NXT Continental Cup Notebook: 2030s Ahead of Schedule

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a busy weekend for the Prep Girls Lacrosse team. After a jam-packed Saturday scouting 2029s at the Chesapeake Invitational, <a href="https://prepgirlslacrosse.com/author/rileykennedy/">Riley Kennedy</a> and I hit the interstate, traveling north Sunday morning to catch the 2030s at NXT's Fall Continental Cup at Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI) in Upper Chichester, PA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the 2030s are still a ways away from the recruiting spotlight, the talent on display at Sunday's event made it clear this is a class worth following. It's still early, but this group looks to be one of the deepest in recent years, with D1-caliber talent from top to bottom. For my first installment of coverage from the NXT Continental Cup, I am highlighting five 2030s who caught my eye early on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlslacrosse.com/author/rileykennedy/">Riley Kennedy</a> and I saw plenty of other players worth highlighting, so expect more coverage from us throughout the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90672"],"_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-6af624eab29da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'10” attacker from St. Paul's School for Girls and M&amp;D, Addison Santry put together an impressive offensive outing Sunday. On one possession from the left elbow, she used a stutter step before hitting an up-and-over swim move to beat her defender to the left, cutting back in front of the cage and finishing low. It was unquestionably the best offensive play of the day and looked like something straight out of a college game. Santry wasn't done there. On the very next offensive set, she showed her ability away from the ball, making an explosive cut to the cage for another quality look. Even on a team loaded with high-level talent, Santry found ways to separate herself and make her presence felt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90676"],"_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-6af626115b2fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery Fisher delivered the game-winning sequence for Hero's against Eagle Stix on Saturday. She came up with a huge save on the doorstep off an inside roll, keeping the game tied at 4-4. With under 30 seconds left in regulation, Fisher followed that up by delivering a strike on the outlet pass during the clear, allowing Hero's to get set up and find the game-winner. Fisher understood the urgency of the moment, making the key save before quickly getting the ball upfield to help set up the winning goal. No moment seems too big for Fisher, an exceptionally calm goalkeeper who thrives under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90691"],"_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-6af62f43791e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The NXT 2030s are for real, and [player_tooltip player_id='90691' first='Ava' last='Myers'] is the latest example. A 5'4 attacker from Nazareth High School in PIAA District XI, Myers already looks like a Division I-caliber prospect. Against M&amp;D, she showed off a shifty dodge from behind the cage before finishing from the low angle just above GLE. Myers shoots with accuracy from tough spots and changes levels with ease, particularly impressive for a 2030. She consistently gets to her spots, whether with her footwork or by fighting through contact. At this pace, Myers has a chance to become one of the top attackers in her class. I loved what I saw from the NXT 2030s on Saturday, and Myers led the charge offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90778"],"_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-6af7c8520f3db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maryvale Prep has another star in the making with 2030 Hannah Bosica. She put together a strong half against MD United in M&amp;D's first game of the day, highlighted by an impressive coast-to-coast sequence. After forcing a turnover, Bosica took off in transition, splitting a pair of crashing defenders before finishing overhand with authority. She is tough to contain in the open field, using her handle to navigate traffic and her strength to fight through contact. Bosica can also slide behind the cage and quarterback the offense from "X" when asked. She is a crafty finisher who can convert from tough angles. I expect big things from the Maryvale Prep standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90765"],"_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-6af7cc064ecb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lockdown 2030 defender from Durham, N.C., who plays her club ball with Georgia-based Eagle Stix, Victoria Restrepo was one of the better defenders I saw Sunday. Restrepo locks onto her assignment with serious intensity and is relentless in closing space. She put together an impressive extended sequence in settled play against Hero's, flying around the field and delivering aggressive slides that knocked attackers off their lines. Restrepo is constantly communicating with her defense, making sure everyone knows where to be. She was one of the grittiest defenders I saw Sunday, playing with a spark and aggression that college coaches are going to love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->