Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/16/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Coatesville
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Bruce Shallis, second year head coach 6 year at cville. Varsity assistant coaches Mike Cedeno, Steve Halko and JV coaches Bodey Shallis, Darrell Wilder
2024 Record: 6-12
Opener: March 15th home vs Pennsbury
Key returners: Matiss and Magnus Closer, Josh Van Orden, Jayvion Moreno
Key newcomers: Jameson McGeehan, Sloane Saxton, Gavin Smith, Carson Huch
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “Our senior leadership may be small in numbers but huge in heart and talent. Overall we are a young team on both sides of the ball but with some very good talent in that youth. Our preseason work outs have shown this group of young men are ready to make an impact with some unsuspected wins.”
Sun Valley High School
League: Ches-Mont League (American Division)
Head Coach: Christopher Jackson. 4th year at Sun Valley, all 4 as head coach, overall (9-42)
Assistants: DJ Passen, Frank Wendling (Defensive Coordinator), Charlie Wendling
2024 Record: (3-14)
Opener: 3/18 @ Bonner-Prendergast
Key returners: Senior Nick Horton Attack, Senior Brad Carotenuto Midfield, Junior RJ Scharrer Midfield, Senior Ethan Boyer Defense, Junior JP Griswold Goalie
Key newcomers: Freshman Cole Tinsley Attack, Freshman Phillip Masusock Midfield, Freshman Liam Staley Defense
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “We bring back an incredible group of seniors with much experience. They are eager to lead and mentor a talented young group. Looking forward to competing in the tough Chest-Mont league & earn a playoff berth.”
