Earlier this month, Arceo committed to Mercyhurst University. The Lakers’ coaching staff is going to love this athletic, speedy, and versatile LSM. Those assets, combined with Arceo’s aggressive stick and positioning skills make him a ground ball machine. Arceo can snag GBs cleanly in open space while running full speed or dive into a crowd and then emerge with the rock. Once he has possession, Arceo owns the explosive burst required to get out in transition, where he is a threat to fire on net or distribute to a teammate. The combination of all these skills makes Arceo a highly effective face-off wing, too. Defensively, his active stick, polished footwork, and non-stop motor enable Arceo to put intense pressure on opposing ball carriers. Arceo is especially adept at causing turnovers in the middle third of the field.

There are two items that immediately pop about Arceo’s versatile skill set. The first is Arceo’s elite ground ball skills. His athleticism, speed and hand-eye coordination enable Arceo to vacuum up ground balls in open space. When it comes to securing a GB in a crowd, Arceo’s nifty stick skills and nose for the ball give him a distinct advantage. Arceo does a fantastic job of playing his opponents body or stick early during contested GBs. The second item is Arceo’s polished long stick shooting skills. Arceo excels at firing shots on the run during transition opportunities. While on the move, Arceo can ping corners, score off hip or slip a crafty bouncer past the goalie. Arceo can also work give-no-go action for a clean look in-close. In settled action, Arceo is a threat to rip step downs from deep. Arceo is a pus defensive presence too. His active stick, non-stop motor and refined footwork allow him to pursue ball carriers and then create a turnover.