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<p>I made the trek to Colorado this past weekend for a relatively new event that brought together many of the Western-based teams that finished the 2026 season at or near the top of the postseason standings. Hosted by Adrenaline Lacrosse, the event kicked off Friday night with a showcase at Denver's famous Peter Barton Stadium, where players got coached up by top college coaches before many joined their high school teams for games on Saturday and Sunday.</p>
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<p>In the first of several pieces coming out of the event, we'll take a look at three new names in the '29 class, along with a pair of top uncommitted '28s who stood out on the defensive end.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A good-looking athlete who was sticky on opposing dodgers and consistently gave them fits, Everette showed plenty of encouraging flashes during Friday night's Final Say showcase. He's a well-rounded defender with good instincts, sound stick work, precise checks, and the mindset and disposition you want to see at the position. He was almost always in position to make a play and showed solid ability with the ball in his stick, too. Everette did a nice job defending on the perimeter and closing out on shots, but he was equally tough to beat closer to GLE. It looks like he missed some time as a freshman, but he made his presence felt when he was on the field. While I didn't get to see as much of Everette as I did some of the other defenders in this piece, he certainly showed enough to make me want to see more of him in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">When it comes to Figueroa's game, it starts with his ridiculous motor and tenacity, both of which were evident within seconds of TP's first game against St. Ignatius. A stalwart between the boxes, he was constantly making a positive impact for the Falcons, regardless of the area of the game. Figueroa's hands and feet are excellent, as he's artful with his takeaway checks. A talented hockey player before focusing on lacrosse, you can see it in the way he approaches groundballs and gets the rock up off the ground, particularly in contested situations. It was noticeable just how well he's able to flip his hips and run with his man, even the shiftiest of ball-carriers. Having started as a freshman for Torrey Pines, Figueroa has already assembled quite a strong body of work, and I'd imagine that he's bound to dazzle recruiters on the fall circuit. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A young up-and-comer about whom I'd heard rave reviews heading into the weekend, Martin certainly lived up to the hype. His off-ball posture was the first thing I noticed, as it's often a good indicator of a defender who takes his job seriously and does the little things well. He continued to check a lot of boxes, making a habit of picking up big (and timely) groundballs off the wings and putting the clamps on opposing offensive weapons. Martin is an impressive athlete who runs the field well, communicates at a high level, and contributes to the clearing game without forcing the issue. On-ball, he's physical when necessary, but I thought he did a terrific job tailoring his approach to the matchup and situation. He's perfectly comfortable relying on his footwork and positioning, and he rarely seemed to get beat. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him over the next few weeks and into the summer. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Knowing how many talented uncommitted '28s, along with established '27 commits, were on the St. Ignatius roster, I made a point to key in on Fog City during my time at the event on Saturday. There, I got a better feel for Bowman's game and came away thinking he was more consistent and, candidly, a better prospect than I remembered. He's a good athlete with solid footwork, which will need to continue to improve, yet it already has since I last saw him play. Bowman is sturdy enough to knock opposing dodgers off their lines, and he did so several times when tested. He also did rock-solid work between the lines and played his tail off, affecting shots on numerous occasions for a Wildcat backline that was outstanding across the board.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kloppel caught my eye both during Friday night's showcase and during Saturday's games for a Coronado team that made a splash. First off, he passes the eye test and has the kind of length that coaches look for. From there, he's smooth off the ground, has above-average athleticism, and standout stick skills. He was definitely opportunistic when he had the ball and had a beautiful individual effort for a goal on one particular occasion, though I'm sure he scored when I wasn't watching, too. Kloppel showed great hunch and a level of grit when the ball was on the ground, then did a nice job making the appropriate decision once he had it. He was strong when covering the ball on those low corners, in addition to above the cage. Named to Prep Lacrosse's Class of 2020 Watch List, he's a defender worth keeping an eye on. </p>
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I made the trek to Colorado this past weekend for a relatively new event that brought together many of the Western-based teams that finished the 2026 season at or near the top of the postseason standings. Hosted by Adrenaline Lacrosse, the event kicked off Friday night with a showcase at Denver's famous Peter Barton Stadium, where players got coached up by top college coaches before many joined their high school teams for games on Saturday and Sunday.
In the first of several pieces coming out of the event, we'll take a look at three new names in the '29 class, along with a pair of top uncommitted '28s who stood out on the defensive end.
A good-looking athlete who was sticky on opposing dodgers and consistently gave them fits, Everette showed plenty of encouraging flashes during Friday night's Final Say showcase. He's a well-rounded defender with good instincts, sound stick work, precise checks, and the mindset and disposition you want to see at the position. He was almost always in position to make a play and showed solid ability with the ball in his stick, too. Everette did a nice job defending on the perimeter and closing out on shots, but he was equally tough to beat closer to GLE. It looks like he missed some time as a freshman, but he made his presence felt when he was on the field. While I didn't get to see as much of Everette as I did some of the other defenders in this piece, he certainly showed enough to make me want to see more of him in the coming weeks.
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When it comes to Figueroa's game, it starts with his ridiculous motor and tenacity, both of which were evident within seconds of TP's first game against St. Ignatius. A stalwart between the boxes, he was constantly making a positive impact for the Falcons, regardless of the area of the game. Figueroa's hands and feet are excellent, as he's artful with his takeaway checks. A talented hockey player before focusing on lacrosse, you can see it in the way he approaches groundballs and gets the rock up off the ground, particularly in contested situations. It was noticeable just how well he's able to flip his hips and run with his man, even the shiftiest of ball-carriers. Having started as a freshman for Torrey Pines, Figueroa has already assembled quite a strong body of work, and I'd imagine that he's bound to dazzle recruiters on the fall circuit.
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A young up-and-comer about whom I'd heard rave reviews heading into the weekend, Martin certainly lived up to the hype. His off-ball posture was the first thing I noticed, as it's often a good indicator of a defender who takes…
Knowing how many talented uncommitted '28s, along with established '27 commits, were on the St. Ignatius roster, I made a point to key in on Fog City during my time at the event on Saturday. There, I got a better…
Kloppel caught my eye both during Friday night's showcase and during Saturday's games for a Coronado team that made a splash. First off, he passes the eye test and has the kind of length that coaches look for. From there, he's smooth off the ground, has above-average athleticism, and standout stick skills. He was definitely opportunistic when he had the ball and had a beautiful individual effort for a goal on one particular occasion, though I'm sure he scored when I wasn't watching, too. Kloppel showed great hunch and a level of grit when the ball was on the ground, then did a nice job making the appropriate decision once he had it. He was strong when covering the ball on those low corners, in addition to above the cage. Named to Prep Lacrosse's Class of 2020 Watch List, he's a defender worth keeping an eye on.
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