Ellie Kaplan Ellie Kaplan 5'6" | Midfield/Draw Specialist | Right Hand Twin Valley | 2026 PA is the real deal, and she is a mesmerizing player to watch. Despite facing a relentless face-guard all game, there was no doubt she would make her presence felt in the district title game. And that she did. The Michigan commit tallied a hat trick on Tuesday.

It all starts on the draw circle for Kaplan. She is among the best draw specialists in the country, and her sheer athleticism and agility make her so effective there. At 5’6″, there are plenty taller, but she does an excellent job of putting it in the air and giving herself a chance with her length and verticality. She is a complete weapon on offense, a patient player who will never force an entry pass inside. She is comfortable enough with the ball in her stick at the point to let the play develop in front of her and attack accordingly. One of the most impressive aspects of Kaplan’s game is her ability to engage her primary and help-side defender on the re-dodge. She is light on her feet and has the explosive first step that sells the move and leaves her defender in the dust.

Michigan grabbed a good one. The intangibles, measurables, and an all-around polished game make Kaplan one of the more complete players in the state, and one who is going to make an immediate impact in the Big Ten in a few short months.