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Report: Virginia Lacrosse Lands Coveted Bryant Transfer Johnny Hackett
Lars Tiffany has made his first big offseason move. A couple of weeks after the season ended on Championship Weekend, Virginia men’s lacrosse has landed its first offseason victory in the transfer portal, reportedly picking up a commitment from coveted Bryant midfield transfer Johnny Hackett, as first reported by Prep Lacrosse’s Ty Xanders on Wednesday evening.
.@UVAMensLax has landed former @Bryant_MLax midfielder Johnny Hackett out of the portal, according to multiple sources. The two-time First Team All-America East pick posted 64 goals and 37 assists in his first two seasons with the Bulldogs.
— Ty Xanders (@tyxanders) June 5, 2024
What made Johnny Hackett one of the hottest names in the lacrosse transfer portal this offseason? Hackett put together an impressive resume in just two seasons at the collegiate level, winning America East Rookie of the Year in 2023 and garnering back-to-back First-Team All-America East selections in his two years with the Bulldogs.
As a freshman in 2023, Hackett started on attack and tallied 53 points on 41 goals and 12 assists. He shot 41% and was third on his team in points. This spring, Hackett moved back to his more natural position as a midfielder and still produced at a high level, leading his team and ranking eighth in the America East with 47 total points, averaging 3.36 points per game. The 6’1″ midfielder from Winnetka, Illinois registered 23 goals and 24 assists in 14 games in 2024 before entering the transfer portal, where he quickly became one of the most highly-desired transfer targets for several top lacrosse programs.
Lars Tiffany and the Cavaliers hosted Hackett for a visit at UVA last week and Hackett reportedly made his commitment on Wednesday, coming to Virginia with two years of eligibility remaining.
Hackett will be a strong candidate to start on Virginia’s first midfield alongside Griffin Schutz next season. With UVA losing prolific attackmen Connor Shellenberger and Payton Cormier, who combined to account for more than 40% of the team’s point production by themselves last season, the Cavaliers were in desperate need of some offensive reinforcements to field alongside McCabe Millon, who will likely hold the reins of the offense next season. Virginia also has five incoming freshmen attackmen or midfielders ranked in the top 40 of Inside Lacrosse’s 2024 recruiting rankings, including three in the top 15.
Virginia’s offense will certainly have a significantly different look to it next season, but with Johnny Hackett (and possibly other transfers still to come) and some very talented freshmen joining a solid group of returners led by McCabe Millon and Griffin Schutz, the Cavaliers should be able to piece together a potent offense in 2025.
There’s little change in the latest High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25 poll as all 25 squads return from last week.
Undefeated Princess Anne is again No. 1 followed by The Saint James Performance Academy, Bishop Ireton, Catholic-Virginia Beach and Menchville. Shining Stars Sports Academy, Manchester, Potomac School, Saint Anne’s-Belfield School and Osbourn Park complete the Top 10.
Five teams – Langley, Manor, Thomas Dale, Oakton and Centreville – each moved up one spot.
Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25:
Previous rank: No. 1
Record: 17-0
The Cavaliers defeated No. 16 Salem-Virginia Beach, 70-45, and Bayside, 86-13.
Previous rank: No. 2
Record: 12-3
The Strivers extended their winning streak to 10 with a 63-37 decision over Kingdom Collegiate Academy (Tex.).
Previous rank: No. 3
Record: 14-5
The Cardinals defeated No. 11 Saint Paul VI Catholic, 57-53 after a loss to Elizabeth Seton (Md.)
Previous rank: No. 4
Record: 12-8
The Crusaders defeated Norfolk Academy and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy by a combined 148 points.
Previous rank: No. 5
Record: 11-1
The Monarchs are scheduled to play Woodside Tuesday.
Previous rank: No. 6
Record: 12-4
The Panthers defeated Newman (Mass.) and Saint Frances Academy (Md.) at The More Than A Highlight Showcase in New York.
Previous rank: No. 7
Record: 14-1
The Lancers ran their winning streak to 13 with a 93-22 victory over Huguenot.
Previous rank: No. 8
Record: 12-6
The Panthers rebounded from a loss to District of Columbia No. 2 Sidwell Friends School with wins over Georgetown Day School (D.C.) and Flint Hill School (Va.).
Previous rank: No. 9
Record: 13-3
The Saints defeated Trinity Episcopal School, 80-33.
Previous rank: No. 10
Record: 12-6
The Yellowjackets defeated Unity Reed.
Previous rank: No. 11
Record: 16-5
The Panthers dropped an overtime decision to No. 3 Bishop Ireton.
Previous rank: No. 12
Record: 14-5
The Patriots dropped decisions to Monsignor Scanlan (N.Y.) and Gill Saint Bernard’s School (N.J.).
Previous rank: No. 13
Record: 15-1
The Stallions defeated Lake Braddock and Carter G. Woodson.
Previous rank: No. 16
Record: 15-1
The Eagles have won eight straight by double-digits.
Previous rank: No. 15
Record: 12-3
The Wolverines defeated West Springfield and James W. Robinson.
Previous rank: No. 16
Record: 15-3
The Sundevils rebounded from a loss to No. 1 Princess Anne with a 78-7 win over Kempsville.
Previous rank: No. 17
Record: 13-4
The Knights defeated Landstown (75-47) and First Colonial (73-21).
Previous rank: No. 19
Record: 16-1
The Saxons defeated McLean, 55-23.
Previous rank: No. 20
Record: 12-1
The Mustangs defeated Churchland.
Previous rank: No. 21
Record: 14-0
The Knights defeated Petersburg (73-30) and Hopewell (72-46).
Previous rank: No. 22
Record: 15-4
The Cougars defeated Westfield and James Madison.
Previous rank: No. 23
Record: 13-4
The Wildcats defeated James Madison and then-No. 18 Chantilly.
Previous rank: No. 23
Record: 17-1
The Spartans defeated Lord Botetourt (42-31) and Cave Spring (56-19).
Previous rank: No. 24
Record: 14-2
The Bulldogs defeated Indian River and Oscar Smith by an average margin of 65 points.
Previous rank: No. 25
Record: 10-7
The Ambassadors defeated Norfolk Collegiate Academy, 77-32.
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