It’s borderline unfair that Lawrenceville not only has a 10-man ride that can force double-digit turnovers in one game, but also a face-off specialist who can win draws in bunches like Dillmeier can. Just a freshman, the Manhasset (N.Y.) native took all but a handful of draws with Colgate commit Aedan Bishai sidelined due to injury, and he had tremendous success. He won 6-of-10 in the first half and allowed the Big Red to slowly squeeze the life out of Calvert Hall and keep the ball out of the Cardinals’ hands. His hand speed is off-the-charts, and even on the occasions that he lost the clamp, he often came up with the groundball. Overall, he possesses a level of poise and face-off IQ that’s beyond his years, and Lawrenceville will inevitably reap the rewards of having Dillmeier’s services for the next four.

Although he’s no longer a 2028, Beau Dillmeier Beau Dillmeier 5'8" | 150 lbs | FO | Right Hand The Lawrenceville School | 2029 NJ stepped in for Team 91 Long Island with Colton Raio Colton Raio 5'9" | 165 lbs | FO/M | Right Hand Half Hollow Hills West | 2028 NY sidelined and did an outstanding job helping them during their championship run at the IMLCA Players Summit. A recent transfer to Lawrenceville, Dillmeier now has plenty of time to continue developing his game at the X. In the championship game, the faceoff battle came in waves. From my count, he opened the game winning four straight, dropped a few during the middle stretch, but finished strong—going 12-for-19 against his former club team, 2Way. The weekend showed he can compete and win in big moments, even with the wear and tear that comes from multiple games in the heat.

When he gets hot at the X, he smokes opposing specialists to the clamp and uses his quickness in transition, forcing defenders to slide to him. He’s confident using his wings and makes good reads in transition, whether that means keeping it himself or dumping it off to his attackmen. When he doesn’t win cleanly, his speed allows him to recover, apply pressure, and use crafty checks to regain possession of the ball. Dillmeier still has time before the recruiting process ramps up, but performances like this already have him on college coaches’ radar.