Bryce Birkholz got Day Two started with a big-time commitment to the University of North Carolina, one of two major Georgia announcements within the same half hour. A pure scorer who can do so in bunches, Birkholz can shoulder an offense in crunch time and deliver when her team needs it most. She is the kind of world-class athlete UNC actively seeks. A standout flag football player as well, that same grittiness and toughness she brings on the gridiron translates directly into her lacrosse game. UNC made sure to snag Birkholz early, and they are getting one of the class’s best athletes in Chapel Hill in a few short years.

Bryce Birkholz Bryce Birkholz 5'6" | Midfield/Attack | Right Hand West Forsyth | 2028 #67 Nation GA is the type of player college coaches will be battling over when recruiting opens. A true offensive weapon, she combines elite athleticism with one of the highest lacrosse IQs you’ll find in the class. Her vision as a feeder is exceptional, delivering pinpoint passes that seem to find teammates in stride every time. Off the ball, she may be one of the smartest movers in the country, constantly creating space and putting herself in dangerous scoring positions.

Her accolades speak for themselves. Birkholz earned USA Lacrosse All-American honors and was named Georgia’s Offensive Player of the Year, while also landing on the Prep Girls Lacrosse National Watch List. After producing an unbelievable 150 points in a single season, it’s easy to see why.

What separates Bryce is how creative she is. She attacks from unique angles, finishes with deceptive releases, pulls off trick shots with confidence, and makes the difficult look effortless. Everything she does is smooth, calculated, and incredibly effective. She’s a complete offensive game changer whose style is unlike anyone else in the Class of 2028.

Birkholz is a young athlete in true form. Her elite athleticism dominates her style of play, giving her the ability to outwork her opponents in every aspect. Birkholz makes an impact in all aspects of the game. Her elite stick handling and ability to thread the needle stand out and are sure to earn her tons of attention this September.

Birkholz has a lot of upside that I don’t think has been unlocked yet. She’s a fundamental player, not flashy at all. When looking at Birkholz long-term, she fits in at the low attack position, but using her up top in different situations could reap benefits for a college program. This shows how versatile a player Birkholz is and will make her more recruitable come September. The Georgia native can play anywhere on the field and can feed the ball all over as well. She takes the draw and also comes in off the circle. Her burst of speed to chase down a loose ball is impressive. Off-ball Birkholz can kill a defense. She’s aggressive on the defensive side of the ball and is gritty when she wants a ground ball. Her shot is fluid and has many different release points. As she keeps getting older, she keeps getting better. 

Bryce is the youngest of a deadly sister duo. Birkholz has an eye for the ball, which often lands her in possession of it. With the help of her sister’s feeds, Birkholz scored plenty in the first half alone.

Birkholz has a lot of upside that I don’t think has been unlocked yet. She’s a fundamental player, not flashy at all. When looking at Birkholz long-term, she fits in at the low attack position, but using her up top in different situations could reap benefits for a college program. This shows how versatile a player Birkholz is and will make her more recruitable come September. The Georgia native can play anywhere on the field and can feed the ball all over as well. She takes the draw and also comes in off the circle. Her burst of speed to chase down a loose ball is impressive. Off-ball Birkholz can kill a defense. She’s aggressive on the defensive side of the ball and is gritty when she wants a ground ball. Her shot is fluid and has many different release points. As she keeps getting older, she keeps getting better.