Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Manheim Township High School
League: Lancaster-Lebanon League (PIAA DIstrict 3)
Coach: Dan Lyons (Fourth Year, 68-9)
Last Year’s Record: 26-1 Overall (11-0 League) – L-L League Regular Season Champion, L-L Tournament Champion, District 3 AAA Champion, PIAA AAA State Champion
Key Returnees: Nick Gutierrez (Sr., Face-Off Midfielder – 65%), Sean Curcio (Sr., Attack – 67 goals, 57 assists), Tre Freeman (Sr., Attack – 46 goals, 25 assists), Eddie Newman (Jr., Attack – 31 goals, 34 assists), Bryce Hutchinson (Sr., Midfielder – 28 goals, 10 assists), Will Hurley (Sr., Defense – 6 goals, 3 assists), Ben Mann (Jr. Midfielder – 6 goals, 3 assists)
Others to Watch: Tyler Fox (Jr., Defense), Tyler Kurtz (Jr. Attack – 18 goals, 6 assists), Zack Dotter (Jr., Midfielder – 5 goals, 4 assists)
Coach’s Outlook for 2019: “We bring back a highly experienced group of attackmen that started 26 games together in 2018, as well as major contributors across all other positions. Our biggest challenge will be managing the external expectations that come along with last year’s state title and realizing that the past doesn’t matter… 2019 means we are a brand new team with as much to prove as ever. We’ll need to find the identity that works for these 40-50 guys, but I am confident that our returning players will rise to the occasion, put in the work, and lead us to a great year.”
High School: Wilson West Lawn HS
League: Berks Co League. District 3
Head Coach: Bill Waldron, 3rd yr (42-6)
Last year’s record: 2018 20-4, Berks Co Championship, State Playoff Qualifier
Key Returnees: Cam Magalotti M Sr. 2x All Berks Mid. (Holy Cross commit ). Joey Fox LSM Sr (Gettysburg commit). Jack Grayson A/M Sr (York College commit). Isaiah Gilmore SSDM Sr, Cole Kageos D Sr. Andrew Strause D Sr.
Others to watch: Troy Corson M Soph, Corey Powers A Soph. Mason Lenart M Soph Brayden Skipper G Fr. Ethan Stitzel M Jr.
Coach’s Outlook for 2019: “Compete for 8th consecutive Berks Co title and District 3 Championship (2016 & 2017 District 3 Champions). Qualify for a State playoff spot.
“Multiple returning starters from 2017 District Championship with a strong group of young players. Difficult opening set of games (Malvern Prep, CBE and Parkland ) should test the team but provide a guide to the growth we need to meet our goals. Team success will be based on the leadership of a very talented Senior group and growth of younger players.”
