Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/23
Harry S Truman
League: Suburban One National
Coach: Scott Jackson (1st year HC, 2 Years as assistant)
Last year’s record: 0-18
Notable losses: Sebastian Hamilton
Key returners: Tommy Bryson (SO./G) Chris Glover (Jr./M) Patrick Berkery (Sr./A) Jack Rugarber (Sr./D) Nate Cornell (Jr./A) Joe Scheller (Jr./M/A) Kaiden Toombs (Sr./D)
Others to watch: Chase Tuttle (Jr./D) Robert Krystofolski (Fr./M) Lawson Pearce (Fr./M/A) 
Strengths/Question Marks: “The offense returns most of the starters from last year with two seasoned attackmen and an experienced line of midfielders running the offense. The defense has a couple of newcomers that have picked the game up very well in the short amount of time they’ve been playing and expect them to play a gritty, hardworking brand of defense lead by senior Jack Rugarber and sophomore goalie Tommy Bryson.”
Outlook: “The Tigers look to improve on their 0-18 record from last year. We practiced all summer, fall, and winter to improve our game, so we’ll be able to compete in the SOL National Conference.”
Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds
League: District One Independent
Head Coach: 10th Year HC Ryan Tessler with assistants Mark Whartenby, Fran Cattani, Steve Keough and Tim DiCiccio
2022 Record: 11-7
2022 Team Honors: District 1 Playoffs, Top 15 in PIAA AA Rankings
Opener date & opponent: 3/22 vs. Interboro
Key returners: Gavin McDonough A, Will Macan A, Josh Razler A, Jacob Aniloff M, Michael Malpezzi M, Michael Holt D, Ryan Lippy D, Matteo DiCiccio G, Spike Mudrick M
Key newcomers: Thomas Walsh M, Mason Dienna M, Jude Walsh M, Bobby Williams D , Jake Gardner M
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “A lot of returning experience at attack and defense. Some promising talent at midfield with athletes all over. Just need to embrace the journey and run the table come May.”
Wilmington Friends School
League: Delaware Independent School Conference (DISC)
Head Coach: Jake Rashkind (20th season, 22nd overall- (Record 203-130)
Assistant Coaches: Kevin Grubb, Miles Katzen, Lee Powers, Lou Salvadori
2022 Record: 10-7 Advanced to State Tournament Quarterfinals
Opening Game: at Wilmington Christian 3/22
Key Returners: Jackson Redd (Sr. Attack), Quinn Green (Jr. Defense/LSM), Kevin Dolan (Jr. Midfield), Jake Bryson (Sr. LSM, Midfield), Tyler Maheshwari (Jr. Defense), Andrew McKenzie (Jr. Defense), Nick Winchell (Jr. Attack), Phil Crock (Sr. FO), Braden Shipp (Jr. FO), Finn Butler (Sr. Midfield)
Key Newcomers: Ethan Lukach (Fr. Goalie), Zidane Brêna (Fr. Goalie), Hayden Morrison (So. Midfield)
Coaches Outlook for 2023: “The Quakers return their entire defensive unit, along with several key offensive players from their 2022 campaign. This group will be bolstered by the addition of two talented young goalies in Ethan Lukach and Zidane Brêna. Last year’s quarterfinal loss to Archmere has inspired the Quakers to sharpen their sticks, to focus on the little things, and to dig deeper in order to make a potential playoff run this season.”
