Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/23
Unionville Longhorns
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Steve Holmes and assistants Ian Allender and Chad Rafferty have been coaching together at Unionville since 2018. They are entering their 6th season
2022 Team Honors: Made states (3A) for first time in school history. District 1 Final Four participants
Top Returners:
Owen Kupsey: JR Attack
Owen Quinlan: JR Attack
Kevin Carson: SR midfield
Luke Stokes: JR Defense
Connor Bellafiore: JR Defense
Corrado Ditorro: JR Defense
Promising Newcomers:
Cliff Dorf: JR Attack
Chase Mousaw: Soph Goalie
Wyatt Kupsey: Fresh midfield
Coach’s outlook: “We’re looking forward to playing some good lacrosse this year. We lost a lot of seniors last year but we have talent at each position. The key will be gelling and continuing to improve every day. Our expectations are elevated due to our success last year. Therefore we need an elevated attention to detail and be ready to play great, as we have a challenging schedule.”
West Chester East
Head Coach: Nate Bauer 1st season, Asst’s- Ryan Colley; Brian Dolski
2022 record: 2-14
Opener: Friday 3/17 against PW, won 6-5 in OT.
Key Returners: 2022 Daily Local News All Area Boys Lacrosse Teams Honorable Mention goalie Max Dugan (12th), Middie Nolan Schemmer (11th). Trey Berry(12th), defense and Luke Berry (11th), attack. Att-Midi Logan Soster (12th), FOGO Mike Tordone (12th), middie Max Condit(11th).
Newcomers: 6”5’ attack Greg Diamond (12th), Junior defensemen Chase Moore and freshmen Kyle Keefe-Middie and Dominic Napoli-goalie
Coach’s outlook: “This group is hungry and ready to change the face of Vikings Lacrosse. Attitude is everything and if they keep playing for each other, with respect and trust you should expect a different team this year.”