Lukas Newman
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Forceful Attack & Midi, Fast Shot w/L&R, Coachable, High Lax IQ, Disciplined, 2yr Varsity Starter
I started playing lacrosse in 7th grade. I received an award for being the Most Improved Player my first season. I lost my 8th grade season because of Covid but I was in my yard every day with my stick in hand. I was working daily with the rebounder, shooting, and looking up drills online. I am a 2 year starting Varsity player and a Scholar Athlete. I am comfortable dodging and using both hands to shoot and move the ball. My course load in school is a mixture of AP and Honors courses and I maintain a 3.0+ GPA while working as a Life Guard, Ref, and bus boy at a local restaurant. I also volunteer at our local food kitchen to serve families dinner on Christmas Eve, collect money for the Salvation Army during the holiday season, and our team lays wreaths at our local veteran cemetery for Wreaths Across America. I frequently volunteer to help coach my little brothers lacrosse teams also. During the summer when I'm not in a tournament or showcase I work as a lifeguard in our community. It is very rare to ever see me not on a lacrosse field, on my way to one, or with a stick in my hand. Lacrosse is my life. I live and breath this sport.
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Christopher Widener
Lukas has a love for lacrosse that is hard to find with many players. His work ethic and drive are unmatched. I have seen his shooting improve dramatically in terms of accuracy and speed. Tough kid, physical, and very coachable. With all of this said, I think he still has not reached his potential. Not a negative, but a statement of how solid his game is and how he will continue to evolve. An offensive threat for sure and someone you can count on to make sound decisions. Last but not least, he is an amazing person and student with a family that supports him 100%.
Jason Merrick
Lukas is a unique player in his versatility. He is passionate about his game and is always striving for improvement and reaching his goals of success. His size, speed and dodging prowess make him a threat anywhere on the field. His average shot speed is in the low 80s and climbing. His accuracy is one of the best on our team. He is a scoring machine. Lukas is one of our strongest attackman however can be utilized as an offensive midfielder. Lukas is quiet off the field but is a loyal teammate and his fellow players consider him a brother. It is an absolute pleasure coaching him. He is always inquisitive on how to excel whether it is strategy, technique or other Lukas is a hungry student of the game. I have no doubt that he will continue to thrive both on and off the field and certainly be a big part of growing this game for years to come.
Michael McGuigan
Lukas has a tremendous work ethic both on and off the field. A 3.3 GPA student who is just hitting his stride. Lukas is a fast, physical, and shifty dodger from attack and midfield and can really shoot the ball with some great velocity! Lukas is a great kid off the field, as he volunteers at many of our hs and youth events as well.