News Summary

As the high school lacrosse season progresses, USA Lacrosse has announced the Outstanding Player Honors, recognizing talented athletes nationwide. This year introduces a new online nomination process, allowing coaches and sports enthusiasts to spotlight exceptional players. Honorees are revealed weekly, celebrating the hard work and dedication of these athletes. Standouts like Gabby Putman and Chloe Lambert demonstrate impressive performances, making an impact on their teams and setting the stage for future recognition in the sport.

Exciting Times for High School Lacrosse Players in the USA!

As the high school lacrosse season gets into full swing, there’s a buzz in the air about the Outstanding Player Honors recently announced by USA Lacrosse. This initiative highlights some of the most talented lacrosse players across the country, showcasing their individual performances and contributions to their teams.

New Nomination Process

This year marks a change in how athletes can be nominated for these prestigious honors. Coaches and other sport enthusiasts can simply fill out an online nomination form to shine a light on girls’ and boys’ players who are truly making a difference on the field. These nominations get the ball rolling, and the honorees are chosen by the knowledgeable staff and contributors of USA Lacrosse Magazine.

Weekly Recognition

Every Wednesday, the excitement builds as the latest honorees are unveiled on the USA Lacrosse Magazine website and their social media platforms. Fans, friends, and families can keep up with all the action and support their favorite players in real-time.

Shining Stars in Lacrosse

This year’s standout performers include some remarkable athletes who have already made headlines.

Take Gabby Putman from Cicero-North Syracuse, New York, for instance. She not only scored the game-winning goal in overtime during her team’s thrilling 10-9 victory over Penfield, but also contributed three goals and 10 draw controls. Gabby, who is heading to Vanderbilt next year, has been described as a complete player who thrives in those nail-biting moments.

But Gabby isn’t alone in her glory. Casey Cummings from Nyack, Olivia Franco from Sacred Heart-Greenwich, Paige Garguilo from Massapequa, Dylan McNamara from Sayville, Ella Nee from Ossining, and Sara Richardt from Bayport-Blue Point are also making impressive strides this season.

California Dreaming with Chloe Lambert

Looking to the south, Chloe Lambert of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in Virginia is also making a serious impact. On a recent trip to California, she scored an astounding 10 goals and contributed an impressive 32 draw controls. Her team wrapped up the trip with a solid 3-1 record, defeating strong teams like Cathedral Catholic and La Costa Canyon. Chloe is set to take her talents to Denver University in the near future.

Other Standout Performers

Other incredible performances come from Charlotte Vandenberg at IMG Academy in Florida, who netted five goals against Olentangy Liberty, summing up to 27 goals and 12 assists in just this season. Brynn Perkins from Foothill-Santa Ana scored seven goals in a perfect week for her team, solidifying her prospects for heading to Florida State.

This year has also seen the remarkable Molly Dwyer from Loyola Academy in Illinois, who blasted through defenses with five goals against Benet Academy, and echoed that performance against La Costa Canyon, totaling 16 goals in four games.

End-of-Season Awards on the Horizon

As we look forward to recognizing even more athletes, we can’t forget about the NLL’s season-end awards. Finalists for various categories are set to be announced soon, with stars like Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith making waves as MVP contenders.

Spring Sports Recognition

The spirit of sports isn’t just contained to lacrosse. The All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards will soon honor athletes from multiple spring sports, including baseball, golf, and volleyball. The awards celebration is set for June 27, 2024, promising a grand recognition of top teams, coaches, and promoting that special Courage Award winner.

With so many talented players and thrilling competitions, there’s never been a better time to be a fan of high school lacrosse. Let’s keep supporting those dedicated little athletes as they give it their all on the field!

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