Game-changing two-way midfielder who also takes the draw. There was a lot of talent on display this weekend, but few impressed me as much as Ava Lantz Ava Lantz 5'4" | Midfield/Draw Specialist | Right Hand Palmyra | 2029 PA . Coming off one of the most dominant freshman seasons the state of Pennsylvania has seen in some time (75G, 24A, 97 DC), Lantz has picked up right where she left off in the early weeks on the club circuit. She was by far the most eye-opening 2029 player this weekend and led the charge on both ends for a Mid-Penn Blaze squad that secured the championship in their classification.

She is not the tallest in the draw circle, but Lantz can get UP and turn the draw into more of a tip-ball situation — using her vertical to get above taller opponents and win possession. She had more than one self-draw as a result in the playoff and championship rounds. She has a quick first step at the top of the arc to get by her defender and is plenty comfortable with both hands. Her shot speed is elite — the ball leaves her stick like it was fired from a cannon and arrives at the goalie in the blink of an eye. She can rip it on the run, from different angles, through traffic. A physical player with solid footwork on the defensive end, she can stay with opposing players moving north-south or east-west and check them away from the offensive set.

Lantz could have jumped on a 2027 club roster yesterday and had the same impact. She is a player well beyond her years, and one who should garner significant Division I interest come September. One of my favorite Pennsylvania 2029s and overall MVPs from this weekend.