(This is one of a series of HS boys’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/14/21
Kennett Boys Lacrosse
League: Ches-Mont
Coach: Bob Allvord 5th year, 2nd term
2019 Record: 13-6 , District 1 appearance
Key Players: Sam Forte (Midfielder), Richie Hughson (Midfielder), Vince Cresci (Defense), Jake Freeberry (Attack)
Players to watch: Connor Jung (Defense), Broc Fantazzi (Midfield), Jason Astle (Goalie)
2021 Coach’s Outlook: “After missing last season this group has stayed focused and have worked very hard! We look forward to being competitive in the always tough Chesmont. We have great leadership within, and the guys are really happy to be together and playing again.”
Downingtown East
Ches-Mont League
Head Coach: Joe Horvath (2nd year)
Assistants: Pete Carozza, Brendan Staudt, Owen Mulhern, Eric Rankel
2019 Record: 11-13, 2nd consecutive year qualifying for PIAA State Tournament
Open Saturday 3/27 at Springfield (D)
Key Returners:
Luke Wetzel (12th, Attack, Stevenson commit)
Mike Ostertag (12th, Mid, Ohio-Wesleyan commit)
Liam Quinn (11th, Defense, St. Joe’s commit)
Alystair Hemberger (11th, Attack)
Andrew McCook (12th, Mid, Essex commit)
Bo Horvath (10th, Mid)
Bryson Kolinsky (10th, Attack)
Sam Barton (10th, Defense)
Mike Waite (10th, LSM)
Key Newcomers:
Evan Milon (9th, Goalie)
Jack Lehman (9th, Defense)
Luke Fiorillo (9th, Attack)
Coach’s Outlook: “We will have a nice combination of youth and experience, and plenty of athleticism. But, graduating players like Nico Iacovino (Villanova) and Nick Ericson (NJIT) leave notable gaps to fill. We will put in the effort to recover from those losses, generate new team chemistry, and compete. Our goals are to win the Chesmont League, fight for a place-finish in the District 1 tournament, and compete in the PIAA 3A State Tournament.”