Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/27/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Great Valley High School
League: Chesmont
Head Coach: 2nd year Head Coach Alex Greco current record 8-10. Assistants Tim Snee, Lance Spiker, Paul Wilson
2024 Record: 7-10
2024 Honors: Junior Faceoff / Midfield Tommy Lavin 1st Team Chesmont, Soph Goalie Jesse Holt Honorable Mention, Senior Defenseman Davis Reilly Honorable Mention, Gavin Rhodes Honorable Mention (2024 Grad)
Top Returners:
Junior Faceoff / Midfielder Tommy Lavin, was 1st Team Chesmont Last year. Won 181/260 faceoffs (70%) with 178 GB’s 12 goals and 6 assists in 16 games
Senior defenseman Davis Reilly committed to Franklin and Marshall. Last year had 55 caused turnovers, 58 ground balls, 4 goals and 9 assists
Sophomore goalie Jesse Holt. Averaged almost 9.5 saves per game last year and ended the season with 137 saves on 54% through 15 games.
Senior Midfielder Johnny Campbell had 13 goals and 11 assists last season
Key Newcomers:
Junior attackman Brodie Camp
Sophomore defenseman Colin Diamond
Coaches 2025 Outlook: “We are already off to a very solid start beating Methacton on the road for our season opener. The boys have been working hard since September and it’s showing! Our senior group is determined to find more wins this year and it is inspiring the whole team to play faster, harder, and smarter than ever before.”
Central High School
League: Philadelphia Public League
Head Coach: Keith Brandon, 1st season
Assistant Coach: Jared Mayes (Head JV)
2024 record: 13-0
2024 Team Honors: 2024 Undefeated Philadelphia Public League Champions
Key returners: (Sr) Anthony Thanasi, (Sr) Gabriel Axelrod, (Soph) Thomas Philipose, (Soph) Garrison Weidner, (Jr) Justin Waskito).
Key newcomers: (Soph) Caleb Evans, (Fr) Jeremiah Pich, (Jr) Daniel Liu, (Soph) Levin Sony, (Jr) Danny Haslem.
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “As the team rebuilds we expect to lean on the returners experience and create a new lacrosse culture of leadership and accountability. We have a great group of young men who are excited for the season and care about improving on and off the field.”
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Mike DiPuppo (1st year at school, 10th as a Head Coach)
2024 Record: 3-11
Key returners: Drew Spahr (D), Collin Murray (G), Dean Bevidas (M), Chris Ezzie (M), Joey Kramer (M), Mason Mea (D) Chase Phanthavong (M), T.J. Ryan (A), Chaz Signora (A)
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “We have a good core of returning players who have been eager to work & learn since Day 1. We’re still getting to know each other, but we are getting better every day, and I’m looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work over the course of the season!”
