Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Conestoga High School
League: Central
Coaches: Head coach Brody Bush, 8th year
Assistant coaches: Brian Samson, Craig Gratton, Greg Hein, Steve Long, PJ Kennedy
Highlights from 2021 season: Making it to the State Semi-Finals for the 4 time in a row
Key Players/Returnees:
Patrick Reilly, Sr, A – Bucknell
Ian Kim, Sr, FO/M – Williams
Chase Kelly, Sr, A –
Mike Austin, Sr, M
Will Preston, Sr, D
Jason Wagner, Sr. D, Franklin & Marshall
Toby Murphy, Sr, D
Ryan Schappell, Sr, LSM Franklin & Marshall
Will DePhillipo, Sr, M
Patrick Jameison, Sr. G Duke
Brody Eaton, Jr, M
Drew Merschel, Jr, M
Wade Beckstrom, Jr A
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “We return an experienced group that has a great work ethic. We plan to compete at the highest level and everyone we play.”
First Game: Friday, March 17, 7PM hosting Gilman School (MD)
Lower Merion
League: Central
Coaches: Roland D’Ortone (Head coach), Kevin Ellers (Offensive coordinator(, Chet Laubach and Chris Madarino (defensive coordinators), Marty Coyle (assistant coach)
2021 Record: 4-14
Key Players: Henry Bard (D) , Sam Shaffer(D), Luke D’Alonzo(M), Dylan Peterson (M), Declan Mack (A),
Others to Watch: Kelly Oelkers (D), Noah Ruth (D), Peter Bard (D), Desmond McQuillan (A) Cormack Keech (A),Charlie Coyle (DM), Gabe Krouse (FO), Sean Rubin (G)
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “We have a great mix of returning experienced players with some talented young players that will round out our line-up and enable us to be competitive in the always tough central league. When healthy our defense led by Henry Bard and Sam Shaffer is among the most talented in the league and will give us a lot of flexibility all over the field.”
