Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Holy Ghost Prep
League: District 1 Independent
Coach: Ryan Tessler, 7th Season
Last year’s record: 15-4 District Quarterfinalist. Lost to State Runner-Up Strath Haven
Key returnees:
Zach May G, Sr
Sam Summer D, Sr Marist Commit
Kaden Marotta D, Sr
Dan Kovacevich A, Sr
Ben Morschauser M, Jr
Jack Mahoney LSM/D Jr
Dan Forsythe M, Jr
Others to watch:
Sean McGloughlin A, So
Luke Slavin LSM/D, So
Aiden Gretzula A, Jr
Chris Gannon M, Jr
David Stollsteimer M, Fr
Max Rittenmeyer M, Fr
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “2018 was a historic run for HGP. We are looking to build off of that success with a veteran defense and goalie at our foundation. We have veteran leadership on offense as well. We are fortunate to have some new faces that are ready to contribute on the offensive end. As always, we want to play with tempo and pace. We are looking to make another playoff run.”
High School: The Shipley School
League: Friends Schools League
Coach: Mark Duncan – 18 years
Last year’s record: 13-5 (4-2 FSL) lost to ANC in FSL Championship
Key returnees:
Ben Aschkenasy- Sr M/A
Spencer Dee- Sr – D
Randall Brown- Jr M
Tyler Drake- Jr- M
Hunter Gallo- Jr- LSM
Luke Grayum- Jr- A/M- ( U of Richmond Commit )
Auggie Gehret – Jr- A
Kyle Mezrow – Jr- Goalie
Henry Reed- Jr- M
Egan Butala – Jr- D
Josh Gallia – Soph- M/A
Braeden Lange- Soph- -A-
TJ McCabe – Soph- LSM
Jake Olejniczak- Soph- M
Nate Yi- Soph- Goalie
Others to watch:
Jake McCarthy-Soph- F/O- transfer Haverford School
Cameron Light- Frosh- D
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “The Gators are returning all but 2 starters from 2018’s squad ( Will Drake – Swarthmore, Griff Gallagher- Gettysburg) and look to really make a statement in the Philly area. The strong Jr and Soph classes are complemented by our Srs and Frosh to make a squad that is fun to coach and exciting to watch.
“Heading down to Clearwater Beach, Florida for spring training for 8 days on March 21, the Shipley boys will play 4 official games in the Tampa area before returning to Philly to open up their PA game schedule vs Rustin and Germantown Academy to start a busy April. In May, Shipley looks to make a run to take back the FSL title and is excited for the invitation to the National Prep Showcase vs some of the best private schools in North America.”
