2026 Recruiting

[OrangeXtreme]

Class of 2026
Foster Huang	San Diego, CA	Torrey Pines	FOGO
Jayden James	Gaithersburg, MD	St John's	Defense
Drew Maloney	Buford, GA	Buford	Mid
Hansen Peck	Schuylerville, NY	Lawrenceville	Attack
Dominic Perfetti	Hawthorne, CA	St. John Bosco	LSM
Parker Prater	Kathleen, GA	Culver IN	Mid
Nick Rayfield	Marcellus, NY	Marcellus	Mid
Jayden Rodriguez	Spencerport, NY	Loomis Chafee CT	Attack
Harry Schniedwind	Grasonville, MD	McDonough	Mid

*Has not signed NLI yet
+Transfer

2026 Commitment Threads

 

[Zack80]

NLF Spring 2024 Class of 2026 Rankings: Faison, Mezzatesta, Garcia, Gillis Headline 2-10 - National Lacrosse Federation

NLF Class of 2026 top 10 continues with midfielder Dylan Faison, goalie Hunter Mezzatesta and midfielder Lucas Garcia.

nlfrankings.com

NLF is starting it up
#1 Ethan Bramoff, St.Anthony's LSM
2 - Dylan Faison, M, St.Andrew's
3 - Hunter Mezzatesta G Yorktown
4 - Lucas Garcia A/M Brunswick
5 - Jamie Gillis A/M Chaminade
6 - Jayden James D St.John's
7 - Timmy Plunkett A/M Iona Prep
8 - Tuck Gilbane A Noble and Greenough
9 - Rick Giordano M Brunswick
10 - Hunter Metz A McDonogh

Seems like a bit of northern favoritism.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

NLF Spring 2024 Class of 2026 Rankings: Faison, Mezzatesta, Garcia, Gillis Headline 2-10 - National Lacrosse Federation

NLF Class of 2026 top 10 continues with midfielder Dylan Faison, goalie Hunter Mezzatesta and midfielder Lucas Garcia.

nlfrankings.com

2 - Dylan Faison, M, St.Andrew's
3 - Hunter Mezzatesta G Yorktown
4 - Lucas Garcia A/M Brunswick
5 - Jamie Gillis A/M Chaminade
6 - Jayden James D St.John's
7 - Timmy Plunkett A/M Iona Prep
8 - Tuck Gilbane A Noble and Greenough
9 - Rick Giordano M Brunswick
10 - Hunter Metz A McDonogh

Seems like a bit of northern favoritism.

Jayden James is definitely a name to watch. He was handed down the #3 from Figueiras as a freshman starter at St. John’s. To start as a freshman in the WCAC, let alone for Top 10 team against a national schedule is absurd. Jayden is Native American & has starred for the Haudenosaunee Nationals & USA Select teams as well as on the club circuit.

It was mentioned on here last year by DMVCuseLax that Jayden is “all ‘Cuse”. With the Promise Scholarship & the chance to learn under Fig for a year before potentially becoming the first Native to wear #11 (at least since Panarelli started the tradition of it being the defensive equivalent of #22), he’s looking like the possible headliner of what should & needs to be a big ‘26 class for SU.

Here’s his full write-up from the article:

“The No. 1 close defenseman in the class, James is a 6-2, 180-pound lefty who’ll venture out to the parking lot to cover his man if need be. He’s not afraid of throwing checks and finds a way to put the ball on the ground a lot. James will be a four-year starter at D.C. powerhouse St. John’s and he’s already been tasked with covering everyone’s best attackman. James had a terrific showing this winter with Hilltop at IMLCA, and guys know to avoid him.”

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

With Matt Lane as their head coach, and Stephen Rhefuss as an assistant, Don Bosco won the New Jersey Non Public A State Championship. Congrats!

Don Bosco has a big time ‘26 Middie, John Devir, who should be a Top 50 national recruit if not higher.

John Devir Summer 2023 Highlights | LEADING EDGE LACROSSE | CLASS OF 2026

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JOHN DEVIR 2023 FRESHMAN YEAR LACROSSE HIGHLIGHTS | DON BOSCO PREP 2023 | VARSITY LACROSSE YEAR ONE

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[Zack80]

Here are some highlights for #10 Hunter Metz:

He actually had 60 points on the season.

 

[DMVCuseLax]

Jayden James is definitely a name to watch. He was handed down the #3 from Figueiras as a freshman starter at St. John’s. To start as a freshman in the WCAC, let alone for Top 10 team against a national schedule is absurd. Jayden is Native American & has starred for the Haudenosaunee Nationals & USA Select teams as well as on the club circuit.

It was mentioned on here last year by DMVCuseLax that Jayden is “all ‘Cuse”. With the Promise Scholarship & the chance to learn under Fig for a year before potentially becoming the first Native to wear #11 (at least since Panarelli started the tradition of it being the defensive equivalent of #22), he’s looking like the possible headliner of what should & needs to be a big ‘26 class for SU.

Here’s his full write-up from the article:

“The No. 1 close defenseman in the class, James is a 6-2, 180-pound lefty who’ll venture out to the parking lot to cover his man if need be. He’s not afraid of throwing checks and finds a way to put the ball on the ground a lot. James will be a four-year starter at D.C. powerhouse St. John’s and he’s already been tasked with covering everyone’s best attackman. James had a terrific showing this winter with Hilltop at IMLCA, and guys know to avoid him.”

Syracuse needs to call when it's time. His sister is also at Syracuse.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Syracuse needs to call when it's time. His sister is also at Syracuse.

I can’t fathom why they wouldn’t. He’s camped at SU as well. There was a photo posted somewhere on here a year or 2 ago of him in either The Dome or Ensley with Fig & Trujillo. Being their #1 defender, I’d imagine he’s gone up against Duenkel regularly in practice. Iron sharpens iron.

 

[DMVCuseLax]

I can’t fathom why they wouldn’t. He’s camped at SU as well. There was a photo posted somewhere on here a year or 2 ago of him in either The Dome or Ensley with Fig & Trujillo. Being their #1 defender, I’d imagine he’s gone up against Duenkel regularly in practice. Iron sharpens iron.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/previewing-fcl-s-2024-best-in-class-event-top-2026-players-attending-from-each-position/63611

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/previewing-fcl-s-2024-best-in-class-event-top-2026-players-attending-from-each-position/63611

money3189, any insight into ‘26 LSM Ashton McNair? Looks like he put up pretty good stats at Spencerport HS as a sophomore in ‘23 prior to re-classing at Loomis Chaffee this year. You’re obviously extremely plugged into the Rochester HS scene so I figured I’d test your knowledge of the suburbs.

 

[CrazyPeople]

money3189, any insight into ‘26 LSM Ashton McNair? Looks like he put up pretty good stats at Spencerport HS as a sophomore in ‘23 prior to re-classing at Loomis Chaffee this year. You’re obviously extremely plugged into the Rochester HS scene so I figured I’d test your knowledge of the suburbs.

Good player, but not Syracuse level.

 

[Powellfan]

 

[4evaOrange]

I’ll take them all please Santa!

 

[Laxfanshutt]

Must be cutting down on 5 stars.. only has 14.. there’s usually about 20

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Peck kid is from upstate - lacrosse hotbed of Schuylerville. He’s a reclass. Mom was an Olympic speedskater.

I’d keep an eye on Cornell.

 

[PhatOrange]

Peck kid is from upstate - lacrosse hotbed of Schuylerville. He’s a reclass. Mom was an Olympic speedskater.

I’d keep an eye on Cornell.

crazy how much he’s blown up. The ninth grade brother is the next one to watch he’s good. Schuylerville is also sending a kid to LeMoyne next year.

 

[Zack80]

I guess we have the 3rd installment 21-30

NLF Spring 2024 Class of 2026 Rankings: Devir, Heilig, Ligas Headline 21-30 - National Lacrosse Federation

NLF 2026 Rankings continue with players Nos. 21-30, led by Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) and Leading Edge midfielder John Devir.

nlfrankings.com

21, John Devir M Don Bosco
22. Cooper Heilig, D, La Salle PA
23. Ben Barber, M, Springfield PA
24. Joe Ligas, M, Whitney CA
25. John Buttafuoco, D, Brunswick
26. Nick Rayfield, M, Marcellus NY
27. Robbie Johnson, FO, St.Anthony's
28. Michael McColgan, M, Culver
29. John Balsamo, A. Chaminade
30. Bing Burch, M, Loyola Md

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11. Hansen Peck, A, Lawrenceville
12. Noah Han, A, Georgetown Prep
13. Dylan Malone, M, La Salle PA
14. Teddy Frisoli, A, St.Sebastian's MA
end of 5 -stars
15. Josh Logan, M, Episcopal TX
16. Jake Johnston, M, St.Anthonys
17. James Finch, A, St. Thomas Aquinas FL
18. Nick Testa A/M, St.Andrew FL
19. George Kelly, D, St.Sebastian's MA
20. Milki Conway-Reppert, A, Loomis Chaffee

 

[4evaOrange]

I guess we have the 3rd installment 21-30

NLF Spring 2024 Class of 2026 Rankings: Devir, Heilig, Ligas Headline 21-30 - National Lacrosse Federation

NLF 2026 Rankings continue with players Nos. 21-30, led by Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) and Leading Edge midfielder John Devir.

nlfrankings.com

21, John Devir M Don Bosco
22. Cooper Heilig, D, La Salle PA
23. Ben Barber, M, Springfield PA
24. Joe Ligas, M, Whitney CA
25. John Buttafuoco, D, Brunswick
26. Nick Rayfield, M, Marcellus NY
27. Robbie Johnson, FO, St.Anthony's
28. Michael McColgan, M, Culver
29. John Balsamo, A. Chaminade
30. Bing Burch, M, Loyola Md

Crazy to see Marcellus of all section 3/upstate there.

 

[BomberOrange]

Crazy to see Marcellus of all section 3/upstate there.

They’ve got 2-3 legit studs on that team. Crazy. They play for Sweetlax.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Crazy to see Marcellus of all section 3/upstate there.

His teammate & fellow ‘26 M Chris Doshna should make this list as well. The Donahue family has made a HUGE impact on Marcellus youth/HS Lax ever since purchasing The Ultimate Goal indoor complex in 2017 & you’re starting to see the results. Collin Donahue (SU ‘12) is the HC at Marcellus & his brother, ‘Cuse legend Dylan, runs Sniper School Training out of the facility. The Marcellus girls team has a Top 50 national ‘26 in Cece Powell (not related to the Carthage Powells) as well as a few others who will go D1.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

 

[4evaOrange]

65, 27 according to syr page as a soph

 

[JeremyCuse]

Crazy to see Marcellus of all section 3/upstate there.

Sec 3 has some higher end prospects coming up and Rayfield is definitely one of them. Next couple of classes will be interesting.

 

[GrowTheGame]

Would love to see Rayfield in the Dome and hope Cuse is after Conway-Reppert as well from the new batch that I know of.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Would love to see Rayfield in the Dome and hope Cuse is after Conway-Reppert as well from the new batch that I know of.

Conway-Reppert is interesting. Really good player with slick skills from the little I know about him but his size is a concern. Apparently he was hurt most of this past season.