When ApeX Lacrosse Events touted Foro, Moser, and Chase as standouts at their Boys Sophomore Select showcase, they didn’t just leave fans wanting more — they left them with nothing. The event, held October 17–18, 2023, at Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, promised elite exposure for top Class of 2028 lacrosse recruits. But while the promotional headline named three players as breakout stars, not a single stat, quote, or detail about their performance ever surfaced. Not even their first names. Not their schools. Not their positions. Just three last names floating in a sea of marketing fluff.
What Was Supposed to Happen — and What Didn’t
The Boys Sophomore Select Showcase was billed as an invitation-only event for the nation’s most promising 10th-grade lacrosse players. With over 31 million social media views claimed by Apex Lacrosse Events, the platform positioned itself as a major player in college recruitment exposure. Every participant was guaranteed three professionally filmed games, two hours of direct instruction from NCAA Division I and III coaches, and media coverage through “influential outlets.” Pegasus Sports Video handled the filming, and injury insurance was offered to local attendees — though no provider or cost was named.Yet for all the promises, the actual content delivered was shockingly thin. No box scores. No coach comments. No video clips released publicly. No breakdown of which players stood out beyond the headline. In a sport where highlight reels can change a recruit’s future, this silence felt less like discretion and more like negligence.
Who Are Foro, Moser, and Chase?
That’s the question everyone asked after scrolling past the teaser. Foro — is that Jake Foro from Long Island? Or perhaps Anthony Foro from Maryland? Moser — could it be the defenseman from Virginia who led his team to a state title last spring? And Chase — is this the explosive attackman from New Jersey who drew NCAA interest last fall? No one knows. Because Apex didn’t say.It’s not uncommon for showcases to spotlight top performers. But in the age of TikTok highlights and Instagram recruiting profiles, naming players without context is like announcing a movie star without revealing the film. Even Nike Lacrosse or Under Armour — major sponsors in youth lacrosse — include player bios and stats in their event recaps. Apex didn’t. And that’s a problem for families paying hundreds, if not thousands, for exposure.
Why This Matters to Recruits and Families
For parents investing in these showcases — often $500–$1,200 per event — the value isn’t just in the games. It’s in the digital footprint. A single highlight reel can get a player noticed by a Division III coach who might otherwise never see them. But if the platform that filmed the game never releases it? Or if the standout players are named but never identified? That’s not exposure. That’s a mirage.Apex claims its social media channels reached 31 million views. But is that cumulative since 2019? Or just from the last six months? Was it 28 million from TikTok, 2 million from Instagram? Without transparency, that number is marketing noise. And for families chasing NCAA dreams, noise doesn’t get you a scholarship.
The Bigger Picture: Lacrosse’s Recruitment Wild West
Lacrosse recruiting is still evolving. Unlike football or basketball, there’s no NCAA Clearinghouse for youth showcases. That means private companies like Apex Lacrosse Events fill the void — sometimes responsibly, sometimes not. Some platforms release full player profiles, stats, and film. Others? They sell the dream and disappear.This isn’t the first time a showcase has been criticized for empty promises. In 2021, a similar event in Pennsylvania drew backlash after naming “Top 10 Players” with no public data. The difference? That event later released film and player bios. Apex hasn’t.
And while the company says it partners with “influential media outlets,” none are named. No ESPN, no Inside Lacrosse, no Lax.com. Just vague references to “the best videographers and photographers in lacrosse.” That’s not credibility. It’s camouflage.
What Comes Next?
The next big event on Apex’s calendar is listed as “Apex 2025” — but no date, location, or format has been confirmed. Meanwhile, the players who shined in Tinton Falls — Foro, Moser, Chase — remain anonymous. Are they still being recruited? Did any coaches follow up? Did any of them get offers? No one’s saying.For the families who showed up with their kids, their cameras, and their hopes? They’re left wondering: Was this a showcase — or just a sales pitch?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Foro, Moser, and Chase?
As of now, their full names, schools, positions, and statistics have not been publicly released by Apex Lacrosse Events. While speculation points to potential players from New Jersey, Maryland, and New York, no official confirmation exists. Families and scouts are left searching social media and high school rosters to identify them — a frustrating gap in an industry built on visibility.
Why didn’t Apex release player stats or highlight films?
Apex partnered with Pegasus Sports Video to film all games, but no footage has been made public. The company claims media coverage was promised, yet no outlets have published recaps. This lack of transparency undermines the event’s core promise: exposure. Without released film or stats, even standout performances can’t be leveraged by recruits or their families.
How many players participated in the showcase?
Apex has never disclosed the total number of participants in the October 2023 Boys Sophomore Select event. Industry estimates suggest between 60–80 players, typical for an elite sophomore showcase, but without official numbers, families can’t assess the competitiveness or selectivity of the event — key factors when evaluating its value.
Did any NCAA coaches attend or comment on the players?
Apex stated that NCAA Division I and III coaches were present as instructors, but no names, schools, or quotes were released. No coach has publicly acknowledged any player’s performance. Without this validation, even standout athletes lack the credibility boost that comes from a coach’s endorsement — a crucial step in the recruitment process.
Is the 31 million social media views claim verifiable?
Apex cites 31 million total views across social platforms, but offers no breakdown by platform, timeframe, or methodology. Is this cumulative since 2018? Or just from the October 2023 event? Without third-party verification or screenshots of analytics, the number functions as promotional hyperbole — common in youth sports marketing, but misleading for families investing in recruitment.
What should families do if they attended and didn’t get results?
Families should request film access directly from Pegasus Sports Video, as they handled filming. If footage isn’t provided, consider reaching out to coaches who attended (if names are known) or posting highlights independently on recruiting platforms like NCSA or CaptainU. In lacrosse, visibility is self-made — don’t rely on a showcase to do the work for you.
