West Coast, Best Coast? Highlighting Stars from Overlooked States
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<p>The West Coast has stars from all over. Here are stars from overlooked states. </p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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The West Coast has stars from all over. Here are stars from overlooked states.
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Midfield
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2026
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Attack
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2026
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Defense
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2026
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Attack
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2027
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Defense
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2027
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Midfield
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2026
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