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Connor Riley

2023 | PA: West Chester
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Recruit Profile
Quick, physical, technically-savvy faceoff specialist/midfielder who can cleanly exit in any direction; a quick clamp with ability to grind out wins; strong lax IQ; multi-sport honors athlete; National Honor Society

I started playing competitive lacrosse at the age of 8. In addition to lacrosse, I spent my youth playing many organized sports including soccer, baseball, as well as 3 consecutive years of both football and wrestling. In my first year of wrestling, I ended the season with a record of 32-0, taking 1st place in all three individual tournaments that I entered. In lacrosse, I have enjoyed playing both midfield and attack. However, I really enjoy facing off at the X. I love the one-on-one aspect of the position and the skill it takes to win at the X. This summer, I was recognized as one of the top "Standout Players" at the IL Midnight Mania event as well as earning All-Tournament Team honors at both the 2021 Under Armour All-America Tournament (SPOTLIGHT Division) and the NXT Baltimore Showcase. I received an Inside Lacrosse Evaluation Score of 91. In the fall of 2020, I was named King Of The X Champion at the 2020 NXT Nike Boys Philly Showcase going undefeated in the faceoff competition. I also made the varsity lacrosse team as a freshman. In addition to going to Philly Faceoff League (PFL) every week where I get reps against the best local high school and college players, I am constantly practicing with my older brother Matthew who is committed to Georgetown University ('25) as a faceoff specialist. I am on the President's List at Salesianum School (DE) and recognized as a Salesian Scholar. A member of Salesianum Mock Trial Team and National Honor Society.

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
* 2023 Recognized by Inside Lacrosse as a Four-Star Recruit
* 2023 & 2022 First Team All-State Selection (2X)
* 2023 & 2022 All-PhillyLacrosse Delaware Boys' Team (2X)
* 2023, 2022 & 2021 DIAA Boys' High School Lacrosse State Champions (3X)
* 2022 Recognized as a "TOP 25" FO in Class of 2023 - as chosen by FOAdvantage (Corey Bulken) & The Faceoff Academy
* 2021 Recognized by IL as "Top Face-Off Specialist/Positional MVP" at the IL I.D. Experience fall showcase (75.8% faceoff win percentage)
* 2021 Recognized as "Standout Player/Top Face-Off Specialist" @ IL Midnight Mania (31/40 - 77.5% faceoff win percentage)
* 2021 IL Player Evaluation Score = 91 (see link to press below)
* 2021 Under Armour All-America All-Tournament Team (SPOTLIGHT Division)
* 2021 NXT Baltimore Showcase All-Star Team
* 2021 i95 Cup - Team Philly (The Faceoff Academy & Philly Faceoff League Event)
* 2021 Adrenaline Black Card Showcase Invitee
* 2020 NXT Nike Boys Philly Showcase - King Of The X Champion
* 2020 The Faceoff Academy National Showcase
* 2020 Salesianum School Varsity Lacrosse Team as a Freshman
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Other HS Sports Played:
Soccer
Play 2 Sports In College?
No
Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
2023 Recognized by Inside Lacrosse as a Four-Star Recruit; 2021 Inside Lacrosse Midnight Mania Invitee; 2021 Under Armour All-America All-Tournament Team (SPOTLIGHT Division); 2021 NXT Baltimore Showcase All-Star Team; 2021 i95 Cup - Team Philly Selection; 2021 Delaware State Champions - Salesianum School; 2021 Adrenaline Black Card Showcase Invitee; 2020 NXT Nike Boys Philly Showcase - King Of The X Champion; 2020 The Faceoff Academy National Showcase; 2020 Salesianum School Varsity Lacrosse Team as a Freshman; 2019 Chester County Lacrosse (CCLA) All-Star Team; 2019 Salesianum School Freshman Soccer Team; 2018 West Chester Invitational Tournament Champion - Awarded MVP Trophy

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Coach Contacts
High School:
Salesianum School
Coach:
Bob Healy
Team Name:
Salesianum Varsity Lacrosse
Jersey Number:
15
Club Name:
Mesa Boys Lacrosse
Coach:
Peter Borror
Team Name:
Mesa Elite
Jersey Number:
19
2nd Club Name:
Philly Faceoff League
Coach:
John Bodnar
Team Name:
Philly Faceoff League
Jersey Number:

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

Nov 4, 2021

One of the more well rounded guys in the class. his hands are fast and his counter ability is ever improving to an elite level, Connor is extremely tough, an unteachable attribute that helps set him apart. comfortable with the ball in his stick he rarely makes a mistake after securing a win.

Greg Gurenlian

Aug 26, 2021

Connor is an extremely athletic and tough faceoff man. He can do more than just take the draw as he handles ground ball battles and traffic with the ball very well. Hand speed is high level along with a good understanding of when to bail on the initial move and reactively counter his opponent.

John Bodnar

Mar 31, 2021

Connor is no question one of the top 2023 FO guys in the Greater Philly area. With great technique and an extremely hard clamp, Connor has adjusted well to the new faceoff rules. He’s also not afraid to get physical by lifting and countering his opponents if they win on the initial whistle.

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