Pennsylvania Underclassmen Capable of Coming Up Huge This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is here, so let's dive into a review of a handful of Class of 2025 and 2026 prospects around Philly who we expect to have a monster spring for their respective high schools to catch the attention of college coaches heading into the summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20994"],"_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":"It is no secret that the Haverford School is stocked with DI prospects on defense. 2024 should be the year Esposito adds his name to that list. One item that college coaches will love about Esposito is his ground ball skills. On the wing, the perimeter, and even in a crowd, Esposito has a knack for locating the ball and then securing possession. Once the ball is in his stick, Esposito uses his speed to rapidly push into the offensive end. On offense, Esposito is a legitimate threat to find the back of the net. He can unleash missiles on the run or work give-and-goes with the attack. Another item that will grab the attention of college coaches is that Esposito is a plus player in the clearing game. His change of direction skills and amazing instincts for the game are extremely apparent on clears. Esposito is a two-time member of Team Philadelphia at the New Balance All-America event.    u003cstrongu003e u003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["20996"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Stashed away in Bucks County is one of the top uncommitted face-off prospects in the state. Hill owns extremely fast hands and is technically precise. That combination of assets enables Hill to win draws and then get downfield in a hurry. Once he is in the box, his high IQ enables him to quickly determine whether to shoot or to dish to an open teammate. When the action at the dot turns into a scrum, Hill has the athleticism, tenacity, and physical presence to grind it out, and then emerge with the ball. As a sophomore, Hill registered 200 face-off wins to go along with 112 ground balls. Those stats earned Hill a 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Suburban One League selection, and he followed that up with an All-Star showing at NXT's Philly Showcase.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["20999"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"As a freshman Malone registered 16 goals to go along with 12 assists and was a 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Philadelphia Catholic League selection. Needless to say, the upside on this midfielder is ridiculous. Malone is an athletic and speedy prospect with creative stick skills. When he is in transition, Malone can fire on the run with either hand. He is a shifty prospect who in 6-on-6 action, will use quick dodges or his excellent spin move to find open space for a shot. Malone owns tremendous off-ball instincts and is constantly relocating to an open crease in the defense. As soon as the ball finds Malone, his quick trigger enables him to uncork a vicious step-down shot. As a bonus to his offensive skills, Malone has the size and athleticism to drop back and play respectable defense.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["21002"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"After a fantastic summer on the club and showcase circuit, Piffath could be headed for a breakout high school season here in 2024. In addition to playing hardnosed and high IQ defense for Team Ten, this past summer Piffath was an All-Star selection at the One Percent Showcase and a member of Team Philadelphia at the New Balance All-America games. Watch Piffath for an extended period and it is easy to see why he earned those honors. In on-ball situations, Piffath uses his quick lateral movements and patience to supply outstanding 1v1 coverage. He's certainly capable of physically overpowering his man, but Piffath's main sources of creating turnovers are timely poke checks as well as forceful stick checks. Once Piffath has relieved his man of possession, he excels at pouncing on the loose ball and heading downfield. Inside the box, Piffath executes precise slides and has a knack for injecting his stick into shooting and passing lanes.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["21004"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"As a sophomore starter, Song posted 23 goals and 37 assists for a Spring-Ford squad that qualified for the 3A state tournament. Still, SF graduated several key players, so even more production will be expected from Song in 2024. We believe he possesses the skills and lacrosse IQ to handle that increased scoring responsibility. Song is a versatile offensive player who is comfortable operating from X, the wing or up top. With his elusive moves and ability to play with either hand, Song thrives at finding the back of the net while he is on the move. Those same assets enable Song to dodge defenders to create opportunities for himself or his teammates. Song's quick trigger and impressive accuracy make him a deadly shooter with his feet set. Another intriguing piece of Song's game is that he is excellent at riding. Song's physical nature and non-stop motor are key factors in that rare skill among attackmen. He was also a member of the Team Philadelphia roster for the New Balance All-America Games.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f1c8936f824"} /-->