Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/16/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Team: Perkiomen School (Independent)
Head Coach: Mike Kruger, 1st Season; AC Terry Mangan, 1st Season
Key Players:
Drew Fleury, Attack, 2022 – Committed to Merrimack
Cole Tucker, Midfield, 2022 – Committed to St. Bonaventure
Tyler Merchant, Goalie, 2023
Jon-Luke Duley, Midfield, 2023
Will Brown, Defense, 2023
Others to Watch:
Rocky Grossman, Attack, 2024
Jack Hamilton, Attack, 2024
Nate Winters, Attack, 2024
Brenden McLeod, Midfield, 2024
Rowan Baringer, Midfield, 2024
Justin Murray, Face-Off, 2025
Coach’s Outlook: “The 2022 season will be our first year as an independent, national lacrosse program. Our schedule is comprised of other prep schools in Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. We end the season with the Mid-Atlantic Prep Championships in May. Our roster is comprised of student-athletes from all over the U.S. and Canada, and several new student-athletes will make an impact this season. We expect many underclassmen to contribute as well.”
Independent
Archmere Academy (DE)
League: Diamond State Athletic Conference
Coaches: Head Coach, Pete Duncan, 9th year at Archmere, 91-30 at Archmere, 19th year overall, 198-91 overall, Assistant Coach, Dave Oswinkle, Assistant Coach, Ryan Carruthers
2021 Record and accomplishments: 15-3 record, DSAC Champs, State semifinals
Key Players:
Conor Udovich ‘22 (Rutgers)
Alex Im ‘22
Nate Yanick ‘22 (F&M)
Conor France ‘22 (Stockton)
Vinnie Scibello ‘23
Danny Kupiec ‘23
Jack O’Neill ‘23
Alex Starnes ‘23
Brendan Burke ‘24
Drew Duncan ‘24
Cole Fenice ‘24
Others to Watch:
Thomas Pinto ‘22
Antonio Saggese ‘22
Zach Murray ‘22
Cam Kilicoglu ‘22
Brady Boucher ‘22
Colin Arcari ‘24
Jack Dellose ‘24
Miles Kempski ‘24
Gavin Lee ‘24
Aidan Mahoney ‘25
Jack Chesman ‘25
Gianni Bifferato ‘23
Alex Passehl ‘24
Breandan Marley ‘24
Phil Himmelreich ‘23
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “Archmere is eager to showcase a talented group but one they understand will not sneak up on anyone. A balanced offense with unusual depth at midfield, an experienced defense, and unique team chemistry will help the Auks make a postseason run in 2022.”
