Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/21/18
This is one of a series of previews for the 2018 Philly lacrosse season
St. Joseph’s Prep
League: Catholic League
Coach: Tyler Gilbert- 12th year as head coach, 1st at Prep
Last year’s record: 12-10 record, went to 2nd round of playoffs and got knocked out by GV, finished 2nd in PCL
Key returnees:
Eric Scheuerle, senior, attack/middie
Zach Snider, senior, LSM/Defense
Michael Browne, senior, Defense
Others to watch:
Kevin Ortlieb, junior, Attack
Jack Winters, junior Defense
Trey Fruncillo, senior, Middie
Coach’s outlook for 2018 season: “We have a great senior class full of talent, depth, and leadership so we are going to lean on their efforts. It’s a group of hard working and dedicated players that want to be successful so we are very excited and optimistic about the 2018 season.”
Cardinal O’Hara High School
League: Catholic League
Coach: Evan Bohner; First Year
Last year’s record: 5-13
Key returnees: Patrick Cooper (A;12), Jimmy Yocum (M; 10), Ryan Culp (M; 11), Chris Kirby (LSM; 11), Jake Cavanaugh (D; 10) Justin Klawansky (G; 12)
Others to watch: James Kutufaris (A; 11), Troy Percival (A; 10), Aidan Gahagan (M; 9), Anthony Scarduzio (SSDM; 12), Fran Grady (D; 9), Ryan Seibert (D; 10), Liam Morrissey (LSM; 10) TIm Lorenz (D; 11), Jeremy Garvey (M; 10), Mike Anastasi (M; 10)
Coach’s outlook for 2018 season: “I’m so excited for my first season at Cardinal O’hara. We will be very young but very athletic. We are starting the process of really building a team and a program that everyone associated with Cardinal O’hara can be proud of. There will be some challenges and some growing pains, but I think we can be very competitive if we buy in and do things the right way.”
