Summer Stock Risers: 2028s and 2029s

The summer season brought together many of the nation's top young prospects, giving players the opportunity to compete against elite competition while proving themselves in front of college coaches and evaluators. These 2028 and 2029 standouts consistently elevated their play with high lacrosse IQ, relentless effort, and game-changing ability. Whether it was creating offense, locking down opponents, or making momentum-shifting plays, these athletes proved they are names worth following.    Charlotte Boccella continuously challenges herself and never stops competing. A powerful, physical attacker with excellent stick skills in both hands, she combines an explosive first step with outstanding field awareness and lacrosse IQ. Boccella always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, creating scoring chances through smart movement rather than forcing the play. She can step into a shot from distance and absolutely rip it, but she's equally dangerous setting up teammates with her vision and passing ability. Defensive pressure never rattled her, as she welcomes contact and plays through it with confidence. Her hustle was impossible to ignore, constantly fighting for ground balls and putting her body on the line to gain extra possessions. Boccella moves beautifully with and without the ball, capitalizes on nearly every opportunity, and proved herself to be one of the most well-rounded attackers I watched all summer.     [player_tooltip player_id='75204' first='Milania' last='Cinquemani'] is one of those players who makes the game look effortless. A natural lefty who is equally dangerous with her right hand, she glides across the field with smooth, efficient movement and deceptive fakes that consistently leave defenders guessing. Coming off her freshman year while competing against some of the toughest talent in arguably the strongest state for girls' lacrosse, she more than held her own. Her play behind the cage at "X" was exceptional, using quick footwork and elite change of direction to create offense seemingly out of nowhere. Cinquemani delivers pinpoint feeds with either hand, owns a lethal left-handed sidearm shot, and has an amazing ability to create scoring opportunities by forcing turnovers, winning possession, and immediately turning defense into offense. She never quits on a play, works relentlessly to create opportunities for herself and her teammates, and has a knack for slipping to the crease where she can quickly fake and finish. With outstanding vision and high-level lacrosse IQ, she is a playmaker every time she steps on the field.     [player_tooltip player_id='75203' first='Madelyn' last='Krail'] impressed with her combination of speed, determination, and high lacrosse IQ. Her explosive jab step consistently froze defenders, allowing her to create separation and attack downhill. Give Krail even a step of space, and she has no hesitation pulling the trigger, ripping accurate shots into the top corners while embracing contact rather than avoiding it. Off the ball, her timing on cuts is outstanding, and when defenses collapse she has a unique ability to weave through traffic and still make the right play. She protects her stick extremely well by cradling high and away from defenders, making her difficult to check. Krail is equally dangerous from the 8 meter, where she can pick corners with power and accuracy. Playing at full speed, she keeps her head up, pushes transition with purpose, and has the vision to find open teammates in stride when the defense commits to stopping her.     [player_tooltip player_id='75202' first='Tailyn' last='Catullo'] was the vocal leader every defense wants behind them. She consistently communicated throughout possessions, helping organize her teammates while tracking the ball exceptionally well from start to finish. Catullo has outstanding anticipation, creating numerous interceptions and reading developing plays before they happen. She particularly excelled on low shots and bouncing attempts, an area where many goalkeepers struggle, while also showing the confidence to leave the crease and battle for ground balls when needed. On clears, she remained poised and smart with the ball, making high-percentage outlet passes instead of forcing risky throws. Her communication and composure made her one of the more complete goalkeepers.     [player_tooltip player_id='71814' first='Hayden' last='Keller'] consistently generated momentum for her team with quick reactions and excellent decision-making in the cage. Her fast footwork allowed her to get into position quickly, while her ability to secure saves and immediately push the ball upfield created transition opportunities before defenses could reset. Keller tracked cutters well, reacted quickly to high shots, and showed impressive athleticism throughout the day. Her clears were one of the strongest parts of her game, consistently finding quick up the field outlet options that allowed her team to play fast and capitalize in transition. Her combination of speed, poise, and quick decision-making made her a reliable presence in goal.

The summer season brought together many of the nation's top young prospects, giving players the opportunity to compete against elite competition while proving themselves in front of college coaches and evaluators. These 2028 and 2029 standouts consistently elevated their play with high lacrosse IQ, relentless effort, and game-changing ability. Whether it was creating offense, locking down opponents, or making momentum-shifting plays, these athletes proved they are names worth following.