Hezel is a powerful, athletic defenseman who can shut down top attackmen. Standing out as a physical presence, he uses his size and strength to dominate one-on-one matchups and lock down the opposition’s best offensive player. Hezel’s elite defensive skills, combined with his high lacrosse IQ, make him a true asset on defense. With ACC-level potential, he can make an immediate impact at the next level, using his shutdown ability to stifle the most dangerous attackers.

Sweetlax’s defensive unit thrived early on in an 11-4 win over Team Ten, then came back down to earth a bit and had trouble with some individual matchups and off-ball play against really talented BBL and Next Level squads. However, Hezel was one of the bright spots on the back end, showing flashes of rock-solid 1v1 play, an athletic frame and strong fundamentals, particularly with his approaches and posture. A lanky 6’0 lefty who is still growing into his body, Hezel started as a freshman for a top program in Section V and also had a strong year on the varsity hockey team. Down low, he moves his feet well and has a great stick, which he used to cause a bit of disruption in the passing lanes and in scrums for groundballs. Even when his man got a step on him, Hezel recovered well and used his length and position to hinder his opponent’s dodges.