This Utah signee owns impressive size and speed, polished stick skills and a physical edge. That list of assets enabled Kastroll to be a defensive force against Perkiomen School. He caused turnovers with powerful stick checks, crafty pokes and by taking the body. Once the ball hit the grass, Kastroll vacuumed up the ground balls and swiftly carried the ball over the midfield line. Kastroll, also knocked down a couple of passes with his active stick. Still, what may have been most impressive about Kastroll on Sunday was the composure he demonstrated. Whether he was on an island 1v1 or clearing the ball or rolling back to drop a pass to the goalie, Kastroll remained poised at all times and executed the play Hill needed from him at that moment.

On Wednesday, Kastroll used his size, speed, and heavy stick checks to provide an imposing defensive presence for Hill. Kastroll was especially effective at creating turnovers down low as well behind the net. This Utah commit played with impressive physicality, stopping numerous SJC dodgers by taking the body. Kastroll demonstrated throughout this win that he owns a deep understanding of team defensive concepts. He also displayed noteworthy quickness and an aggressive stick on a few ground balls he chased down. Kastroll was a vocal leader on the back end for Hill, too. As a bonus to his defensive prowess, Kastroll flashed unexpected change of direction moves on two clears that he legged out.  

 Kastroll is a long, athletic, and solidly built pole who did a tremendous job pursuing ball carriers. His speed, smooth lateral footwork and heavy stick checks enabled Kastroll to apply constant pressure on opposing players. Kastroll also operated with a physical edge as he delivered a handful of body checks that jarred the ball loose. A couple times, Kastroll vacuumed up the resulting ground ball and then dashed up field. Kastroll showed noteworthy speed and nifty stick maneuvers on those clears. Kastroll’s ability to execute slides, double teams, switches, and recoveries was impressive too