Millon Fall Invitational: Five More Prospects Who Popped

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Sunday, November 8th, the Millon Fall Invitational gathered twenty-five East Coast clubs in the 2028 and 2029 graduate years for a day of lacrosse at the Westtown School in Chester County, Pennsylvania. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on location at the Westtown School to watch the high level lacrosse action last Sunday. So, today I want to profile five additional prospects who impressed with their fantastic play at the Millon Fall Invitational.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219566"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":219577,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af75018cebcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">College coaches need to stop sleeping on this extremely athletic, fast, and high IQ prospect with refined stick skills. Neal is a lefty, Swiss Army knife offensive prospect who proved again last Sunday that he can do it all on the field. This available junior used his speed, change of direction moves and two-handed skills to push transition opportunities for goals and assists. In settled action, Neal initiated from everywhere in the offensive end and created scoring chances for himself as well as teammates. Neal was especially dangerous when he dodged from the left wing and swept across the opposing defense for rips while on the move. He also proved to be an extremely dangerous catch and fire perimeter threat. Last Sunday, Neal also showed some hustle and grit as he sprinted back and played SSDM for a stretch. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219567"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":219578,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af75018cec3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This speedy, quick twitch attack prospect torched opposing teams at the Millon Fall Invitational with his ability to dart around or between defenders. Sobon's explosive first step, change of direction cuts and elusive stick maneuvers allowed him to blow past or dip underneath his initial defender. Once he found open space, Sobon ripped shots on the run from 12-to-15 yards out. Sobon also had several plays where he cooked his man, shook the slide defender, and then charged to the cage for a finish in close. On two of those goals around the crease, Sobon displayed filthy stick skills. Sobon was especially effective when he dodged from the corners as well as X. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["143081"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af75018cec87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Thau is a fleet footed and rangy LSM with a lively stick. That trifecta of assets combined with his aggressive style made Thau a disruptive force at the Millon Fall Invitational. In 6v6 action, this sophomore excelled at pressing far out on ball carriers, turning his opponents multiple times, and eventually harassing them into turnovers. His ability to deliver stick checks, lifts, pokes and can openers while running full speed was impressive. Thau was quick to pounce on the resulting ground balls and then turn up field so he could lead a fast break. His athleticism and polished stick skill allowed Thau to carry the ball deep into the offensive end. Thau also did a fantastic job of knifing through passing line to intercept passes. As a face off wing, Thau repeatedly swooped in and vacuumed up GBs in traffic. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219568"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":219579,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af75018cecdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turpin is an athletic and physical LSM / close defender with noteworthy speed who should be on every college coach's radar. One item that really popped for Turpin was his ability to get into ball carriers early in their dodge and simply overpower his opponent with his leverage and leg drive. With his smooth lateral footwork and textbook fundaments, Turpin was also able to stay glued to ball carriers for extended periods. Turpin's high IQ and communication skills were on display during several plays where he came off the screener and jumped the ball carrier for a clean switch. This available 2028 was a master at causing turnovers with well-timed pokes. Turpin's ground ball and clearing skills impressed too. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219208"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":219580,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af75018ced36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Sunday Willinger proved to be a high IQ, multi-skilled attackman who could score and distribute. Willinger scored goals from every level. He pinged corner from deeps, got downhill and then scored on the run from 10-to-12-yards out and converted on catch and dunk opportunities around the crease. Willinger's smart off-ball movements led to a host of clean looks for him. Willinger's field vision and unselfish nature produced a number of creative assists. He was especially adept at hitting cutters as they sliced through the middle of the opposing defense. College coaches will love Willinger's two-handed skill set and his non-stop motor on the ride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->