(This is one of a series of HS boys’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/21
Lenape (NJ)
League/Conference: Olympic American Division of Olympic Conference/Group 4 NJ
Coach: Head Coach- Bill Sutphin Career Record 211-114
2019 Record: Split division title with Shawnee Lost in Group 4 sectional finals to Montgomery
Key Players: We return 5 starters from 2019: Luke Cole (Mid), Brady Long (Def), Aiden Lawrence (Def), Sean Kennedy (Att), Riley Spitznas (Mid)
Key Returning Letter Winners/Newcomers: Sean Shelko (Att), Sean Pappas (Def), Nolan Sampson (Mid), Ben Blum (Goalie), Zach Lippincott (Mid), Dave Grabowski (Mid), Tristan Neilson (FOGO)
Coach’s Outlook: “We will be young at certain spots like most teams. Health will be the key to our season. If we stay healthy we should compete in every game on our schedule.”
Washington Township (NJ)
League: Olympic Conference
Coaches: Josh Hanlon (5th Season)
2019 Record: 9-10
Key Players: Kane Giloley (Sr. LSM), Richie Hughes (Sr. Midfield- Gwynedd Mercy University), Will Dennery (Sr. Goalie), Alex Kunicki (Jr. Midfield), Giuseppe Morici (Jr. Mid/FO)
Other Players of Note: We have a roster full of players ready to make positive contributions to the 2021 season.
Coach’s Outlook: “The 2021 Minutemen will need to rely on their athleticism on both ends of the field to start the season. The competition in practice for 1st line runs will prepare the team for game day. The Minutemen have progressed each of the last 5 years and will look to challenge for a conference title and defend the Gloucester County Cup.
