Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/11/24
One of a series of boys’ previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Devon Prep
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Mark Consolo (11th season, 8th as HC)
Assistants: Jim Brennan (Head JV), Travis Thomas, Bob Massaro, Mike Peppleman, Rico Consolo
2023 Record: 12-11
2023 Team Honors: District XII Runner Up
Season opener: Friday 3/15- @ Great Valley
Key returners: Zach Sebra (F/O/ Jr.), Harry Freind (Def/ Sr.), Nick Walton (Mid/ Sr.), Eammon Donovan (Mid/ Sr.), Nick D’Alessandro (Att./Sr.), Ryan Kane (Att./Jr), Declan Sullivan (Att/Soph)
Newcomers: Matt Pascale (G/ Jr.),
Coach’s Outlook: “The team looks to continue growing as a program with a competitive PCL and non-league schedule this season. After graduating last year’s senior Cole Brassington, this current senior group and upperclassmen brings a lot of experience and leadership. They look to win the effort battle each game and motivate each other as teammates to be the best version of themselves.”
St. Joseph’s Prep
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Mark A. Princehorn, 2nd year at Prep (10th season as a head coach)
Assistants: Frankie McCarthy, Frank Bonner, Josh Wilkocz, Pat Cooney, Jack Newswanger, Brian McGrath
2023 record: 14-6
2023 accomplishments: PCL and AAA District XII Runner Up
Season opener: 3/16 v Garnet Valley @ Penn Park 6:00pm
Key Returns: Teddy Fenlin, Luke Bieberbach, Keegan Dunn, Nick Cunningham, Will McConaghy, Conall Maguier, Tyler DeGirolamo, Trot Cush, Drew Reeves, Quinn Gaffney, Chase Carle, Matt Reeves
Key Newcomers: Dom Flynn, Nick Laber
Coach’s Outlook: “We return a very experienced team across the field in 2024. That experience and strong upperclassmen leadership have us in a very good spot as we start the season. Our main goal is to build on that and be playing our best lacrosse in May.”
