James Finch James Finch 5'9" | 175 lbs | A | Right Hand St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 #50 Nation FL earned US Lacrosse All-American (FL-South Atlantic) in 2023 & 2024. James posted 62 goals & 31 assists as a freshman plus 71 goals & 48 assists as a sophomore. Finch’s production is off the charts with 212 career points so far & he is only halfway through his high school career. James is an explosive dodger with a quick first step & timely change of direction. He passes the ball well, quickly finding his teammates after he draws a slide. James garners a lot of attention yet still finds a way to turn the corner with either hand & finish for himself. Finch can find the back of the net from deep using a fundamental shooting stroke & is smooth with his split dodge. James can operate from behind, the right wing, or even sweep up top. He has a wicked backhand shot when spinning through traffic or caught on the left side. James shows soft hands catching the ball & is a talented playmaker. He is a consensus top player in the 2026 class. Verbally committed to Ohio State.

With a slight 5’9 frame, Finch is far from the biggest attackman, though his production and savvy skill set speak loudly. He put together an All-American sophomore season with an incredible 71-goal, 48-assist stat line and was named the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel Player of the Year for the second consecutive spring. As one of the premier X attackmen in the class, he’s able to pick apart opposing defenses from below GLE with his burst of speed and plethora of moves to gain separation. He can finish both appropriately and with flair and is unafraid of darting through the defense with the confidence to take on multiple defenders at once.