Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/21/12
This is one of a series of previews for the 2012 Philly lacrosse season
Hatboro-Horsham Hatters
Coach: John Kurek, 1st year head, 10 years assistant
Assistant Coaches: Josh Wilkocz, Gauntlett Walker, Brandon Vogel
Last year’s record: 10-10 Eliminated Second round of district playoffs, 2nd in conference
Notable Losses: Kyle Peters, Brock Menninger, Kevin Sweeney, Joe Palo
Key Returnees:
Dominic Defazio , 12th, defense
Tyler Gelhaus, 12th, defense
Jake Durkin, 12th, Attack
Jimmy Murphy, 11th, Middie
Jimmy Durkin, 11th, Attack
Marc Poust, 10th, Goalie
Others to Watch:
Trevor Downing, 12th, Attack
Steve Palo, 11th, Middie
Pat Downing, 12th, Attack
Jake Cresta, 10th, Defense
Keith Cameron, 10th , LPM
Ryan Higgens, 11th, Middie
Strengths/Question Marks: “The strength of the team is with the Senior Leadership. On both sides of the ball there are seniors that have started for 3 and 4 years that can help lead and teach all of the younger classmen.”
2012 Outlook: “The 2012 Hatters Lacrosse team looks to compete for a conference championship and make a push in the District Playoffs.”
Games to Watch: HH vs. CB East, HH vs. Garnet Valley, HH vs. Manheim Township.
Souderton
Coach: Todd Pettit, 4th year
2011 Record: 6-10 overall; 3-9 league
Key Players:
Ridge Schultz, midfield, junior
Quinn Sherer, defense, junior
Trevor Zwaan, attack, senior
Tyler Macdougall, attack, junior
Tyler Zwaan, goalie, senior
Biggest Game: Both games vs. Pennridge HS
2012 Outlook:
“We are excited about this season with many new faces being key contributors on our team. I am expecting a full commitment from our players and an improved attitude for the entire season.”
