Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2028

Best In Class 2028's returned for Year 2. Many returners stepped back into the fold, with several repeat standouts. After a year of high school under their belt, the pace of play has drastically evolved. One nuance that was introduced for the 2028s were shot clocks - a simple tweak that encouraged faster pace and rewarded stalwart defense. Let's take a look at who rose to the top in the 2028 group this go round.

Attack

#20 peyla carcaterra | sacred heart greenwich | prime time

Peyla made her mark once again. Her skills are elite and she has all the tools. She's quick, has high IQ, and works well in an offense. She's hungry to get better. She read the defense well, manipulated space and was great at dodging, bouncing away and then redodging. She displays a deep arsenal as if she's constantly studying and emulating players in the college game.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.43s
Flying 20: 2.66s
Broad Jump: 6'11.5"
Vertical Jump: 20"

#11 maura beckwith | liverpool high school | monster

Beckwith led her squad on the offensive end. She's a powerful LH attacker with a great outside shot. Coaches loved how she rides hard. She had a quick first step and consistently drew slides. As she tightens up her risk/reward of when to feed, she will continue to rise.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.44s
Flying 20: 2.69s
Broad Jump: 5'8.5"
Vertical Jump: 23.5"

#91 eva lemieux | springfield | hhh 

Eva leaned into the BIC experience. She was very open to feedback and coachable. She's a strong finisher, constantly moving, very smart and uses deception well. Strong draw taker. She thrived at manipulating the defense around the crease.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.32s
Flying 20: 2.44s
Broad Jump: 6'7"
Vertical Jump: 25.5"

#123 meaghan o'brien | victor | monster

O'Brien returned after a great All-Star performance in the Winter Showcase and displayed a strong, physical dodging game. She played hard and created. Off ball, she's a good cutter. As she evolves her feeding, she will become a true dual threat that will be a nightmare cover for defenses. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: NA
Flying 20: NA
Broad Jump: NA
Vertical Jump: NA

#40 ashley dimnaku | phillips andover | mass elite

Dimnaku's speed and versatility caught eyes. A true midfielder, signed up as an attacker, you wouldn't have known. She's really good on the draw, can take a hit, and does not get pushed off her line when dodging. Most productive player end to end on this team. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.31s
Flying 20: 2.42s
Broad Jump: 7'6"
Vertical Jump: 24.5"

#2 carly aldridge | maryvale | coppermine

Aldridge looks and plays the part. She's confident, takes the ball to cage hard and is aggressive. She has good field awareness, is a good cutter and finisher. Her IQ was noted, looking like a player who made an impact at the varsity level. As she balances when to push situations and when to settle or facilitate, she'll continue to make her mark in this class. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: NA
Flying 20: NA
Broad Jump: NA
Vertical Jump: NA

#92 emmy leonard | monarch | concept

Leonard is a skilled, crafty offensive player. Though not flashy, she does her job, cuts well, and has great vision. She's quick and creative and found the back of the net a few times with her finishing ability. As she expands as a dodger, she'll find that next gear heading into her recruiting year.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: NA
Flying 20: NA
Broad Jump: NA
Vertical Jump: NA

midfield

#38 luca diehl | west forsyth | eagle stix

Diehl is a fantastic athlete who would have fit right in with the 2027 class. She's strong, athletic, and goes hard to goal. She has the ability to take over the game because she can draw a slide every time she dodges. As her decision making progresses, she will be a force for years to come in the 2028 class. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.305s
Flying 20: 2.41s
Broad Jump: 7'5"
Vertical Jump: 27.5"

#118 maddie moran | maryvale | hero's

Moran is a do it all midfielder. She's skilled, smart, is great communicator. She's very two handed. Scored in a variety of ways - off cuts, feet set, and off the dodge. She can change levels with her snappy hands inside as well. She plays with a high intensity that is hard to teach.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.32s
Flying 20: 2.45s
Broad Jump: 6'7.5"
Vertical Jump: 23"

#55 reese goodenough | marin academy | steps california

Goodenough was more than good enough at BIC - she stood out. Reese thrives on the draw circle. Defensively, she's got strong footwork in her 1v1 and marks up offball well. She takes initiative on offense, looking to create at all times. She makes plays, and as she fine tunes her finishing, will continue to stand out.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.36s
Flying 20: 2.53s
Broad Jump: 6'11"
Vertical Jump: 24.5

#42 carly eikenberg | notre dame prep | skywalkers

Eikenberg is dynamite. She did everything asked, needed, and more. Solid two way middie, great defender, gets a ton of GB's, scores a ton of goals, great off the draw. Her athleticism and speed allowed her to beat players off the dodge and mark up. Makes plays all over the field. Looked like a seasoned varsity player.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.33s
Flying 20: 2.47s
Broad Jump: 7'5"
Vertical Jump: 24.5"

#173 amzy zukauskas | thayer academy | laxachusetts

Amzy showed great stickwork with both hands. She runs like a deer and has made big strides since BIC Winter. She played midfield, but showed more this go round offensively. Very shifty. Gets to the middle of the field, can get to great spots. Plays from up top, good dodger, good off-ball. She has a lot to look forward to heading into her sophomore season at Thayer.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.41s
Flying 20: 2.63s
Broad Jump: 6'9"
Vertical Jump: 23.5"

#181 lucia colasante | tower hill | all american aim

Lucia is a true two way mid. While on the smaller side height wise, she makes up for it with her speed. She hustles, is scrappy on GB's and comes up with draws that she shouldn’t. She's a work horse. Understands spacing well on D and O, plays more up top, but can play anywhere. The younger sister of a D1 standout, Colasante has a high ceiling ahead.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.34s
Flying 20: 2.49s
Broad Jump: 6'4.5"
Vertical Jump: 23.5"

#137 gabby ray | wilton | gold coast balck

Keeping with the  2 way middie theme, Ray stood out as she rides hard. Very good between the 30s, great transition player. Her athletic play showed. As the game goes, she is going to make the little plays, like big time GB's. She is both defensive and offensive minded and as her off ball IQ evolves, she can continue to grow.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: NA
Flying 20: NA
Broad Jump: NA
Vertical Jump: NA

#6 carson bahl | indian hill | LONG ISLAND legacy

A few college coaches showed up on Day 2 prior to catch the end of the day and were impressed by Bahl. She has great size, she's aggressive, and good between the 30s. Her calling card is she's explosive as a 1v1 dodger. When she turns the corner and gets downhill, bringing her hands over the top, she's a force. She's a strong circle player and had a lot of one hand draw controls. Great ball handler that escapes pressure all over the field. Her biggest growth areas will come in shot selection and situational IQ around the field. Bahl won't be under the radar anymore going forward.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: NA
Flying 20: NA
Broad Jump: NA
Vertical Jump: NA

Defense

#48 ava fontaine | ithaca | monster

Fontaine led the defense. She's a strong communicator and checks all the boxes: very good 1v1, active in clears, great checker, good athlete, and quick. Her IQ with the ball in transition was on display and is valued for a defender. Off ball, she controls slides from the backside well. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.33s
Flying 20: 2.46s
Broad Jump: 6'9"
Vertical Jump: 23.5"

#4 ella athanas | roland park country school | skywalkers

Athanas was a ball hawk. She put herself in great spots and was great off the ground. She thrived in on ball defense, and showed great IQ. Coaches noted she was coachable, aware, and asks great questions. She was a presence on the field and very active. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.44s
Flying 20: 2.67s
Broad Jump: 6'6"
Vertical Jump: 21"

#96 farah macon | spsg | m&d 

Macon stood out getting the ball off the ground. She's a leader on defense, communicates, high IQ, and is great in the clear. Definitely stood out as one of the more impactful defenders at BIC. She is great at doubling the ball with well timed slides and opportunities. She stood out working in between the 30's, with good stick work and keeping possession of the ball.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.33s
Flying 20: 2.46s
Broad Jump: 6'11"
Vertical Jump: 25"

#152 ever shull | victor | aces

Shull is a great defender, plays physical body defense. She has good positioning, pressures the offense, and is a very athletic player. She impressed coaches in her help defense as well. She'll keep learning when to pick her spots to go for takeaways and has high upside.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.37s
Flying 20: 2.53s
Broad Jump: 6'10"
Vertical Jump: 22.5"

#176 lexi rosen | mcdonogh | coppermine

Lexi was a good low defender, and could probably run middie as well. Her positioning was very strong and disciplined. She has good vision inside the 8, is really confident pressuring the ball, and plays strong 1v1. Coaches loved her vocal presence and played every shift. She's trustworthy in the clear and made it tough on opposing offenses.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.43s
Flying 20: 2.66s
Broad Jump: 6'2"
Vertical Jump: 23.5"

Goalie

#69 murphy holden | pingree | laxachusetts

Standing at 6 ft 2, Holden showed her athleticism in the goal. She's a great stopper, comfortable outside the crease, and had multiple GB's and interceptions. She was seasoned in the clear, starting a few transition opportunities that lead to goals. Coaches noted she was a great communicator on and off the field. She uses angles well as the ball is moving and has great presence in cage. She stole a few point blank. Holden will make a run for top keeper in the class for the coming years.   

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.52s
Flying 20: 2.84s
Broad Jump: 6'
Vertical Jump: 21.5"

#5 ella bacallao | ursuline school | prime time

Ella plays older than her age. She is flashy with her low saves by throwing her whole body on the ground. She makes body saves that changed the vibe of the game.When a shooter comes down the alley, she can hold well and explode to the given corner. She moves laterally on inside shots. She's patient with her movements and as she keeps fine tuning she's going to be a high level keeper.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.53s
Flying 20: 2.85s
Broad Jump: 5'10"
Vertical Jump: 20.5"

#26 theresa codispoti | east islip | li legacy

Codispoti is a lefty that stood out. What she may lack in height she makes up for in an incredibly active stick and good hands. She had incredible presence out of the net and intercepting many passes in drills and games. Technique wise, as she continues to hone in on bringing her body with the stick, she'll be in a great spot. 

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.50s
Flying 20: 2.79s
Broad Jump: 5'1"
Vertical Jump: 18.5"

#170 cambria williams | la costa canyon | mad dog west

Great goalie, explosive, and acted as an 8th defender. She sees the ball, is patient and accurate on clears. Great attitude, on and off the field. Coaches commended her as a teammate. She has a great presence in cage and anything off side she has a great form to get to. She allows herself to be set up really well with her positioning and, for the most part, she stays big and square to the shooter.

Combine Stats

Flying 10: 1.46s
Flying 20: 2.71s
Broad Jump: 6'3"
Vertical Jump: 20.5"

Impact Scores

Our BIC Impact Score is our internal way of evaluating players that attend our events. These metrics are not perfect, but are meant to capture the "impact" that these players had on their teams and training sessions from our staff's perspective over the two day event. They are garnered from multiple sources and discussed; however, they are based on a very limited sample. They are not comprehensive rankings beyond these two days. 

5 is the highest ranking for our impact score metric. 5's are considered to be standouts at the event that had exceptional performances as agreed upon by multiple sources. 

4's are those players that played very well and showed to have great potential, but did not have quite the same impact over the 2-day's as the 5's. These players were noticed regularly by many of the coaches in attendance. 

Combine Leaders

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