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The Nilly: The Standouts from Day 1

The Nilly: The Standouts from Day 1
Photo: The Nilly, Lacrosse Masters. @lacrosse.masters on Instagram
Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy June 23, 2026 @ 09:28 AM
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Kelsey Pottinger
Kelsey Pottinger Attack | 2027
MN
Rocky Ventura
Rocky Ventura Attack | 2026
IL
Lunna Murphy
Lunna Murphy Midfield | 2027
NC
Grace McIlroy
Grace McIlroy Midfield | 2027
NH
Nona Archer
Nona Archer Midfield | 2027
MO
Addison Hitchcock
Addison Hitchcock Midfield | 2027
GA
Simone Johnson
Simone Johnson Attack | 2026
CA
Isabella Pierce
Isabella Pierce Attack | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DII Girl's Nilly Tournament, hosted by Lacrosse Masters on June 22-23 at United Sports in Downingtown, Pa., offers ultimate college coach exposure and NIL opportunities for players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players/Coaches will receive NIL Opportunities to compensate them for providing services to charities of their choice. Twelve teams of 2026-2028 committed and uncommitted players are guaranteed four games with $10,000 in NIL opportunities. Graham Leveston hosts The Nilly D1, D2, and D3 this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schools attended: Anderson, Dominican, Florida Southern, Florida Teach, Palm Beach Atlantic, Saint Anselm, Saint Leo, Tampa, Charleston, West Chester, and Wingate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74187"],"_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-6a3a98069f087"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pierce is an attacker out of North Carolina who attends the Davidson Day School (N.C.). She makes quick cuts and can catch and finish on the doorstep. She excels in the two-man game. Pierce and Simone Johnson complemented each other very well, Pierce being a natural lefty and Johnson being a righty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74188"],"_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-6a3a98069f1ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson, a natural righty, had a nice lefty sweep earlier in the morning that she dumped down to a cutter when pressure came to her. Great in the two-man game. Johnson and Izzy Pierce complemented each other very well, Johnson being a natural righty and Pierce being a lefty. Johnson made the trip from California to the Nilly in Downingtown, Pa. She is two-handed and can get to the goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74189"],"_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-6a3a98069f2a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hitchcock just completed her junior year at Roswell (Ga.), coming off a state semifinal appearance. The midfielder is committed to Anderson (S.C.). Hitchcock can turn the corner and get downhill to the cage. She can initiate, up top, with her righty sweep. Hitchcock had a nice finish on the crease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74190"],"_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-6a3a98069f391"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Archer was one of the best players at the Nilly. She is fast and has a quick first step. On one possession, she ran the floor, got downhill, and scored. The Florida Southern commit can get off a quick shot. The midfielder has a nice face dodge that she can pull out of her bag. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74191"],"_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-6a3a98069f4a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McIlroy is quick and fast between the 30s. In multiple games, she had great feeds. She can make accurate passes in transition. The New Hampshire native and Palm Beach Atlantic commit is scrappy for ground balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74192"],"_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-6a3a98069f58f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murphy was the best player at the Nilly on Day 1. The Saint Leo commit wants the ball in her stick and wants to shoot a lot. She can weave through multiple defenders and get to the goal. She turns the corner, explodes past her defender, and fires off quick shots. The North Carolina native can also feed the ball, pick up ground balls, and win the draw to herself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74193"],"_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-6a3a98069f67b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior attacker from Illinois is taking her talents to the PSAC and will attend Seton Hill in the Fall. Ventura makes nice cuts inside and can catch and finish the ball. She can feed the ball and had a nice pass to her teammate on the crease. Ventura gets after it in the ride and will trail check you from behind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74194"],"_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-6a3a98069f767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pottinger is an attacker from Minnesota who is committed to Saint Leo. She is a fast and quick dodger. Pottinger can fire off a quick shot when she gets open space, and will pull the trigger when she is contested. She also displayed her vision with her feeds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The DII Girl's Nilly Tournament, hosted by Lacrosse Masters on June 22-23 at United Sports in Downingtown, Pa., offers ultimate college coach exposure and NIL opportunities for players.

Wingate
Isabella Pierce

Isabella Pierce

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Isabella
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Davidson Day
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Isabella Pierce

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Dominican
Simone Johnson

Simone Johnson

POS Attack
CLASS 2026
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Simone
Johnson Attack
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Oak Ridge
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CA
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Simone Johnson

State: California
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Anderson
Addison Hitchcock

Addison Hitchcock

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CLASS 2027
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Roswell
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Addison Hitchcock

State: Georgia
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Florida Southern
Nona Archer

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CLASS 2027
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Pembroke Hill
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Nona Archer

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Palm Beach Atlantic
Grace McIlroy

Grace McIlroy

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Exeter
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Grace McIlroy

State: New Hampshire
School: Exeter
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Saint Leo
Lunna Murphy

Lunna Murphy

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CLASS 2027
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Fuquay-Varina
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Lunna Murphy

State: North Carolina
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Seton Hill
Rocky Ventura

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CLASS 2026
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Carmel Catholic (Illinois)
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Rocky Ventura

State: Illinois
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Saint Leo
Kelsey Pottinger

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CLASS 2027
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Eden Prairie
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