Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/7/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Kennett High School Blue Demons
League: Ches-Mont League
Head Coach: First year as Head Coach, previous four were as Assistant Coach. Assistants: Gio DiCicco, Jim Power, Paul Petrick, Jonah Roberts, John Zitarelli
2024 Record: 9-9
Opener: 3/18 @ Owen J Roberts
Key returners: Colin Kelly, Cayden Killgore, Ian Guyer, Nate Hulme
Key newcomers: Jonah Silverstein, John Tuley, James Fisher
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “Looking forward to working hard this year and competing in the always tough Ches-Mont League to earn a playoff berth.”
Avon Grove High School
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Robert Amanto (3rd year at Avon Grove, 2nd as Head Coach), Curt McCray, Matt Smith, Ethan Myers
2024 Record: 12-8
Opener: Tuesday 3/18 @ Conestoga
Key Returners: Will Gillin (Sr-D), Ryan Colello (Sr-D), Brayden Cunningham (Sr-M), Rowan Antonio (Sr-M), Bryce Cox (Jr-A), Joey Herman (Jr-D)
Key Newcomers: Max Berkheiser (So-M), Evan Adams (Fr-G), Dom Alpini (Fr-D), Curtie McCray (Fr-A).
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “Improve everyday, be consistent, and play our best lacrosse in May/June.”
