Aria Pittman put herself on the map at Kane Rize Monday, showing off one of the higher lacrosse IQs on the field. She understands spacing and timing on and off the ball, and she plays well within the flow of the offense. Pittman uses deception to create opportunities for herself and her teammates. As a true two-way midfielder, her defensive feel stood out just as much. She steered her matchup away from setting picks on her teammates and was constantly communicating, calling “stay” to keep the defense locked on their assignments. Pittman is just as sound in help-side defense as she is on the ball. She was also effective on the draw circle and pushed transition, sparking multiple fast-break goals. She can impact the game at both ends of the field.