Committed Edition: Midfielders Poised for the Next Level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Classes of 2026 and 2027 are loaded with midfield talent, and this group reminded everyone exactly why they're headed to some of the nation's top Division I programs. Throughout the Committed Games, these athletes consistently found ways to impact every area of the field, whether it was dominating the draw, pushing the pace in transition, locking down defensively, or producing on offense. Their versatility, competitiveness, and lacrosse IQ separated them from an already talented field, making them some of the biggest midfield standouts of the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["73702"],"_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-6a6940ba63e29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fay was one of the most complete midfielders in attendance, making an impact every time she stepped on the field. A dominant lefty who is equally comfortable with her right hand, she excelled on both ends of the field and never took a possession off. Defensively, her footwork, positioning, and relentless ride constantly forced turnovers and set her team up for success. On offense, she was just as dangerous, attacking with confidence, catching and finishing quickly even while fading away from pressure, and releasing shots before defenders had time to react. She was outstanding on the draw circle, consistently tracking balls out of the air before pushing transition with speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["71560"],"_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-6a6940ba63ea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rassas put on a show every time she stepped on the field and reminded everyone why she's considered one of the nation's top midfielders. Her combination of size, athleticism, and creativity made her nearly impossible to defend, highlighted by an incredible twister finish that had everyone talking. Once she gained even half a step on a defender, she exploded downhill and ripped shots into the corners with power and precision. She's an outstanding playmaker who creates just as many opportunities for teammates as she does for herself, making defenses constantly guess. Defenders who overcommitted or reached found themselves getting blown by with her quick footwork and agility. Rassas was one of Notre Dame's biggest difference makers throughout the event and looks ready to thrive at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["46937"],"_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-6a6940ba63fa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenna's motor never stopped running, and it was impossible not to notice the way she hunted the ball all over the field. A relentless midfielder, she thrives on backchecks, ground balls, and turning defense into instant offense. The first thing that stood out was her determination to win possessions back for her team, and she did it over and over again throughout the event. Offensively, she's a dangerous lefty with excellent stick protection, beautiful outside range, and a smooth sidearm release that makes her 8-meter shot incredibly difficult to stop. She plays with confidence in transition, using her length and athleticism to impact both ends of the field. Alongside her sister Ava, she helped lead Florida to the championship and gave a glimpse of the success the sisters will continue to have together in Gainesville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["75443"],"_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-6a6940ba63fe9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swormstedt may not be the biggest player on the field, but she plays with a motor that never quits and a toughness that quickly grabs your attention. Her defensive effort was outstanding throughout the Committed Games; her slides were perfectly timed, she recovered quickly, and she used her quick feet to frustrate opponents. She constantly found open teammates with smart feeds, showed tremendous awareness off the ball, and used her speed and shifty style to weave through traffic. Despite her size, she possesses a surprisingly powerful shot and consistently finished opportunities with excellent placement. A true two-way midfielder who impacts every area of the game, Swormstedt stood out as one of UConn's most complete players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->