The first session of the Baltimore Summer Kickoff took place Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. On Saturday night, two All-Star games were played, comprised with some of the best players from the days action.
Over 50 coaches lined the sidelines to take in the action, including some big names like Virginias Dom Starsia and Denvers Bill Tierney. Other schools with an on-field presence from the DI ranks included Hopkins, North Carolina, Ohio State, while the DIII scene was also strongly represented by national powers Stevenson, Gettysburg and Amherst.
The second All-Star game played was for members of the Classes of 2015 and 2016. Check out the video to take in the whole game.
Here are a few players that stood out from the All-Star game. For our complete 2015/2016 Featured Five players and others who made an impression, click here
JOE MANOWN
(Saunderstown, RI/La Salle Academy)
Position: Attack
Class: 2015
Club Team: Clams 2015 AA RW
Overall: An incredibly quick and shifty athlete, Manowns game has a “wow” factor attached. Throughout the day, he was able to score almost at will, pulling defenders out to the deep lower corners and blowing by them on his way to the cage. He had the best first step of his age group, and while a bit undersized did not shy away from scrums for loose balls. His game has some flash on at least one occasion he used some nice stick-trickery on a goal but he still plays intelligently and makes the proper play, be it scoring or finding an open teammate.
From the Notebook: Wow factor. Lighting-quick. Fast. Athlete. Smaller. Shifty. Flashy but nothing stupid. Makes smart plays. Good vision.
Commitment: Duke
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JOSH KIRSON
(Newton, MA/Rivers School)
Position: Goalie
Class: 2015
Club Team: Clams 2015 AA RW
Overall: Kirson had a solid day and was tremendous in the 2015/2016 All-Star game. He displayed very solid fundamentals, consistently playing the correct angles and squaring himself to shooters. He made some good saves inside, showing the athleticism necessary to make one-on-one stops when plays broke down. Was also notably vocal identifying ball position and sets.
From the Notebook: Solid. Technically sound. Good when things break down. Hustles to end line on shots. Directs traffic well.
*For more on Josh, including his highlight reel, check out his SportsRecruits.com profile here
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STEVEN SHOLLENBERGER
(Damascus, MD/Bullis):
Position: Attack
Class: 2016
Club Team: Bullis
Overall: A feed-first dodger, Shollenberger is an offensive QB. He made his mark during the day initiating from X, utilizing a good first step to evade defenders. He plays with his head up, surveying the crease area for open cutters. He also displayed the ability to finish on his own, scoring on a few mid-range shots in the games we took in.
From the Notebook: Initiator. Offensive QB. Dodging to pass. Looks for teammates. May force crease at times, but look was there. Plays older than age.
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