Riley Downs
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I am left-handed but have a great right hand. I play attack and mid. I've been playing lacrosse since I was 10 and love the game.
I want to attend a school with a strong business program and play for a competitive D3 or D2 lacrosse program.
In my junior year playing HS lacrosse for Appleton United, I was recognized as a Bay Valley All-Conference First Team Midfielder. Our team also was the 2021 Bay Valley Conference Champions.
I started playing youth lacrosse at age 10 in Middleton WI and played for few different youth teams. This summer I am playing with the Alpha 22 Premier team. My first full HS season playing lacrosse was my junior year. The team I intended to play for as a freshmen closed their program for open enrollment, so I was only able to play summer ball. My Sophomore season for Appleton United was cancelled because of COVID.
I am strong at dodging or finishing with both hands from down at attack or up at midfield. I work best with my left hand but I'm able to still lean on my right. I like to start the offense by initiating first by dodging to the goal or finding an open look.
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Clayton Bentz
Riley is a shifty left handed player who has a strong, accurate shot. He has also greatly improved his right hand abilities and is an equal threat with the stick in his right hand. He does his talking with his skills and doesn't engage in unnecessary talk among teammates and opponents. He is very engaged in the game and has a vast understanding of lacrosse IQ. Riley was one of the key midfielders on my summer travel team and has the ability to be the "play maker" when needed.