Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Central Bucks West
League: Suburban One National
Coach: Matt Coverdale (15th season)
Assistant coaches: Steve Hogan, Albert Snyder, Bryan McAdam, Spencer Macquarrie
Last year’s record: 14-6, 3rd Round of District I Playoffs
Notable losses: Joey Rockovich (Catholic), Jon McCreary (Gwynnyd Mercy), Andrew Santacecilia, Mark McCool, Mike Samson, Colin Horton, Zach Hess
Key returners: Sr. Erik Ojert (Att), Sr. Blake Ewaskey (Def), Sr. Garrett Hitchens (FO/Mid), Sr. Jake Ojert (Mid), Jr. Max Dunar (Goalie)
Others to watch: Sr. Colin Baker (Def), So. Jeff Woosnam (Mid)
Outlook: “A graduation of 19 seniors from 2018 created a lot of opportunities in the 2019 squad. Much of the Bucks’ success will be determined by the speed at which the young players can step up and fill starting roles to compete in a very senior heavy 2019 SOL National.”
High School: Central Bucks East
League: Suburban One National
Coach: Bruce Garcia – 19 years
Last year’s record: 15-3, Playoff success: Suburban One National League Champions
Key returnees:
Drew Bethke #2 – Senior – Defense
Jake Kueny #55 – Senior – Defense
Evan Bullotta #19 – Sophomore – Defense
Liam Rosenthal #23 – Senior – Goalie
Ryan Stout #16 – Senior – Attack
Ryan Carroll #12 – Senior – Attack
Ryan Eife #33 – Senior – Middie
Others to watch:
Jimmy Knepp #42 – Junior – Middie
Ryan Gray #15 – Junior – Attack
Matt Melendez #48 – Junior – Middie
Ben Yerkes #45 – Junior – Middie
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “Our young group of very dedicated players will do what is needed of them to continue to uphold the tradition of all the players that have come before them. We are very optimistic for another good year at Central Bucks East.”
