2027s Who Will Be Popular On September 1st

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a preview of Class of 2027 prospects who we expect will receive a flurry of texts and phone calls from college coaches on September 1^st.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of two of these players may even wake up to college coaches at their front door on September 1, 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141886,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jason Cunningham ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"146","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hilton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"3D Upstate Blue ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881599f53e58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cunninghamis a long and powerful (210 lbs.) close defender who this summer was named as the defensive MVP of the Inside Lacrosse Summer Cup tournament. With his size, impressive footwork, and large wingspan it is extremely difficult for offensive players to get past Cunningham. Thus, Cunningham can simply wear out a ball carrier until he makes a mistake. Cunningham is then quick to recognize those opportunities to create a turnover and can throw variety of timely checks to put the ball on the ground. Cunningham also has a knack for keeping his stick in the passing lanes and then snaring any ill-advised distribution attempts. Around the net, Cunningham can play an intimidating, physical style of defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["120638"],"_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-6881599f53ec2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The projected starter between the pipes for the Haverford School next spring is one of the top goalies in Pennsylvania, regardless of graduation class. Gillis owns intimidating size, cat-like reflexes, and tremendous poise. That trifecta of assets is something college coaches obsess over for net minders. As a bonus to those items, Gillis possesses elite stick skills and is a nimble athlete. Gillis does a fantastic job of tracking shooters, so the number of clean saves he makes per game is remarkable. Once Gillis has snared a shot, he is quick to find an open outlet and trigger a transition opportunity. Gillis has also displayed fantastic anticipations skills, which allow him to snuff out scoring opportunities on the doorstep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["23638"],"_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-6881599f53f08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 2025 Lucovich was a major contributor (39 G &amp; 38 A) for Malvern Prep's high-powered offense. He used the momentum from a fantastic sophomore year as a springboard for an incredible summer on the club circuit. The first item that pops about Lucovich's skill set is his off-ball movement. His well-timed cuts and slashes to the cage produce easy scoring opportunities. Lucovich has also displayed the ability to slide or drift into open space while staying in the ball carrier's line of vision. Once he has possession, Lucovich can find the back of the net in every way imaginable. Plus, Lucovich is equally effective shooting with his left or right hand. As a bonus to his scoring skills, Lucovich is a creative and timely feeder. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141901,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Darcy Muegge ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"143","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Western Reserve Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Evolve","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68815ca2c5a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muegge possesses the elite stick skills college coaches drool over in Canadian players. He can find the back of the net via powerful overhands, sidearm rips, backhand flips, and slick underhand shots. Plus, Muegge will not hesitate to execute creative finishes like BTBs. Muegge's quickness and ability to protect his stick in heavy traffic produces a host of close in scoring opportunities for him. His field vision, timing and unselfish nature make him an elite distributor too. Whether he is shooting passing, Muegge's well-built frame enables him to absorb a significant amount of contact while he has possession of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":141899,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ford Taylor ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":" 2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"HB Plant","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Gulf Coast / Barnstormers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68815dad32d4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor's fantastic sophomore campaign earned him a 1^st Team All-Western Conference selection and this summer he showed no signs of letting up. At marquee events such as the NLF National Championships and the Pinnacle Lax Championships, Taylor used his quick first step as well as his elusive moves to dust his defender and create scoring opportunities for himself or teammates. Taylor's stutter-steps and well-timed spins are especially effective ways he lost defenders in this summer. Once Taylor has found open space, he can uncork missiles on the run. Taylor also excels at drawing the slide and then moving the ball to an open teammate. His polished stick skills enable Taylor to drive through heavy traffic on his way to the cage for an overhand dunk or a flick of the wrist that slips a low shot past the goalie. College coaches will also love that Taylor is a multi-sport athlete who is a standout football player too. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->