High School Boys' Players of the Week: Goalie Galligan Twice as Nice

USA Lacrosse recognizes the most outstanding individual performances in high school boys’ and girls' lacrosse in each region we cover. Coaches and others can submit athletes for consideration using our online form. Click here to enter your nomination.

Honorees are selected by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors and published each Wednesday on the USA Lacrosse Magazine website (usalacrosse.com/magazine) as well as our social media channels (@USALMAG).

NORTHEAST

Trevor Galligan, Wilton (Conn.)

Most goalies only dream of scoring once in their career.

Trevor Galligan did it twice — in the same game.

Back to back!

The Wilton senior captain, who already had an assist on the season, accomplished the feat in a 13-6 win over Greenwich (Conn.) on May 7. With Greenwich in a 10-man ride, Galligan scooped up the ball from behind his cage and casually jogged upfield before launching a shot 51 yards into the open net late in the second quarter.

The Colgate commit wasn’t done there.

From the opposite side of the field, in an identical situation, Galligan did it again — from the exact same distance about four minutes into the third quarter. And that goal came with the Warriors two men down.

“Trevor won the starting varsity goalie position for us three seasons ago as a sophomore, however he is constantly working to improve,” Wilton head coach Steve Pearsall said. “This past offseason, Trevor really focused on his strength, agility, and overall fitness, and he has really improved his game outside of the crease."

Also notable: Will Connell, Brunswick (Conn.); Luke Cunningham, Brewster (N.Y.); Mattheus Du Plessis, St. John’s (Mass.); Tommy Mahoney, Pearl River (N.Y.); Jack Rella, Ward Melville (N.Y.); Mason Schutter, Sachem East (N.Y.)

— Dylan Butler 

MID-ATLANTIC

Cole Reposa, Georgetown Prep (D.C.)

Reposa came up huge for the Hoyas in the IAC tournament. The senior faceoff specialist was the difference maker. He was a combined 31 of 37 in two games last week. In the semifinals, he won 20 of 24 faceoffs to help Georgetown bolt out to a great start with seven different players scoring in the early going. Landon (Md.) rallied to force overtime before the Hoyas won in double overtime. Reposa was dominant again in the final, going 11 for 13 to give Georgetown plenty of possession in a 15-6 win over St. Albans (D.C.) for their second IAC championship in four years. Going 84 percent at the faceoff X was a huge factor. Reposa will continue his career at Army.

Also notable: Hudson Arrup, Towson (Md.); Aedan Bishai, Lawrenceville (N.J.); Patrick Bolesta, Fallston (Md.); Sam Coluzzi, Georgetown Prep (D.C.); Brandon Fodor, Delbarton (N.J.); Tommy Goldstein, Radnor (Pa.); Alex Heil, Loyola Blakefield (Md.); Danny Kinnard, Haverford School (Pa.); Wyatt Kozer, City (Md.); Mason Machiran, Glenelg High (Md.); Cade Marechek, Calvert Hall (Md.); Nick Neavin, Calvert Hall (Md.); Ryan O’Donnell, Downingtown West (Pa.); Thomas Ploszay, Malvern Prep (Pa.); Brandon Rattet, City (Md.); Jack Rischitelli, Haverford School (Pa.)

— Justin Feil 

SOUTH

Jack Kelleher, Benjamin (Fla.)

Once again, Jack Kelleher is a state champion. The junior attacker helped Benjamin three-peat after a five-goal performance in the state title game against St. Andrew’s (Fla.). He also had two tallies and a helper in Benjamin’s semifinal win over Bolles (Fla.). The attack is committed to Yale in 2027.

Also notable: Will Cavanaugh, Ponte Vedra (Fla.); Jack Hardwick, Roswell (Ga.); Jack Lancelot, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)

— Justin Boggs 

MIDWEST

PJ Kennedy, Culver Academy (Ind.)

A leader can often be judged by his response. Four days after a 10-5 loss to Western Reserve (Ohio), the Eagles faced the latest in a series of daunting tests, taking on another top-five team in the nation on the road. How did Kennedy respond? He tallied four goals and two assists in Culver Academy’s 13-12 victory over Deerfield Academy (Mass.). That puts him at an impressive 38 goals and 39 assists on the season.

Also notable: Logan Filing, Rockhurst Jesuit (Mo.); Keaton Franzen, St. Viator (Ill.); Luke Shrift, Carmel (Ind.); Graham Wilkinson, Shawnee Mission East (Kan.)

— Jonah Rosenblum 

WEST

Tripp King, Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.)

Tripp King delivered one of the most impressive performances of the week, leading Loyola-Los Angeles to a commanding 19-5 semifinal victory over Mater Dei (Calif.). The dynamic midfielder filled the stat sheet with five goals, three assists, and three ground balls, playing a major role in Loyola’s explosive offensive showing from start to finish.

King consistently created matchup problems with his speed, vision, and ability to attack from multiple spots on the field. Whether initiating offense, feeding teammates in transition, or finishing inside, he controlled the tempo and showcased the complete skill set that makes him one of the top midfielders in the region. His eight-point outing highlighted not only his scoring ability, but also his unselfish playmaking and overall field awareness.

Beyond the offensive production, King competed hard between the lines, came up with key ground balls, and brought energy on every possession as Loyola punched its ticket to the next round in dominant fashion.

Also notable: John Barnds, Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.); Auggie Chapman, Marin Catholic (Calif.); Jack Grisoni, Brophy (Ariz.); Tate LaCross, Brophy (Ariz.); Max Wenger, Torrey Pines (Calif.)

— Sonorah Hunter