2026’s to Know in the IAC: Georgetown Prep, Bullis & Landon

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As noted in <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/02/class-of-2026-names-to-know-in-the-wcac/">Wednesday's post on the top sophomores in the WCAC</a>, there's a lot to like when it comes to the potential stardom that could come out of the DMV's Class of 2026. Today, we'll take a look at three of the traditional powers in the IAC, putting a spotlight on one sophomore from each program and going into a few more '26s worth knowing as the season approaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["18842"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One of four freshmen to make Landon's varsity roster in 2023, Cohen is expected to compete for time on the Bears' second midfield line this spring. A hard-nosed athlete like his older brothers Jake (Yale) and Will (Dartmouth), the younger Cohen is carving his own path at the midfield, where he's a high-energy presence on both ends and in the middle of the field. Always emptying the tank, he has shown flashes of brilliance on the club circuit, standing out with his speed, ground ball play, and all-around skill set to boost his Next Level squad. Becoming more consistent will be key for Cohen, though that's something that tends to come with increased spring reps, and he'll get those this season for Landon.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ceb3fd9a181"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into the 2024 season, it seems as though Landon is back to where it would like to be from a depth perspective, and this group has steadily built chemistry together over time. Along with Cohen, [player_tooltip player_id='19017' first='Makana' last='Neverosky'] is an intriguing young player who was listed as an attackman on last year's varsity roster but is more likely to put himself in a position to fight for time on the second midfield line. On defense, LSM [player_tooltip player_id='19029' first='Carter' last='DeSanto'] is likely to get backup reps behind Tufts recruit [player_tooltip player_id='23610' first='Davis' last='Owens'], while [player_tooltip player_id='19031' first='JT' last='Mathura'] also returns to the roster and could step into a bigger role at close. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["16462"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"At 99% of the country's other programs, [player_tooltip player_id='16462' first='Noah' last='Han'] is a freshman starter and likely among his team's leading scorers in 2023. However, he was behind a trio of three-year starters in 5-star attackmen (Princeton's Nate Kabiri and Colin Burns) and 4-star Georgetown recruit Owen Horning, a lefty scorer. Looking at the big picture, it was a favorable scenario having Han learn from two all-time great Little Hoyas, akin to a highly touted college freshman arriving in 2021 and having the opportunity to pick up tips from All-American fifth years. If the last few months were any indication, Han appears ready to help carry the load offensively. A problem for defenses at every event he attended, the 6-footer is explosive and moves so effortlessly with the ball in his stick, smooth as butter and incredibly polished for a '26 recruit. A multi-tool attackman in every sense, he's highly athletic and does some of his best work above the cage, regularly sweeping across the top and snapping shots off with confidence. Watching him closely at December's One Percent Showcase, Han rides like an absolute animal and impacts a game with his tenacity and effort in that department.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65cfb3f7338e8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Hoyas will be loaded with depth, talent, and experience on the defensive end, where six commits return, so playing time will be tough to come by for young defenders. However, we could see sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='19018' first='Parker' last='Lee'] and [player_tooltip player_id='19020' first='Luke' last='McGlone'] out there at some point. Checking in at 6'0, Lee is a lefty transfer from Mira Costa (Calif.), where he was a '25 recruit, while McGlone put together a strong body of work on the summer circuit and might even be a candidate to see time at SSDM for the time being. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["18965"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The son of a longtime NFL lineman, Kuehl already passes the eye test at 6'2, the same height as his brother, Tyler, a former Under Armour All-American and current junior LSM at Penn. The younger Kuehl is another good-looking athlete who is expected to be in the mix for a spot on the Bulldogs' second line or play both ways after impressing in the fall and playing hockey all winter. The smooth lefty has steadily improved in a short time, putting pressure on defenses with his vision, shake, and ability to consistently get back to the middle of the field for quality scoring chances. There's much more to his game though, as Kuehl brings it when he's on defense and has a knack for making the right play in transition.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65cfb3f73393f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullis graduated a handful of multi-year starters on offense, so there will be plenty of competition for increased reps in the coming weeks. With a strong core in the Class of 2025, the Bulldogs had several underclassmen step into roles last spring, and it appears as though the program has some promising players in the sophomore class as well. In addition to Kuehl, [player_tooltip player_id='19028' first='Haden' last='Wade'] is another name to watch at the midfield, possessing great bloodlines as the brother of Tucker, IL's No. 24 freshman and a Princeton freshman, and the son of Hall of Famer and former All-World Team member Ryan Wade. Another DC Express standout, [player_tooltip player_id='18870' first='Avi' last='Ruiz'] is a natural attackman who made last year's varsity's roster, as did goalie [player_tooltip player_id='19033' first='Jake' last='Zamoiski'], who will back up Syracuse-bound senior Brayden Ferguson before stepping in as the full-time starter in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->