Stock Rising: Three-Star 2024’s at Mid-Atlantic Private Schools

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season comes to a close for Mid-Atlantic preps, let's take a look at eight 3-star seniors who have skyrocketed their stock and moved up my Class of 2024 board this spring. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["15311"],"_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":"Frequently his team's best player on the field, Fowler has been somewhat of a revelation for Gonzaga this year and currently leads the Eagles in points heading into the WCAC semifinals. The Colgate commit can make things happen in a variety of ways and plays with a ton of creativity, even scoring between the legs more than once. As a dodger, he has a quick first step and excellent body control, constantly attacking his matchup with confidence. Some of his best work, however, is done without the ball, often taking advantage of the attention put on 5-star teammate Johnny Gardiner, though Fowler has been matched up with the opponent's No. 1 pole on a handful of occasions. Posting five goals against Georgetown Prep, six goals against Paul VI, and a hat trick against Paul VI, he's so sneaky off-ball and has soft hands that allow him to catch everything and finish at a high clip. He's got range, too, often banging it as the point man in fast-break situations. Having taken his game to another level this spring, Fowler could see the field early for Colgate.\u003cspan class=\u0022Apple-converted-space\u0022\u003e \u003c/span\u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["15293"],"_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":"I have a hard time thinking of another prospect in the Class of 2024 who has skyrocketed up my board more than Murphy has over the last two years. While several Haverford 3-stars have had huge years, his rise has perhaps been the most meteoric. A little-known sleeper until he took over starting duties for the Fords last year, Murphy has been one of the more dominant keepers in the country and has routinely stood out in his head for Haverford, including an 18-save performance in last week's thrilling win over archrival Malvern Prep. With elite hand speed and clutch ability, he moves impeccably well from pipe to pipe and frequently robs would-be scoring opportunities in crucial moments. What a pickup for Dan Chemotti and the Spiders.\u003cspan class=\u0022Apple-converted-space\u0022\u003e \u003c/span\u003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["15038"],"_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":"On the defensive end of the field, Lucca DiBartolomeo tends to get most of the press, and it's all well-deserved. However, Worsnup has been just as impactful for the Friars this year, which speaks volumes about his talent. After playing LSM earlier in his career, he has made a seamless transition down low and has served as a key leader for Malvern, often making plays that directly lead to goals. In the Friars' first meeting with Haverford, Worsnup had a hand in the Fords' first three turnovers. His stick is incredibly active, as he is constantly disrupting with deflections and interceptions.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["15257"],"_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":"Scott was a driving force for the Cardinals' offense this year and consistently put up three or more goals per game, doing so in some of Calvert Hall's biggest games on the schedule. Highly competitive and savvy off-ball, Scott made tremendous strides as a dodger over the years and showed the ability to score in a multitude of ways. Tough with the ball in his stick, he soaks checks on the way to the rack and empties the tank when he's on the field, always contributing in the riding game or picking up big groundballs in the offensive zone. He'll head to High Point to play for Calvert Hall alum Jon Torpey.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["15473"],"_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":"Serving as the heart and soul of the WCAC semifinalists, Troy is one of the top shortstick prospects in the region, if not the entire country. After flipping from Providence to Cornell late in the summer, Troy did it all for the Falcons this year. He's smooth off the ground and provides a huge boost on the wings of face-offs, and once the ball is in his stick, he's often off to the races and is hard to keep up with. As a defender, he's just as effective as a longpole. Troy pushes dodgers off their line and moves impeccably well laterally, matching feet with high-level athletes and forcing turnovers. With his combination of athleticism, physicality, and defensive principles, Troy should put himself in the mix for early playing time with the Big Red.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["15009"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"While Welgos was \u003ca href=\u0022https://preplacrosse.com/2024/05/iac-semis-georgetown-preps-standouts-in-its-9-7-win-over-bullis/\u0022\u003ewritten up by DMV scout Hayden Hundley on his performance in the IAC semifinals\u003c/a\u003e as recently as Friday, he deserves further props for a phenomenal body of work as a senior. The Villanova signee was dominant for the Little Hoyas this spring and frequently erased No. 1 attackmen, holding No. 3 junior Jackson Maher to zero shots on goal in a regular season matchup with the Bulldogs. With Welgos, there's a lot to like. He makes his presence felt with hard checks, and as a cover man, he's equally capable of causing disruption while playing cross-handed. His closeouts and communication skills are strong, and he's excellent in front of the net, snagging clean groundballs in scrums and clearing upfield. He was a bright spot for Prep in a tough IAC championship loss, even scoring on a sensational twister. Welgos has a bright future with the Wildcats.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["15159"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Wehmeyer has been one of the few face-off specialists to have given Haverford's No. 3 senior Ben McCarthy (Duke) trouble, as the Fords have often gone to junior Griff Meyer (Virginia) in the Fords vs. Friars matchups this spring. Wehmeyer, who had an outstanding wrestling season and went deep into the National Preps, counters as well as anyone in the country and is excellent in scrums. Hard-nosed and athletic, he has a powerful lower body and uses it to his advantage when he loses the clamp. I've been incredibly impressed with the improvement he's shown over the last few years, and he couldn't be a better fit for Yale.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["14989"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"It might be a tad redundant to highlight Robertson as a 'stock rising' middie for a second time, but it's absolutely warranted, as he was one of the very best offensive weapons in Maryland this season and came up huge in the biggest games. A few weeks ago, his five-goal performance was a big reason why Landon was able to come back and top Gonzaga. In Friday's IAC championship, he was arguably the best player on the field, scoring four first-half goals. He does an awesome job of changing planes as a shooter, and with his athleticism, he's constantly drawing slides, freezing the defense with a fake, and finishing appropriately in close. He's a gem of a recruit for the Utes.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663bc428edc0b"} /-->