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Mac

Cronin D/LSM

Class

2026

Height

6'0"

HS

St. John's College

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DC

Mac Cronin

Mac Cronin deserves serious attention for his play on Friday. While IMG’s offense made some impressive plays with...

Written by Michael Campanile

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Michael Campanile | Prep Lacrosse Scout

Michael Campanile

Prep Lacrosse Scout

Mac Cronin Mac Cronin 6'0" | D/LSM St. John's College | 2026 DC deserves serious attention for his play on Friday. While IMG’s offense made some impressive plays with him involved, the Navy commit delivered far more positives than negatives. The first thing that jumps out about Cronin’s game is his ability to ignite transition. St. John’s defense as a whole — poles and short sticks alike — plays a style reminiscent of Brown’s 2016 high-tempo, push-transition group. They’re confident with the ball, get it upfield quickly, and put pressure on opposing defenses to defend early offense. Along with Jayden James, Cronin is right at the heart of that identity. Just two minutes into the game, he goosed a loose ball forward, pushed the tempo, and crashed the crease to draw attention — creating space for defensive midfielder Ryan Archer to cut and finish the opening goal.

Defensively, Cronin was equally impressive. His pressure coverage and stick timing forced multiple turnovers — I counted at least three. Whether defending Cole Sovie Cole Sovie 6'2" | 170 lbs | A/M | Left Hand IMG Academy | 2028 FL from up top or behind the cage, Cronin consistently played on hands, worked through picks, and dictated matchups. In man-down situations, he played “big,” helping stall rotations and buy time for the rest of the defense. Cronin’s two-way impact — combining pace, poise, and physicality — has quickly become a key part of what makes this SJC unit dangerous.

Written 2 months ago

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