Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/18/25
Radnor
League: Central
Head coach: Mike Friel (2nd season); assistants: Mark Petrone, Larry DiSipio, Pete Borror, Cole Yeager, Cole Schwartz
2024 honors: PIAA 3A champion, 4th year in a row
Opener: 3/18 at Episcopal Academy
Captains: Sawyer Smith-Midfield; Jake Barber-Defense; Tyler Vitale-Midfield
Key Returners: Justin Odorisio- Defense; Marcello Chada- Defense; Tommy Goldstein- Attack; Logan Montrella- Midfield and Faceoff;
Top Newcomers: Finn Petrone- Attack; Harrison Mountain- Defense; Cavin Much- Midfield; Brendan Cox- Defense; Patrick Gray- Midfield
Coach’s outlook: “The team is starting to make its own mark as we get started in March; we are hoping to play our best lacrosse in late May.”
Penncrest
League: Central League
Head coach: Evan Pettit (1st year, 21 years as assistant); assistants: Eric Poole, Kyle O’Connor, Brian Swierczek, Ryan Matsinger, Christian Mayer.
2024 record: 11-8, reached District 1 AA semifinals
Season opener: Tuesday 3/18 @ Phoenixville
Key returners: Kolby Poole Sr, Owen Thompson Sr, Jake Chester, Sr, Aaron Goldstein Jr, Quinn Finnegan Sr, Brady Pettit Sr, Jake McQuade Sr, Ryan Kelley Sr, Hayden Irvin Sr, Quinn Mahoney Jr.
Top newcomers: Chase Hamilton Jr, Luke Young Jr, Carson Patti Jr, Zach Poole Jr, Logan Bruette Jr.
Coach’s Outlook: “The coaching staff is very excited for this group. We have a senior led team that has been building and improving each year. We hope to get better everyday so we can be playing our best lacrosse at the end of the season.”
