2022 PLAYER PREVIEW

The 12th annual Nike Boys Philly Showcase takes place this Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at United Sports in Downingtown, PA. 

The Nike Boys Philly Showcase is North America's premier recruiting event. It annually attracts the nation's top high school recruits and unofficially marks the end of the fall recruiting season. Last year, 255 college coaches—including 91 DI coaches—attended the Showcase. 

Below are our players to watch in the class of 2022. 

Jack Wynperle (D)
Loyola High School, Los Angeles | West Coast Starz

This talented 2022 defender comes to the Showcase from California and is a product of the West Coast Starz. Jack uses his size and length to disrupt the opponent’s offense. His stick is constantly in passing lanes and he’s always looking to push transition. Don’t expect too many skip passes to get through when Wynperle is on the field.  

Nickname: Wyn

Favorite TV show:  Brooklyn 99

Hidden talent: Swimming 

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: To have a short memory

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in):  Homewood

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Dave Chappelle

What is one thing on your bucket list: Go to the Kentucky Derby

Postgame meal: Pasta with sausage 

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: Curling

Pregame ritual: Run a couple of sprints to get warmed up

Ty Ambush (FO M)
South Hagerstown | Team 91 MD / Next Level

Don’t call Ty Ambush a FOGO! The 91 Maryland and Next Level product can get it done on both ends of the field as well as at the faceoff X. Ambush uses his quick hands at the X and has the ability to create offense right off the draw. Ambush will definitely be competing in the late rounds of the King of the X.  

Favorite TV show: All-American

Hidden talent: Cooking

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: "hard work beats talent"

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): US Lacrosse Headquarters

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Russell Westbrook

What is one thing on your bucket list: Traveling the World

Postgame meal: Chipotle Burrito  

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: Swimming

Pregame ritual: Listen to music because it helps me focus mentally for the game

Cooper DeMallie (M)
Deerfield Academy | BBL Elite

Cooper DaMallie is no stranger at the Nike Boys Philly Showcase. He is a former Fab-40 All-Star and Manney’s Men Honorable Mention. The 6’3 lefty is a do-it-all midfielder with a knack for finding the back of the net. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a quicker release than DeMallie’s on Saturday. Expect to see him all over the stat sheet.

Favorite TV show: Coop

Hidden talent: Ozark

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: When life is coming at you too fast only focus on the very next step

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): Gillette Stadium

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Denzel Washington

What is one thing on your bucket list: Get my pilots license

Postgame meal: Large medium-rare steak and home fries  

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: Bobsled

Pregame ritual: Turning up the pregame playlist to full tilt

Collin Sherrer (D) 
Etowah | Thunder LB3 Elite

Sherrer hails from Georgia and plays club ball for the talented Thunder LB3 Elite. His older brother Justin starred at the Showcase before heading to play for Maryland. The younger brother is an aggressive close defender who can take the ball away and make it halfway up the field before the attackman even knows what hit him. Look for Sherrer to dominate his one-on-one matchups on Saturday.

Nickname: CJ

Favorite TV show: All American

Hidden talent: I can build good bonfires 

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: Fight for what you believe in and to be someone people can respect.

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): DE Turf fields in the middle of a cornfield.

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Dennis Rodman

What is one thing on your bucket list: A full United States road trip

Postgame meal: Chocolate chip waffle and a hash brown bowl from waffle house

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be:  Curling

Pregame ritual: Listen to simple man by Lynyrd Skynyrd and get ready to go

Luke Dermon (A)
De La Salle | Alcatraz Outlaws / West Coast Starz

The former Showcase All-Star lit it up in 2019 when he was out here for the Philly Summer Showcase. The crafty attackman plays for the Alcatraz Outlaws and West Coast Starz. Dermon is a dual-threat with his ability to play midfield or attack terrorizing defensemen all over the field. Along with his elite finishing abilities, Dermon is also a tenacious rider. He’ll be flying around on his end of the field on Saturday.

Nickname: Derm

Favorite TV show: The Office

Hidden talent: Skiing 

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: Effort is Free

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): Owen Owens Field

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Will Ferrell

What is one thing on your bucket list: Skydiving

Postgame meal: Steak and some fries

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be:  Fencing

Pregame ritual: Some tunes (Johnny Cash)

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