The Uzzi Report III: 2025 lacrosse prospects you need to know for September 1st

We're just 15 days away from September 1st where colleges can then contact lacrosse prospects in the class of 2025. Long Island  has so much 2025 talent across the board and I will be breaking down prospects that will instantly make a program better. Here are a few underrated players, a couple of star athletes and more! Part 4 comes out soon.

Parker McDonald (St Anthony's)- I would have to say he's the top pole in this class here on Long Island. He reminds me of former St Anthony’s legend Greg Campisi with how athletic he is all over the field. I like his ability to play either close or LSM, he is extremely versatile and makes an impact on every play. He has good footwork and speed along with his aggression to dominate his one on one matchups. He collected a bunch of accolades this summer being a showtime and main stage all star along with earning the defensive mvp at the one percent showcase. This summer he showed how much he can affect the offensive side of the field. McDonald had a bunch of goals this summer along with elite stick skills. He proved to be an all around threat thanks to his tremendous ground ball skills and feeding ability. He is also one of the best pure athletes in this class. 

Owen Wuchte (Garden City)- After his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Wuchte has solidified himself as one of the best defensive midfielders on Long Island. And when watching Wuchte play, one word comes to mind and its “toughness”. In the state championship game against Victor, the amount of grit he played with was fun to watch. He delivered some of the biggest hits during that contest and helped secure possession and shift momentum. He’s a player that everyone loves to have on their team due to how reliable he is at his job. He makes plays between the lines and the ruthless defensive midfielder won a bunch of his matchups against some of the better upperclassmen midfielders in the northeast. He is a classic lockdown defender from Garden City

James Pagano (Commack)- One of the top scorers on Long Island that deserves more recognition. Pagano had a breakout season being named all county and registering 43 goals in a tough Suffolk Class A. When watching him against a stellar Smithtown East defense, he had 4 goals on the day. He shredded the top left and top right corner in catch and shoot opportunities. While also scoring as a cutter inside and picking up a tough GB and firing it in. He gets it done in a variety of ways and that’s what makes him so dangerous. Pagano was terrific at dodging from X, as he clearly has added a good burst of acceleration to his game. But Pagano’s range and accuracy as a shooter definitely separates himself as an elite player here on Long Island

Evan Ostrager (Syosset)- Another successful spring and summer for Ostrager. At Syosset he mainly played at LSM but he has the versatility to be a good short stick defensive midfielder. Patience and positioning were two attributes that helped Ostrager have success against some of the better players on Long Island. Like most elite poles on the island, his stick skills are great. He was very active in picking up ground balls and creating offense with his speed. His off ball defending definitely stuck out to me, he has a very active with his stick in passing lanes and was able to come away with interceptions for his team. He’s been tasked with very tough matchups in his young varsity career and he has answered the bell.

Daniel Kolin (Manhasset)- There is no debate that Daniel Kolin is one of the best offensive players in this class here on Long Island. He has underrated strength and the ability to create separation that causes so many issues for defenders. Kolin is one of the smoothest dodgers on Long Island and his quick feet were on full display in the spring and summer. He proved that he was capable of playing great as an attackman and as a midfielder. He was asked to do a lot for Manhasset just as a sophomore and he stepped up as a dodger and an elite finisher. He has a knack for finding the back of the net and now with a lot of those seniors graduating, I think we’ll see how dominant of a dodger Kolin is during the next two years. Look out for him to put up big numbers the next two years 

Michael Kelton (St Anthony's- Another elite defender from St Anthony’s, Kelton has a great combination of physicality and lateral quickness. He proved that he could play defense in spots all over the field. He’s a difficult defender to beat because at the point of contact against a strong player he shows the strength advantage he possesses. He flips his hips well and does a good job staying in front of his player while also having an active stick in their gloves. His versatility as a long stick midfielder was also shown this summer. Kelton was valuable on the wings picking up ground balls and picking off passes. Kelton looks like he’s has the makings of a reliable on ball defender people should keep an eye on.

Carson Turissini (Connetquot)- Everybody found out that Carson Turisinni was a real deal goal scorer after the spring season. He played a big role on Connetquot’s prolific offense, and he registered 47 goals on the year putting him top 15 on all of Long Island. But since the T Birds had amazing senior initiators, Turissini was asked to be more of a finisher and an inside guy and he thrived. He scored a ton of tough goals through contact and had soft hands which enabled him to make plays. He had a quick release and was an excellent outside shooter as well. During the summer, I really got to see that he was a shifty and effective dodger. He collected a nice amount of goals on the run and also made smart feeds to open teammates. 

Jaxon Thompson (Miller Place)- A statement was made this summer for the Miller Place native. I saw Thompson dominate the Long Island Lacrosse Showcase “Nassau vs Suffolk game”. He has incredible size at 6 '2 and 185 pounds and he uses his strength to win his matchups as a bruiser. Thompson certainly has one of the best shots on Long Island, and he did a great job always improving his angle to make it a higher percentage look and he would often cash in. His feeding ability is also getting better, Thompson has his head up and is able to absorb a ton of contact, draw a slide and find the open man with ease. He has a very high ceiling and is an under the radar prospect that won’t be underrated for very long.

The Uzzi Report II: 2025 lacrosse prospects you need to know for September 1st

We're just a couple of weeks away from September 1st where colleges can then contact lacrosse prospects in the class of 2025. Long Island is loaded with 2025 talent across the board and I will be breaking down prospects that will instantly make a program better. Here are a few underrated players, a couple of star athletes and more! Part 3 comes out soon.

Dylan Baumgarth (Northport)- The Northport product had a phenomenal sophomore campaign from the faceoff X. In Suffolk County Class A, he consistently had to go against older and talented D1 faceoff commits but Baumgarth thrived. He was very consistent and was a huge piece of Northport’s third straight Suffolk County championship. He has some of the fastest hands on Long Island and his exits are very clean. He had excellent wing help and he did a great job utilizing his talented teammates but he also was able to do it himself. Baumgarth is also on Team 91 Shock as they were arguably the top 2025 club team in America 

Daniel Lankri (Hewlett)- Making door step saves became a speciality for Lankri during his varsity season with Hewlett. He was able to come away with incredible saves on golden scoring opportunities. The name of the game is athleticism as Lankri displayed his ability to make difficult saves. On low shots was where Lankri looked like a lockdown goaltender. He was quick to get down to those low lasers and he kept good positioning to also save shots that went high with a lot of heat. He had a 61 percent save percentage but it was so impressive considering the types of shots he faced during his sophomore season. 

Erik Heimlich (Islip)- The electric LSM has an incredible motor and plays with so much energy. He was excellent during the spring for Islip as he was one of the more physical poles I saw. He has a great combination of speed and strength to make him a tough defender. Heimlich throws solid stick checks and when he pressures his matchup he has the balance of being aggressive and controlled. He’s shown time and time again that he’s amazing at picking up GB’s and he’ll be off to the races. His speed and ability to create offense helps his team out a ton. He’ll have big responsibilities for this Islip defense taking on a tough competition. 

Jack Deliberti (Northport)- One of the best pure goal scorers in the 2025 class here on Long Island. He’s had back to back successful varsity seasons. He’s an incredible catch and shoot player. His release is so smooth and he’s easily one of the most accurate shooters you’ll see. He does a good job creating space off the ball and he was a threat from anywhere within 16 yards to fire it past the netminder. I loved the variation of his shots which makes him so hard to scout as a shooter if you're the opposition. As a dodger he used his size to his advantage and knew how to get leverage and shoot around his defenders under pressure. 

Connor Kuttin (Chaminade)- He’s in the conversation as the top 2025 prospect on Long Island and it’s easy to see due to how he plays the game. It’s almost like he’s 3 steps ahead of everyone else on the field. His anticipation and feel for the game is second to none. Kuttin is going to be an elite quarterback for the Chaminade offense this season. It doesn’t matter if he’s a little undersized, he causes such issues with his quick first step and ridiculous feeding ability. He makes the best reads out of any attackman on Long Island and he truly makes his teammates better. Kuttin still possesses an excellent shot along with his college level IQ, he’ll rack up a ton of points during his junior season. 

Mickey Faulkner (West Islip)- It was a breakout sophomore season from Mick Faulkner, as he was a leader on defense for a West Islip team that won a county title. Faulkner is a patient on ball defender with amazing footwork. He always had his stick in the oppositions gloves, pestering them and staying in front of them. At LSM, he has some of the best acceleration I’ve seen on Long Island in this class. He was a clearing machine for the Lions as he created transition opportunities. When he didn’t have numbers, he made smart passes to his teammates to set up the offense. During the tough Suffolk County Class B playoffs, Faulkner was known as a reliable player just as a sophomore 

Gio Massaro (St Anthony's)- The strong righty attackman had an amazing summer for Long Island Express and the individual showcases he went to. He’s a bruising type of dodger with excellent stick skills. I loved him during the LILJ all star game this summer, as Massaro showed the versatility in his game. He was able to dodge from X and come away with a slick back handed finish. And like multiple times this summer, he displayed his ability to dodge from up top. Massaro is such a strong downhill dodger and proved he can score on the run after embracing tough contact. For St Anthony’s this year, I could see him being great off ball and everyone will see his cannon of a shot 

Sean Connolly (Chaminade)- A great all around midfielder from Chaminade. He was the captain for the Flyers JV team and he has a heavy right handed shot that gave goalies issues. He’s a player who can go two ways and make plays on the wings. He has great leadership skills and toughness between the lines. I loved Connolly’s mentality when it came to clearing the ball and getting GB’s for his team. He was terrific on offense for Chaminade in the spring, as he was an elite distributor from the midfield. And this summer, he made every hustle play against top competition. He’s a player that impacts the game wherever you need him.

Devon Larsen (Ward Melville)- He has some of the most natural strength I’ve seen in this class. During the football season, he was an extremely tough lineman going against future college football players. Larsen benches over 300 pounds and at close defense he physically was able to push around his attackman and deliver crushing hits with ease. But along with this strength, he has extremely underrated quickness. He has good feet and he flips his hips well and is able to stay with quicker players. He often wins physical battles and throws good checks. Now although he isn't the tallest prospect, Larsen is tough as nails and has good stick skills. He’s one of the strongest 2025 lacrosse prospects on the island 

The Uzzi Report: 2025 prospects you need to know for September 1st

We're just a month away from September 1st where colleges can then contact lacrosse prospects in the class of 2025. Long Island is filled with 2025 talent across the board and I will be breaking down prospects that will instantly make a program better. Here are a few underrated players, a couple of star athletes and more! Part 2 comes out soon.

Alex Ruddy- (St Anthony's) Ruddy was a big part of one of the greatest junior varsity teams ever assembled this past spring at St Anthony’s. He has a cannon of a right handed shot but where Ruddy thrives is unsettled situations. Ruddy seemed to always be the beneficiary as both a passer and a feeder. He was a terrific dodger off ball movement as well, Ruddy is great in transition and as a downhill dodger. I loved the fact that he made an impact in so many areas this spring, he was effective on the wing, as an inside guy and showed he could play defense as well. 

Blake Cascadden- (Garden City) One of the best pure athletes in this class here on Long Island. I saw him at the LILJ 2025 all star game and he was a clearing machine. He’s an exciting between the lines player with a lot of toughness. Cascadden will get you ground balls, clear it with ease and also deliver some great defense. I’m expecting him to be a great two way midfielder for Garden City in the future, and he has Division 1 level athleticism. I’d expect him to get a bunch of calls on September 1st. 

Richie Metzger- (Carey) Metzger is a big game player and that’s what you love in a goalie. This spring he posted a 62% save percentage and he had the game winning save for Carey in their upset win over Syossst. Metzger has quick hands and terrific fundamentals in net. His underrated athleticism is accompanied by his leadership skills. He’s led a terrific Igloo Northface Defense for multiple years now. He’s the type of goalie that will be All County next season and is an All Long Island Caliber net minder by the end of his high school career.   

Peter Gerbasi- (Chaminade) Some of the best wing play from an LSM you’ll see. Gerbasi is groundball machine and he successfully cleared the ball a ton for the Flyers during the spring. The Chaminade product throws hard and accurate checks to cause turnovers. He’s a good 1v1 defender but what I loved about him was how he’d cause turnovers right after the faceoff. Gerbasi hounds the opposition and he’s certainly one of the stronger and more physical players in this class. He’s not the flashiest LSM, but he does his job and is nightmare to beat 1 on 1. Look for him to gain plenty of attention. 

Anthony Raio- (Hills) He had the best high school season out of any sophomore on Long Island. Raio stepped up for a young Hills team and made them contenders in Suffolk Class A. He registered 90 points and he was one of the best dodgers on Long Island. Whether it was dodging down the alley or getting right handed sweeps, he was making it look easy. His quick and smooth release, along with the velocity on his shot terrorized goalies in the spring. Raio also made smart decisions and set up teammates. He’s a prototype high level division 1 midfielder with size, speed and exceptional goal scoring ability. 

Gary Merril- (St Anthony's) After this summer some people think Merril is the top midfielder in the entire 2025 class and I don’t blame them. He helped Team 91 Shock to a national championship and he’s everything you want in a number one midfielder. He has good size at 6’1 170 and his athleticism and dodging versatility is special. Getting his hands free was never a struggle and Merril is an elite two handed shooter on the run. There there were very few players in the nation that were able stay with him this summer. Look for Merril to be an elite goal scorer for St Anthony’s the next two years 

Tyler Strohm- (Comsewogue) The Comsewogue defender has ridiculous measurables for a 2025 prospect. Listed at 6’5 and 215 pounds, Strohm is one of the biggest defenders on the island. He’s an intriguing prospect as when I’ve seen him in person I liked his stick skills a lot. Strohm did a great job picking up GB’s and was terrific at handling the ball. He made great passes and was able to move the ball well, and he threw some solid stick checks. Once his footwork and lateral quickness get better over time, we’re looking at a legit defender at the next level. His ceiling is extremely high, I think coaches will love working with Strohm. 

Derek Busking (West Islip) What statement Busking made this spring, he registered 41 goals and played a huge role in West Islip’s Suffolk County Championship. His first step and explosiveness made him so difficult to guard. He was excellent working from X, Busking constantly created separation which allowed him to score and dish out the rock. I loved his ability to catch and finish along with being the initiator and finding cutters inside. He’s listed at 5’8 150 but he plays bigger than he is, Busking finished through contact a ton and he’s an overall hard nosed attackman with a ton of skill.

Top Performers at the NLI (7/6/23) Part 1

The national lacrosse invitational was incredible once again. The best high school teams went to battle and I caught several games on July 6th. Checkout some of the top performers from that event.

 

Jack Tully (Chaminade 2024) - Tully has been showing why he’s one of the best multi sport athletes on Long Island. He’s always one of the fastest players on the field and he’s got that running back toughness to make him a clearing machine. Tully is an all around midfielder but I was impressed with his offensive ability at the NLI. He was a shifty dodger and also played well as an inside finisher for the Flyers offense

Danny Aiello (Bayport 2024)- A lot of hype has deservingly been on J.J Aiello the past few years but let me tell you Danny Aiello is going to have a special senior year. He was a two way middie at the NLI and he was effective in every aspect of the game. He cleared the ball consistently and had a highlight reel play running over a player at midfield and blazing downfield for a goal. He’s one of the best pure athletes on Long Island regardless of sport. 

Matthew Mcintee (East Islip 2024)- Next season Mcintee will make a case as the best midfielder on Long Island. He has an incredible shot on the run and he’s a true two handed guy that can either beat his defender down the alley or he can come over the top on a sweep. His first step allows his split dodge to be so dangerous and effective. Whenevrer he was facing a long pole at the NLI it didn’t matter, Mcintee continuously made plays. 

Peter Debusschere (Chaminade 2024)- The 2024 midfielder is one of the most underrated players in this class. Chaminade was down a couple of their top players at this event and Debusschere stepped up and was the catalyst for this offense against New Jersey state champions Ridgewood. He showed off his versatility dodging from different spots, and short stick middies simply couldn’t keep up with him. He’ll be a terrific get for a college program 

Stephen Rosano (Ward Melville 2024)- I saw Ward Melville take on Cold Spring Harbor and it ended up being the Stephen Rosano show. He owned his matchup and looked great as a dodger. Rosano easily created separation from his defender. He also had a variety of goals by changing levels and he stung multiple corners in this one. Rosano had a beautiful assist after he pulled off a toe drag that had left his defender in the dust. The Sacred Heart bound senior is someone to watch next season.

Tommy Kline (Huntington 2025)- At the LI Lax Showcase, I was impressed with his defense but at the NLI, Kline’s offensive ability was something to watch. He proved that he can unleash a cannon from the outside. With Huntington graduating some elite seniors, Kline will really get to show how talented he is. Expect Kline to be one of the best two way middies on Long Island for the next 2 years. His toughness and how hard he plays is worth a watch.  

Colin Puckett (Marin Catholic 2024)- Marin Catholic put on a great showing and Colin Puckett was a huge reason why. I have to say Puckett is on the same level as Long Island’s top lefty goal scorers. He can dodge from anywhere and he was one of the best pure shooters at the event. Puckett had 4 goals against Massapequa and he was able to create for himself and be a scary catch and shoot threat. The Ohio State bound senior has to be one of the best players on the west coast

Giancarlo Valenti (Northport 2024)- The LSM from Northport is a stud. He has some of the best stick skills I saw for a pole, moving the ball well and picking up everything that was on the ground. He had a tremendous high school season and now that Drew Miller has graduated people will really see the potential and talent that Giancarlo Valenti has. He is a must watch player his senior season.  

Luca Cuozzo (Huntington 2025)- After a great showing at the LI Lax Showcase Cuozzo suited up with Huntington and he continued to prove that he’s one of the top faceoff specialists in the 2025 class here on Long Island. He had a fantastic day for Huntington and this time I really saw Cuozzo’s IQ. Teams tried to make it 50/50 gb’s and he was excellent at navigating the field under pressure and utilizing his wings. He secured possession for Huntington in crucial situations. 

 

Logan Chapman (Marin Catholic 2024)- More people have to know about Logan Chapman from Marin Catholic. He has the athleticism to play at the division one level and it was on full display at the NLI. I loved Chapman between the lines being able to clear the ball with ease and swimming past double teams. He’s an offensive threat with a lot of explosiveness in his game, he might get overshadowed by some high level guys but he definitely deserves more attention. 

Top Performers at NHSLS: Mcdonogh vs Taft (6/30/23)

 It was a matchup between two top five teams from the high school lacrosse season. Mcodonogh and Taft featured some of the nations best players and this game lived up to the hype. This was the second semi-final of NHSLS and it went down to the wire. Mcdonogh pulled out a 9-8 victory over Taft in thrilling fashion. Checkout my top performers from this highly anticipated matchup. 

Mcdonogh 

Mason Elkas (2024)- The fogo for Mcdonogh had a dominant performance at the faceoff X. Elkas was in complete control of his matchup for the majority of this game. He was clam, cool and collective at the faceoff X compiling a ton of clean wins against a talented fogo and whenever Taft put out a long pole. He did a great job utilizing his wings and he also showed his ability to create offensive opportunities for his team in unsettled situations.  

Luke Miller (2024) - The soon to be 4 year starter for the Eagles had another all around solid performance. Of course he’s a talented offensive player but the hustle plays Miller makes is incredible. He is one of the best riding attackman I’ve seen this summer. He zipped down field to completely stop a Taft fast break. Miller had a beautiful toe drag to get space before netting his first goal. He had another easy finish on a fast break. Miller who's headed to Notre Dame is a must watch player this summer.

Brendan Millon (2025)- NLF’s number 1 ranked 2025 prospect showed off the vision all afternoon. He was setting up his teammates and giving them terrific looks to boost this offense. Millon dissected the Taft defense and made a ton of great feeds. The combination between him and Ben Firle was a scary one. Millon is a great dodger and he continuously proves to be one of the smartest players on the field. He'll create an exciting duo with Luke Miller once again next season 

Aidan Seibel (2025) - The 2025 goaltender had a day for the Eagles. Seibel easily had double digit saves in this contest and there were some impressive ones. He had one of the most incredible saves I’ve seen all summer after diving up from the ground saving a shot right on the crease after making the initial save. Seibel brought impressive energy as the leader on the back end. He made numerous saves on hard well placed shots which kept the Eagles ahead in this one. On September 1st you can count on Seibel drawing plenty of attention from Division 1 schools.

Ben Firle (2024)- I’d have to say Firle was the player of the game in this one. He is a lights out shooter and he proved that his shooting abilities are some of the best in high school lacrosse. He did it in a variety of ways, Firle had two step down shots that were absolute rockets that went top shelf. Then Firle showed off how impressive of a dodger he is. His first goal came down the lefty alley where he exploded through contact and got to his right hand inside and finished. Firle then came over a pick on a righty sweep where he hammered a shot low and away to score his third goal. Georgetown has a terrific goal scorer coming to their program.

Max Allen (2024) /Michael Tan (2025)- These two long poles were extremely impressive for Mcdonogh. Max Allen who’s headed to Georgetown is an athletic defender who looked great 1 on 1. He had a phenomenal takeaway check and he’s got the footwork to cause players some issues. Michael Tan who played behind some talented LSM’s has a bright future. He is aggressive and a great player in the open field. Tan can scoop up ground balls and get his team offensive possessions. Both of these guys bring the juice on defense and will be exciting to watch as time goes on.  

Taft 

Ben Wick (2024)- The lefty attackman had two goals for Taft and he’s a slippery player who can finish the rock efficiently. He scored his first goal on a fast break where he handled a tough pass and ripped one low to high. Wick would also show his off ball ability. On his second goal he did a tremendous job timing his cut and Wick had an easy catch and finish.He will build off of his successful junior year and be one of New England’s top goal scorers

Samuel Lovell (2024)- Taft was down 8-5 late in the third quarter and that's when Samuel Lovell stepped up when it mattered most. His team had a man up and Lovell was willing to let it fly. As the third quarter expired, Lovell called his own number as he stepped in and unleashed a high to low laser. In the 4th quarter, Taft still had an EMO and it was Lovell striking again. He stepped in and scored again to make it a one goal game. Both of his goals were off stick and very well placed, Lovell came up clutch to get Taft back in it

Ben Friedman (2024)- He might’ve not had a crazy number of saves but Friedman certainly had timely stops to keep Taft in it and he also showed that he is one of the most athletic goalies in America. The Yale bound 2024 is a prospect that can make every type of save. His reaction time and his hands are incredible. Friedman made quick and smart decisions in the clear game and threw phenomenal outlet passes.  

Henry Hughes (2025)- The twitchy dodger had a terrific day for Taft. Hughes is a speedster and he scored the first goal for Taft on a terrific speed dodge. Hughes accelerated past his defender and turned the corner and put it top shelf. Hughes also was great on the ride creating chances for his team. He did the little things and picked up ground balls and ran past Mcdonogh players to get his squad possessions.  

Jack Elliot (2024)- The Michigan bound defender is going to be an elite player for Taft during his senior season. He’s exactly what you want in a number one defender. He was solid in his matchup and when you watch Elliot shows off the leadership and all the fundamental traits in team defense. Elliot has good size and he can move very well. He was fun to watch against these Mcdonogh attackmen and he’s a player that will get exciting matchups in his senior season.

LI Lax Showcase: Top Performers in the 2025 and 2026 class

The LI Lax Showcase lived up to the hype to say the least. I was in attendance for the 2025 game and the 2026's. Suffolk defeated Nassau 17-9 in the 2025 game, but Nassau won in the 2026 game 13-11. There were a lot of excellent prospects displaying their talent in these games. Read about my top performers from both Nassau and Suffolk in each age group. 

Suffolk 2025’s

Jack Cavalieri (Middle Country)- The Co MVP of this game, Jack Cavalieri had a big time day. He netted 4 goals in the lopsided victory for Suffolk. Cavalieri had a variety of impressive goals. He cut off ball and scored through traffic for his first tally. Cavelieri had a beautiful extra man goal by coming up the hash and hammering it home. He also was a great asset on the ride. He’s an underrated prospect that will get more attention. 

Jackson Thompson (Miller Place)- The other MVP of this one was Jackson Thompson. The Miller Place native put on a show. He showed off some high heat, as he had one of the best shots at the entire event. Thompson also showcased his size, the big righty was able to bulldoze past players. He was effective as both a catch and shoot player and as a dodger. 

Luca Cuozzo (Walt Whitman) - He wasn’t on a powerhouse high school team, but Cuozzo showed that he is a future Division 1 faceoff specialist. He was excellent at the LI Lax Showcase. He was quick to the clamp and was able to win it to himself a ton during this game. He controlled his matchup at the X and at one point it felt like Suffolk was playing make it-take it lacrosse. Cuozzo and Nico Gichas out of Hills, were elite fogo’s for this Suffolk team. 

Erik Heimlich (Islip)- The athletic long pole was consistently making plays for his team in this game. Heimlich was tenacious out there pressing out when he wanted to and throwing terrific checks. He was great defending on ball and off ball as he did a good job checking sticks on cutters and getting possession for his team. Heimlich also added a goal to his name, displaying how good of a stick he has.

Tommy Kline (Huntington)- One of the best short stick defensive middies I saw at the event. Kline has the scary combination of toughness and athleticism. He was able to stay with his guy relatively easily and he really got into hips. Kline was able to jam his guy and win a lot of his matchups. I’m expecting him to have a great summer with Team 91 Shock and a breakout season for Huntington as a junior. 

Nicholas Kump (Hauppauge)-  A throwback two way middie that made his presence felt. At the top 50 game, Kump had a highlight reel hit on defense and he brought the same aggression to the final game on Thursday. He showed his offensive ability by dancing past defenders and he had a terrific assist to James Bruno who had a great day scoring the ball. 

Matt Triolo (John Glenn/Elwood)- He didn’t get as many touches as he did last year in this gamer, but Triolo made them count when he did. He did an excellent job creating enough separation to get his hands free. His first goal was an absolute rocket from deep and he followed it up with a highlight reel goal fighting through multiple defenders. Triolo has the knack for finding the net and he’ll be one of the best pure goal scorers in the 2025 class. 

Nassau 2025’s

Luke LeSueur (Garden City) - The big defenseman out of Garden City seriously has a chance to have an excellent high school career with the Trojans. He has the measurables at 6’3 and 180 pounds. and the lacrosse IQ to be a high level player. He went toe to toe with some of the best attackmen on Long Island during this game and LeSueur did a great job. He is a close defenseman a lot of people should keep an eye on these next few years especially on a Garden City team that produces elite defenseman 

Joe Filocamo (Island Trees)- One of the grittiest players on the field. He excelled on both sides of the field. He was outstanding as a short stick d middie. He was one of the strongest players on that side of the field and he also played well on offense. He bull dodged and fought through defenders for a nice goal. The energy he brought was exciting to watch. 

Owen Wuchte (Garden City)- After two straight successful varsity seasons at SSDM, he showed why he’s one of the toughest players to dodge against. Wuchte was a big part of Garden City’s state title and he showed why he’s so valuable on defense. Despite being a little undersized, he has some of the quickest feet and he is a GB machine. I liked him on defense against some elite players from Suffolk.

  

Owen Donnellan (Plainedge)- One of the bright spots on this Nassau offense. Donnellan was an excellent attackman for an underrated Plainedge team. In this game, he had a nice day offensively. Donellean had a highlight reel behind the back goal after making a great cut off ball. He also had a textbook dodge from X as he easily lost his defender and he did a good job having his head up to set up his teammate for an easy goal.

Dylan Martini (Wantagh) - Easily one of the most athletic players on the field. Martini has a terrific motor and he looked good as a midfield dodger. His first step is great and he showed why he’s had two successful seasons for Wantagh. While his dodges didn’t translate into a ton of goals, you can tell that he is efficient at getting to his right hand and creating opportunities for the players around him.

Suffolk 2026’s

David Xavier (Rocky Point )- In the 2026 game, Nassau was firing a ton of shots, but David Xavier out of Rocky Point rose to the occasion. He was challenged early and often and he responded with a variety of impressive stops. He had a couple of saves on what looked to be sure goals. Xavier also did an amazing job stopping some high shots with a lot of heat on them. He showed off his athleticism a ton during the half he played.

Connor Rocchio (Comsewogue)- Fresh off of a player of the game performance at the All Long Island Games, Rocchio had another stellar performance. He is one of the stronger defenseman in this class here in Suffolk County and he also had great stick skills. Rocchio was good in the clear and he was solid in 1v1 defense. He’s got the typical toughness you see in Comsewogue defenders.

Jake DeGennaro (Islip)- One of the top overall players for the Suffolk team in this game. DeGennaro stepped up all over the field. He had a couple of impressive goals in this one and he also did the little things. DeGennaro is an aggressive player and he had a couple of nice clears in this one blazing past the opposition. He has the opportunity to have a big role on a good Islip team next year. 

Luke Loiacono (Northport)- After a great freshman year, including a 5 goal performance in the playoffs against Ward Melville, Loiacono carried the momentum to the LI Lax Showcase. The Northport product had 2 lefty snipes on the run where the first goal included an ankle breaking move. The crafty midfielder  has a bright future with the Tigers and he’s a 2026 prospect people will need to know in the near future.

Nassau 2026’s

Devin Paccione (Wantagh)- Easily the top player along with Brody Waxer in this game. Paccione has the makings of the next elite attackman from Wantagh. He was a true quarterback of the Nassau offense during this one. He was an excellent facilitator beating his defenders with an amazing first step and great explosiveness. Paccione did it as a goal scorer, a tremendous feeder and a gritty player on the ride. He’ll be a guy to watch for the next 3 years. 

Brody Waxer (Syosset)- Named Co MVP with Devin Paccione, Waxer was in control the entire way of this game. He had a couple of excellent overhand shots that were high to low and stung corners. Waxer proved to be the best shooter in this game, his footwork was amazing and he seemed to be one step ahead of everybody else on the field. Waxer has that “it” factor and he’s in for a big summer with Express Channy. 

Joe Nicholson (Wantagh) - The two way middie out of Wantagh is going to start to earn recognition with how hard he plays. Nicholson is effective on both sides of the ball. On offense he’s a great downhill dodger, either scoring or forcing slides. He is a strong D middie and showed that he can be effective in the clear game. Nicholson is a tremendous athlete and he’ll start getting on coaches' radars when the time comes. 

Michael Galgano (Farmingdale)- Galgano had explosiveness written all over him. He was arguably the best pole on the field and he was making big plays for Nassau in this game. He was excellent on the clears and picking up GB’s. He has some pure speed and he really brought the intensity all over the field at the LI Lax Showcase. He is a must watch player for a Farmingdale team that breeds excellent defenseman.