Cole Bradford
Cole Bradford
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Expert Analysis
Michael Campanile | Prep Lacrosse Scout
In his freshman season, Cole Bradford pulled in just about every honor you could get in South Carolina—Faceoff Player of the Year, First Team All-State, Rookie of the Year, broke the single-season faceoff wins record, and even earned an All-American nomination. That résumé showed up again at the IMLCA Players Summit, where he was absolutely dominant in Team 91 South’s one-goal win over Long Island Express in the quarterfinals.
Bradford’s hand speed and reaction time are what set him apart. When he lines up at the X, there’s a good chance he’s popping it forward and putting his matchup in the back burner. His speed forces defenses into early slides, and in that quarterfinal game alone, he had at least two assists after drawing pressure and hitting the point man in transition. When he’s not winning it forward, he’s got the awareness to pop it out to himself or use his wings when needed. Bradford was already a known name in the South, but his IMLCA showing officially put him on the national radar.
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