IWLCA Presidents Cup Preview

ELITE 2028 DIVISION

The Elite 2028 division arrives at a defining moment in the recruiting cycle. Over two days, teams will play four full-length showcase games in front of college coaches, giving evaluators an opportunity to see the class' top talent in meaningful, high-level matchups.

The headline programs bring different strengths: Prime Time's high-skill offense and Mass Elite's athletic midfield presence promise a weekend of transition, draw control and one-on-one matchups with national implications.

Players to Watch

Peyla Carcaterra

Attack | Prime Time | Sacred Heart Greenwich, Connecticut

The Florida commit is ranked No. 2 nationally in the Class of 2028. A creative, two-handed attacker, Carcaterra can tilt a game as both a scorer and a primary

creator. Her ability to attract pressure and still find teammates makes her the division's most difficult matchup.

Ella Bacallao

Goalie | Prime Time | Sacred Heart Greenwich, Connecticut

Bacallao, a Michigan commit and No. 10-ranked player in the class, supplies the back-end presence every elite club needs. Her command of the cage and ability to

make momentum-changing stops give Prime Time a major advantage in close games.

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The Midfield Matchup

Ashley Dimnaku

Midfield | Mass Elite | Phillips Andover, Massachusetts

A Princeton commit ranked No. 4 nationally, Dimnaku is the type of two-way midfielder who can shape every possession. Her athleticism makes her a factor on

the draw, in transition and in the settled game - exactly the profile coaches will be tracking all weekend.

Also on the radar

Ava von Kleeck, Prime Time, midfield: The Penn State commit adds another experienced, versatile piece to a Prime Time group already rich with skill. Her work between the lines will be important when games tighten.

Prime Time's supporting cast: The roster also features committed players including defender Courtney Evers, attacker Abby Gould, attacker Sasha Mollett and midfielder Claire Melchionni. That depth is what makes the club especially difficult to defend across four showcase games.

What will decide the Elite division

This is a showcase rather than a bracket-first event, so the most important storylines will be possession, pace and consistency. Teams that win draws, protect the middle of the field and finish late-game opportunities will have the strongest weekend - and the most players who leave a lasting impression on the college coaches in attendance.

Image credits: Official IWLCA Presidents Cup mark; official IWLCARecruits player-profile photographs for Peyla Carcaterra, Ella Bacallao and Ashley Dimnaku. Used here for editorial preview purposes. Reporting sources: IWLCA Presidents Cup event information; Prime Time and Mass Elite schedules; Inside Lacrosse Class of 2028 rankings and club rosters; USA Lacrosse player evaluations. Player availability is subject to final event rosters.

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