Young Guns: Class of 2029 Midfielders to Know

Continuing our early look at notable names in the Class of 2029 heading into their freshman season, we shift our focus to the midfield, highlighting several lefties and versatile A/M types. ICYMI, here's <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2026/01/young-guns-class-of-2029-attackmen-to-know/">Part I</a> and <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2026/01/young-guns-class-of-2029-attackmen-to-know-pt-2/">Part II</a> of our breakdowns on '29 attack prospects.    The Londonderry (N.H.) native recently matriculated to Loomis Chaffee for the fall, bumping back into the 2029 class and making his presence felt with hard-nosed play in the secondary and on special teams for the Pelicans' varsity football team. An athletic two-way midfielder, he's fully capable of winning matchups as a dodger, though he appears poised to take on an SSDM role this spring. Over the summer, he flashed his ability to jam opposing middies and transition well from defense to offense, and the fall offered more of the same. In several key matchups, Boorda did an excellent job matching feet and initiating contact, unleashing some downright nasty checks—clips of which found their way onto Instagram. If I had to guess, we'll see plenty of him this season, as he looks like a player who will consistently impress between the lines and work his way onto the stat sheet when opportunities arise.     A hard-charging bull of a middie capable of both running by his man or through them, Cradock made a name for himself this fall, having switched from the Clippers 2028s to the Crabs '29s after the summer. Physically, he's a brute with a powerful lower body, which helps him put a ton of power behind his shots. With plenty of wiggle and ideal two-handedness, he's got a strong repertoire of dodges and is exceptionally explosive coming out of his rollback. As a shooter, Cradock has no shortage of release points and hammers it at an advanced level. He has no problem handling contact, to the point that he almost embraces it, and when the slide comes, he handles it with poise. In addition, Cradock has some really impressive clips on the defensive side of the field, rag-dolling opponents on several occasions.     Frame had been a member of a talented 4Leaf 2028 squad, but re-classed after coming from Cardigan Mountain School (in his home state of Vermont) to Lakes Region powerhouse Holderness this past fall. A wiry 5'9 attack/middie who can get it done with either hand, Frame has plenty of experience playing both positions and has proven to be productive both from below GLE and up top when taking on shortsticks. He's a dependable decision-maker who can serve as a party-starter or make things happen as a complementary piece in the two-man game. There's no doubt that he needs to grow, but what makes Frame so intriguing is his knack for scoring in a variety of different ways. Fleet-footed and two-handed, he'll make a move from X and finish appropriately topside, come off of picks, score under duress, win matchups from the top of the box, or score off of a re-dodge.     Yet another promising left-handed weapon, Kwok's game begins with exceptional athleticism and shiftiness. Paired with a heady, energetic style of play, those traits allow him to generate high-quality scoring chances and consistently force defensive rotations. He shows excellent stick skills and change of direction, making head-turning plays in traffic and beating slides with regularity. His relentless motor is evident in the riding game and between the lines, with his film featuring several disruptive wrap checks. Already an incredibly dynamic player with an excitable style of play, Kwok looks like a young midfielder who will be making an impact at the varsity level this season, especially considering what the Jesuits lost to graduation.     Mierkiewicz, a 6'2 lefty gunslinger, is a commanding presence who could make an impact as a Chatham freshman and for years to come. A byproduct of powerful wrists and awesome hands, his outside shot is a thing of beauty, and he does a great job of hiding his release and diversifying his placement. He's super confident with it, too. Even when Mierkiewicz enters what many might call no man's land, he has the confidence and accuracy to score from tight angles consistently. Overall, he always seems to find corners or go to the goalie's offside. An above-average athlete, he dodges hard with a full head of steam to draw slides and is highly impressive as a passer as well. I love what he brings to the table and where his game is headed, given all of the positive attributes and intangibles he's shown at a young age.

Continuing our early look at notable names in the Class of 2029 heading into their freshman season, we shift our focus to the midfield, highlighting several lefties and versatile A/M types. ICYMI, here's Part I and Part II of our breakdowns on '29 attack prospects.