Minnesota Rising Stars: Class of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every year, the state of Minnesota provides a handful of lacrosse athletes who make a difference during the season. From top goal scores and lock down defenders, there's always a spread of talent no matter what position on the field. With the growth of club lacrosse and the sport itself in the state, high school players are progressively getting better year by year. In this article, I will be covering five lacrosse athletes who should be catching your eye for the 2027 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":179236,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3f3a49ea061"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams is a big, aggressive player; he can get downhill with speed to get a shot off or look for the one more pass. When he possesses the ball, he's a confident and intelligent player who helps his team put the ball back in the net. This season, Isaak scored 43 goals and 26 assists. He will be continuing his lacrosse career in the fall of 2027 at St. John's University in New York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":179237,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3f3a49ea09d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cassidy is an all-around athlete who can play multiple positions. He has a mean slap-check and can take the ball to the rack with no hesitation. He is a threat on offense and defense, making him a great lacrosse player. This season Breck scored 43 goals, 25 assists, and 28 caused turnovers. After his senior season, he will be continuing his lacrosse career at Queens University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":179265,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3f3a49ea0bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shanley is a confident and high-IQ goalie who does a good job reacting to the shot and placement. He can get the ball out quickly to force the fast break, making him a solid goalkeeper to have on your team. This season, Ryan had a total of 189 saves, giving him a .659 save percentage. Ryan will be continuing his lacrosse career at Merrimack College in the fall of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":179267,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3f3a49ea0e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waters is a tall and quick-handed goalie, who can save shots from all over the field. He can read the shot super well, and being a bigger guy helps him be more of a threat in the net. This season, Oliver racked up 217 saves and 53 ground balls; he finished with a .668 save percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":179268,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3f3a49ea105"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carsen is a lethal threat on the crease who knows where to be at the right time, giving him opportunities to score. He is an explosive player with the determination to help his offense no matter what his role is on the field. Olsen racked up 40 goals and 14 assists in the 2026 season; he will continue to be a core contributor for the Lakers' offense next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->