NEW ROCHELLE, NY (February 7, 2026) — Milan Smith, a sophomore defender for New Rochelle High School, was named an All-Star and ranked among the top players at the Best in Class Showcase in Bradenton, Florida.
Smith competed at the event on Jan. 10–11, where elite high school lacrosse players perform in front of top college recruiters. She received an evaluation score of 83 from national scouts and was selected as one of the top 20 overall players at the showcase.
Among defenders, Smith was one of only 10 chosen for the All-Star teams. Inside Lacrosse Journal highlighted her as one of only three defenders recognized nationally.
The Best in Class Showcase is a prestigious national event that brings together the country’s top high school lacrosse talent for evaluation by college coaches and national scouts. Being selected as an All-Star, earning a top-20 overall ranking and receiving one of only three defender spotlights in the Inside Lacrosse Journal places Smith among the elite defensive players in the nation at the high school level.
Inside Lacrosse Women praised her performance, noting: “Smith’s raw athletic talent allows her to go head-to-head with the fastest dodgers and shuts them down by matching them step for step through every change of direction.”
The recognition underscores her high-energy play and shutdown capabilities on the field.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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