D3 Midwest Showcase: Standout Attackmen - Prep Lacrosse (2024)

Lipp was tough to stop when he had the ball on Sunday and made some nice plays to get it. On multiple occasions, he caught his man off-guard and beat them to the goal, maneuvering around them and beating incoming slides. More than once, he saved a ball on its way out of bounds, as well as off-target passes. Lipp is light with the ball in his stick, he’s a nice passer and recognizes spacing.

Brokaw’s speed was impressive. Combined with his agility, it wasn’t easy to keep up with him. He navigated through contact and made plays in the open space that he created. He knows when he has an advantage over his defender and knows the positioning of off-ball players when he’s dodging. He also handled long outlets on clears well.

Churchwell’s standout quality from the games I watched was how the players around him trusted him with the ball. He has great size, which he uses to play physically, making him very hard to contain. When Churchwell keeps the ball, he’s got a wicked step-down shot, and can shoot just as well on the run. If there’s an open man, he has the ability to find them through traffic and keeps his eyes up when moving.

Pearson was actively involved in the offense and had a knack for finding good shooting locations. On a couple of opportunities, he was able to take his time and place a hard shot past the goalie. He was also very active off-ball, frequently cutting and moving around backside. Whenever he had the ball, he was a threat to make a play.

On Sunday, Roberts was very active in the offensive zone, having several impactful moments. One memorable play was when he intercepted the ball on a long outlet pass and then quickly followed it up with an assist. He showed soft hands near the crease with a powerful finishing shot. When he was off-ball, he made sure to cut and move. I liked his decision making.

Leprevost was a heads-up player in the games I got to watch. He displayed clever ball-handling and used quick maneuvers to evade and dodge past his opponents. He showcased nice field vision and demonstrated determination and physicality when riding the ball.

Fox was hard to contain during one-on-one dodges, finding the back of the net on multiple occasions. He shot accurately, both low and high, while on the run, demonstrating speed and precision . Fox was also able to work his way through contact when under pressure with determination and awareness.

Gould was quick; utilizing this attribute, he opened the day with a nice scoop and score on a ground-ball. He has a smooth flow when in possession of the ball, and exhibits a quick shot release off of a pass. That shot displayed both speed and accuracy. Gould also works hard when riding the ball.