5 Western Maine Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch in 2026

These standout athletes are expected to lead their teams' offenses this season.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Five high school lacrosse players from western Maine have been identified as players to watch in the 2026 season. The group includes a dominant faceoff specialist, several prolific scorers, and a returning starter who missed last season due to injury.

Why it matters

Lacrosse is a growing sport in Maine, and these young athletes represent the next generation of talent that could propel their teams to success. Identifying and highlighting these players early helps build excitement around the upcoming season and the future of the sport in the region.

The details

The five players to watch are: Dylan Cobb, a junior faceoff specialist for Gray-New Gloucester/Poland who won 74% of his draws last year; Quincy Edson, a senior attack for Oxford Hills who scored 38 goals and 27 assists in 2025; Collin Michaud, a junior attack for Lewiston who set a program record with 10 goals in a single game; Tucker Nelson, a senior attack for Gray-New Gloucester/Poland who scored 41 goals and had 12 assists; and Julian Reynolds, a senior attack for Mt. Blue who returns from a season-ending knee injury in 2025.

  • The 2026 high school lacrosse season in Maine is set to begin in April.

The players

Dylan Cobb

A junior faceoff specialist for the Gray-New Gloucester/Poland lacrosse team, Cobb won 74% of his draws last season and was named a Western Maine Conference all-star.

Quincy Edson

A senior attack for the Oxford Hills lacrosse team, Edson was named to the KVAC all-conference team in 2025 after scoring 38 goals and recording 27 assists.

Collin Michaud

A junior attack for the Lewiston lacrosse team, Michaud has been a varsity starter since his freshman year and was named to the KVAC all-conference team in 2025 after scoring 57 points, including a program record 10 goals in a single game.

Tucker Nelson

A senior attack for the Gray-New Gloucester/Poland lacrosse team, Nelson was named a Western Maine Conference all-star in 2025 after scoring 41 goals and recording 12 assists. He has committed to play at St. Joseph's College.

Julian Reynolds

A senior attack for the Mt. Blue lacrosse team, Reynolds returns this season after missing 2025 due to a season-ending knee injury. In 2024, he led the team in assists and was a top utility player.

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The takeaway

These five players represent the rising talent in western Maine lacrosse and will be key contributors to their teams' success this upcoming season. Their performances will be closely watched as they look to lead their squads to victory and potentially earn postseason accolades.