3d's Uncommitted 2027s That Shined at Alliance Fall Invitational

This past weekend, DE Turf Complex hosted the Alliance Lacrosse League Fall Invitational, and teams like 3d Garden State, 3d Georgia, 3d New England, and 3d Upstate were all in action — here's a look at 10 uncommitted players under the 3d Lacrosse umbrella that made noise at the event:   [player_tooltip player_id='141500' first='Quinn' last='Lynch'] (3d Georgia / Boys' Latin) looked outstanding initiating from behind the cage. He can hurt defenses with either hand, and if you don't send help when he gets up the hashes, he'll stick it. 3d New England attackman [player_tooltip player_id='129877' first='Jake' last='Kavet'] (Buckingham Browne & Nichols) flashed his straight-line speed and some really crafty off-ball work that kept defenses guessing. On the other end, 3d Upstate's defense held up well thanks to goalie [player_tooltip player_id='142067' first='Van' last='Bolton'] of Webster Schroeder and pole [player_tooltip player_id='143692' first='Timmy' last='Mcauliffe'] from Victor. Bolton stuffed the stat sheet with saves—his quick hands and big frame make him a problem inside—while McAuliffe used his length to clog passing lanes, knock down feeds, and push transition the other way.    Athletic, physical, and smart, [player_tooltip player_id='169575' first='Hunter' last='Lee'] made his presence known at ALL this weekend. At 6'1” with a strong frame, he looks every bit like a defender ready for the next level. Starting with his on-ball approach, he's fundamental—quick feet, closeouts, and just enough slaps and pokes to keep matchups uncomfortable. In team defense, he had physical slides that made dodgers rethink their decisions, and he did a great job killing backside looks as the two-slide. Between the lines, he caused turnovers and moved the ball smoothly in the clear. Lee checks a lot of boxes for any program still searching for an athletic, reliable pole.     Standing out for his saves on the doorstep, [player_tooltip player_id='135036' first='Henry' last='Amenhauser'] looked every bit like a next-level goalie at ALL. At 6'2" with a relaxed, upright stance, he naturally eats up a ton of the cage. There's a lot to put on a scouting report against him—his hand speed, the way he picks off passes, and how well he protects the pipes. His hands pop on low and off-stick shots, and he's quick to jump passing lanes if anything comes near the crease. Down at GLE, his size alone kills shooting angles before attackers even release it. His footwork is clean when he moves inside the cage, and he's athletic and confident outside of it. In the clearing game, he reads pressure well—able to push transition immediately or slow things down and read the ride. Amenhauser looked like one of the more complete goalies at the event.     [player_tooltip player_id='170222' first='Jake' last='Maurer'] is an athlete with real next-level potential. The two-way midfielder missed day one because of football, but he made up for it on Sunday. On offense, his speed jumps off the field—he can flat-out run by defenders to get to his on-the-run shot, and he blows it past most goalies. In clearing and dodging situations, he's shifty enough to split doubles and gain steps on match ups. On the defense end, he has next level type footwork and the strength to jam dodges off their line. He checks a lot of boxes for a true two-way middie and should be on plenty of radars moving forward.     One of the slicker players at ALL this weekend was [player_tooltip player_id='169581' first='Harrison' last='Easton']. He stood out for his dodging, quick release, and on-the-run shooting. His re-dodges are so smooth that defenders don't realize how quickly he's gained a step until he's already into his next move. His quick wrists and ability to change release angles make him tough to close out on when he cuts, and even tougher to slide to when he's gearing up for his on-the-run shot. His shot isn't the hardest in the world, but it looks like it is to goalies because of how quickly it comes out. Easton also does a great job manipulating off-ball defenders—his eyes and posture may point one way, but his stick goes another. He's a creative, deceptive offensive piece who constantly forces defenses to guess wrong.     Some coaches might hesitate because of his size, but you can't ignore the production Ledbury brings. He put up at least two goals and two assists against Team Carolina at ALL, and he dropped 92 points in the spring at Needham. He scores in a bunch of different ways. As a shooter, he's confident finishing both in tight and from range. When he dodges, he keeps defenses guessing because he's constantly reading off-ball movement. He'll use that window to skip it through, or force slides to respect the skip just to blow past his one-on-one matchup. He's got his bread-and-butter moves, but he'll also keep you guessing with the different ways he can break down a defense.     If you watched [player_tooltip player_id='169921' first='Trevor' last='Nally'] at ALL this weekend, you saw it all—downhill dodging, smart off-ball movement, and crafty finishing—but there's a lot more to his game. The pieces that really translate to the next level are his step-down shooting and his ability to play both ways. He thinks about deception when he shoots and stays fundamental with his mechanics. He extends his hands to generate power when he needs it, but he can also slow his release just enough to fool goalies. As a defensive midfielder, he is very good at staying on dodgers' hips and can cross check them without lunging out and losing positioning. Nally brings a complete, two-way skill set that will fit well at the next level.

This past weekend, DE Turf Complex hosted the Alliance Lacrosse League Fall Invitational, and teams like 3d Garden State, 3d Georgia, 3d New England, and 3d Upstate were all in action — here's a look at 10 uncommitted players under the 3d Lacrosse umbrella that made noise at the event: