During Lukach’s breakout sophomore campaign, this versatile pole terrorized opposing ball carriers with his speed, size, and active stick. This past spring, Lukach caused 75 turnovers, vacuumed up 58 ground balls, and was named a 1^st Team All-State selection. College coaches will love that Lukach owns the athleticism and IQ to run at both LSM and close defense. At LSM, Lukach can pursue ball carriers on the perimeter for long stretches and harass their hands with slaps and pokes. His ability to press out to midfield on a ball carrier completely disrupts opposing offenses. At close defense, Lukach does a fantastic job of getting into ball carriers early in their dodge and stopping them cold. His ability to turn a ball carrier multiple times is impressive too. Lukach is a high-IQ defender whose slides and double teams are always on point. Additionally, Lukach has a tremendous feeling for when to come off his man and deliver a trail check to the ball carrier. Once the ball hits the ground, Lukach will secure possession and then sprint upfield to create a fast break scoring chance.        

Lukach is a versatile pole who, this season, has been a caused turnover demon, as well as a groundball machine for Wilmington Friends. Lukach’s imposing size, speed, and agility have enabled him to excel at both LSM and close defender. At LSM, Lukach has stalked ball carriers on the perimeter and then used heavy stick checks and well-timed pokes to generate turnovers. When he drops to close defense, Lukach has demonstrated that he can beat offensive players to spots and then turn them multiple times. Lukach has also used his physicality to get into ball carriers earlier in their dodge and move them off their intended path. Plus, Lukach has done a fantastic job of disrupting passing lanes with his stick. Lukach’s scoop and go abilities have frequently produced transition opportunities for his WFS squad. Once he gets deep into the offensive end, Lukach has demonstrated that he can fire a rocket into the back of the net.