NE West I: Choate’s Young Guns to Watch in 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> The Wild Boars of Choate are next up in our series on the top underclassmen of the NE West I, boasting a crop of underclassmen from California, Colorado, Connecticut, and upstate New York, among others. <br><br>ICYMI, check out more of our content on '27s and '28s from around the league: <br>-<a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/02/ne-west-i-deerfields-young-guns-to-watch-in-2025/">Deerfield Academy</a><br>-<a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/02/ne-west-i-brunswicks-young-guns-to-watch-in-2025/">Brunswick School</a><br>-<a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2025/02/ne-west-i-young-guns-berkshire-salisbury-trinity-pawling/">Salisbury, Trinity-Pawling &amp; Berkshire</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["38539"],"_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-67bf711d13912"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Passing the eye test due to his long and athletic 6'4, 175-pound frame, Julian has tremendous upside. His length and mobility make it so that even when his man gets a step on him, he's able to quickly make up ground and re-engage to hinder his opponent's dodges. Additionally, he's often a force in the passing lanes and does an awesome job of positioning himself, pressing out when appropriate. I'm intrigued to see where Julian's game is six months from now, given that some aspects of his skill set are relatively raw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20536"],"_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-67bf711d1398c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last summer, Lawrence wasted little time leaving an impression in the Class of 2027 All-Star Game at Maverik Showtime, during which he racked up a handful of caused turnovers and was all over the field displaying a ferocious motor and precise checks. A vacuum off the ground and a force when sliding, he's incredibly disruptive at the top of the box and is the type of player that offenses need to account for on every possession. Lawrence, who hails from Wilton in Fairfield County, is great at attacking the bottom hand to jar the ball loose and maintains excellent footwork to put himself in the position to make a play. After having a lot of success in a big role as a freshman, Lawrence is sure to dazzle once again this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["120814"],"_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-67bf82da8e4f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mallory was undoubtedly one of the more intriguing midfield prospects that I saw this fall, standing out at the IL ID Experience and continuing to pop on film. A throwback of sorts, he checks a lot of boxes with his two-way versatility and ability to do a bevy of things at an exceptional level. Mallory dodges hard and with purpose every time, shooting a pretty ball both with his feet set and stationary. Beyond his prowess with the ball in his stick, I've been incredibly impressed with his groundball work and decision-making, as he keeps mental errors to a minimum. A skilled and unselfish passer, he does all of the little things well and is a bonafide workhorse between the boxes, quickly getting the ball off the carpet and moving the ball downfield. When he gets dodged, his matchup seldom accomplishes much of anything, so he's rather useful on that side of the ball as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["123466"],"_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-67bf82da8e569"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The last time I saw Markley, he was stacking up impactful play after impactful play as <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/12/imlca-players-summit-27s-top-righty-midfielders/">one of the top-performing middies at the IMLCA Players Summit</a>. Showcasing a relentless compete level and determination that shined during bracket play, Markley embraced every role that was asked of him. His dirty work off the ground ensured continued possessions for his squad, and there were plenty of times when he put the clamps on his man on the defensive end and then darted upfield, helping orchestrate fast breaks to perfection. He's far from a transition merchant, though, as he's rather polished in 6v6 scenarios, both as a goal-scorer and a selfless feeder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["125548"],"_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-67bf82da8e5be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good for a few saves per game that he has no business making, Privateer has a bright future ahead of him and could earn the Wild Boars' starting job as soon as this spring. Filling up much of the cage with his 5'11 frame, the greater Buffalo native is disciplined and dialed in on bouncers and low offerings. As impressive as he is in the crease, he's just as strong out of the net. In the clearing game, he's decisive and throws pinpoint outlets, proving to be a calming presence on the clear, which is that much more impressive since he plays club for a national team that doesn't have the luxury of practicing. Watching Privateer play the position in such an unflappable manner, you'd have no idea that he's just a '28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->