Analyzing the Quarterfinalists’ Incoming Classes: Georgetown

For the sixth year in a row, Kevin Warne's Hoyas won the Big East Tournament, however, Georgetown once again met its match in the quarterfinals, falling to eventual champion Notre Dame. Fortunately for the Hoyas, a stellar recruiting class of 13 incoming freshmen - Georgetown's biggest class in recent memory - is headed to the Hilltop and full of potential contributors all over the field. In particular, the Hoyas had incredible success locally, as six recruits played their high school ball within an hour of Georgetown's campus. This season, the back line was a strong suit for the Hoyas, who finished with Division I's No. 8 scoring defense despite coming into the year with question marks about the lack of experience. Now, they'll welcome a phenomenal defensive class loaded with newcomers who could go in and make an impact from Day 1. Robert Plath, Max Allen, and Ben Wood have all been outstanding as No. 1 cover men this spring, taking giant steps forward over the last two years to become among the best defenders in their respective regions. Plath and Allen are both tenacious lefties who will compete for a spot on the starting close defense alongside rising sophomore Ty Banks and grad student Will Tominovich, who is set to return for one last go in 2025 after missing all but one game this past season. On defense, the talent doesn't stop with the longpoles. Defensive midfield is undoubtedly a need heading into next year due to multiple losses to graduation, and the Hoyas will bring in a top three d-mid prospect in the Class of 2024 with Chase Picard. Picard is an unbelievable athlete who has experience as a two-way middie for Holderness and is plenty capable with the ball in his stick, often using his blinding speed to his advantage. Alex Sotirhos was a later add to the class but is a fellow 4-star who looks the part at 6'3 and 195 pounds and led the Big Green as a captain this spring. In need of depth and firepower at the position, the Hoyas will also get a huge boost with the addition of face-off specialist Ross Prince, who is currently ranked 28th in the Class of 2024. Tall, athletic, and advanced with his technique, The expectation is that he'll likely team up with James Ball, who is also back for another year after joining Georgetown as a grad student last year. Beyond his technical work at the face-off dot, Prince is highly dangerous with the ball in his stick, using his background as a former offensive player to produce when going to the rack.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr3O1nRLUts&t=2s </div></figure>   The offensive class is headlined by a Top 25 recruit in midfielder Ben Firlie, who is among the best shooters in the class and can bring it with either hand. After leading the Eagles to their third consecutive MIAA title, Firlie is the most likely candidate to fight for early minutes on offense. Beyond Firlie, there's a lot of intrigue surrounding who could wind up at attack and who is more likely to run out of the box. Jack Ransom and lefty Owen Horning, in particular, look like they could be ready to play. In terms of his lacrosse IQ and athleticism, Ransom is more in the mold of a TJ Haley, but more of a scorer. Comfortable playing any role within an offense, the Charlotte native has gotten even better since he initially committed to the Hoyas. Coming out of nearby Georgetown Prep, Horning joins his older brother Larry on the Hoyas' roster. Viewed as more of an off-ball weapon earlier in his career, the lefty goal-scorer thrived as a senior, stepping into more of a dodging role upon the graduation of Nate Kabiri and Colin Burns. A late pickup from Landon, Kevin Miller bounced back after missing his junior year and had a terrific senior season for the IAC champion Bears. He could also factor in at attack, where he uses his burst and fearless dodging style to his advantage.   <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Georgetown's Class of 2024</h1>   Defenseman Max Allen of McDonogh (Md.) / Team 91 Maryland   Attackman Zach Chari of McCallie (Tenn.) / Thunder   Midfielder Ben Firlie of McDonogh (Md.) / Team 91 Maryland   Attackman Owen Horning of Georgetown Prep (Md.) / Next Level    Attackman Kevin Miller of Landon (Md.) / Madlax   Shortstick d-middie Chase Picard of Holderness (N.H.) / 4Leaf   Defenseman Robert Plath of Brunswick (Conn.) / Prime Time    Face-off specialist Ross Prince of Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) / Freedom   Attackman Jack Ransom of Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) / Team 91 Charlotte   Defenseman Matt Rienzo of Gonzaga (D.C.), Salisbury (Conn.) PG / Madlax   Defenseman Steven Schummer, Jr. of St. Mary's (Md.) / Annapolis Hawks    Shortstick d-middie Alex Sotirhos of Deerfield (Mass.) / Eclipse    Defenseman Ben Wood of Belmont Hill (Mass.), Deerfield (Mass.) PG / 3d NE

For the sixth year in a row, Kevin Warne's Hoyas won the Big East Tournament, however, Georgetown once again met its match in the quarterfinals, falling to eventual champion Notre Dame.

Fortunately for the Hoyas, a stellar recruiting class of 13 incoming freshmen - Georgetown's biggest class in recent memory - is headed to the Hilltop and full of potential contributors all over the field. In particular, the Hoyas had incredible success locally, as six recruits played their high school ball within an hour of Georgetown's campus.

This season, the back line was a strong suit for the Hoyas, who finished with Division I's No. 8 scoring defense despite coming into the year with question marks about the lack of experience. Now, they'll welcome a phenomenal defensive class loaded with newcomers who could go in and make an impact from Day 1. Robert Plath, Max Allen, and Ben Wood have all been outstanding as No. 1 cover men this spring, taking giant steps forward over the last two years to become among the best defenders in their respective regions. Plath and Allen are both tenacious lefties who will compete for a spot on the starting close defense alongside rising sophomore Ty Banks and grad student Will Tominovich, who is set to return for one last go in 2025 after missing all but one game this past season.

On defense, the talent doesn't stop with the longpoles. Defensive midfield is undoubtedly a need heading into next year due to multiple losses to graduation, and the Hoyas will bring in a top three d-mid prospect in the Class of 2024 with Chase Picard. Picard is an unbelievable athlete who has experience as a two-way middie for Holderness and is plenty capable with the ball in his stick, often using his blinding speed to his advantage. Alex Sotirhos was a later add to the class but is a fellow 4-star who looks the part at 6'3 and 195 pounds and led the Big Green as a captain this spring.

In need of depth and firepower at the position, the Hoyas will also get a huge boost with the addition of face-off specialist Ross Prince, who is currently ranked 28th in the Class of 2024. Tall, athletic, and advanced with his technique, The expectation is that he'll likely team up with James Ball, who is also back for another year after joining Georgetown as a grad student last year. Beyond his technical work at the face-off dot, Prince is highly dangerous with the ball in his stick, using his background as a former offensive player to produce when going to the rack.