’28s and ’29s Multi-Sport Athletes Emerging as Recruiting Targets

Across high school lacrosse, a strong group of athletes is emerging with one clear common thread: they are all multi-sport competitors. Whether it's track, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, or cross country, each player brings a different athletic background that directly elevates their lacrosse game. That combination of speed, endurance, physicality, and spatial awareness is showing up in how they defend, create offense, and impact momentum across the field.    A three-sport varsity athlete (volleyball, track and field, lacrosse), Diehl stands out immediately for her speed and explosiveness. She is insanely fast in transition and consistently pushes tempo in the open field.   Her dodging ability is dynamic and shifty, supported by strong footwork and elite athleticism. Diehl can generate a powerful shot, but she is just as dangerous creating for others when defenses collapse.   She reads slides well and quickly finds open teammates, making her effective as both a finisher and facilitator. Her ability to change direction at full speed and maintain control makes her especially difficult to contain.     McAleenan is a fast, two-way midfielder who impacts the game in all phases. She uses both hands effectively and can generate a strong shot, particularly with low-to-high finishing ability.   A standout on the draw circle, she competes with quickness and timing to help secure possessions. Offensively, her backdoor cuts are a major strength, consistently creating separation and scoring chances.   Defensively, she matches up well with dodgers and applies strong pressure at the point of attack. In field hockey, she earned WCAC Second Team honors as a sophomore, further highlighting her athletic versatility and competitive level.     Holden is a 6'2” multi-sport athlete (soccer, hockey, and lacrosse) who brings size, athleticism, and composure to the goalie position. Her background in three sports shows in her footwork, reaction time, and ability to read developing plays.   She stays light on her feet and is always ready to react, using her length to cover angles while remaining quick across the crease. Holden is an all-around goalkeeper who is not afraid to challenge shooters or step outside the net when needed.   She anticipates shots well and stays calm under pressure, whether facing tight looks in front or shots from distance. Her athletic versatility translates into a confident, steady presence in goal.     Fisher is a relentless two-way midfielder and three-sport varsity athlete (lacrosse, track and field, field hockey). Her speed is a major separator, backed by track times that rank her among the top sprinters in her section.   She is elite on ground balls and consistently wins possessions through effort and anticipation. Defensively, she applies constant pressure, forces turnovers, and reads passing lanes well for interceptions.   Her quickness also makes her highly effective on the circle and in transition. Whether stopping an opponent or pushing the ball forward, she plays with pace and intensity that impacts both ends of the field.     Crisafulli is a quick, dynamic multi-sport athlete (soccer and lacrosse) who thrives in transition and in attacking space. She plays with strong burst speed and can quickly separate from defenders in the open field.   In the 8-meter area, she is effective at using both hands and navigating through pressure to create quality scoring chances. She is also a turnover threat on the ride, capable of turning defense into offense and going coast to coast.   Her ability to handle multiple defenders, stay composed under pressure, and attack gaps makes her a consistent offensive presence.     Ainsley is a high-energy defensive presence who consistently disrupts offenses and fuels transition. A varsity cross-country athlete who qualified for states, she brings elite endurance and mental toughness to every matchup.   She is a turnover machine who thrives in pressure defense, consistently forcing mistakes and limiting offensive flow. Strong in 1v1 situations, she can match up both high and low on the defensive end. She also excels in transition, working the ball upfield through controlled clears that help ignite offense.   Her timing on slides is sharp, and she is especially effective at crashing down when attackers enter the 8-meter, taking away scoring opportunities before they develop.

Across high school lacrosse, a strong group of athletes is emerging with one clear common thread: they are all multi-sport competitors. Whether it's track, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, or cross country, each player brings a different athletic background that directly elevates their lacrosse game. That combination of speed, endurance, physicality, and spatial awareness is showing up in how they defend, create offense, and impact momentum across the field.