Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/29/22 – Courtesy of SuburbanOneSports.com
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Council Rock North
League: Suburban One National Conference
Coach: John Fitzpatrick 7th yr.; Assistant coaches: Kevin Taylor, Rob Gartner, Landen Swaine, Nino Scalamandre, Jack Early
Last year’s record: 13-3
Key returners: Dean Scalamandre SR – National League MVP, Sammy Lewis JR, Andrew Zazoff SO
Others to watch: Dylan Kavanaugh JR
Coach’s outlook: “Our midfield will be our strength. And we have incredible athletic players all over the field. Losing 12 seniors and our entire defense will be a big challenge. If we commit to working together and build on our deficiencies, we should a successful season. We look to go deep into the playoffs.”
Neshaminy
League: Suburban One National Conference
Head Coach: John Donato (4th year); Assistant coaches: Austin Marshall and Cory Redmond
Last year’s record: 3-15 overall
Key returners: Seniors Tim Trapp, Logan Hood, Logan Backhaus, and Colin Heltzel on defense. Ayden Demi (SOL National All-League HM), and Ethan Roney at midfield, Patrick Courtney (attack)). Goalie Ryan Rickards (Kings College commit).
Others to watch: Juniors Lucas Maher and Liam Ames (attack); junior Jared Edmister (midfield). Junior defender/LSM Evan Fitch (defense); sophomores Jack McVey, Colin Demi, and Cory Hemberger (attack).
Coach’s Outlook: “The Team will strive to have a winning record and to compete at a consistently high-level against keenly skilled SOL National rivals.”
New Hope-Solebury
League: Suburban One American Conference
Coach: Jeff Bruemmer, 3 years; Assistant coaches: Conor Simpson, Mike Moore
Last year’s record: 8-10
Key returners: Leo Fowler (Goalie), Jace Capanegro (Middie), Malcom Raupp (Attack), Logan Minnucci (Defense) Franklin Phillips (Defense)
Others to watch: Christopher Weisbrot (Freshman middie) Mitchel Lontchar (Freshman Attack)
Coach’s Outlook: “The goal is to make the District 2A playoffs. The team lost 12 seniors to graduation, but the Lions have seven talented freshmen who will get plenty of playing time.”
