Despite being out for much of the summer, Ricci’s spring was strong enough that college coaches won’t forget him. He is not a FOGO. He is a lacrosse player who also takes face-offs. His spring numbers at Victor back that up: 46 goals and 9 assists while winning 78% of his 490 draws. The way he wins face-offs often looks effortless. He comes away with so many clean wins because of his elite hand speed and the constant chess match he plays at the dot. On film, one of the most striking parts of his game is how often he wins with the reverse clamp, a move that is not just fun to watch but highly effective in his style of play.

He is a nightmare to game-plan for because opponents know they are likely to lose the draw and may also have to slide to him right after or in the flow of the offense. It does not really matter who matches up with him, because he can dodge from different spots on the field and get all the way to the rack. He uses his body well to engage defenders, and he has both the shot and creativity to score in a variety of ways.

Ricci is one of the top faceoff specialists in the class of 2028, combining power, precision, and relentless competitiveness at the X. A tough and physical player with a wrestling background, he excels at winning gritty ground ball battles and maintaining control through contact. His technique is sharp, and his ability to adapt mid-draw gives him a consistent edge over opponents. As an 8th grader, Ricci helped lead Victor to the State Championship game, winning 61% of his draws, before elevating his game even further to 76% as a freshman. With his strength, timing, and technical skill, Ricci projects as a high-level Division I FOGO capable of dominating possession at any level.