Class of 2022 New Commit: Billy Dwan (MD: Loyola Blakefield) Defense

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[Powellfan]

 

[ForCuseSake]

I think Quint’s head might’ve just exploded.

This 2022 recruiting class...Wow. Just wow.

 

[jr4750]

Yikes, that’s gotta burn. If we had gotten Dom we would have taken their entire soul.

 

[Powellfan]

2020 Event Recap – National All Star Games

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BILLY DWAN, MARYLAND, DEFENSE (LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD/FCA/ANNAPOLIS HAWKS/SYRACUSE)

The defensive lynchpin of the champion Maryland squad, Dwan rarely seems to be out of position. The son of former Johns Hopkins assistant Bill Dwan has the IQ you'd expect from a coach's son, and he doesn't seem to make mistakes. He's not the flashiest defenseman, but he doesn't have to be because he's such a good cover guy. There's a case to be made that he's the No. 1 defenseman in the class, a case that he bolstered with his lights-out performance in the title game, a 12-3 Maryland romp.

 

[ohmilax34]

Loyola vs. Gilman

Which number is Dwan? #35?

 

[DoctahLexus]

Loyola vs. Gilman

Which number is Dwan? #35?

They say he is #35 in an opening graphic on players to watch. Thanks for posting! Will definitely try to take a look at some point as we have seen very little footage of him.

 

[illestcuse]

Loyola vs. Gilman

Which number is Dwan? #35?

Yeah he’s #35. Watched this game. Him and AJ Larkin work very well together. It’s almost like they can read each other’s minds and know what the other is going to do next. Pretty incredible to watch. Can’t wait until they play McDonogh and Calvert Hall.

 

[Orangello]

A new Dwan for Cuse lacrosse ! The future looks bright.

 

[DoctahLexus]

Skipped around a bit to try and just watch the parts with Loyola on defense. Looks mature beyond his years out there as advertised. Slight con would be that he was getting kind of out muscled by this absolute tank that Gilman had. The guy was doing some Tehokaish bulldodges from behind to get decent looks topside, but Dwan clamped down on his stick at the crucial moments during his shot and he never actually scored. Nobody got anything on him with speed. He looked a good deal like a Wycoff or a Cunningham where they are able to position themselves so well that speed and quickness are taken out of the equation (unless you are Michael Sowers of course). Then again nobody really challenged his foot speed so he could excel going up against a quicker guy as well for all I know. Nothing even remotely close to a mistake off ball. Also he is just a junior and could fill out his large frame more before he arrives on campus. Looks great!

 

[laxobserver]

Dwan will be a very good #2 defenseman in college. But he's not an alpha cover guy. He's great off-ball for his age and a phenomenal communicator. Every defense needs a guy like him. I just don't see him being an All-American takeaway or lockdown defender.

LB has a scary good defense this year between him, Larkin, and Webb, the Hopkins commit in goal. They could give Calvert Hall a run for the MIAA title. Not as much firepower on offense but enough there to give CH a battle.

 

[DoctahLexus]

Dwan will be a very good #2 defenseman in college. But he's not an alpha cover guy. He's great off-ball for his age and a phenomenal communicator. Every defense needs a guy like him. I just don't see him being an All-American takeaway or lockdown defender.

LB has a scary good defense this year between him, Larkin, and Webb, the Hopkins commit in goal. They could give Calvert Hall a run for the MIAA title. Not as much firepower on offense but enough there to give CH a battle.

Feel similarly from what I have seen as of now, and that is more than ok. Did see a couple nicely timed takeaway checks in this game however. Hoping we get a guy who can truly replace prime Melens 1v1 cover ability, which has not really happened yet. In general our D could really stand to put the ball on the mat more. I'll settle for a guy like Bomberry who had an insane 61 gbs as a close D in 2019.

 

[Zack80]

Dwan playing today for Loyola Blakefield

 

[Powellfan]

 

[Zack80]

Loyola Blakefield playing Boys' Latin in the MIAA playoffs now

 

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[Powellfan]

Dwan playing with his Annapolis Hawks club team (and Dom Peitramala) on ESPNU right now (game started at noon).

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Currently playing on ESPNU with his club team, Annapolis Hawks, vs DC Express. Both teams loaded with current ‘22 & future ‘23 high-D1 commits. Quint & Carc on the call. Dwan is #35 in white & Dom Petro is #77 in white.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Dwan playing with his Annapolis Hawks club team (and Dom Peitramala) on ESPNU right now (game started at noon).

Beat me by a second lol. Hawks should also include Trujillo as well.

 

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[illestcuse]

 

[Powellfan]

This isn’t showing for me, what is it?

 

[illestcuse]

This isn’t showing for me, what is it?

 

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[Zack80]

Loyola Blakefield is scheduled to open their season on 3/8 with Gonzaga. They have a game with IMG in Florida on 3/12.

Loyola Blakefield | Team Detail

www.loyolablakefield.org