Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/18/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
West Chester Henderson
League: Ches-Mont
Coach: Sean Evans- 4th year as Head Coach, 15th year overall
Assistant Coaches: Bob Marks, Ray Beneke, Max Bair, Larry Evans
2024 Record: 6-12
First Game: 3/15 vs. Strath Haven
Key Returning Players:
Sean Brice- Midfield, Sr.
Jackson Lewis- Midfield, Jr.
Zach Abrahams, Attack/Midfield, So.
Jake Brogan Midfield, So.
Ryan Turse, Defense, Jr.
Miles Donnelly, Defense, Jr.
Alexander Hodges, FO/Midfield, Jr.
Key Newcomers:
Sam Killoran, Defense, Jr.
Charlie Vogel, Defense, Jr.
Joey Raffaele, Attack, Fr.
Jackson Tilley, Midfield/Attack, Fr.
Blake Beale, Goalie, Fr.
2025 Outlook: “We are excited to get the season started. We have a very young team that has a solid understanding of the game. Our goal is to work hard, improve each day, and compete every time we step on the field in 2025.”
Downingtown West High School Whippets
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Billy Davis
Assistant Coaches: Daniel Crim, Jim Schorn, and Dom DeStefano.
2024 Record: 13-7
Top Returning Starters:
Brody Ratcliffe (Grade 12) – M
Dylan Cicero (Grade 12) – M
Brady Cetera (Grade 11) – A
Ty Raines (Grade 12) – A
Aidan Benner (Grade 10) – M
Cole Epps (Grade 11) – M
Chase Teti (Grade 10) – M
Luke Kell (Grade 11) – A
Max Wolfington (Grade 10) – D
Will Ely (Grade 12) – D
Luke Benis (Grade 12) – D
Jason Wafalosky (Grade 10) – M
Marcus McComsey (Grade 10) – D
Brady Epps (Grade 11) – D
Landon Guarneri (Grade 10) – G
Promising Newcomers:
Ryan O’Donnell (Grade 10) – M
Max Teti (Grade 9) – D
Ryan Neuhaus (Grade 9) – M
Sean Groben (Grade 9) – M
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “This 2025 season is unique, in the sense that we lost 2 key players who led our team last year. With this loss, comes great opportunity for a very talented young group. This group of boys are all about the “team” mentality with positive energy and grit all over the field. Following a tough 2024 season with a lot of ups and downs, I expect them to surprise some teams this season and several seasons to come. This group has great energy and boundless potential.”
