Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/17/24
One in a series of scholastic previews for the 2024 season
Delaware Valley High School
League: Wyoming Valley Lacrosse League / District 2 AAA
Head coach: Jeff Krasulski , 17 years at DV, 16 as head coach, 190-79: Daniel Gonzalez, Jesse Jayne, Anton Mackey
2023 Record: 17-3
2023 team honors: Finished 2nd in League (11-1 record) Lost to Bethlehem Freedom in Dist 2/11 AAA Semifinal. (8-7 OT)
Opener: March 22nd with Nazareth, rematch of District Quarterfinal game last year
Returning Starters: Attack- Peyton LaRocco (JR), Noah Rabolli (JR), Owen Kelly (SR), M/FO Justin Kalitsnik (SR), D-Mid Dan Rizzo (SR); Returning Rotational guys: LSM Shaun Canalley (SO), Mid Bryson Mackey (JR), Mid Michael Izzulino (SO), Mid Tyler Husejnovic (SO), Def Dean Finelli (JR)
Key Newcomers: JR Mid Jaxon Barbalich, SO Mid Colin McGarvey, FR LSM Matt Marotta
Coach’s Outlook: “Our goal is to win our league and district. Last year we showed we could compete with District 11 Lehigh Valley AAA schools with two close losses (Freedom and Easton), but are working to get over the hump. Our Wyoming Valley league should be as competitive as it has ever been; lacrosse in NEPA has talent beyond just the top few schools.”
Wilkes-Barre Area
League: Wyoming Valley Conference
Head coach: Jared Meehan, 4 years coaching, 3 years as Head Coach; Caleb Metcalf Assistant Coach
2023 record: 1-12
Opener: 3/25/24 @ Wyoming Seminary
Key Returners: James Gryskewicz (G), Joseph Egidio (A), Brady Keyes (A), Ryan Chalker (LPM), Phillip Allabaugh (M), Howard Shiner (D), Michael Ruiz (D), Ayden Reh (D)
Coach’s Outlook: “We want to remain competitive during a majority of our games. We are looking to build momentum and win a few games this season.”
