One of the first things that you notice about Barlow’s skill set is his ability to effectively initiate going to his left or right and then score or distribute with both hands. That well-rounded skill set combined with his explosive first step makes Barlow impossible to defend in space. Barlow can create scoring chances for himself or teammates from anywhere on the field, but he is particularly dangerous when he works from behind the net. At X, Barlow can string together multiple cutbacks until he gains separation from his defender. He will then streak around the corner for a dunk along the crease. Additionally, Barlow can cook his initial matchup at X, push up the field, and then turn a rip a sidearm shot into the net. Or Barlow can dash across GLE, draw the slide, and then dish the rock to the open teammate. Another intriguing feature of Barlow’s game is his catch-and-snipe skills. During the 2026 high school season, Barlow scored 70 goals and was a 2^nd Team All-State selection.      

During the 2026 high school season, Barlow scored 70 goals and was a 2^nd Team All-State selection. For an encore, Barlow torched opposing defenses at June events such as the Baltimore Summer Kickoff and the Primetime Kickoff. One item from Barlow’s game that pops immediately is his ability to dodge going left or right and then shoot/distribute with either hand. This unique skill set makes Barlow extremely difficult to defend 1v1, especially when he operates at X. From behind the net, Barlow can execute multiple cutbacks until he gets separation from his defender. He will then charge around the corner for a scoring chance around the crease. Or he can cook the initial defender, race across GLE, and then push up the hash for a turnaround shot. As a bonus to his X attackman skills, Barlow can serve as a catch-and-fire sniper as well.