Were finally off and running with the first NLF class of 2024 player rankings. Players from all over the country are eligible for the rankings, regardless of whether or not they play for an NLF club. 34 Nikolas Menendez, defense, Culver (Ind.) More four-star prospects from outside the top 60 will also be announced soon. More four-star prospects from outside the top 60 will also be announced soon. At about 6-2, 200 pounds and coming off an outstanding freshman campaign for Darien, Pokorny is a physical mismatch, and hes got a great stick and a variety of moves to go with it. As the class continues to make itself known, we will expand our rankings to include more and more players, particularly after their big recruiting summer. If he can get a little quicker, hell be uncoverable. Clayton Baddley, attack, Gilman (Md.) / Team 91 Maryland , Matthew Minicus, attack, Darien (Conn.) /Eclipse, Ryan Splaine, defense, Gonzaga (D.C.) / DC Express, Jimmy McCool, goalie, New Hampton (N.H.) / 3d New England , Will McCulloch, attack, St. Stephens & St. Agnes (Va.) / MadLax Capital , Thomas Ricciardelli, goalie, Taft (Conn.) / Eclipse , Kai Prohaszka, defense, Ridgefield (Conn.) / Prime Time, John Aurandt, attack, Brighton (Mich.) / Juiced Cherries, Grant Rodny, attack, Air Academy (Colo.) / Denver Elite . Griffin Strange, faceoff midfield, IMG (Fla.) / DC Express Highlights NLF at IMGs reigning Rock, Paper, Scissors champion, Hagen continues to cement his reputation as one of the class top goalies. 2024 Boys Lacrosse Club Coaches are in business, as they should be, to advance as many young players as possible to the college ranks. Hes got plenty of scrappiness and hes the type of guy that you want on your side in a fight. CLICK HERE to watch the 2025 All-Star Game highlights. He has to improve his foot speed, but wherever he dodges from, he does so to find an open man. Vardaro projects to be a cornerstone of the Friars defense for years to come. I think Im more of a traditional goalie, but I like to get out and run around a bit.. The NLF has covered games in Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and more, and we look to continue to increase our coverage. From Our Sponsors. Gardiner really shot onto the scene with a breakout sophomore campaign for the Purple Eagles. A good-sized midfielder with plenty of athleticism, he uncorks a hard shot, both on the run and with his feet set. Click here to apply for this falls NLF 2021 Uncommitted Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 16 and click here to apply for the team Fall Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 17, both atFarmingdale State College. Photo via West Coast Starz. Fergusons not overly big, but he diagnoses plays a step ahead and is very smooth in the cage. Laake earned his five stars with aplomb and hell be part of a nasty Loyola defense this spring that also includes NLF No. CLICK HERE to watch the 2025 All-Star Game highlights. Plath also mixed in some takeaways and helped Team 4 to a championship. CLICK HERE for the 60-51 group. An enormous lefty offensive weapon who plies his trade at lefty attack for Prime Time, Andersons provided the Bruins with a boost on their second midfield line this year. Its been awesome. / Annapolis Hawks Highlights Based on our proprietary formula and summer club events, we provide the most precise team rankings. Laake is very powerful and has an extremely strong lower body, so he just stays low and cant be pushed off of his base. Jahnke can sometimes fly under the radar because his playing style isnt super flashy, but hes extremely effective as the top cover man for one of the best 24 teams in the nation. Slowing him down in transition is an awfully tough ask of anyone. Schweiger can carry and dodge with either hand and does a good job of staying low to the ground to bounce off checks. Recruiting content, player profiles, college commitments, top players, evaluations, game play highlights, high school schedules and scores, and more in the Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Database (RDB). NLF at IMG 2024 Rosters Team 1 Jersey #Position First Name Last Name Club Team 1 Attack Giovanni Zanoni TRUE 4 Attack Steele Maddux MadLax 19 Attack Nate Austin-Johnstone Laxachusetts 26 Attack Lucas Kirkman LI Express 40 Defense Kaleb Griffith Express North 40 Goalie Salvatore Caputo Team 91 He put up 31 goals and 13 assists as a freshman, numbers that hes on pace to blow by. NLF Spring 2022 Class of 2024 Rankings: 40-31, No. Big 4 HHH; Crabs; Laxachusetts; Leading Edge; Long Island Express; Team 91 Long Island; Home 2024 Player Rankings. Elliott likely would have been a pretty coveted recruit had he stayed in Michigan as a 23, but he could be even much higher on this list down the road as a 24. Thats regardless of whether or not they play for an NLF club. An NLF at IMG All-Star, Fox has the size, meanness, grit and toughness that are prerequisites for a No. Hes outstanding at pushing the pace off the win and hell make you pay every time if you dont slide to him on the fast break. The Long Island native has posted a 19-18-37 stat line in Lawrencevilles first 13 games, but his impact goes beyond stats. Follow the NLF on Instagram,Twitter,YouTubeandFacebook. The fact that hes been playing midfield for the Eagles is a testament to his versatility, and hes a terrific shooter. Lacrosse NLF National Championships. Well be counting down to No. The LSM oftentimes looks like hes magnetically attached to the rock. He does great work in transition, too, and has the ability to get to the middle of the field to finish on the offensive end. Amazing. This event is invitation-only for the AA divisions. We recently unveiled the class of 2021 top 50, as well as an honorable mention list, and we're continuing by unveiling our top 50 seniors in the class of 2020. Davis showed out against defending PIAA champion Radnor to start the season for the Explorers, and he hasnt slowed down yet. 4) BBL Elite 2024 Black Season Highlights - - Adrenaline Platinum Cup Runner-up. 2) Looneys 2024 Orange - Dalonzo Season Highlights - Adrenaline Platinum Cup - Multiple wins over top ten ranked 2024 Club Lacrosse Teams. He took a shot to the chest in a game this spring and went into cardiac arrest, and technically died when his heart stopped. Lacrosse Magazine ~ The Home of Lacrosse Lacrosse Magazine, Lacrosse Magazines Best 2024 Boys Lacrosse Players of 2019, Wilson Sporting Goods, National Lacrosse League Announce First-Ever Lacrosse Partnership For Protective Equipment, Congrats to Grace Slater, @mcelite_lacrosse 2021, on her verbal commitment to @s, 2024 Boys Club Lacrosse Team Rankings Fall 2019. / Crabs Highlights NLF Class of 2022 Rankings Honorable Mention. Coryea will be a four-year starter at one of the Midwests premier prep programs. news & Events News Tournaments Partners Watch Live Game Action Eclipses Josh Marcus Named Five Star, Ranks as the No. CLICK HERE for the 60-51 group. U.S. Club Lacrosse is the go-to site for the lacrosse community to obtain information on tournaments, rankings, tryouts, clinics, and further details on Club teams. Eclipses Josh Marcus Named Five Star, Ranks as the No. He popped one down the alley in the title game. Fivestar hosts high-level lacrosse showcases and tournaments for the most talented boys and girls athletes in the country. NLF at IMG 2024 Standouts - National Lacrosse Federation NLF at IMG 2024 Standouts By Matt Chandik - January 25, 2022 4347 Follow the NLF on Instagram , Twitter, YouTube and Facebook . Defensively, the ability is there, and if he can up his intensity on a consistent basis, he could be the best all-around midfielder in the class. Thats pretty darn good company. If youre looking for the attackman most likely to break a defenders ankles behind the cage, Malkiel might be your guy. 2020: PA Roughriders A tall midfielder who can absolutely hammer the ball with either hand, Rhoa has the ability to get up and down the field, too. The 22 class features some major offensive threats, with six attackmen or midfielders in the top 10, as well as 16 of the top 30. Well be counting down to No. He followed it up with a ridiculous 131-point campaign split down the middle with 65 goals and 66 assists, albeit one that came up short of his ultimate goal of a state title. As a reminder, feel free to check out the rest of the site for plenty of spring high school coverage. The West Coast Star put forth a good 4-for-7 day in the All-Star Game, too. He was part of a stingy defensive crew that did excellent work against McDonogh. Automatically good. He put in a strong performance at NLF at IMG, hes very calm in the cage and always finding a way to seemingly steal a goal or two every game. Despite that, there are some differences between the two at this age. Multiple wins over top ten ranked 2024 Boys Club Lacrosse Teams. CLICK HEREto watch 2023 All-Star Game highlights. pole goals in the All-Star Game, a full-field run where he escaped a hard ride, threw a couple fakes and scored on a righty bouncer. Wills throws hard checks, positions himself well and hunts out his matchup. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: No. Coach(Chris) Roy and the entire Leading Edge staff have been awesome. select Rankings for 2025 grad class. This is what everyone's been waiting for. All teams will play Friday. He backstopped Team 4 to a championship via a 6-3 win in the final and was the biggest reason why his squad pulled out the win. Reagan was a consistent presence at the stripe for Team 1. He and seniorNorth Carolina signeeJames Matan had a great connection that helped Gonzaga reach the national top five before Matan suffered a season-ending collarbone injury. Trust us, its worth it. Patrick Quinn, LSM, Seton Hall Prep (N.J.) / Leading Edge 2023:4Leaf We're Finally Off And Running With The First Nlf Class Of 2024 Player. It was difficult to get back, Laake said. Click here for the NLF Class of 2020 rankings and click here for the NLF Class of 2021 rankings. U.S. Club Lacrosse is the go-to site for the lacrosse community to obtain information on tournaments, rankings, tryouts, clinics, and further details on Club teams. He highlights his performance with a 10-save, one-goal against half in the All-Star Game where he left shooters wondering if it was impossible to score on him. Ford is such an interesting player to watch because of his ability to fill a variety of roles. The stat line is split down the middle at 33 goals and 30 assists. For a frame of reference, their starting midfield line features two of the top seven players in the NLF 23 rankings to go along with either another ACC commit or a five-star sophomore. What drives me is to be a three-time state champ and a four-time All-American. 2023 Player Rankings; 2024 Player Rankings; NLF News; Videos; Photo Gallery; NLF College Commitments. Elliott covers a lot of ground and has an advanced understanding of team defense. As a reminder, feel free to check out the rest of the site for plenty of spring high school coverage. One turns into two, two. An NLF at IMG All-Star, he was projected as a four-star prior to the spring. 2023 Player Rankings; 2024 Player Rankings; NLF News; Videos; Photo Gallery; NLF College Commitments. Things change when you not only start at a national power like Chaminade, but also become the Flyers top defensive option. linktr.ee/natlaxfed Posts Reels Videos Tagged Follow the NLF on Instagram,Twitter,YouTubeandFacebook. A lefty pole who also plays defensive tackle (!) Im definitely more fundamental, Laake said. Its a testament to the depth of this class that more than 100 players received consideration for the rankings, which feature the top 60 players in the country. 1, continuing with this 41-30 group. A post shared by One Percent Showcase (@onepctshowcase). 2023:True Illinois All 10 players in this group are considered to be four-star prospects. 2022:Team 91 Maryland The younger Crogan is very shifty and often leaves D-mids in a pretzel if theyre covering him 1v1. This spring, hes played LSM for Harborfields and in addition to being a beast on ground balls, has racked up six goals and seven assists for the Tornadoes. He was tough to beat on the clamp, used his wings pretty well and knew where to put the ball to keep opponents off-guard. Like Ford, Fox is another player that came out of the fall and winter looking like a solid four-star. Inside Lacrosse is the most trusted and largest source of lacrosse coverage, score and stats data, recruiting data and participation events in the sport. More four-star prospects from outside the top 60 will also be announced soon. Hes got a prototypical frame for the position at around 6-1, 200 pounds and throws good checks. An incredibly-skilled righty with the potential to crack any game wide open, hes a very smooth scorer and hes elevated his game as part of a stacked Brunswick team that ranks as the No. / Laxachusetts Highlights Without further ado, lets continue the class of 2024 top 60. Games will start as early as 8 a.m. on Friday. Rankings are compiled after extensive analysis from club coaches, high school coaches and other prominent figures in the lacrosse world. Hicks was a monster for Pacific Southwest at the Nike National All-Star Games last summer. Tyler knows whos the 1, whos the 2, and that really helps him. Some youth divisions may be combined. 32 Reid Gills, faceoff midfield, Severn (Md.) The NLF has covered games in Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and more, and we look to continue to increase our coverage. Hes been a consistent producer forRyan FlanagansTeam 91 Charlotte program, and hes been lights-out this spring for Charlotte Catholic, where he recently hit the 100-point plateau. CLICK HERE to watch the 2025 All-Star Game highlights.