Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/14/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Smyrna High School, DE
League: Henlopen North
Coach: Mike Zulkowski, 5th as Head Coach
Last year’s record: 9-7, lost in first round of the DIAA playoffs
Key returnees:
Matt Miller, Sr., Goalie
Jacob Jung, Sr., FO
Cullen Porter, Sr., A/M
Jason Kaiser, Sr. , LSM/Def
Others to watch:
Ashton Pelton, Jr., A/M
Hunter McGuire, Jr., A/M
Nick Shane, Soph., Def
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “Will look for another DIAA playoff berth while staying competitive in the Henlopen North.”
High School: Archmere Academy, DE
League: Diamond State Athletic Conference
Coach: Pete Duncan, 6th year at Archmere, 16th overall
Last year’s record: 13-4, (state quarterfinals, 7-0 in DSAC, league champs)
Key returnees: Mitch Moyer, Sr., attack, Cole Bauer, Sr., midfield (Washington College), Vaughn DiBattista, Jr., goalie, Zane Fracek, Sr., midfield, Evan Hernick, Sr., midfield, Vincent Iannello, Sr., midfield, Ryan Farrell, Soph., midfield, Brian Neill, Sr., attack, Nolan Collins, Sr., attack, Darren Direnzo, Sr., midfield, Phil Kawalec, Soph., defense
Others to watch: Andrew Shi, Jr., defense, Timmy Rogers, Sr., midfield, Roo Conaty, Jr., midfield, Conor Udovich, Fr., defense, Nathan Yanick, Fr., defense, Tyler Allison, Soph., midfield, Alex Im, Fr., midfield, Zach Murray, Fr., defense, Niall Marley, Fr., midfield, Connor France, Fr. goalie
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “Archmere returns a group of 9 accomplished seniors ready to lead an experienced offensive core and some new faces on the defensive end. The Auks are preparing to be in position to earn a Diamond State Athletic Conference championship and a deep run in the state tournament.”
