Six Who Set The Standard: Shine Select’s 2027 Standouts

Florida lacrosse talent is on the come-up, and Shine Select is right at the center of it. The club team boasts an impressive list of Division I commits in its 2027 class. While there are many athletes in this group headed to the next level, let's take a closer look at six that especially stand out.    Standing at 5'11", Gwendolyn Nassal uses her height to make a statement every time she steps on the field. Committed to Oregon, she combines size, skill, and lacrosse IQ into a well-rounded game.   Nassal cuts with intent and is a key catch-and-finish player in the offensive set. She incorporates a smooth sidearm twist that is extremely difficult to stop. Her presence and precision in timing her cuts truly separate her. She has a textbook self-draw and executes it consistently.   Nassal is also capable of feeding out of her drive, showing patience and awareness when the slide comes early. With great stickwork and sharp shooting precision, she is a dynamic player who impacts every phase of the game from the draw straight to offense.     Grace Raymond brings elite speed to Shine Select's midfield, the kind of speed that changes games. In transition, she's almost impossible to catch.   Raymond uses her quick first step to attack gaps, making her a dangerous, shifty driver who can beat defenders efficiently. She's also strong in the draw circle and is consistently first to ground balls, creating extra possessions with her hustle and speed.   But when the lane is there, she has the ability to gut through traffic and finish because of that explosive first move. With her speed and field awareness, Raymond is a true two-way midfielder who sets the tone every time she steps on the field. Raymond will take her expertise to the University of Pennsylvania.     Carrie Jane Fykes is a versatile two-way threat out of Shine Select who leaves a noticeable impact on the field. The 2027 standout uses her 5'6” frame to her advantage, playing bigger than her size on both ends of the field.   Fykes is a great defender with the speed to match up against top attackers, but her value doesn't stop there. She's a monster in the draw circle, consistently gaining extra possessions for her team. Her ability to use both hands fluently makes her difficult to defend, and she moves with a smoothness that stands out immediately. Fykes will continue her career at the University of Cincinnati.     Esa Brenneman brings versatility, poise, and natural athleticism to Shine Select's lineup. Operating primarily as a low attacker, Brenneman is a phenomenal feeder. She consistently throws dimes to open teammates with perfect timing, showing elite vision and patience. In addition, she is seen in the midfield making things happen.   Her ability to deliver precise feeds makes her a true quarterback behind the cage, where she really holds down the fort at X. She's smooth with both hands, so much so that it's nearly impossible to tell which one is dominant.   As a multi-sport athlete, Brenneman's natural athleticism shows in every movement. Her ride is relentless, and she's the type of player who makes everyone around her better. Brenneman's career will continue at the University of South Florida.     [player_tooltip player_id='70739' first='Payten' last='Cree'] brings power and presence to Shine Select's offense. A dominant lefty, she uses her heavy drive to her advantage, attacking defenders with confidence and physicality.   Cree is a threat all over the field, from battling in the draw circle to finishing possessions in front of the cage. Her natural ability to rip the ball makes her dangerous, catching goalies off guard.   With a strong shot and the confidence to take it from anywhere in range, Cree adds a scoring threat that demands defensive attention. Committed to the United States Military Academy, she plays with the same discipline and intensity you'd expect.     Audra Prill plays with relentless energy and power. Committed to South Florida, she makes her presence known on both ends of the field with physicality and force. Defensively, she causes turnovers, and offensively, she shoots with no hesitation. Prill attacks the cage with a drive and redrive mentality. She's strong on the draw; if there's a ground ball anywhere near her, she's a vacuum to it. Her effort between the lines separates her, and her cuts and finishes show both toughness and control.

Florida lacrosse talent is on the come-up, and Shine Select is right at the center of it. The club team boasts an impressive list of Division I commits in its 2027 class. While there are many athletes in this group headed to the next level, let's take a closer look at six that especially stand out.