USA Lacrosse High School Boys' Players of the Week: Rooney Rules for St. Anthony's

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

Danny Rooney, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)

As he heads into the second half of his senior season at St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), Danny Rooney has taken his game to another level.

Prime examples came against Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) and Malvern Prep (Pa.) this past week, with the Maryland commit combining for six goals and five assists in the home wins.

After a one-goal, three-assist performance against the Ironmen, the attackman went off against Malvern Prep with five goals and two assists, including the helper on Billy Atkinson’s winning goal with 42.4 seconds left in regulation.

“Danny played terrific again this week,” Friars head coach Keith Wieczorek said. “He was a catalyst for our fast start in our recent games. He’s been scoring goals and also getting his teammates involved in the offense. He’s healthy and playing great."

Also notable: Ethan Filipski, Reading (Mass.); Tristan Iglesias, Somers (N.Y.); Cameron James, Smithtown East (N.Y.); Charlie Koester, Garden City (N.Y.); Owen Madden, East Islip (N.Y.); Luke Mullen, Avon Old Farms (Conn.)

— Dylan Butler 

MID-ATLANTIC

Brady Mollot, Archbishop Spalding (Md.)

The Cavaliers lost a lot to graduation, but Mollot was one of the key figures to return. The senior is both a great finisher and a tremendous feeder, part of the reason why Maryland is so excited to get him next year. Mollot has been keeping his teammates focused on improving through some growing pains early. They’ve come around once the MIAA A Conference play began. After topping St. Mary’s (Md.) to begin the season, they went head-to-head with a dangerous Severn (Md.) squad. Both came in sporting 3-1 conference marks, and Mollot made sure that the Cavaliers are set up for a good seed by scoring three goals and adding five assists in a 14-10 win in which Spalding scored the final four goals. The win puts them in third place, a solid position heading into the stretch run to make the MIAA playoffs as they hope to return to the championship. Mollot leads the team with 20 goals and 37 assists.

Also notable: Boh Fuller, Hereford (Md.); Caleb Kelly, Calvert Hall (Md.); Brennan Lyons, Seton Hall Prep (N.J.); Hut Perdew, Calvert Hall (Md.); Thomas Ploszay, Malvern Prep (Pa.); Dan Riely, Malvern Prep (Pa.); Luke Valerio, Springfield-Delco (Pa.); Jake Zamoiski, Bullis (Md.)

— Justin Feil 

SOUTH

Jack Pisciotta, Davie County (N.C.)

Pisciotta has led one of the most prolific offenses in the South. Davie County is undefeated and averaging nearly 19 goals per game. Pisciotta had 30 points over the course of three games last week, including a seven-goal, five-assist effort against T.C. Roberson (N.C.). The senior attackman then added four goals and four assists in a win over Mooresville (N.C.) and eight tallies against Southeast Guilford (N.C.). He has 85 goals and 65 assists in his final season before heading to VMI.

Also notable: Will Culves, Roswell (Ga.); Nick Testa, St. Andrew’s (Fla.)

— Justin Boggs 

MIDWEST

Declan Ryan, Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio)

A Lewis University commit, Ryan has been tremendous all season. That included close wins over Columbus-area rivals Dublin Jerome (Ohio) and New Albany (Ohio). Ryan contributed the bulk of the Wolves’ scoring in their 15-13 win over the Celtics, tallying seven goals and two assists. He did the same in their 10-9 win over the Eagles with four goals and two assists. Ryan has been at this level all season, no matter the competition, also pouring in four goals against The Hill School (Pa.) and five points against Upper Arlington (Ohio).

Also notable: Max Aho, Blue Valley Southwest (Kan.); James Bundy, Rockhurst Jesuit (Mo.); Ethan Cole, St. Xavier (Ohio); Gentry Curtis, Western Reserve (Ohio); Mikey Gutchewsky, MICDS (Mo.); Bodhi Harmon, Culver Academy (Ind.); Jace Jones, Blue Valley Southwest (Kan.); Keiran Jones, Stillwater (Minn.); PJ Kennedy, Culver Academy (Ind.); Mark Mallory, Shawnee Mission East (Kan.); Luke Shrift, Carmel (Ind.); NJ Tuliao, Brother Rice (Mich.); Max Violet, St. Xavier (Ohio)

— Jonah Rosenblum 

WEST

Joey McNamara, Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.)

McNamara delivered a pair of standout performances to lead Loyola to two impressive victories this week, defeating Foothill 17–5 and edging Torrey Pines 11–10 in a thrilling overtime finish.

Against Foothill, the Jacksonville commit controlled the game from the midfield, recording three goals and four assists while adding six ground balls, consistently pushing transition and creating high-quality scoring opportunities. He followed that effort with another clutch performance versus Torrey Pines, finishing with two goals and one assist, including the game-winning goal in overtime.

McNamara’s ability to impact the game in all phases, offense, possession, and high-pressure moments, highlights his value as a true two-way midfielder. His vision, toughness, and composure continue to elevate Loyola in their biggest matchups.

Also notable: Nico Di Piazza, Marin Catholic (Calif.); Finn Gest, Brophy (Ariz.); Sean Kilkenny, Cherry Creek (Colo.); Nick Stokes, Mater Dei Santa Ana (Calif.)

— Sonorah Hunter