Maverik Showtime's Top Class of 2026 Attackmen: Teams 5-8

Having already highlighted the <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/06/maverik-showtimes-top-class-of-2026-attackmen-teams-1-4/">top attackmen on teams 1-4</a>, let's now look at the top attackmen on teams 5-8. Next up, we'll break down the top middies.    Plunkett has been one of the more well-covered players since the launch of Prep Lacrosse, and for good reason, as he was utterly dominant in November, December, and January. At Showtime, he came out hot, posting a hat trick in each of his first two games. He scored some gorgeous nearside goals, a result of his confidence in his shooting stroke and ability to score from any angle. Plunkett is undoubtedly a volume shooter, but he does an incredible job of getting to high-percentage areas. For his All-Star Game hat trick, he drove hard with his left and clanked one in, finished a dip and dunk then got his third when he had his man hung up behind, faked, and finished in front.     Going 100 miles per hour in everything he does, I love the competitive energy and toughness that LoSauro plays with. Although undersized, the lefty is always unafraid to stick his nose in the dirt to dig out tough groundballs or get physical in the riding game. He plays AAA hockey, so it's no surprise that LoSauro has excellent wrists, snapping off a handful of pretty low-to-high shots during his time at Showtime. As a sophomore, LoSauro posted 36 goals and 29 assists for one of the best teams in the state.     Garcia has set the bar incredibly high, so while he was steady throughout the week, he didn't score as much as we're used to seeing. However, he shined when the lights were the brightest, posting three goals in the All-Star Game off the ride, a feed from Balsamo, and getting to the middle of the field. He always dodges with purpose, and his inside roll is impeccable. Plus, he's so quick that it's hard for defenders to get their hands on him. It's a safe bet to say that Garcia will be one of the most coveted '26s once September 1 rolls around.     Possessing a silky set of mitts and a high off-ball acumen, Yearego posted a whopping 68 goals for the state champion Yellowjackets this spring. Crafty with the ball in his stick and sneaky without it, he had some highlight reel-worthy goals but also did the little things well, cutting to space well, setting good picks, and putting in work on the ride. He consistently got underneath the defense and finished appropriately, and never seemed to settle for average looks. I'll have my eye on Yearego going forward, as he has the kind of skill set that attracts college coaches.     Bound to be a hot commodity a bit over two months from now, Morgan put on an absolute show in Tinton Falls. The super slick left-handed scorer from Ontario has an incredible knack for shooting around his defender and did so on numerous occasions, including in the All-Star Game. He had a nasty cross-crease look earlier in the camp, putting together a three-goal, one-assist showing in Tuesday morning's session. He does an awesome job of keeping his feet moving without the ball and is great at using deception to put the ball in the back of the net.     I feel pretty confident saying that Brozek has the best hands in the '26 class. To give you an idea of his skill set, two college coaches sitting nearby were quick to bring up Dyson Williams' name as a comparison, and another recently compared his game to former Cornell star Clarke Petterson. Brozek, a Toronto native, was the most productive player at the camp, posting an unofficial tally of 11 goals. He showed off an incredible handle, catching everything his way, and was all over rebounds. Showing little trouble creating separation, he got to the hash and scored in a variety of ways, including on some downright filthy BTBs.     What Cohn lacks in size, he more than makes up for with his fleet-footedness and high skill level. With excellent vision, he was always dodging with his head up surveying the field for cutters, often tossing some sensational skip passes and making the correct reads in fast break scenarios. He's got great bounce in his dodging repertoire and was tough to keep up with, doing a great job stepping away from his man to get shots off. As a sophomore, Cohn averaged more than 6.5 points per game and finished with over 100 on the year.

Having already highlighted the top attackmen on teams 1-4, let's now look at the top attackmen on teams 5-8. Next up, we'll break down the top middies.