Ponte Vedra (Fla.) Stars Lead the Way to State Title

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ponte Vedra was a pleasure to watch as they took away the 2026 FHSAA Class 2A Girls Lacrosse State Championship. Led by a talented core of athletes, these standout players powered the Sharks to a state championship with skill, speed, IQ, and relentless competitiveness on both sides of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71271"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":72467,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f098521"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Penn commit [player_tooltip player_id='71271' first='Grace' last='Raymond'] wasted no time making her presence known offensively. The 2027 attacker was explosive off the dodge and showcased elite shot placement all game long. Her ability to beat defenders 1 on 1 made her a matchup nightmare, and her quickness and shiftiness allowed her to constantly create scoring opportunities. Raymond's outside shot was extremely dangerous, and her multiple goal performance helped set the tone offensively for Ponte Vedra throughout the championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71459"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":72465,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f098579"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ohio State commit [player_tooltip player_id='71459' first='Gracie' last='Madson'] was absolutely electric in transition and impossible to ignore defensively. Her speed is elite, allowing her to recover quickly, shut down matchups, and create chaos all over the field. Madson's 1v1 defense stood out immediately, along with her aggressive stick checks that consistently disrupted offensive possessions. While her offensive ability is impressive in transition, it was her lockdown defense and relentless energy that truly separated her in this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["72456"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":72474,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f0985ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='72456' first='Shelby' last='Paré'] was a big offensive standout on the field. The sophomore attacker's stick protection, timing, and ability to finish through pressure immediately jumped out. Her lacrosse IQ was evident in the way she cut off-ball and found herself in the perfect position to capitalize offensively. Paré combines speed and shiftiness with an aggressive mentality that makes her a constant scoring threat and a leader on Ponte Vedra's offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["72457"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":72476,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f0985da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abby Kaltman showcased one of the most polished all-around attacking games in the matchup. While she appears to naturally be right-handed, she consistently operated confidently with her left hand throughout possessions, which is incredibly impressive for a sophomore. Kaltman was poised and composed at X, serving as a calm and confident feeder while also creating scoring opportunities for herself. Her ability to use both hands fluidly makes it nearly impossible to identify a dominant side. She understands exactly when to cut, feed, dodge, and ride, making her the complete package as an attacker. Her IQ and poise helped hold the offense together throughout the game, as she is unpredictable and dangerous around the crease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["72458"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f0985fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing at 6'0, [player_tooltip player_id='72458' first='Ila' last='Crowe'] immediately gained attention as a dominant presence on the field. The 2028 midfielder was exceptional on the draw, consistently creating possessions and controlling momentum for her team. Her dodging ability, pump fakes, and physicality made her incredibly difficult to defend, while her impact in circle play showed how versatile she is. Crowe played with confidence and intensity all game long, proving to be a major factor in Ponte Vedra's state championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71002"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":72469,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a0765f09861e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman midfielder [player_tooltip player_id='71002' first='Emilia' last='Raymond'] played far beyond her years in one of the biggest moments of the season. The 2029 standout was a lightning-fast force in transition and a ground ball machine. Her vision in the clear was exceptional, consistently finding open teammates while sprinting through the midfield with confidence. Raymond's ability to use both hands so naturally makes her incredibly difficult to contain in open space between the 30's. The clear game is where she stood out most, using her speed and IQ to help drive Ponte Vedra forward all game long. She looks every bit like a future star.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->