New Jersey Prospect News and Notes

Below are a few news and notes regarding lacrosse prospects from New Jersey.    This net minder from the Peddie School capped off am incredible, stock rising summer by being named to the All-Tournament team for the Command Division (2029) at New Balance All-America. During the All-America event, Annunziata faced a hailstorm of shots and stood tall between the pipes. Annunziata is an athletic and agile goalie with textbook technique. In June and July, Annunziata used his elite tracking skills and fast hands to make clean saves on long distance shots. Annunziata's ability to slide post to post for saves on close range attempts was impressive too. Additionally, Annunziata demonstrated that he could execute quick but controlled drops to deny low shots. Annunziata's non-stop motor enabled him to scramble for loose balls and win chases. Once Annunziata had possession of the ball, he delivered swift and smartly placed clearing passes. This summer Annunziata also displayed a level of poise that was beyond his years.     Ericksen is an athletic, two-way midfielder who recently committed to Sacred Heart. In his outstanding junior campaign, Ericksen posted 34 goals to go along with 12 assists and was named 1st Team All-Gibbs Conference. Ericksen excels at turning defensive stops into scoring chances at the other end of the field. His noteworthy size and speed allow Ericksen to scoop up a ground ball or receive an outlet pass and then push his team's transition game. Ericksen's velocity and ability to shoot with either hand makes him a legitimate threat to go coast to coast for a goal. In settled action, Ericksen can explode past or run over his initial defender and then shoot or distribute while on the run. He can also use his filthy stick maneuvers to charge deep into the offensive zone for a scoring chance around the crease. Ericksen is especially skilled at using a hitch move or shot fake to set up his runs to the net. His ability to dodge going to his left or right keeps defenders guessing.     During the 2026 high school season, Jones scored 39 goals, dished out 17 assists and vacuumed up 58 ground balls for Rancocas Valley. Those stats earned Jones a 1st Team All-Olympic Conference selection. Recently, this two-year varsity starter announced he was transferring to South Jersey powerhouse St. Augustine Prep. That decision by Jones means the Hermits have added a versatile and highly skilled offensive prospect to their lineup. Jones owns a quick burst and filthy change of direction moves. That combination allows him to blow past or shake his initial defender and then find open space for a crank while on the run. Jones can dodge from anywhere on the field, but he is impossible to defend when he initiates from X. Behind the net, Jones can string together multiple cuts and spins until he separates from his defender. He will then charge around the corner for a goal near the crease or push up the hash and then fire a jump shot into the net. Jones's ability to dodge going left or right and then shoot / finish with either hand makes him especially difficult to defend 1v1.     Pavone is a highly decorated, lefty attack / midfield prospect from Don Bosco Prep who just flipped from Mercyhurst to Manhattan. Pavone is a lethal scoring machine from the low lefty attack spot. His quick release and precise aim make him a lethal catch and fire threat. Pavone can also receive a pass and then make a quick move to the middle of the field for a scoring chance around the cage. Pavone owns significant box experience. Combine those box reps with his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame and Mercyhurst has added a prospect who knows how to get open in the high crease and then can score through significant contact. At midfield, Pavone can initiate from up top or the wing and bull his way to his favorite spots for a rip. Pavone's field vision and feathery touch make him a creative passer too.     Recently, Santucci committed to Queens University which means the Royals coaching staff landed an intriguing prospect who combines high level face off skills with the ability to stay on the field and make significant contributions during 6v6 action. At the face off dot, Santucci excels at winning clean pick-n-pops and then racing down field to create odd-man scoring chances for his team. Santucci's length, imposing frame and positioning skills enable him to overpower opponents for wins too. As an O-Mid, Santucci can get downhill from up top or the wing in a flash and then unleash missiles into the back of the net. Santucci's speed and physicality enables him to run through significant contact on his way to the cage. The power and accuracy on Santucci's step downs is impressive too. In 2026 Santucci, scored 25 goals, dished out 13 assists, secured 117 ground balls and won face offs at a 76% clip.

Below are a few news and notes regarding lacrosse prospects from New Jersey.