Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/11
This is one of a series of previews for the 2011 Philly lacrosse season
Team: Bayard Rustin
Coach: Jason Wolensky, 1st season
Last year’s record: 8-10
Key returnees:
Ryan Nowell, LSM, 1st team all Ches-Mont
Joe Kelly, Goalie, 1st team all Ches-Mont
Evan Weldon, Defense, 2nd team all Ches-Mont
Key newcomers:
Eric Burke, Attack
Adam Burke, Midfield
Conor Burke, Midfield
Mike Steward, Midfield
Conner Annunziato, Attack
Peter Thiel, Attack
Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“This league is extremely competitive. Our work ethic in practice will dictate our success on the field during formal competition. We are all working extremely hard to be better today than we were the day before. We have talent at both ends of the field and the key for us is going to be whether we can put it all together for 4 quarters against some formidable opponents.”
Team: West Chester East
Coach: Jim Schorn, 2nd season
Last year’s record: 2-14
Key returnees:
Blair Bonner, Midfield, Captain, committed to St. Johns
Brian Derushie, LSM
Steve Garrell, Defense
Key newcomers:
Bob Procopio, Midfield, Attack
Pat Whalen, Attack
Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“With a young team we are building experience and lacrosse IQ. It is our goal to compete in each game and be the best we can be.”
