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We were on site for the New Balance Midwest tryouts held last week in Schaumburg, Illinois just outside of Chicago. While we wait for the full rosters to be announced, here are four players from both days that absolutely popped.
2024 Mattix Groves
Naperville North (IL) - Team Illinois - Cleveland State
After seeing Groves this past fall, it was abundantly clear his confidence is even higher. He deployed a fake jump pass to free up his hands for an easier feed to the crease that resulted in a goal.
He has a prototypical frame that will further develop in a college weight room.
2024 Mileena Cotter
Salem (MI) - Skywalkers - Syracuse
One of the most impressive things about Cotter was her personality. She appeared humble and excited to be there all day. I noticed her tapping the goalie on the helmet after a drill. She was cheering teammates on and playful teasing an opponent prior to the start of a drill.
No one would have blamed a Syracuse commit for being cold and aloof towards less talented teammates but Cotter was the opposite.
Her technical and athletic ability was very apparent. She looked dangerous every time she touched the ball. Inside Lacrosse has her ranked as the 3rd best midfielder in the class.
2025 Colin Komenda
Rockhurst Jesuit (MO) - West Coast Starz/Midwest Top Gun
The left handed midfielder from Kansas City showed off eye catching stick skills.
He was dynamic in the middle third of the field while being absolutely ruthless in the offensive end. No defender was able to speed him up. He did exactly what he wanted whenever he wanted.
2024 Caroline Ling
Springboro (OH) - Long Island Legacy - Rutgers
Ling was scoring at will all day which is no surprise to Ohio folks.
She scored 167 goals this past spring en route to being named an Ohio All American and Ohio's Attacker of the Year.
We'll have further analysis of the selected rosters when they are revealed.
Further, we have no knowledge whether the above mentioned players made their respective teams.