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Nikolas Menendez

2024 | IL: Naperville
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Advanced X's & O's IQ player known as a team-first mentality leader who thrives in any team role. Known as a we-not-me, selflessness, effort & attitude player.

Please visit www.NikolasMenendez.com for key bio information (actively maintained)

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
2022 InsideLacrosse - Top Ranked Player at Elite 8 Showcase (90 Rating)
2022 InsideLacrosse - Five Star (*****) Rating & #12 Overall 2024 Player
2022 NLFRankings.com - Class of 2024 - #31 (Aug , 2022)
2022 InsideLacrosse - Player Evaluation: Grade 89
2022 US Club Lacrosse / NAL Tournament - "2024 Player That Impressed"
2022 Maverick/Showtime - All Star Selection
2022 Naptown Classic - All Star Selection
2022 NLFRankings.com - Class of 2024 - Ranked #34 (May 2022)
2022 Culver Prep Lacrosse Team - Starter (Defense/D-Pole) - Team Ranked #3 Nationally (2022)
2022 Main Stage, Maverick/ShowTime, Juniors Open, 5-Star & One Percent Showcase Selection
2021 Under Armour All-America (CSE) - 2022 Boys Watchlist (Fall_Winter Nov 2021)
2021 Under Armour All-America (CSE) - 2022 Boys Watchlist (Spring_Summer May 2021)
2021 Game MVP (vs Long Island Command) (D-Pole) - Under Armour All-America Showcase
2021 Player of the Game (Gold Team) (D-Pole, LSM) - Juniors Open Showcase
2021 Juniors Open, One Percent, 5-Star, Nike All National, Under Armour Midwest & FIC/BIC Showcase Selection
2021 Naptown Classic Champions (Navy Fieldhouse/ESPN3) - 2024 TRUE IL Premier
2020-21 Culver Varsity Team Member - Starter as a Freshman on state finalist team
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2018 National Lacrosse Federation (NLF) Champions (Lehigh Univ/ESPN3) - 2023 TRUE IL Premier
2018 & 2019 Sandstorm Champions - 2023 TRUE IL Premier
2017 Naptown Classic Champions - 2023 TRUE IL Premier
2017 Presidents Day Tournament - Team MVP - Fox Valley Lacrosse - 2023 Black
Press:
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Links to Press:
2022 NLF High School Rankings - #4 Culver Academies
2021 One Percent Showcase - Nikolas Menendez
NLFRankings.com Class of 2024 - Nikolas Menendez Ranked #34 (Spring)
2022 NLFRankings.com - Class of 2024 - Ranked #31 (Summer)
2022 InsideLacrosse - Class of 2024 - Five Star (*****) & Ranked #12 Overall
Other HS Sports Played:
Expect to play football, tennis or row crew in 2023
Play 2 Sports In College?
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Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
2022 InsideLacrosse.com "Elite 7 Showcase" - Highest Rated Player at Event (90 Score) 2022 InsideLacrosse.com - Class of 2024 - Five Star (*****) Rated & Ranked #12 Overall 2022 NLF Rankings.com - Class of 2024 - Ranked #31 (Summer) 2022 NLFRankings.com - Class of 2024 - Ranked #34 (Spring) 2022 Culver Prep Lacrosse Team - Starter (Defense/D-Pole) - Team Ranked #3 Nationally (2022) Defensive starter for the #3 nationally ranked Culver Prep lacrosse team, working hard to increase my size and lacrosse IQ to help my team succeed.

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Coach Contacts
High School:
Culver Academy
Coach:
Jon Birsner
Team Name:
Prep
Jersey Number:
46
Club Name:
True Lacrosse Boys
Coach:
Joe Edell
Team Name:
True IL 2023 Premier AA
Jersey Number:
13
Team Name:
True IL 2024 Premier AA
Jersey Number:
13
2nd Club Name:
First In Class
Coach:
Deemer Class
Team Name:
FCL Athlete Program
Jersey Number:

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Academics
GPA (unweighted):
97-100; 4.0; A+
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Endorsements

Devin Cruz

Jul 5, 2021

Nik is fast and rangy pole. His ability to play at the speed of the ball allows him to pick off passes, get to hands and scoop the ball off the ground. As a lefty he provides a match up nightmare for attackmen and can also play LSM or SSDM

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