Zamoiski, Druhot, Branish are High School Boys' Players of the Week

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).

MID-ATLANTIC

Jake Zamoiski, Bullis (Md.) 

Bullis was underestimated in the preseason after graduating most of their scoring. But they still had Zamoiski, last year’s Most Improved Player at Bullis, at the defensive end. The senior goalie has been rock solid while helping the Bulldogs to a 4-0 start. The Dickinson commit was good for the second straight year to stimy Gonzaga (D.C.) 10-6 to start the week. Then, Zamoiski was critical to the Bulldogs’ 7-6 win over Haverford (Pa.) with 16 saves. He’s backstopped a defense that is allowing only 6.0 goals per game this year.

Also notable: JJ Frankl, Severn (Md.); Alex Heil, Loyola Blakefield (Md.); Ryan Inzer, St. John’s College (D.C.); TJ McDermott, Malvern (Pa.); Conor Morsell, Haverford (Pa.); Keegan Nash, Episcopal (Pa.); Colton Sirois, Paul VI (Va.); Ciaran Sweeney, McDonogh (Md.)

SOUTH

David Druhot, Jupiter (Fla.)

In a three-game span, David Druhot posted 19 points, including 13 goals. The junior attacker had five-goal efforts in wins over St. John Paul II (Fla.) and Ponte Vedra (Fla.) before notching a hat trick against St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.). So far this year, he has 33 goals and 14 assists. He is committed to Army.  

Also notable: Kaden Parla, Roswell (Ga.), William Stumm, Cardinal Newman (Fla.)

WEST

Wyatt Branish, Cherry Creek (Colo.)

Branish delivered a dominant performance to help Cherry Creek knock off previously top-ranked St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) in a 15-11 victory, finishing with five goals, one assist, and three ground balls in one of the marquee results of the early season.
The left-handed dodger and Michigan commit was relentless on the attack throughout, creating consistent opportunities and finishing with a level of efficiency that kept the pressure on St. Ignatius from start to finish. His ability to win ground balls and contribute in the dirty areas of the field made him a factor beyond just the scoresheet.
Cherry Creek made a statement with the win, and Branish was at the center of it.

Also notable: Eli Friedman, Brophy (Ariz.); Ashton Hudder, Valor Christian (Colo.); Ross Jacobsen, Torrey Pines (Calif.); Bryson Lewis, St. Ignatius (Calif.); Harper O'Hara, Mater Dei (Calif.); Max Ripple, St. Ignatius (Calif.); Channing Walter, Cherry Creek (Colo.); Brandon Wright, Valor Christian (Colo.)