South and Central Jersey Standouts From Fall Ball Action

Below is a review of prospects in southern and central New Jersey who have played outstanding lacrosse during recent fall ball action.    The first item that popped about Frey was that he appeared longer than his listed height of 6-feet. When you combine that length with the fast hands and quick reflexes Frey displayed this fall, you get a standout goalie who college coaches should put on their recruiting board right now. That trifecta of assets enabled Frey to cover the top of the cage with ease. Frey also showcased impressive agility and flexibility as he repeatedly turned aways low shot attempts too. His incredible ability to track shooters through traffic produced a high percentage of clean saves. Once the ball was in Frey's stick, he swiftly delivered precise clearing passes. College coaches will love the way Frey constantly communicated with the defenders in front of him.             Mongon is an athletic and well-rounded offensive prospect who made a name for himself this fall as an impactful two-way midfielder. This middy with serious shake proved he is comfortable dodging going to his left or right and can shoot / distribute with either hand. Mongon's ability to get downhill, run through stick checks and then fire on the run was impressive too. At the defensive end, Mongon's quick lateral movements and active stick made him a tenacious on-ball defender. His well-timed crowbars generated turnovers. Over the last few weeks, Mongon frequently snared ground balls, then used his speed to separate from the pack and lead transition opportunities. On one or two GBs, Mongon proved he knows how to use his body to shield off opposing players until he secured possession. As a bonus to his midfield skills, Mongon flashed the ability to play at attack.     In recent weeks, this athletic and fast pole did a tremendous job of harassing ball carriers on the perimeter. His polished footwork and active stick also played a significant role in Simpson's ability to apply constant pressure on an offensive player. Additionally, Simpson showcased that he could play a patient and physical style of LSM and wear down the ball carrier until he made a mistake. He did a fantastic job of communication about and then navigating his way through screens too. As a bonus to his defensive skills, Simpson was a plus player on the offensive end. He frequently snatched up ground balls and then sprinted out of the defensive end to create a fast break opportunity. Simpson proved on several times that he is a threat to fire on net while running full speed. But Simpson's high lacrosse IQ kept him from forcing the action.     One of the most highly regarded attack prospects in the Class of 2028 has continued to impress college coaches and scouts this fall. At events like Lawrenceville's Red & Black Game as well as the NLF Fall Invite, Tyler's combination of speed, elusive change of direction moves, and filthy stick skills made him impossible to defend 1v1. Tyler initiated from everywhere in the offensive end, but he excelled at operating from X. From behind the net, his explosive first step enabled Tyler to cook the initial defender, turn the corner and then score along the crease. When he was in close, Tyler's deep and creative bag of finishing moves rendered goalies helpless. Tyler also initiated from X, drove up the hash and then unleashed jump shots. His ability to patiently hold the ball at X, and then feed cutters was impressive too.         This fall Viscomi has proven to be one of the most physical poles in the Garden State's Class of 2028. Viscomi has displayed a willingness to take the body and / or deliver heavy stick checks that is unique among sophomore defenders. In addition to his physicality, Viscomi displayed a high IQ, impressive speed, an active stick, and polished footwork. That list of assets enabled Viscomi to defend ball carriers on the wing or at X. Recently Viscomi has also displayed an impressive ability to run with a ball carrier in open space, turn him multiple times and then create a turnover. Viscomi has also showed a knack for disrupting passing / shooting lanes with his stick. College coaches will love that Viscomi is a plus player in the clearing game too.

Below is a review of prospects in southern and central New Jersey who have played outstanding lacrosse during recent fall ball action.