Delaware Valley Prospects to Scout in July

With the 4th of July holiday now behind us, this coming weekend club lacrosse teams will return to action on the summer 2026 circuit. There are a number of marquee recruiting events that will take place here in July, so college coaches will be out in force.   Therefore, today I wanted to profile five prospects from the Delaware Valley (SEPA; Central / South Jersey; & Delaware) who college coaches need to scout this month.    During the 2026 high school season, Barlow scored 70 goals and was a 2nd Team All-State selection. For an encore, Barlow torched opposing defenses at June events such as the Baltimore Summer Kickoff and the Primetime Kickoff. One item from Barlow's game that pops immediately is his ability to dodge going left or right and then shoot/distribute with either hand. This unique skill set makes Barlow extremely difficult to defend 1v1, especially when he operates at X. From behind the net, Barlow can execute multiple cutbacks until he gets separation from his defender. He will then charge around the corner for a scoring chance around the crease. Or he can cook the initial defender, race across GLE, and then push up the hash for a turnaround shot. As a bonus to his X attackman skills, Barlow can serve as a catch-and-fire sniper as well.     McClintic is a long and imposing 215-pound defensive prospect with all the tools to be a standout college player. His physicality and polished footwork enable McClintic to wear down ball carriers until they cough up the rock. He also does a fantastic job of getting into ball carriers early in their dodge and stopping their run to the net. Additionally, McClintic will deliver body checks on his slides, hedges, and double teams that cause turnovers. McClintic can play a finesse style of pole too. He can pursue offensive prospects for long stretches and then put the ball on the turf via crafty lifts, pokes, can openers, and trail checks. His ability to shut down dodges from the wing or X is especially impressive. In close, McClintic will use his long wingspan and active stick to disrupt passing lanes. College coaches will love McClintic's accurate and smartly timed clearing passes.        After a breakout sophomore campaign during which he scored 13 goals and snagged 50 groundballs, Sinnes then played outstanding lacrosse on the June circuit. Thus, I would humbly suggest that college coaches scout his games here in July and take some notes. Sinnes is an athletic, fleet-footed, and highly skilled pole who can impact a game at both ends of the field. He is especially adept at turning defensive stops as well as GBs into transition opportunities. Once he gets deep into the offensive end, Sinnes' filthy stick skills make him a legitimate threat to fire a missile into the back of the net. Defensively, the agile Sinnes is a menacing on-ball presence who will harass opponents with slaps, pokes, and lifts until they commit a turnover. Sinnes also excels at sprinting out of the box, locating the ball and then shutting down the opposing team's fast break. In 6v6 action, Sinnes is a high-IQ team defender who stays connected with his teammates.             Sullivan is a quick-twitch athlete with a high IQ and a multidimensional skill set. As a goal scorer, Sullivan can initiate from anywhere in the offensive zone, blow past his man, and rip 12- to 18-yard shots into the net while on the run. He can also get downhill, elude sliding defenders, continue his charge to the cage and then finish around the crease. Additionally, Sullivan's crafty off-ball cuts, dives and sweeps frequently produce clean catch and dunk opportunities. Sullivan's field vision, polished stick skill and unselfish approach make him a fantastic distributor. His ability to absorb a double team and then move the ball to an open teammate is especially impressive. Plus, Sullivan can carry the ball to X and then feed cutters from behind the net. As a bonus to his offensive skills, Sullivan is a plus player on the ride.          The 2026 high school season served as Wong's breakout stretch of play as he won 16 games, made 141 saves, and posted a save percentage of 54%. This summer, Wong has again proved to be a brick wall between the pipes. The combination of Wong's fast hand and tracking skills make in impossible to score on him top side. Wong's incredible agility enables him to execute swift but controlled drops to stop low shots. His ability to read fakes along with his quick reactions allows Wong to stonewall shooters in-close. Wong's athleticism and non-stop motor enable him to scramble and secure loose balls as well as win chases. Once Wong has secured possession, his precise outlet passes generate easy clears for his defense.

With the 4^th of July holiday now behind us, this coming weekend club lacrosse teams will return to action on the summer 2026 circuit. There are a number of marquee recruiting events that will take place here in July, so college coaches will be out in force.