(This is one of a series of HS boys’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/19/21
St. Joe’s Prep
League: PCL
Head Coach: Dan Keating
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Watts, Frankie McCarthy, Tim Browne
Key Players: Mitchell Lloyd, Tyler Peterson, Scott O’Connor, Ayden Barrett, Liam O’Neill and Kevin O’Brien
Coach’s Outlook: “The young men of St. Joe’s Prep are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2021 season. We are led by an outstanding senior class. Their leadership and work ethic have been second to none, especially during the Pandemic. Among the many things our program did during the pandemic, our students participated in community service events, and read the book “Legacy.””
Archbishop Wood
Coach: Jared Mayes, head coach since 2015
2019 record: 7W-10L overall / 6W-5L PCL
Key 2020 players lost: Alex Angermeier, Kevin Bresnan, David daCosta, Jim Dougherty, Dylan Huegel, Sean Nangle, Dan Waltrich, and Bryson Wilson
Top returners: Dan Divita (A/Sr), Anthony Pileggi (M/Sr), Tyler Traae (FO/Jr)
Others to watch: Nick Citrigno (A/Jr), Matt Dombrowski (GK/Jr), Tim Newman (D/Jr), Jackson Foley (D/So)
Coach’s outlook: “New team leaders this season will get the opportunity to show what they can do. We have a lot of skill and talent, so our focus is to work hard and play together as a team. We’ll be competitive in the Catholic League and will be working for post-season play in May. Of course our highest priority is to remain healthy for the entire season.”