Maryland Rankings: Uncommitted '26s in Annapolis

On the heels of last Thursday's <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/01/class-of-2026-maryland-rankings-top-40-juniors-watchlist/?itm_source=parsely-api">Maryland Class of 2026 rankings release</a>, we've been going through several of the 90 juniors who were included. Today, we're highlighting five more uncommitted recruits in Annapolis, <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/01/26-maryland-rankings-top-uncommitted-public-school-talent/">having already written up a trio of Severna Park juniors</a> — William Mazcko, Landon Williams, and Tyler Lawhorne — in last week's post on the top available talent from public school programs. ICYMI on Friday, r<a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/01/26-maryland-rankings-fall-verbals-who-flew-under-the-radar/?itm_source=parsely-api">ead up on fall verbals to UMBC (x2), Boston U., St. Joseph's, and Mercer</a> who flew under the radar before committing. For access to last week's release, all rankings-related content, and year-round coverage of high school lacrosse and recruiting, use code ‘PREP30′ at checkout to receive 30% off your annual or two-year subscription.    A towering 6'3 middie who earns his goals and takes a beating in the process, Collier flashed his potential playing for the Crabs this past summer. Armed with a powerful shot, he plays with poise off-ball and finishes efficiently in tight while also proving to be a formidable top-down feeder. Collier has the size and brute strength to be even more dominant if he embraces his physicality as a dodger and puts his shoulder down more frequently. While he's confident in his shooting ability from tough angles, there are also times when he'd benefit from switching to his off-hand and attacking the inside to increase his scoring chances.     Gattie Jr., a highly skilled lefty, is a consistent offensive producer with a knack for making defenses pay. He excels at exploiting poor approaches and defensive miscues, and when the first look isn't there, he's great at creating opportunities off the re-dodge. While he's not the fastest player off the end line, he consistently gets up the hash when attacking from below GLE and finds ways to slip underneath defenders when initiating up top. Gattie's standout vision allows him to be a decisive, precise passer who facilitates the offense while limiting turnovers and keeping the ball moving efficiently. After getting his feet wet on varsity last year, he looks primed to take on a bigger role as a junior for the Admirals.     Among the top uncommitted '26s in the state, Gergar is a dynamic offensive threat, equally effective at creating from X or up top. He excels as both a facilitator and a finisher, using his speed and sharp change of direction to beat defenders cleanly off the dodge—particularly with his textbook inside roll. But he's more than just a jitterbug. His fundamentally sound release allows him to bury shots from 10 to 15 yards, often disguising his release point behind his ear. Consistently working his way to high-percentage areas, Gergar is a tough cover in space, applying relentless pressure above the cage with his versatile scoring ability. His blend of skill, quicks, IQ, and efficiency makes him a high-upside offensive weapon.     After coming off of a long soccer season, Pellito looked like he played with increased confidence this fall, having diversified his skill set to score in more ways than he could last season. In November, he picked up All-Tournament honors at the IL Fall Cup and scored a few goals when I watched the Saints at NHSLS later in the month. Unassuming yet fiery and opportunistic, his speed and high energy are noteworthy components of his game. He consistently scores on sweeps and stepdown chances, darts through the teeth of defenses on the way to the rack, and even mix in some inverts. Pellito would be well served to throw his fall highlight reel on YouTube to show his improvement.     Strong was thrust into the spotlight as a sophomore, taking on most of the Saints' reps after former Notre Dame commit (and current Navy football plebe) Teddy Androus stepped away from lacrosse. Though the results were mixed—understandable given his youth and SM's challenging schedule—there's no doubt the experience was invaluable. Strong is a tough and athletically gifted player who can win the ball out front, secure ground balls, and push in transition, scoring against rivals like Spalding and Severn and other MIAA foes. Heading into his junior year, refining his counters and defensive exits will be crucial, as most of his success came off clean wins off the clamp.

On the heels of last Thursday's Maryland Class of 2026 rankings release, we've been going through several of the 90 juniors who were included. Today, we're highlighting five more uncommitted recruits in Annapolis, having already written up a trio of Severna Park juniors — William Mazcko, Landon Williams, and Tyler Lawhorne — in last week's post on the top available talent from public school programs.

ICYMI on Friday, read up on fall verbals to UMBC (x2), Boston U., St. Joseph's, and Mercer who flew under the radar before committing. For access to last week's release, all rankings-related content, and year-round coverage of high school lacrosse and recruiting, use code ‘PREP30′ at checkout to receive 30% off your annual or two-year subscription.