Cole Stankavage | Ardrey Kell

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Cole

Stankavage A/M

Class

2027

Height

5'10"

HS

Ardrey Kell

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NC

Cole Stankavage

Cole Stankavage has quickly made his case as one of the best lefty playmakers—and one of the craftiest...

Written by Michael Campanile

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Michael Campanile | Prep Lacrosse Scout

Michael Campanile

Prep Lacrosse Scout

Cole Stankavage Cole Stankavage 5'10" | A/M | Left Hand Ardrey Kell | 2027 #13 Nation NC has quickly made his case as one of the best lefty playmakers—and one of the craftiest offensive threats—in the 2027 class. This past spring, he erupted for 45 goals and 27 assists at Ardrey Kell, earning USA Lacrosse All-American honors along with a host of other accolades. Since then, his stock has only continued to rise with Sweetlax, where he’s proven himself against elite competition on the national stage. What sets Stankavage apart is the variety in how he attacks defenders. He’s smooth, shifty, and unpredictable, constantly changing postures and using violent jabs into the turf to generate separation. Around the crease, he’s a creative finisher who finds unique angles, while from the outside, his arsenal of release points keeps goalies frozen. From a sidearm or underhand sling that skips into the far corner, to a last-second snap of the wrists that pulls the ball to the near top corner, Stankavage consistently finds ways to score. Even in his overhand motion, he uses a low windup to bait goalies high before dragging the ball low at the last moment. Stankavage’s blend of deceptive dodging, shot-making creativity, and elite finishing ability makes him not only one of the most entertaining players to watch, but also one of the most dangerous scorers in the 2027 class.

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