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This spring, One Percent started covering girls’ high school lacrosse games for the first time. Penn Charter topped Agnes Irwin, 5-4, in a battle of two of Philly’s Inter-Ac titans. That win served as a great omen for the Quakers, who went on to win the league title and PAISAA championship in a rare sweep.
Since then, we’ve continued to expand the girls’ coverage with more high school games, as well as summer coverage from Live Love Lax and American Select.
The next step? Let’s break out the first One Percent girls’ rankings with the class of 2028. We’re proud to unveil a top 50, led by Peyla Carcaterra (Sacred Heart Greenwich, Conn. / Prime Time). Midfielders Maddie Moran (Maryvale, Md.), Delaney McCrone (Ridgewood, N.J. / STEPS) and Ashley Dimnaku (Phillips Andover, Mass. / Mass Elite) make up spots two through four. Makenna Myers, a force on the draw and on defense for Penn Charter and Big 4 HHH, rounds out the top 5.
CLICK HERE for the full top 50. 2028 recruiting for schools that are not service academies begins tomorrow, and it’s going to go quickly. The recent five-for-five ruling will likely trim the class size at most schools, and sources indicate that the girls’ recruiting could go even faster than ever. One Percent will be providing updates with commitment stories and general recruiting overviews throughout the process, so make sure to check back for more information on the top recruits in the class.
Additionally, here’s a breakdown of the top 10.
One Percent Class of 2028 Top 10
1. Peyla Carcaterra, attack, Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.) / Prime Time
The Tigers played a loaded schedule this spring and ended in the national top 10, and a big part of that was Carcaterra’s performance. She racked up 55 goals and also tossed out 25 assists, a nod to her ability and willingness to make plays as more than just a pure scorer. She’s a problem as both a righty and lefty shooter and has a very creative offensive game. Her lacrosse IQ is through the roof and she’s capable of taking over a game at a moment’s notice. Carcaterra’s poise, patience and gamebreaking ability make her a unique recruit.
2. Maddie Moran, midfield, Maryvale (Md.) / Hero’s
Moran got a ton of consideration for the top spot and some people preferred her at No. 1 because of her impact all over the field. An excellent athlete who looks so smooth in every facet of the game, Moran glides on the field and rarely looks like she’s trying until you notice that she’s getting wherever she wants to get. She’s not afraid to get to the dirty areas to make a play. She helped Maryvale to its second straight IAAM championship this spring on the strength of 47 goals, eight assists and 45 draw controls.
No. 3 Delaney McCrone, midfield, Ridgewood (N.J.) / STEPS
McCrone looks like your protoypical ACC midfielder with her height and athleticism. She can run the open field, explode through small cracks in the defense and also assert herself defensively. She draws very early slides off the dodge and can make plays as both a scorer and a feeder. McCrone is impactful between the lines and also does a nice job of cutting off ball. This spring, she scored 49 goals and added 16 helpers and 117 draw controls for the Group 4 state champs.
No. 4 Ashley Dimnaku, midfield, Phillips Andover (Mass.) / Mass Elite
It’s rare that you see anyone take over a high-level game the way that Dimnaku did in the American Select semifinals against Philly. She was dominant in the first half, coming away with a hat trick and four draw controls to help send her team to the final. That performance gave everyone a glimpse of what makes the two-sport standout so good. You can’t miss her as she asserts her impact all over the field and dominates between the 30s.
No. 5 Makenna Myers, defense/draw, Penn Charter (Pa.) / HHH Philly
You can make a great case for Myers as the top draw girl in the class. If she’s not No. 1, she isn’t far off. Couple that with her outstanding defensive work and you’ve got a pretty unique prospect. Myers was dominant in her third year as a starter for the Quakers with a ludicrous 245 draw controls to go with 41 caused turnovers, 28 ground balls and four goals. She runs the field effortlessly, and her footwork, size and athleticism make her almost impossible to beat 1v1.
No. 6 Murphy Holden, goalie, Pingree (Mass.) / Laxachusetts
Goalies like Holden don’t come around very often – ever? -. The 6-2 stopper cuts an imposing figure in the cage, but what’s even more impressive is how well she moves.
“She’s the best goalie prospect in the last three or four years, and she could be the best goalie prospect in the past 10 years because she’s so unique,” one college assistant coach said. “But she’s also really quick.”
Holden is active out of the cage in chasing shots and leading the clear. She was lights-out in the Pingree cage this spring, ceding fewer than seven goals per game and stopping shots at a 56.9 percent clip.
No. 7 Luca Diehl, midfield, West Forsyth (Ga.) / Eagle Stix
If you’re looking for the player who might be able to – strictly off of athleticism – suit up in ACC game tomorrow, Diehl’s your girl. Also a volleyball player and track & field athlete, she commands immediate attention with the ball in her stick because of how she moves. Diehl led West Forsyth to a state title on the strength of 82 goals, 100 points and 63 draw controls.
No. 8 Grace Marquardt, attack/draw, Phillips Exeter (N.H.) / Monster
Marquardt was particularly good in earning Most Outstanding Player honors, including a hat trick in the final, at American Select to close out the summer. A cerebral attacker who can hurt defenses in a number of ways, Marquardt, who also plays hockey, has an exceptional stick and doesn’t need much time and space to catch and finish. Marquardt has a quick first step and wins a lot of draws to herself to get possession.
No. 9 Bryce Birkholz, midfield, West Forsyth (Ga.) / Eagle Stix
You can’t talk about Birkholz without someone inevitably quickly bringing up her versatility. An All-American alongside Diehl for state champion West Forsyth, Birkholz does a little bit of everything. She racked up an absurd 106 goals en route to setting the school record for points in a season with 150 while also causing a team-best 22 turnovers to go with 30 ground balls. She’s able to thrive in a number of situations, and that versatility will have her phone buzzing early and often come Sept. 1.
No. 10 Maeve Irish, attack/midfield, Episcopal Academy (Pa.) / HHH Philly
Irish has elite speed and quickness, and that is evident from the first time she touches the ball. She explodes past defenders in the blink of an eye. She was one of two Philly sophomores to earn All-American honors this spring on the heels of a 63-goal, seven-assist season for Inter-Ac powerhouse EA. She’s very lefty dominant, but it’s still hard for defenders to stop her because she can threaten topside so easily and then cut back inside of a defense.