Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/25/19
This is one of a series of Philly boys’ lacrosse previews for 2019.
High School: Hatboro Horsham
League: Suburban One American
Coach: Gauntlett Walker Jr. – 2nd Year
Last year’s record: 5-13
Key returnees:
Ian Reilley (Senior, Midfield)
Drew Robinson (Senior, Defense)
Jason Kleintz (Senior, Attack)
Jake Rickard (Senior, Defense)
Andrew McPoyle (Senior, Midfield)
Joe Brophy – (Senior, Goalie)
Kyle Rudolph (Junior, Midfield)
Others to watch:
Shane Wheeler (Senior, Defense)
Dylan Fesmire (Sophomore, Defense)
Sam Fink (Freshman, Midfield)
Michael Brown Junior, Attack)
Vince Tarsi (Sophomore, Attack)
CJ Grier (Junior, Goalie)
Nic Cerminara (Junior, Attack)
Jack Hartmaier (Junior, Midfield)
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “The 2019 Hatters are looking to return to the top of the Suburban One League standings and secure a spot in the playoffs. They are comprised of a tight knit group of players, with a great mix of youth, experience and talent. They have put in a ton of work in the offseason, and are ready to take on the challenges that come with achieving their goals.”
High School: Souderton
Coach: Mark Princehorn (6th Season)
Last Year: 12-7 (5-2), Tied for second in the league, Lost in PIAA AAA District One First Round (Haverford High)
Key Returners:
Jr. Stephen Blue – 1st Team SOL, All-time program, leader in points
Sr. Walker Martin – 2nd Team SOL, All-time program leader in goals
Sr. Axell Beskar – 2nd Team SOL, Moravian Commit
Sr. Cole Witoslawski – 3rd Team SOL, Widener Commit
Sr. Kain Turner – HM SOL, Wilkes Commit
Players to Watch:
Soph. Liam Hannon – Returning Starter
Soph. Manny Puente – Returning Letterman
Jr. Dylan Anderson – Returning Starter
Soph. Jalen White – Returning Starter
Jr. Matt Rauch – Returning Starter
Season Outlook: “This is a very experienced group offensively. If we continue to work hard and improve every day, we will continue to take steps forward as a program. Our main goals are to be playing our best lacrosse in May and to earn a trip back to the playoffs.”
High School: Pennridge
Last season’s record: 14-6
Coach: JP Banks (4th year)
Notable players lost: PJ Matkowski, Tristan Banks
Returning/other players to watch: Nick Fanelli Sr A, Logan Lazasz Sr A, Kevin Britner Sr A, Ryan Garner Sr M, Jack Garner Jr M, Matt Nevells Jr M, Dan Hart Sr LSM, Brandan Howell Sr D , Johnnie Banks Sr D
Season outlook: “Pennridge is looking to build on the success of last years season and to be competitive in the conference and district come May.”
