Uncommitted 2027s in Virginia to Keep an Eye On, Part I

Now that we're officially through the first three weeks of recruitment for the Class of 2027, with more than 90 percent of the Top 100 off the board, college coaches are looking hard at the next wave of talent available. In today's piece (the first of a series this week), we're taking a look at five of the better uncommitted juniors in the state of Virginia, featuring players that we have yet to write up.    From a pure size standpoint, Chadwick jumped off the page when I watched SSSA in Philly at the Inter-Ac vs. IAC Challenge. I'd heard positive things about his game heading into the event, and since then, he's backed it up both in the spring and summer. Having led the Saints with 39 points as a sophomore, Chadwick built up some confidence and carried that over to the summer, during which he showed well as a left-handed goal-scorer. He has an excellent handle on the crease and high crease and is able to both finish with flair and finish appropriately. Frequently finding a way to be at the end of plays, Chadwick is also a talented shooter from the wing, an asset in transition, and a regular contributor in the riding game.     Ireland already has a terrific body of work for a first-semester junior, holding four school records: points in a season (102), goals in a season (67), points in a game (14), and goals in a game (11). As one might surmise by looking at those numbers, the big lefty incredibly skilled and constantly creates scoring opportunities for himself and others. Ireland, who comes from a notable lacrosse family, is super crafty around the cage but can also bang shots from range. With the ball in his stick, he's gifted at taking advantages of poor approaches and defensive miscues. There's no doubt that Ireland has the size, stick skills, and productivity to land a spot at a mid-level Division I program (at the very least), however, working on his consistency should be a point of emphasis going forward. A relatively undersized yet explosive netminder from Richmond, Moring was part of a rock-solid goalie tandem for Next Level this summer.     With a penchant for stymieing would-be goal scorers in tight, Moring is disciplined and quick-handed, simply reading and reacting without biting on fakes. Upon catching the ball cleanly, he does a great job of getting the ball up and out in the clearing game. From distance, Moring makes the saves he should make and has the propensity to steal a few per game. In what's considered to be one of the deeper goalie classes in recent memory, Moring stands out as one of the very best available heading into late September.     Another player with excellent wheels, Parlee moves exceptionally well and can get downhill or beat his man while attacking East/West. On top of that, what stood out watching Parlee this summer is the regularity with which he's able to score under duress despite getting popped. He scored a number of tough goals throughout the summer and seems to be gaining confidence when it comes to using his off-hand, as well as his comfort as a passer. I'd still like to see him polish up both aspects of his game, but with that being said, he seems to check quite a few boxes as an offensive prospect and should find a home in the coming months.     A shortstick d-middie prospect with big upside, Rannigan put forth flashes of brilliance at both NHSLS and the Nike Nationals, where he was named the championship MVP for the victorious DMV squad. He plays with a noticeable amount of competitive energy and is a multi-sport athlete who can flat-out fly — the rate at which Rannigan gets from one restraining line to the other is incredibly impressive. In addition to being a stud in the open field, he's able to force dodgers into low percentage areas and slides with force. I'd like to see him polish up his stick skills and continue to refine his technique, but there's a lot to like about Rannigan, and he'll only get better with two more years to play under Nic Bell at STAB.

Now that we're officially through the first three weeks of recruitment for the Class of 2027, with more than 90 percent of the Top 100 off the board, college coaches are looking hard at the next wave of talent available. In today's piece (the first of a series this week), we're taking a look at five of the better uncommitted juniors in the state of Virginia, featuring players that we have yet to write up.