Matthew Schoonmaker
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Ty Xanders | Prep Lacrosse Scout
Schoonmaker burst onto the scene as a freshman, thriving in a complementary role early on before eventually working his way up to a spot on the Cardinals’ top midfield. He can manipulate a defense with a subtle fake or a hesitation move at the top of the box and take off; then, once he’s created separation, he’s a high-percentage scorer both with his feet set and when running full speed. At IMLCA, I thought he asserted himself nicely (if anything, he probably could have been even more aggressive) but played under control at all times. A fundamentally sound shooter on the run, Schoonmaker has an advanced understanding of the game, patiently working to find the right opportunity to initiate and deferring when necessary.
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It’s rare to see multiple freshmen getting significant minutes for a top MIAA team, and Calvert Hall has an excellent core of young midfielders between Steer, Schoonmaker, and d-middie Micha Morozov. Like Steer, Schoonmaker has earned minutes despite strong depth on the Cardinals’ midfield unit, which includes his older brother Will, an uncommitted standout in the ’25 class. Through the first few weeks of the season, the younger Schoonmaker has been a mainstay, mostly running with the second group. Another smart player who knows his role and makes the right play, he’s been able to show off his impressive shot on the run when given the chance to provide a spark for the Cardinals. As the season has progressed, it’s clear that Schoonmaker has developed confidence with more and more reps, and he’s certainly one to watch going forward.
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