Notes: Stanwick Shows Passing Touch

Steele Stanwick has dished out 35 assists this season.

In sports it’s obvious when certain players simply have a knack for something, like a running back finding the hole or a shooter that rarely misses. In the case of Virginia lacrosse, when you think of guys that could put the ball in the cage maybe someone like Matt Poskay comes to mind. Well when you think of passing, there’s Steele Stanwick.

The junior attackman, to put it simply, just has a feel for finding open teammates. He can pass on the move or standing still. He can pass from behind the cage, around the crease, or on the wings. He can pass with either hand. And most of the time, the passes are so accurate the recipient doesn’t have to do much beyond catch and shoot.

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