Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season

St. Joe’s Prep
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Mark A. Princehorn
4th year at Prep
12 years as a Head Coach
136-83 career record
Assistants:
Michael Sowers
Josh Wilkocz
Frank McCarthy
Frank Bonner
Stephen Abrams
Jack Newswanger
Brad Nardella
Pat Cooney
2025 record: 16-5
Season Opener:@ Upper Dublin 3/17
Key Returners:
Dom Flynn
Chase Carle
Mason Warrick
Matthew Corrado
Tommy Duffy
Chris Bryan
Craig Webster
Key Newcomers:
Mason Proctor
Coach’s Outlook: “We are a very young but talented group. Our main focus is on getting better every day. We have worked hard and will continue to push ourselves in that direction.”

Lansdale Catholic High School
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Paul McGovern (3rd year overall and as head coach)
Assistants: Joe Halay, Brian Vetter, Chris Vetter, Sean McGovern
2025 Record: 6-13
Opener date & opponent: 3/13 at The Shipley School
Key returners: Sean Wadsworth, Christian Fuller, Jake Conte, Matt Traver, Nolan Fiete, Jason Brennan, Colin Adams, Zechariah Williams, Philip Beuke, Joe Halay
Key newcomers: Liam Wiegman, Gabe McGovern, Ben Garrett, Tyson Rivers, Nicky Sapp, Connor Spaeth, Evan Ripper
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “After a season riddled with injuries to key personnel, a lot of our younger players were forced into bigger roles and gained valuable varsity experience. That experience should pay dividends this season.

“We also have a strong group of newcomers joining the program, with several already showing they can make an immediate impact.

“This is a gritty, hardworking group of players, and we’re looking forward to competing and making a push to get back into the playoffs this year.”