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West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States

West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Photo: Sophie Ghosh
Gracie Burke
Gracie Burke April 9, 2026 @ 12:47 PM
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Leelé Bigelow
Leelé Bigelow Midfield | 2026
CO
Avery Hunter
Avery Hunter Defense | 2027
CA
Ruby Halpin
Ruby Halpin Attack | 2027
OR
Sadie Goodenough
Sadie Goodenough Defense | 2026
CA
Sophie Ghosh
Sophie Ghosh Attack | 2026
CA
Olivia Abbott
Olivia Abbott Midfield | 2026
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The West Coast has stars from all over. Here are stars from overlooked states. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71614"],"_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-69d7e6380bde4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abbott is a 5'10 Stanford commit who shows lacrosse fans why California is one of the fastest-growing states for the fastest sport on two feet. With her height and athleticism, she dominates the draw circle. Abbott will head to Stanford after her final season at Sacred Heart Prep, which is stacked with numerous D1 commitments and future Cardinal teammate, Maggie Goldstein, who will head to Santa Clara County in the fall of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71615"],"_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-69d7e6380be82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you're a defender in California and think you've seen a ghost on the field, chances are you're just trying to keep up with St. Ignatius Prep's Sophie Ghosh, because she doesn't just beat defenders, she glides right past them. The UPenn commit dusts opposing defenders with a ridiculous level of speed and agility for a high school senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71616"],"_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-69d7e6380befa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sadie Goodenough, to the credit of her last name, is certainly more than good enough. The Senior Northwestern commit dominates her opponents with tough old-school defense, rooted in technique and intensity. Though she is a true defender, she isn't afraid to take it coast to coast for her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71617"],"_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-69d7e6380bf6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oregon's own Ruby Halpin is undoubtedly one of the best players in the class of 2027. Halpin is a goal-scoring machine, netting 130 goals between her freshman and sophomore seasons. There's no doubt she's due for another incredible year of lacrosse. The Northwestern commit is the complete package attacker with her athleticism, agility, and ability to nail a lefty sidearm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71618"],"_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-69d7e6380bfdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery Hunter is the kind of defender that you don't want guarding you; she's a hunter. She shines on the defensive end by stopping attackers in their path and causing high turnovers that become offensive possessions for her team. Hunter enters her Junior season with a verbal commitment to Georgetown, and her skill will certainly serve the Hoyas well in 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71619"],"_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-69d7e6380c04e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bigelow is a lacrosse coach's dream. She is a true competitor with an obvious passion for lacrosse that shines each time she steps on the field. Bigelow shows off her blazing speed in the clear, dusting defenders in her path. The North Carolina commit makes her presence known on offense, defense, and the draw circle, making her a threat all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The West Coast has stars from all over. Here are stars from overlooked states.

Stanford
Olivia Abbott

Olivia Abbott

POS Midfield
CLASS 2026
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Olivia
Abbott Midfield
Class
2026
HS
Sacred Heart Prep
|
CA
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Abbott is a 5’10 Stanford commit who shows lacrosse fans why California is one of the fastest-growing states...
Written by Gracie Burke
Stanford
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Olivia Abbott

State: California
School: Sacred Heart Prep
Club: STEPS California
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Penn
Sophie Ghosh

Sophie Ghosh

POS Attack
CLASS 2026
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Sophie
Ghosh Attack
Class
2026
HS
St. Ignatius College Prep
|
CA
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
If you’re a defender in California and think you’ve seen a ghost on the field, chances are you’re...
Written by Gracie Burke
Penn
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Sophie Ghosh

State: California
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
Club: STEPS California
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Northwestern
Sadie Goodenough

Sadie Goodenough

POS Defense
CLASS 2026
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Sadie
Goodenough Defense
Class
2026
HS
Marin Academy
|
CA
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Sadie Goodenough, to the credit of her last name, is certainly more than good enough. The Senior Northwestern...
Written by Gracie Burke
Northwestern
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Sadie Goodenough

State: California
School: Marin Academy
Club: STEPS California
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Northwestern
Ruby Halpin

Ruby Halpin

POS Attack
CLASS 2027
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Ruby
Halpin Attack
Class
2027
HS
Oregon Episcopal
|
OR
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Oregon’s own Ruby Halpin is undoubtedly one of the best players in the class of 2027. Halpin is...
Written by Gracie Burke
Northwestern
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Ruby Halpin

State: Oregon
School: Oregon Episcopal
Club: Rip City Reign
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Georgetown
Avery Hunter

Avery Hunter

POS Defense
CLASS 2027
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Avery
Hunter Defense
Class
2027
HS
Coronado
|
CA
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Avery Hunter is the kind of defender that you don’t want guarding you; she’s a hunter. She shines...
Written by Gracie Burke
Georgetown
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Avery Hunter

State: California
School: Coronado
Club: Alliance
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UNC-Chapel Hill
Leelé Bigelow

Leelé Bigelow

POS Midfield
CLASS 2026
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Leelé
Bigelow Midfield
Class
2026
HS
Valor Christian
|
CO
West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
Bigelow is a lacrosse coach’s dream. She is a true competitor with an obvious passion for lacrosse that...
Written by Gracie Burke
UNC-Chapel Hill
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Leelé Bigelow

State: Colorado
School: Valor Christian
Club: Team 180
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