Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/26/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
The Hill School
League: Mid-Atlantic Prep League
Head Coach: Dave Page (4th season, 36-19), Assistants Dave Mullen (11th season) David Shefferman (1st season)
2024 Record: 13-6
2024 Team Honors: MAPL Runner Up, Lost in PAISAA Semifinals
Key returners: Henry Lord (Sr. Defense) Liam Atkins (Jr. Goalie) Jace Banks (Jr. Attack), Andrew Ahrens (Jr. Midfield)
Key newcomers: Mo Paragiudakis (Sr. Defense), Kessy Cox (Sr. Attack), Reilly Crowe (Jr. Defense)
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “We should be a young but talented team with a great core group of seniors leaders. We’re excited to challenge ourselves against a nationally competitive schedule before PAISAAs.”
Perkiomen School
Independent
Head Coach: Mike Kruger, 4th season at Perkiomen, 8th season as prep coach overall; Assistant Coaches: Terry Mangan, Connor Lenfest, Mark Longstreth
2024 Record: 5-10
Key returners: Ryan Dellinger (Sacred Heart), Ruse Healy (Iona), Calen Tucker (UIndy), Trent Taylor (UIndy), Tommy Winslow (WAC), Brendan Rosato (Wagner), Alex Lafleche (Pace), Justin Murray (Belmont Abbey), Oliver Mudd (Randolph-Macon), Spencer Brice
Key newcomers: Riley Gwinn, Colton Loughin (Stevenson), Patrick Crist, Easton Messina, Trent Tremblay, EJ Allain
2025 Outlook: “We play another challenging schedule with teams from VA, NJ, PA, and Canada. We look forward to competing against some of the best programs regionally and nationally.”
St. Andrew’s (Delaware)
League: DISC
Head Coach: Chris Bates, 2nd Year; 10-7 2024. Assistants: Rick Barron and Connor Doughty
2024 Record: 10-7
2024 Team Honors: Reached DE State quarterfinal game
Opener: 3/27 vs. Wilmington Friends.
Key returners: Reeve Johnson (Haverford College) Liam Robinson; Thomas White (Brown); Sam White (Navy); Steele Malkin; Spencer Fairbanks, Roberto Buccini
Key newcomers: Luke Robinson, Alex Kernisant; Alden Arndt, Morgan Johnson, Bixby Hanrahabn
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “After an exciting playoff victory in 2024, the Saints are poised to continue to take next steps in 2025 with a solid returning core, plus some talented newcomers.”
