Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/19/12
This is one of a series of previews for the 2012 Philly lacrosse season
Springfield Delco
Coach: Tom Lemieux, 2nd year
2011 Record: 11 – 8, lost in 2nd round of District Playoffs
Key Returnees:
Sr, Dan Bowden, D
Sr, Mike Dezzi, M
Sr, Brian Arrel, D
Sr, Ryan Otoole, A
Jr, Mark Gurenlian, M
Jr, Dan Smyth, D
Jr, Vince Marra, A
Soph, Brian Todaro, M
Outlook for 2012: “We are a young, but experienced group who have worked hard in the off-season. As long as we continue the hard work and get better each day, we should be competitive in the always strong Central League.”
Upper Darby Royals
Coach: Warren M Danenza, 1st year
Last Year’s Record: 0-18
Key Returnees:
Matthew Rucci, Midfield
Mark Lantieri, Midfield
Josh Davidson, Midfield
Chris Stone, Attack
Jonathon Bradley, Midfield/Attack
Key Newcomers:
Jesse Atkins, Attack
Danny Gumundsen, LSM/Defense
Adam Ochs, LSM/Defense
Outlook for 2012:
“Coming off of a 0-17 season in 2011, we are obviously in a time of transition and rebuilding. We are rebuilding the program from the bottom up and I believe the staff is doing a tremendous job coaching up our guys. We are young, raw and talented.
We anticipate some growing pains, but we will build on the positive and do our best to limit mistakes. We will take a relentless approach to the game of lacrosse and embrace every opportunity that is presented to us. Ultimately, we want to get better and lay a strong foundation for the future of our program.”
