Class of 2028: Rising Stars in New Jersey

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 is on college coaches' radars. Here is a list of standouts in the state of New Jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["47660"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618aa8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='47660' first='Cate' last='Collins'] is an incredibly skilled player with a bright future ahead. On offense, Collins stuns defenders with her textbook shooting, dodging, and cutting ability. On the circle, she uses her elite stick skills to snag the ball out of the air. And on the defensive end, she's able to lock down bigger attackers by utilizing her agility to get in their way. It's no secret that on September 1st, [player_tooltip player_id='47660' first='Cate' last='Collins'] is sure to receive tons of interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["47651"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618b84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What do you get when you combine athleticism and toughness? [player_tooltip player_id='47651' first='Lindsay' last='LaBier']. The Ridgewood sophomore is an extremely talented lacrosse player. Her speed, grit, and IQ are a few of the defining qualities that make her one of the best in the nation. LaBier petrifies goalies with a lethal righty shot and a left-hand shot that you'd bet would be her dominant hand.[player_tooltip player_id='47651' first='Lindsay' last='LaBier'] is sure to make her future college program feel like they hit the jackpot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["47668"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618c26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='47668' first='Taylor' last='Martin'] is one of those players who was just born to play lacrosse. Martin is a true crease attacker with elite vision and the ability to find her teammates and make pinpoint feeds. Standing at 5'0, Martin shows that in lacrosse, size doesn't matter when you have grit; she uses her size to her advantage with lightning speed and agility that leaves her 1v1 with the goalie, and the odds are always in her favor. [player_tooltip player_id='47668' first='Taylor' last='Martin'] is a quarterback in a lacrosse uniform and will be a weapon at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["47659"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618ccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='47659' first='Andie' last='Sparano'] is one of those players who makes things happen and is a playmaker who does it all. As a true midfielder, Sparano fights through contact to get to the cage on cuts and dodges. As a cutter, she is extremely deceptive, and as a dodger, she leaves defenders on their heels. On the defensive side, Andie is able to get the ball from creating pressure and securing it with a ground ball. Sparano is definitely a player to keep an eye out for as she heads into this N.J. girls' lax season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70487"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618d66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='70487' first='Emma' last='Cregan'] is a dominant force at X. The 5'9 attacker is a certified ankle breaker behind the cage and finds a way to deceive her defender and the goalie in one swift motion. Cregan hails from Morristown High School, a NJ hot spot, and is certainly going to make waves in her Sophomore season. As an attacker, she has an elite field vision and can easily find her teammates by threading the needle for an assist. [player_tooltip player_id='70487' first='Emma' last='Cregan'] is going to be a force to be reckoned with this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70705"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc6ba618dff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='70705' first='Lorelei' last='McGorty'] is an under the radar player that is due for a breakout season. The Westfield native is an extremely powerful player with an elite athletic ability. McGorty is a do-it-all attack/midfield hybrid, and she gets the job done wherever she is on the field. She is able to make cuts, feeds, and shoot from virtually anywhere within the 12. McGorty is a 2028 with a rapid upward potential and she is certainly a name to remember in this sophomore class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->