Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/23
Roman Catholic High School
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Kyle McSpedon, first year with the program
Assistant Coach: Maggie Canavan, first year with the program, Athletic Director: Brian Haas
2022 Record: 1-6
Opener date & opponent: 3/20/23 – William Tennent High School
Key returners: Todd Harrison 2023 Midfield, Owen Peters 2023 Defense, Craig Johnson 2023 Goalie
Key newcomers: Rogzel Sutton 2026 Midfield, Nate Tygh 2026 Defense, Owen Adamow 2026 Attack
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “Roman Catholic Lacrosse has a core of experienced seniors and a solid group of young players who will contribute early. With a new coaching staff Roman is working to rebound from a tough 2022 season.”
Cardinal O’Hara
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Coach: Jim DiBattista 2nd year at O’Hara
Last year’s record: 3-12
Key returnees: Dillon DiBattista Junior Attack, Matt Donohue Junior Attack, Mike Kutufatis Junior LSM, Kyle Shoman Senior Close D, Xavier Tran Senior Middy, Luke Melito Senior Middy, Kevin McCarthy Sophomore Middy, Jay Borlie Sophomore LSM Cayden Brockington Junior SSDM, Joe Troilo Junior SSDM
Others to watch: Ryan Crowley Freshman Middy/Attack, Joe Gillin Senior Close D, Nick Hanna Junior transfer Goalie, Sean O’Gara Freshman FOGO/Middy, Connor Bray Freahman Middy, Jason Kutufatis Freshman Close D, Connor Meyers Junior transfer Middy
Coach’s outlook for 2023 season: “We only graduated 1 senior last year which means we had a ton of growing pains in 2022 but now we should be battle tested for the 2023 season. With a few key transfers and a few freshman sprinkled into our lineup, to say we are excited about this season is an understatement! We can not wait to get to work and doing everything in our power to compete for the district 12 2a ring! Go Lions!”