn to go underneath. Use your speed Michael. Needs to work on his bounce when playing in tight. He’s got the lean now needs to get the bounce.
26 | Jimmy McCool
No better name for a goalie that plays a style like (Golden) "Arches". He is cool and quick. Takes up more goal than you think and controls rebounds. Outlets are dimes.
0.9006
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
G 5
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
25 | Kent Goode
Very athletic and great stopper. Has confidence and plays with chip on shoulder as small market kid waiting to show the NCAA he belongs.
0.9121
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
UNC
Commitment
G 4
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
24 | Vincent Trujillo
Fast and can slalom between the boxes like an alpine racer. Vinny loves his job and knows his role. I see many a fast break goals in the Vinny-JS future.
0.9143
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
SSDM 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Weight room and anger. Find both.
23 | Charlie Johnson
Duke Defender Lab: 6'1" #205 athlete that can out run a race horse, check arms off, body the big boys, vacuum gbs, and play in a 6 man defensive orchestra. Duke will have him reach his potential.
0.9277
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Duke
Commitment
D 5
Position Rank
What's Next...
CJ plays stiff. His hips are tight north-south and and he will need to become a better passer and catcher. His athleticism outweighs his technique. Stay fast.
22 | Brian Rupple
A cat in a chest protector. Rupple gets to everything. He will grow quickly at Maryland and respond immediately to the Terps' sharp shooters.
0.9301
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Maryland
Commitment
G 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
21 | Kyle Morris
Big body, big saves. Mentally tough and loves to attack the ball. The harder the shots, the better he plays. Outlets are money. He is not shy to command from inside the crease. Moves well for a big guy outside the goal.
0.9301
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
G 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
20 | Owen Guest
Fast. Tough. And great 1v1 D. Owen is a great athlete and candidate for a 2-way middie, likely being a SSDM at Harvard first. Owen is tough to run by, and will not let you body him. Incredible feet and speed. Very good laterally. Smart player who is aware of the game. Can shoot on the run and likes to get to the middle. He's terrific between the boxes.
0.9329
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Harvard
Commitment
M 5 (or SSDM 3)
Position Rank
What's Next...
If Owen can find patience on O, he can find shifts on O. He has a tendency to run himself into to trouble offensively. Once he learns to split the field on D and practices better angles he will be a go to SSDM. Harvard has a great weight room and cafeteria- get huge and you will play.
19 | Alex Ross
Alex is sneaky great. Fundamentally sound. Makes smart and well timed checks. Mean back check and great feet. He's reliable.
0.9332
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Penn State
Commitment
D 4
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs to get bigger stronger faster. So does everyone. When he finds his mean-gene he will be a game changer. Play like a Lion!
18 | Malachi Jones
He is as quick as the quickest attackman. He competes to win every shift. He can transition like a … Cavalier. Play him at SSDM and a second pole. Messi like movements in the middle of the field.
0.9344
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
D 3 (or SSDM 2)
Position Rank
What's Next...
Hips needs to open and drop steps need to happen. Too much east west. Get stronger and thicker.
17 | Jack Pappendick
Jack can shake, thrash, roll, shoot, feed. He is very quick and fast and can not be slowed down by a shortie. He will move a D and force teams to slide early. He has range and forces early engagement.
0.9479
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Duke
Commitment
M4
Position Rank
What's Next...
He needs to work on his bounce-and-feed to open to open up more dodging opportunities and to take advantage of slides. A right handed split dodge would serve his strong left hand well.
16 | Henry Caponiti
Big body lefty that gets his fuel from lasagna, contact, and scoring goals. He’s hard to slow down and once he gets position, it’s up to the goalie to bail you out.
0.9483
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Georgetown
Commitment
A/M 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
Stop running into trouble and be more patient when picking your time to go. Use your dodge to set up your feed. They cant get to you so trust it. Stay above the goal.
15 | Brock Berman
Give Brock the rock because all he does is score goals. He loves to dodge, take contact, and will shoot to score. He can even paint corners with a "greaser". Gritty over pretty.
0.9485
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Notre Dame
Commitment
A 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
Hang with the Kavs and learn to feed. Move the ball more and life gets easier.
14 | AJ Larkin
AJ is like a defensive bronco. Once Tillman gets the bit in his mouth and this athlete settles down, Larkin has all the tools to play LSM and Close. Size, Speed, Desire, and Skill.
0.9500
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Maryland
Commitment
LSM 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Defense goes like this; Feet, then hips, then hands, then stick. Sometimes AJ gets it backwards. Maryland will teach him not to throw checks until he earns the right- sometime junior year.
13 | Mac Eldridge
Whistle fast. Ground ball vacuum. Athletic. Strong. Fast. Smart. Humble. FOGO circa 2022 and the #1 FOGO of 2022.
0.9501
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
FOGO 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
12 | Lucas Osborne
Lucas could play and dominate in every conference. Perhaps the middie with the most upside and the player that can beat you from anywhere on the field. The Canadian could drop down closer to GLE and be a heck of a wing player. He has great vision and strength. A do it all middie that brings a hard-hat to practice every day.
0.9634
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Yale
Commitment
M 3
Position Rank
What's Next...
Yale does things Yales way. If Osborne finds the seams to operate in Shays scheme, it will be good. Osborne will need to get smarter on the field.
11 | Matthew Collison
Collison can play O-Fence, and dominate. He has grown into his frame (read slimmed down) and will be a force in Jr's sets: in the two-man, as a dodger, shooter, attackman, or middie. He is top talent with and without the ball. Play him at attack, play him at middie, but just play him.
0.9635
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Johns Hopkins
Commitment
A/M 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Keep fit and get faster. Play lighter to move the ball more quickly. It cant die in your stick.
10 | Carter Kempney
Kempney is a beast and game changer. A two-way, north-south, scoring, defending, clearing, physical midfielder. He deserves real consideration as the best middie in the class.
0.9693
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
M 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Patience. Get the guys next to you more involved or wait for them to get you better opportunities.
9 | Mack Till
Mean, Fearless, Relentless, Great Feet, Big. Perhaps the most under-appreciated and over-looked posiiton in recruiting the sport, Till is a prototype for the position. No SSDM's, No Titles. T#1LL.
0.9694
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
SSDM 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
Practice your offense, dodging, and shooting on the run. It’s needed in Charlottesville.
8 | Sean Jordan
Sean is listed as an LSM but this Harvard commit could find a role down low as he is THAT good. Harvard got the #1 LSM.
0.9743
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Harvard
Commitment
LSM 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
Make better approaches and check less. Trust you are going to force a bad pass or shot. You have 5 other guys behind you. Use your great feet and strength before your stick.
7 | Henry Bard
Still growing into his frame and that is scary. His feet are catching up to his growth and he is already naturally strong. After one season under the Duke system, he will be an ACC beast. Bard-O, Bardsy, Bard-A$$. Remember the name.
0.9795
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Duke
Commitment
D 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Speed ladder. Weight room. Film room. And lots of reps against great dodgers, feeders, picks, and fast ball movement will improve his 1v1 and team D.
6 | Dominic Pietramala
Shooters gotta shoot. When Dom is hot, there is no comparison. He can be snappy, change his planes, step into a strong stroke, and do stuff you can’t copy. He shoots hard and heavy and dodges like a wet noodle. BTW he is a middie not an attackman. Keep him above GLE, get him a pick, and 3-6 inches of separation. He has mean streak (see last name genealogy). He will hit you, check you, score on you, and not think twice about "dom"inating you. #1 A/M.
0.9886
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
UNC
Commitment
A/M 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
Dom is one handed player. But a really good one-handed player. His shooting can be erratic, shot selection curious, and turn-overs problematic. Time and maturity will be a great elixir.
5 | Thomas Ricciardelli
Ricciardelli has earned the clear #1 spot in a loaded class of talented goalies. The Irish can count on him for a 3 goal swing in their favor.
0.9891
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Notre Dame
Commitment
G 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
N/A Specialist
4 | Joey Terenzi
Terenzi is a threat even when he's taking a water break. He is tops in his class as the best two-way, do-it-all, middie. He can shoot with power and accuracy with both hands. He has a great split dodge and loves contact. He is not afraid. He is the #1 Middie.
0.9956
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
M 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
When Terenzi learns to feed first, and quickly, his offense will hum.
3 | Billy Dwan
Billy is the smartest defender in the class. Best angles. Best off-ball. Can be a "3", bump to the "2" and knows how NOT to get beat by the speedsters. Clears with patience and without error. He is the glue and perhaps the most important D guy on your field. Not to mention, he will lower the boom and slide with a purpose. Billy is the #1 defender in the class.
0.9992
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
D 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
Hit the speed ladder Billy. That’s it.
2 | Truitt Sunderland
Sunderland is the best QB, X-attackman, wing-dodger, feeder, shooter, riding-attackman and all-around offensive player in the class. He's a natural at X. Dodges, feeds, and finishes with both hands. Can play all 6 spots on O. He's as smart, tough, two handed, and competitive as they come. He is fast with a COD that's tough to cover. There are few in the class that can play unsettled and settled lacrosse like Sunderland, except for Spallina. Truitt is the player that makes everyone around him better. The Top 66 evaluators and ranking system has him just 1 ten-thousandth of a point behind the #1 spot.
0.9999
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Virginia
Commitment
A 2
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs to keep getting bigger and stronger. ACC defenders are no joke and will be able to recover from his speed and COD. Therefore, strength and balance after contact will be key in his future success.
1 | Joey Spallina
Joey does Joey things, better than anybody. Joey Spallina: Best hands in the class. Best finisher in the class. Throw it near him, he will catch it. Give him a square inch of net the net, he will find it. Slide from Joey, Goal. Slide to Joey, Assist. Peek at the ball, Goal. Slow to rotate, Assist. Bad approach, Goal. In transition, JS is a magician and he will work an Assist and a Goal. He will ride you to death. He will body up. He will slip you, roll you, shoot around you, over you, through you. He single handedly won the LI High School championship in 2021. He's a coach on the field and brings a Long-Island swagger you can’t touch. The force is strong with this one. Spallina is a true #22. Joey Spallina is the #1 attackman and #1 player in the class. These are Joey things. Repeat, Joey does Joey things.
1.0000
Weighted and Normalized Score vs
Class of 2022 Top-225 Players
(Out of 1000+ players evaluated)™
Syracuse
Commitment
A 1
Position Rank
What's Next...
Needs a wing man/pick man to find his greatest success, especially when defenses engage him below GLE. Fortunately, Syracuse isn’t short on supporting cast. Joey will need to learn to bounce after he gets above GLE against top defenders to play under less duress and contact (and deal with the pressure of # _.)
