There’s a clear confidence emanating from the crease when Carpenter is in between the pipes, in part a byproduct of his helping lead St. X to a 21-1 record and the program’s second consecutive state title. Light on his feet, Carpenter does a terrific job of getting down low to stymie shooters who attempt to go low, which normally doesn’t go well for them. At times, he’s more than happy to come out to cut down shooters’ angles, and will even step out of the crease and lay the boom when appropriate. Overall, Carpenter is fundamentally sound in every sense, playing great technique, hugging the pipes when he needs to, showing off outstanding footwork, and staying patient pre-shot. In addition, he’s known to steal possessions with run-outs and key groundballs occasionally.