Under the Radar: Commitments from Upstate NY

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Upstate New York region remains a hotbed for lacrosse talent. This area produces more talent every year, and players continue to commit to elite college programs. Here is a look at some players from the '25 and '26 classes to keep on your radar heading into their junior and senior seasons!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["45407"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f620f02251c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Corning, NY native, he arguably has some of the best hands and finishing abilities in the 2026 class. He is a quick, right-handed attackman who will beat you off the dodge with a quick first step. He distinguishes between X, the crease, and the right wing. His creativity on the inside is what sets his game apart from the next. He has a snappy release from the outside that keeps the goalie and defense guessing. The junior had the OT game-winner in the New England East League Championship game last year. Neally has all the attributes of a well-rounded attackman, which makes him perfect to shine at the Division One level. Army landed a good one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["17941"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f620f022583"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rayfield is one of the more complete midfielders in the '26 class. The Syracuse commit has no problem going either hand and letting it fly with a tremendous on-the-run shot. He is known for utilizing his quickness and speed to get down the alley and using his angles to get quality shots off. He can invert and play out of the box, making him an excellent fit for the Orange and Gary Gait offense. I would not be surprised if he plays more of a two-way role at the next level. An athlete of this nature is hard to keep on the sideline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["45370"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f620f0225c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Rochester, NY native is a strong righty who knows when to dodge at the perfect time. He uses his angles from the right wing and X very well. He is an assertive dodger who handles pressure well and controls the game. He plays a balanced game, having over 50 points for the Golden Eagles last season. His game has many references to Army's current attackman, Jackson Eicher. Joe Alberici and his staff continue to hit the Upstate, NY, pipeline to fill their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["61259"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f620f022601"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danna is one of those players who turns heads and makes you ask, "Who is that kid?" He can take control of a game whenever his team needs it. Last season, he scored 7 points against a down-state rival NY squad in Corning. He is a quick lefty with a burst that few defenders can match. He gets by defenders to get his hands free and has a snappy release out of it, especially down the left alley. His speed and quick first step will immediately translate to goals for the Nittany Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["39827"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f620f022643"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doshna is committed to playing for John Tillman and the Terrapins at Maryland University. The physical midfielder uses his big frame to shoot around or through his matchups with force. When he's not overpowering the defender, he's getting in good spots to shoot with both hands, with college-ready step-downs. There is a lot of reminiscence to Eric Spanos. Doshna won't beat you with his speed and quickness, but he has a great sense of field awareness and uses the defender's poor approach to his advantage. In the NLF Championship game this past summer, the 6'1", 200 pound, righty gun-slinger had a rocket of a shot coming off a dodge down the alley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["45426"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f77b7502411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Army and Joe Alberici landed the No. 1 overall defender in the '26 class. Theodorakakos is an athletic monster. Standing at 6'1", 195 lbs, the close defender is a fundamental artist. He has a keen sense for the ball on the ground and is one of the best in the class in getting first-time GBs.&nbsp;He is a strong lefty who has great stick skills and approaches the ball like a D1-ready pole. His game reminds me a lot of Mason Woodard: hard, choppy checks. He can guard anywhere on the field, down low or up top. His ability matches well with physical attackmen, and he has the speed to keep up with the quicker ones. His viral icepick check in the NLF Championship game sealed the deal for his case at No. 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->