With the way that this game transpired, St. Pierre and the Lawrenceville backline didn’t have to play a whole lot of defense. When they did, he excelled. A few minutes into the game, he threw a subtle poke check to jar the ball to help set the tone, then knocked down another pass later in the first quarter. He was especially effective in the well-oiled machine that is Lawrenceville’s 10-man ride, constantly intercepting long passes flung downfield by the Cardinals. With St. Pierre’s ranginess and top-flight stick skills, he’s a force in skip lanes while staying man-conscious, something he did impeccably a year ago as the Big Red’s No. 2 cover guy. By the looks of it, he’s beyond ready to start taking No. 1’s, but hopefully we’ll see him get tested more 1v1 than he was on Thursday.

St. Pierre did an excellent job against his matchups by applying pressure at the point of attack and using his big frame to deter opponents from dodging. He is a vocal player on the defense who communicates well with his teammates to ensure everyone is on the same page. The North Carolina commit displays good footwork when getting dodged on, while poking and slapping his opponents’ gloves to make them uncomfortable, and keeps his stick active in the passing lanes when playing off-ball. He showcased an aggressive mindset by pressing out on his matchups and forcing tough passes, while in the clearing game, he looks for opportunities to be a quick outlet on saves to jumpstart a transition chance and can handle the ball to become a threat.

This recent Tar Heel commit has been highlighted here a handful of times for his prowess at Lawrenceville (and at Don Bosco as a ’26), but he’s beyond deserving of a full eval block. To start, St. Pierre is the kind of defender who may not necessarily wow you right away, other than his 6’2 frame. However, his game is easier and easier to appreciate the more you watch him. He’s more athletic than people think, and his defensive IQ is exceptional, so he’s a great air traffic controller down low and awesome away from the ball. Covering No. 2’s for the Big Red in 2025 and passing those tests with flying colors, he’ll step into an even larger role next spring.