Transfers Who Will Impact the Delaware Valley in 2025-26…Part III

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the summer, a slew of elite prospects from around the Delaware Valley transferred high schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is Part III in our review of transfer news that we believe will have a major impact on the lacrosse landscape in Pennsylvania and Delaware for 2025-26.</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":154838,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caiden Cresong ","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_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":"Archmere Academy (DE)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Brotherly Love ","_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-68c8b2f3a282b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last year at Salesianum this lefty attack helped push Sallies to the Delaware state title. Then this past summer, Cresong enrolled at Archemere Academy for the 2025-26 academic year. By bringing in this transfer, the Archmere has added an elusive and highly skilled attack to their lineup. Cresong's speed, change of direction moves and high IQ make him a threat from anywhere in the offensive end. His devastating stutter step move is impossible for the initial defender to read and defend. Once Cresong has found open space he can fire on net from multiple angles while on the move. His step-down shooting from the wing and ability to rip quick shots from GLE must also be respected. Cresong can also operate from X where he is an effective feeder and a threat to dash around the corner for a shot in-close. College coaches will be intrigued by Cresong's timely off-ball movements that produce easy scoring opportunities. &nbsp;&nbsp;&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":163359,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='163973' first='Jace' last='Esterly'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_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":"Hill School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Dukes Elite","_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-68c8b2f3a28ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esterly is a speedy attack with a deep bag of moves. Those assets combined with his poise and non-stop motor enable Esterly to possess the ball for long stretches until a high percentage scoring opportunity for him or a teammate presents itself. When he is in scoring mode, Esterly can ping corners or unleash crafty bouncers while on the run. Esterly thrives at initiating from behind the net too. His ability to shake the initial defender, turn the corner, slip through slides, and then score on the front doorstep is impressive. Additionally, Esterly has shown a knack for turning broken plays / loose balls into goals. In 2025 Esterly played at Governor Mifflin where he scored 25 goals. In addition to transferring to Hill School, Esterly will reclass into the 2029 graduate year. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["129624"],"_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-68c8b2f3a2963"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Piffath is a welcome addition for a St. Joe's Prep team that graduated several key players on defense last spring. He is a versatile prospect who can run at LSM or close defense. At LSM, Piffath is a poised 1on1 defender in space who can track a ball carrier for long stretches and then cause a turnover via stick checks, lifts, and pokes. Piffath vacuums up ground balls and then can turn on the jets to generate a transition opportunity. His ground ball skills are especially effective on the wing during face offs. At close defense, Piffath does a tremendous job of getting into offensive players with body contact early in their dodge. His ability to apply continuous pressure on a ball carrier's hands and stick produces frequent turnovers. Piffath is also high IQ defender who communicates well and executes timely slides as well as double teams. During the 2025 season Piffath played at Ridley High School.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["129617"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":163363,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c8b2f3a29ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This lefty attack posted an impressive freshman campaign at Delaware Valley Regional High School in New Jersey where he registered 34 goals and 18 assists. Now Rynearson will take his talents to La Salle and join a team that will be one of the favorites to win the PIAA 3A state title next year. With his quick burst and filthy bag of moves / fakes Rynearson is a threat to score on the run from every level in the offensive end. Last season, Rynearson was the frequent recipient of double teams. When faced with that defensive scheme, Rynearson was quick to recognize the double team coming and then smartly move the ball to an open teammate. His snap release and accurate shot make Rynearson a natural fit for the low lefty attack spot. Rynearson is a natural lefty, but he a score and distribute with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142298"],"_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-68c8b2f3a2a1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stukis is an incredibly skilled attack who this summer transferred from Delaware powerhouse Salesianum to Inter-Ac contender Episcopal Academy. Stukis owns an explosive first step, tremendous speed, and filthy stick skills. That trifecta enables Stukis to take an outlet pass and the get downhill quickly to generate a transition scoring opportunity. In settled action, Stukis can initiate from up top, the wing or from behind the net. Stukis is especially effective at using a stutter step, inside hitch or shot / pass fake to set up his attacks on the cage. When he is on the run Stukis can beat the goalie top shelf, off hip or down low. Stukis also excels in two-man game sets. His ability to cut behind defender's helmets for catch and shoots around the crease is impressive too. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->