Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/17
This is one of a series of previews for the 2017 Philly lacrosse season
West Chester Rustin
League: Chesmont
Head Coach: Mike St. Clair
Asst Head Coach: Deb Sloan
Last year’s record: 10-9, 6th in league, Lost 1st rd of playoffs to Conestoga
Key returnees:
Jr Tina St.Clair-major scoring threat currently sitting on 100 career goals entering jr year
Sr. Sklyer Demis- Commit to St. Joes, very strong midfielder
Soph: Ashley Chisholm stong attack commit to High Point
Sr. Elise Krikorian- 4 year starter on defense
Coach’s outlook for 2017: “With many returning starters from last year, we should be very competitive in a very strong league. Hopefully we will build on last years 10-9 record.”
Downingtown West High School
League: Chestmont
Head Coach: Brittney Conzentino, 3rd year as Head Coach
Last year’s record: 6-12, (playoffs-N/A, Chestmont rank-8th)
Key returnees:
Drew McKinney, Defensive Middie
Caroline Cliggett, Defense
Nicole Oberholtzer, Defense
Laine Garber, Defense
Delaney Channel, Defensive Middie
Tabitha Rodriquez, Middie
Peyton Mottice, Middie
Corinne Bednarik, Middie
Coach’s outlook for 2017: “Coming off a tough season last year with 6 overtime losses, we look better than ever. As hard as last season was, it definitely united these girls, and molded a lot of maturity specifically for the young, talent going into this season. We return 8 starters, 3 of which are seniors, and two sophomores whom led our team stats last year. Team goals for this season include being a strong competitor in the Chestmont league, and making a substantial run in playoffs.”
