Impact Underclassmen In The Delaware Valley

High school teams in the Delaware Valley (SEPA, South Jersey and Delaware) are just three weeks into their 2026 season, but already several sophomores and freshmen are having a major impact for their varsity squad.   Below is a review of five 2028 / 2029 prospects who have played outstanding lacrosse early on this spring.    Early on in his sophomore season, this athletic and fast LSM with an attacking style has been a two-way force for Salesianum. In March, Carmouche showed that he can scoop up ground balls anywhere on the field and then turn on the jets to create a fast break opportunity for Sallies. His nifty stick skills have enabled Carmouche to score and distribute while running full speed. Carmouche has also proved that he can linger in the offensive end during 6v6 action and create a matchup issue for opponents. Defensively, Carmouche has excelled at harassing ball carriers out on the perimeter and turning those players multiple times. He has also done a fantastic job at racing out of the box and stopping opposing team's transition opportunities. Plus, Carmouche has caused turnovers via powerful stick checks as well as with calculated lifts, pokes, and overheads.        One of the most highly touted freshmen in the Delaware Valley has more than lived up to the hype early in the 2026 season. Lamberson's imposing size, elite speed, and physical style have popped on the field. Those assets combined with active stick have enabled Lamberson to wreak havoc on opposing offenses. Lamberson has displayed the ability to pursue ball carriers for long stretches and then cause turnovers by taking the body or executing well-time stick checks. Lamberson's ground ball skills have been impressive too. Once Lamberson has secured possession, this 2029 prospect has sprinted past or run over opposing players as he pushed the transition game. Lamberson's polished stick handling skills have enabled him to repeatedly carry the rock deep into the offensive end.         Recently Murray has provided an extraordinary scoring punch for Germantown Academy. In his last two games, he recorded 4 goals in a win over Shipley as well as 2 goals against Academy of the New Church. Earlier this season Murray also notched 3 goals versus Episcopal School (VA). During the first month of the 2026 season, Murray found the back of the net in a number of diverse ways. He got downhill from the wing or up top, eluded sliding defenders and then fired on the run. Additionally, Murray cranked step downs and sidearms from all over the field. This high IQ offensive prospect also used crafty off-ball movements to generate catch and convert goals around the crease.          Ryan's sophomore season is off to a fast start and his stock continued to rise on Springfield's recent spring break road trip. During Springfield overtime win out on Long Island over Northport, Ryan scored two goals and handed out an assist. He followed up that impressive effort by posting one goal and dishing out two apples in a win over Ridgewood (NJ). Ryan has excelled at getting downhill, blowing past his defender, and then firing a rocket into the net. His athleticism and quick burst have enabled Ryan to cook initial defenders when he initiates from the wing or up top. Ryan's physicality and elusive stick maneuvers allowed him to run through stick / body checks until he can get his hands free for a shot or a pass. His high-level transition skills have been on full display too.        Over his last four contests, Tinney has racked up 4 goals to go along with 3 assists. Additionally, Tinney has been a key part of Ridley's much improved defensive unit. The offensive highlight during Tinney's recent stretch of outstanding play was a 2 goals and 1 assist performance in win over Souderton. This season, Tinney has done a fantastic job of being a poised dodger who patiently waited for a high percentage opportunity to develop from himself or a teammate. Tinney's quick release and precise aim have allowed him to score from the perimeter too. In addition to his offensive firepower, Tinney has operated as a menacing SSDM. In March, Tinney's active stick created numerous turnovers and then scooped up the ensuing ground balls. Those GB wins produced a slew of fast break opportunities for Ridley. Tinney's timely use of crow bars has been extremely impressive too.

High school teams in the Delaware Valley (SEPA, South Jersey and Delaware) are just three weeks into their 2026 season, but already several sophomores and freshmen are having a major impact for their varsity squad.