What’s My Name?…Delaware Valley '29s To Know This Spring - Part 2

Below is Part II in my review of Class of 2029 prospects from the Delaware Valley who I believe will put their name on the recruiting map during the upcoming 2026 high school season.    There are two elements of Chiarieri's versatile skill set that pop right away. The first is his lethal perimeter shooting. Whether Chiarieri is firing on the run or cranking step-downs, his quick release and pinpoint accuracy enable him to find the back of the net frequently. His ability to change levels on those shots keeps opposing goalies guessing. The second extremely impressive element of Chiarieri's game is his ability to convert around the net. The combination of his quick first step and elusive stick maneuvers enables Chiarieri to charge deep into opposing defenses. Once he reaches the crease area, his bag of stick fakes, ability to use his left or right hand and his creative finishing skills make it impossible for goalies to deny him. Chiarieri is a master at using a hitch move to set up these runs at the cage. In addition to his scoring prowess, Chiarieri's field vision and high IQ enable him to distribute to open teammates.       DeCecco is an explosive offensive prospect with nifty footwork and elite stick skills. That trifecta enables DeCecco to get downhill in a flash, slip through even the smallest holes in the opposing defense and then finish around the net. DeCecco is extremely comfortable initiating from up top or the wing. He has also demonstrated that he can carry the ball behind the net and dodge from X. On the perimeter, DeCecco is a serious step-down shooting threat. DeCecco has shown that he can carve up a defense with his passing too. From up top or the wing, DeCecco excels at looking off defenders and then finding an open teammate on the back post. Plus, DeCecco has a knack for delivering timely skip passes. His ability to remain a poised and patient ball carrier while under significant pressure from a defender is impressive.       This athletic and fast LSM with polished stick skills has a major impact at both ends. On defense, DeMasters' is a disruptive force all over the field. He is a highly aggressive pole with imposing size, noteworthy speed, an active stick and refined footwork. On the perimeter, those assets enable DeMasters to pursue and then strip ball carriers. Around the cage, they allow DeMasters to create turnovers by taking the body or blocking up passing lanes with his stick. As a bonus to his turnover creation skills, DeMasters is a ground ball machine. His long wingspan is especially effective for picking up GBs in traffic. Once DeMasters has possession of the rock, he can push the fast break for goals or assists. DeMasters' elusive stick handling skills will catch opponents by surprise.               Holsinger is a long, wiry, and athletic face off prospect with incredible upside. Holsinger's quick reaction time, powerful hands and textbook technique allow him to consistently execute clean pick-n-pops. Holsinger's long strides will then swiftly carry him into the offensive end for a fast break opportunity. The high IQ Holsinger does a fantastic job of protecting his stick with his body as he runs through the opposing defense. Once Holsinger gets deep into the offensive end, he is a legitimate threat to crank a shot into the back of the net. However, Holsinger has a fantastic instinct for when to distribute the ball and never holds onto the rock too long. When things get chaotic at the dot, Holsinger can play a physical brand of FOGO until he can secure possession.       Lees is a smooth and versatile offensive prospect who is flying under the radar in South Jersey. At midfield, Lees does an extraordinary job of cooking the initial defender with one quick move (split dodge, stutter step, hitch, etc.) and then gliding into open space for a perimeter shot on the run. If the defensive slide is late, Lees will not hesitate to charge all the way to the crease for an overhand finish. Lees is also a standout transition midfielder who is capable of going coast to coast or coming out of the box and then pushing the rock down field. At attack, Lees is especially effective when operating from X as well as the corners. From both of those spots, Lees can dodge hard, then change direction multiple times before dipping underneath his defender to create a scoring opportunity around the cage.

Below is Part II in my review of Class of 2029 prospects from the Delaware Valley who I believe will put their name on the recruiting map during the upcoming 2026 high school season.