Pennsylvania Prospects Primed To Step Up in 2026

Below is a preview of prospects from Pennsylvania who will be expected to step up for their high school team in 2026 in order to fill holes that were created when the Class of 2025 graduated.    During the 2025 season, Clark was a key role player for Springfield's state championship team. But Springfield lost a host of talented offensive players to graduation last spring, including scoring machine Pat Flaherty (115 points in 2025), who is now at Maryland. Thus, Clark will be asked to take on a much larger role this spring. Clark (31 goals in 2025) is an extraordinary catch and finish lefty attack prospect. His smart and well-timed sweeps, cuts, and drifts produce those high percentage scoring chances. Clark's deep bag of fakes and finishing moves make him impossible for goalies to stop along the crease. This lefty can also rip shots into the back of the net from GLE. Clark's dodging skills are underrated. He can initiate from X as well as the wing to create for himself or teammates.     Back in 2024, La Salle boasted All-American Stevie Davis (UPenn) at the face-off dot. Then, in 2025, the Explorers featured dominant face-off prospect Christian Peterman (Babson). In 2026, Davis will step into the spotlight, and La Salle is counting on him to keep the team playing downhill this spring. Good news, Davis (committed to Drexel) is considered one of the top 2027 FOGOs in Pennsylvania, and he has all the assets needed to meet that challenge. Davis possesses imposing size, powerful hands, and a quick burst. That trifecta enables Davis to execute clean pick-n-pops and then streak into the offensive end to create a scoring chance. Additionally, Davis can win draws via crafty rakes, sweeps, and jams. His ability to hunt down and secure loose balls is impressive. Davis also does a remarkable job of winning the clamp and then snapping the rock to one of his wings.     Last season, Henne played a significant role in SSA's run to the PIAA 3A state tournament semifinals. However, the Bulldogs lost several DI-level prospects from that team to graduation. So, this spring Henne will be asked to carry a major scoring load for Shady Side. From what we saw on the club circuit last summer, Henne is capable of handling that promotion. Henne is an explosive and shifty prospect who can separate from the initial defender and then elude sliding poles. His split dodges and spins are especially effective moves that Henne uses to get his hands free for a crank or pass while on the move. Henne has also proven that his perimeter shooting must be respected, too. His powerful and accurate overhands and sidearms find the back of the net frequently. Henne has demonstrated that he is comfortable operating at attack, too. His ability to initiate from X, as well as the low wing, will catch opponents by surprise.     Scranton Prep's 2025 season ended in the 2nd Round of the 2A state tournament and with that loss, the career of the program's all-time leading scorer Brady Holmes (112 pts. in 2025) was over. Here in 2026, Lynett will be expected to help fill the scoring void left by that graduation. This gifted lefty Scranton commit should have no problem accomplishing that task. Lynett (47 G & 35 A in 2025) is an athletic, fleet-footed, and versatile prospect who can run at attack or midfield. Those assets, combined with his shifty moves, enable Lynett to thrive by pushing the rock in transition or coming out of the box. His ability to crank shots or distribute while running full speed is remarkable. In settled action, Lynett's quick cuts and elusive stick maneuvers allow him to initiate from anywhere in the offensive end. Lynett is an especially patient dodger who will carry the ball until a high percentage opportunity arises for himself or a teammate. The combination of his field vision and precise passing means that Lynett is a dangerous feeder from X.     With Malvern Prep's highly acclaimed Class of 2025 now in college, the Friars' coaching staff will have several lineup question marks to work out during the 2026 preseason. We expect Mattice to be the solution to one or two of those issues. Mattice stands 6-foot-5, glides up and down the field, and owns polished stick skills. That list of assets presents serious matchup issues for opponents. Mattice is too fast and elusive for the majority of opposing poles to defend. On the other hand, Mattice's size, physicality, and downhill style overpower most SSDMs. Mattice's height allows him to see over entire defenses. That asset, combined with his unselfish nature and timely passing, produces a slew of creative assists. Mattice's height and lengthy wingspan enable him to shoot over and around initial defenders. In transition, Mattice's long strides allow him race past opposing players in order to create fast break opportunities. When Mattice unleashes a missile on the run, the power of his shot is jaw-dropping.

Below is a preview of prospects from Pennsylvania who will be expected to step up for their high school team in 2026 in order to fill holes that were created when the Class of 2025 graduated.