George Irish
George Irish
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Carey Smith | Prep Lacrosse Scout
I normally do not compare high school prospects to college players, but I must admit, Irish does remind me a little of Cornell standout Ryan Goldstein. Like Goldstein, Irish is an undersized attack with a quick burst, serious shake, a well-rounded skill set and a high IQ. His ability to score or feed with either hand is impressive. Irish can initiate from anywhere on the field, but he thrives when operating from X. His explosive first step and filthy cutback moves enable Irish to lose the initial defender, race around the corner and then deposit the ball in the net. Irish has repeatedly proven that he can absorb significant contact on his charges to the cage. If the defensive slide cuts him off, Irish will move the rock to an open teammate. Irish can also hold the ball at X until a cutter comes open and then deliver a timely dime. Lastly, this sophomore has demonstrated that he can score by cranking shots from GLE as well as the wing.
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Read EvaluationTy Xanders | Prep Lacrosse Scout
Irish’s skill set, high IQ, and overall feel for the game popped at IDX, as he served as both the glue and an offensive bellcow. Unassuming, given his 5’6 frame, Irish is a fleet-footed dodger who showed tremendous burst, unselfishness, and a high-level passing ability. One play stood out in particular, when Irish made a clean interception on the ride and absolutely could have finished it himself in tight, but instead made the smarter play and dumped it to off to a teammate for an easy goal. He was wildly efficient across the board, putting up two goals and two assists in a half in Game 2 and constantly applying pressure to the opposition with his energetic and relentless style of play all day.
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