Chesapeake Invitational Pt. 3: Speed, Schardt Lead the Way

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029s are on the clock. The first official recruiting weekend is in the books, and college coaches from across the country wasted no time filling the sidelines at some early but marquee fall events. On Saturday, <a href="https://prepgirlslacrosse.com/author/rileykennedy/">Riley Kennedy</a> and I spent the day at the Copperplex in Edgewood, Maryland, scouting a highly regarded 2029 class at the Chesapeake Invitational.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following up on my previous two installments, <a href="https://prepgirlslacrosse.com/2026/11/chesapeake-invitational-pt-1-home-state-talent-steals-the-show/">Chesapeake Invitational Pt. 1: Home-State Talent Steals the Show</a> &amp; <a href="https://prepgirlslacrosse.com/2026/11/chesapeake-invitational-pt-2-talent-from-near-and-far/">Chesapeake Invitational Pt. 2: Talent From Near and Far</a>, I am back with my final installment from the Chesapeake Invitational. Here are five more 2029s who shined Saturday in Edgewood, Maryland:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90625"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af50faa99ba2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lefty defender from Maryland, Jackson quickly made her presence felt Saturday. After Aces Elite won the opening draw, she pinned the ball carrier against the sideline and forced a step out, single-handedly turning a lost draw into quick offense for M&amp;D. Jackson does a great job taking away the middle of the field and steering her matchup toward the sideline, where she uses the boundary to force turnovers. In settled play, she has an active stick in the passing lanes, picking off passes and sparking transition. Jackson was at the center of an M&amp;D defense that dominated Saturday, going 3-0 and allowing just eight goals across three games, the fewest of any of the 63 teams on site.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70600"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af50faa99bd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucy Schardt continues to impress. Every time I see her, she adds another highlight-reel goal to her collection. Schardt is a next-level talent who recognizes when she has an advantage and attacks with confidence. On one possession Saturday, she caught the ball at the left elbow, recognized her size and strength advantage, and bullied her way topside to her right before ripping a big-time shot. College coaches lined the sidelines Saturday and got another glimpse of what is likely the best 2029 in Pennsylvania. Schardt is the truth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["74908"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af5112f0a8cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'0" goalie from Virginia who plays her club ball with Capital, Collins Speed impressed me during the first half of her game Saturday. Speed only got better as the half progressed and the shots came rolling in. She's a momentum goalie, and she came up with a really nice save on an 8-meter attempt before making a few more key stops to close out the half. At 6'0", Speed combines an imposing frame with impressive mobility in the cage. She looks and plays a lot like Murphy Holden from the 2028 class, which should be considered a major compliment for the Virginia talent. College coaches are going to want her. She's a name I'll be keeping a close eye on this year, and whoever lands her is getting a steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90716"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af5f52a77ebf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">From the pocket north of Atlanta, Georgia, that continues to produce elite talent, Cora Macbeth looks to be next up. Macbeth had a standout half against Capital on Saturday. She made an explosive cut across the middle of the field, caught the feed, and fired quickly on the run from the 8-meter mark. She is always ready to shoot when a feed comes her way and can free her hands quickly to unload. Macbeth has great size and strength, using both to create separation and bully her way into scoring position. A multi-sport athlete (including the South's uber-popular flag football), Macbeth brings an athleticism that is hard to match. She is shaping up to be another heavily recruited Peach State talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["73466"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af6686b54be8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'6" attacker from Philadelphia's Germantown Academy and a product of Philly Blast, Molly Ryan stood out Saturday. She spent much of the game working behind the cage at “X” and had one particularly nice look coming above GLE, selling the feed before keeping it and finishing high with her defender on her heels. Ryan uses hesitations and fakes effectively to keep defenders off balance and goalkeepers guessing. She's also a versatile offensive player who can slide into a midfield role and take the draw when asked. Her ability to quarterback the offense from “X” makes her especially intriguing. Ryan is another name to watch this fall and spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->