Stashed away in the Ches-Mont League is this athletic, fleet-footed, and physical close defender who should be on every college coach’s radar. Thanks to his smooth footwork, active stick, and ability to play the body, Alpini is a suffocating on-ball presence. His ability to stay glued to an opponent and pressure his hands through multiple changes of direction or screens is incredible. Once the opportunity presents itself, Alpini will use a powerful slap check or a timely lift or poke to cause a turnover. Off-ball, Alpini is a high IQ team defender whose slides and double teams are always on time. He also has a knack for intercepting ill-advised skip passes. When the ball hits the turf, Alpini’s positioning skills and quick reactions enable him to secure possession in a crowd. Alpini can then leg the ball out himself or fire a smart pass upfield to an open teammate.  Alpini’s shifty moves and field awareness make him a plus player in the clearing game.