Cross is undoubtedly among the most heralded attackmen in the class at this early point, so I was anticipating how he looked relative to the last time I evaluated him live in November. The 6’2, 180-pounder started better (two helpers in Game 1, then a pair of goals in Game 2) than he finished in game play, but he still posted 1G/1A in the All-Star Game and looked strong throughout the week. I’ve always been pleased with his stick work and finishing ability: he’s super comfortable playing with either hand, puts passes on a rope, and finishes appropriately in tight. He’s armed with a snappy and deceptive release when letting it fly, but there’s a ton of versatility in terms of the ways in which Cross is able to create offense.

JT Cross JT Cross 6'3" | 180 lbs | A | Right Hand Valor Christian | 2027 #1 Nation CO earned CHSAA (5A) Honorable Mention All-State & 1st Team All-Conference in 2024. He collected 55 points as a freshman for the State Champion Eagles. JT scored 35 goals & added 20 assists which was good for the second most points on the team. He is unlike any other player in school history as the most highly touted recruit per class to date. Cross brings it as one of the best players on the field regardless of age. He is credited with routinely showing it every day & rarely having bad practice. JT is humble, hardworking, determined, & disciplined. He wants to be coached & corrected through the spotlight in a place most won’t know how to react to it. He killed it as a freshman & it will be exciting to see how big his role is going to be as a sophomore. Cross has given confidence by continuing to make others around him better through his unselfish play! It is rare to see a young guy get the keys to the offense, especially the most prolific in the state.