Fall NHSLS: Eight Uncommitted ’26s Who Deserve More Attention

In our first release of the Fall NHSLS series, we're taking a look at the 2026 uncommitted players who stood out. These are guys who haven't gotten a ton of love yet—from us at Prep Lacrosse or from college coaches—but absolutely earned it this weekend. Here are the '26s who made noise on Saturday and Sunday with their high school squads.    Having played his high school ball along the Outer Banks in North Carolina, Gardill is one of the more underrated '26s still on the board. Taking a PG year at Fork Union, he lit up the stat sheet at NHSLS (21 goals and eight assists through six games), and there's no reason to think that won't carry straight into the spring. His athleticism jumps off the field—both in how he dodges and how he rides. When he dodges, he's got top-end speed and legit shiftiness. He uses both to his advantage behind the cage, whether he's buying time for teammates to pop open or shaking his matchup and getting up the hashes for quality looks. On rides, he plays with a junkyard-dog mentality, emptying the tank to win back possessions.   His finishing ability is another part of his game that really stands out. In tight, he's crafty. On the run, he generates real velocity. With his feet set, he's got a variety of different release angles he can go to—and the most impressive one I saw was his ability to pull the ball high out of an underhand release, freezing the goalie who's expecting low-to-low. If you're searching for an uncommitted '26 offensive weapon, Gardill needs to be at or near the top of your list.     The 2026 pole from Ontario is one of the more intriguing uncommitted prospects out there. He brings a ton of upside with his size, physicality, and clear box influence. He uses his frame well—getting his stick into passing lanes and staying glued to dodgers' hands with constant pressure. His physicality really shows on slides and rotations, where he regularly puts opposing attackers on the turf. The box background pops in transition. He's chippy, confident with the ball, and handles pressure well. He'll scoop tough groundballs, push tempo, draw defenders, and he's not shy about pulling the trigger when the opportunity is there. Noble is one of the defenders at the top of my uncommitted list.     Taking a PG year at Fork Union after graduating from Center Moriches HS on Long Island, Jordan has the tools to make an impact at the next level. The first thing that jumps out is how he moves. He's fluid, changing hands, sharp, changing directions, and quick to get the ball out when slides come. He's very two-handed on the run, which is why he's so comfortable dodging from up top. Defenders are often happy to push him down the lefty alley—until they realize how versatile he is. His deception pops as well. He's great at looking off and drawing defenders to free up his teammates. In tight, he freezes goalies and shoots into the open net. Jordan's combination of fluidity, deception, and true two-handed ability makes him an intriguing uncommitted '26 midfielder still available.     Malone is one of those dawgs you want on your side. He's not the biggest guy on the field, but he's the kind of competitor you need to win games. He can play both ways, but at NHSLS, he locked it down at SSDM against Inter-Ac power Episcopal Academy. He's athletic in every phase, taking disciplined approaches, moving his feet well, and delivering hard crosschecks that knock dodgers off their line without lunging. In transition, he's a one-man clear who can flat-out run past most attackmen to secure possessions. Offensively, he's more than capable; his stick skills and scoring touch give him real value when he pushes into the box. He's also the type of guy you throw on the wing for faceoffs—wins groundballs, sparks energy, and gets an entire sideline buzzing.     After graduating from Loyola Blakefield, Johnny Sippel is taking a PG year at Choate—and at 6'6", he's impossible to miss. He's not just tall; he moves well and plays with real intent. Sippel is known for his downhill dodging and on-the-run shooting, and that shot is especially dangerous because of the natural deception in his release. He hides the ball behind his body, snaps his wrists, and puts it exactly where he wants it. Between the lines, he competes. He fights for groundballs, creates turnovers in the ride, and clears under pressure. Sippel's combination of size, dodging ability, and competitiveness gives him real upside for the next level.     Lyman proved at NHSLS that he's a dynamic offensive playmaker. In the half I watched against Blue Ridge, he dished out two assists and added a goal, showing how versatile he can be. He's efficient shooting on the run, with his feet set, and when he's cutting to the ball. Most of his scoring comes from his off-ball work—catching defenders sleeping, timing his cuts, and finding open gaps for step-downs. When he finds those pockets, he does a great job extending his hands to get real velocity on his shot and mixes his release points to keep goalies guessing. His vision pops, too. He generates a ton of points by threading passes through tight windows. And if you need someone to break a ride, Lyman is that guy—he's fast, confident with the ball, and not afraid to run through double teams at the midline.     Lear was one of the few bright spots for ESD in their blowout loss to The Hill Academy at NHSLS, scoring its lone goal of the half. As a junior, he put up 31 goals and 20 assists. He's sneaky good off the ball, timing his cuts perfectly, has silky mitts inside, and gets shots off before goalies can even set their feet. He's crafty with both hands around the crease and has a super quick release off the catch. Lear is especially effective from the righty wing, where he can dodge low or sweep across the top to make plays. On step-downs, he generates real velocity by extending his hands and shooting fundamentally sound. He's the type of player who can quietly rack up points and tilt a game without needing the spotlight.     Kliner is a true Swiss Army knife on the defensive end and looks comfortable no matter what stick he's carrying. In the spring, he started at close for 5A state champion Independence, but at 5'10", 150 pounds, he'll need to add some size if he plans to stay down low at the next level. At NHSLS, though, he really popped as an SSDM. His speed and agility stand out—he shadows dodgers step for step and jukes past riding attackmen in the clear. He also brings some real physicality, packing a punch for his size. If he can blend the physical edge he shows with a pole and the speed he flashed with a short stick at NHSLS, Kliner becomes a sneaky-high upside pickup for any program hunting for a versatile 2026 defender.

In our first release of the Fall NHSLS series, we're taking a look at the 2026 uncommitted players who stood out. These are guys who haven't gotten a ton of love yet—from us at Prep Lacrosse or from college coaches—but absolutely earned it this weekend. Here are the '26s who made noise on Saturday and Sunday with their high school squads.