How this athletic, extremely mobile, and versatile pole remains available is a mystery. During his breakout sophomore season, Wood caused 50 turnovers and secured 62 ground balls for Ridley. Wood’s remarkable 2026 stats earned him 2^nd Team All-Central League honors. His speed, polished lateral footwork, and lively stick make Wood a menacing on-ball presence. Those assets, combined with his positioning skills, make Wood a ground ball machine, too. Put all those items together, and you get a defensive prospect who can dominate a game between the lines as well as from the face-off wing. In 6v6 action, Wood can operate at LSM or close defense. From either spot, Wood can cause turnovers via powerful stick checks or by taking the body. He can also play the finesse game and put the ball on the turf with a timely lift, poke, or can-opener. Wood is a master at delivering trail checks too. Additionally, Wood is a fundamentally sound team defender whose slides, doubles, switches, and hedges are always on point.     

Wood is an athletic and extraordinarily mobile long pole who can play LSM or close defense. With his speed, smooth lateral movements and active stick Wood excels at pursing ball carriers between the lines as well as in 6v6 action. When the offensive player presents an opening, Wood will deliver a forceful stick check or crafty lift / poke that causes a turnover. Once the ball hits the turf, Wood’s aggressive stick work and positioning skills enable him to vacuum up the GB. At close defense, Wood can provide physical on-ball defense at X and around the crease. Plus, his slides, double teams, and recoveries are always on point. Wood also does a fantastic job of disrupting passing lanes with his stick. We expect a monster 2026 season from this versatile and talented 2028 defensive prospect.