New Balance All-America Games: 2027 Specialists

<p>With the summer circuit done and the September 1st contact period approaching, the New Balance All-America Games offered one final stage for 2027 specialists to raise their stock. Between dominant faceoff performances and clutch saves in the cage, this event gave college coaches one more look at who's ready to make an impact at the next level. These goalies and faceoff specialists didn't just hold their own; they turned heads. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goalies</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Bolton turned in a strong performance for Team Upstate New York at New Balance. The big-bodied goalie commands attention in the net—not just because of his size, but because of how efficiently he plays. He's calm under pressure, reacts quickly to shots, and isn't afraid to take one off the body to make a save. Bolton's game extends beyond the crease, too. He throws crisp outlets to jump start transition and has the athleticism to make plays outside the cage when needed. Bolton's combination of poise, size, and athleticism will have college coaches watching closely.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Montgomery caught the attention of college coaches at the New Balance All-America Games with Team Washington, D.C. At 6'2, Montgomery combines size with control—his wide stance helps him swallow shots from all angles. He stays composed on in-tight chances and shows sharp anticipation on stepdowns. Against Team New England, he recorded at least six saves in just one half of action. He also jumpstarts transition with quick outlets, consistently hitting his midfielders in stride. Montgomery's combination of size, poise, and vision makes him a goalie to watch in the 2027 class.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Provenzano was a steady presence in the cage for Team Baltimore at the New Balance All-America Games, consistently coming up with timely saves. He's a stocky goalie, but don't let that fool you—he's quick on his feet and plays sharp angles on shooters, rarely giving up easy looks. Provenzano stood out most for his ability to come up with at least one or two point-blank saves per game that most goalies don't touch. His clutch shot-stopping ability and positional discipline make him a rising name to know in the 2027 goalie class.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">More showed off his quick reflexes and shot-stopping ability at the New Balance All-America Games, backstopping Team New England. While he doesn't take up a ton of space in the cage, he makes up for it with elite reactions and sharp footwork. He plays with confidence and poise, never rattled by pressure. His biggest strength is stopping low shots—I saw him make an impressive off-stick low save against Team Washington DC, the kind of stop that turns heads. More's ability to read shooters and steal goals down low makes him a name to watch in the 2027 goalie class.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Face-off Specialists</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Lavoy was dominant in every game I watched at the faceoff stripe at the New Balance All America games for Team Washington, DC. He went 4-for-5 against Team New Jersey and a perfect 6-for-6 versus New England—just the latest example of his consistent success at the X. In the spring with Western Albemarle (VA), Lavoy won 73% of his draws, scooped 78 ground balls, and added 13 goals and 7 assists, showing he's far more than just a FOGO.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">He has the kind of frame college coaches love—thick enough to win physical battles and hold positioning in box-out scenarios, but quick and fluid enough to scoop ground balls and escape pressure. Lavoy is explosive to the clamp, has a sharp feel for where to exit, and consistently finds space before defenders can react. He's also confident with the ball in his stick, capable of handling fast-breaks or evading double teams. Lavoy's blend of toughness, touch, and IQ makes him a great prospect for the 2027 class. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Gentry Curtis stood out as one of the most dynamic faceoff specialists at the New Balance All-America Games, repping Team Upstate New York. By my count, he went 8-for-12 against Team Southwest and followed that up by going 5-for-6 versus Baltimore, tacking on a goal in the process.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Curtis is a face-off man who can turn a win into instant offense. He's got lightning-quick hands, explodes off the whistle, and has a knack for winning the ball forward. What sets him apart is his ability to run through the middle of the field and finish in traffic. He's also sharp on ground balls and clean when evading pressure—traits that make him a threat beyond the X.</p>

With the summer circuit done and the September 1st contact period approaching, the New Balance All-America Games offered one final stage for 2027 specialists to raise their stock. Between dominant faceoff performances and clutch saves in the cage, this event gave college coaches one more look at who's ready to make an impact at the next level. These goalies and faceoff specialists didn't just hold their own; they turned heads.