Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/9/24
This is one of a series of previews for the 2024 Philly lacrosse season
West Chester Rustin
League: Ches-Mont League
Head Coach: Kevin Philibin (8th season: 82-57)
Assistant Coaches: Eric Jackson, Mike Steuber, Mike St Clair, Charles Cugini
2023 Record: 18-6 (10-2 Chesmont)
2023 Honors: District 1AA Champions, PIAA AA state-semifinalists
Opener: Thursday March 21st Home vs Haverford High
Key Returners: Jack O’Hora (Sr-A), Gavin Seaman (Sr-D), Nate Pechin (Jr-M), Pat Maychak (Jr-D), Danny Batchelor (Sr-M), Aaron Cotter (Jr-M), Ryan Loper (Jr-M), Evan Montgomery (Sr-D), Jake Purcell (Sr-M)
Key Newcomers: LJ Beswick (Jr-M), Jackson Lamb (So-A/M), Will Brockett (Jr-G), Nicky Santangelo (So-A), Jimmy Boland (So-M), Will Garner (So-D), Joey Paine (So-D)
Coach’s Outlook: “After the most successful season in program history, and graduating a strong 2023 senior class, we look to both build on the program’s success and come into our own as a new team this year. We have a lot of strong young players who will push each other in practice, and look to get a little bit better every day.”
Avon Grove
League: Ches-Mont League
Head Coach: Robert Amanto (1st year)
Assistant Coaches: Curt McCray, Matt Smith, Eric Parente
2023 Record: 11-8
Opener: Friday 3/15 vs Spring-Ford
Key Returners: Brock Bernstein, Josh Cox, Braydon Goldstein, Will Gillin, Kody Parente
Key Newcomers: Chase Lawrence, Anderson Boyle, Vinny Piperis
Coach’s Outlook: “We have a great blend of experienced older guys and talented young guys. The goal every year is to win the Ches-Mont, compete for a District 1 title, and compete in the 3A state tournament.”
