Ranked No. 47 in Prep Girls Lacrosse, Marin Gustafson is the real deal. Her versatility allows her to influence the game on both ends of the field. Offensively, she is comfortable playing with either hand and could capitalize on openings with a powerful and placed shot. She doesn’t wait for the perfect opportunity; she makes them herself. She is a legitimate scoring threat when she joins the attack.

Gustafson is equally valuable on the defensive end. Her positioning away from the ball allows her to make immediate contact before offensive players can make a move. She is a clear defensive facilitator and communicates well. After a turnover or save, Gustafson quickly shifts into transition, using her speed and passing ability to advance the ball.

Gustafson, out of Massachusetts, played for Team New England at NBAA. She can fire off shots at the goal whenever she wants. Against Team South, she had a nice take down the left alley, switched her stick to her right hand towards the inside, and scored.

Marin Gustafson showed strong defensive awareness and constantly stayed engaged off-ball. Her communication and ability to start clears were noticeable strengths when watching her play. Breaking out fast and moving the ball up field with speed is what stood out the most. In addition to being a solid on-ball defender, her off-ball defense was especially impressive. She stayed tight to cutters and got on their hands quickly, something that was noticeable even from the stands.