Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/11/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Pope John Paul II High School
League: PAC
Coach: Blase Cesarone 3rd year as Head Coach
2018 record: 14-6 Last year, PAC Final Four, First District Playoff Win
Key Returners:
Chris Morgado-SR, Attackmen
Michael Knapp-JR, Midfield
Dominic Romania-SO, Attack
Kameron Herpich-SO, Defense
Others to watch:
Ambrose Collilouri-SO, Attack
Owen Dougherty-FR, Midfield
Coaches Outlook: “We are a young team this season looking to build off of last years success. We have a strong underclassmen group with which we look forward to taking the next step as a program.”
Name of High School: Upper Merion
League: PAC
Coach: Brady McCormick, 12
Last year’s record: 4-14
Key returnees: Nick Lindelow Sr Midfield, Joe Meere Sr Midfield, Josh Reinhardt Sr. Attack, Ben Hinson Jr Attack, Scott Clairmont Jr Defense, Derek Leflar Jr Goalie, Andy Dixon Jr Midfield, Carter Besz So Attack
Others to watch: Justin Fisher So Defense/LSM, Charlie Reinhardt So Defense/LSM
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “Last season did not go the way we had hoped. There were many positives to end the season and the team is focused on building on that to make 2019 and the best season possible.”
Tags: Pope John Paul II, Upper Merion
