Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/8/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season

West Chester Henderson
League: Ches-Mont
Coach: Sean Evans- 5th year as Head Coach, 16th year overall
Assistant Coaches: Bob Marks, Ray Beneke, Ryan Twohig, Ryan Colley, Larry Evans
2025 Record: 8-10
First Game: 3/14 vs. Lower Merion
Key Returning Players:
Zach Abrahams- Midfield, Jr.
Jackson Lewis- Midfield, Sr.
Phelan Semon- Midfield, Sr. (Cortland commit)
Jake Brogan- SSDM, Jr.
Ryan Turse- LSM/Defense, Jr. (Vermont commit)
Miles Donnelly- Defense, Sr.
Sam Killoran- Defense, Sr.
Alexander Hodges, FO, Sr.
Blake Beale, Goalie, So.
Key Newcomers:
Tyler Stukis, Attack, So.
Joey Raffaele, Attack, So.
Jackson Tilley, Midfield, So.
2026 Outlook: “We bring back a lot of experience, and we are excited to get the season started. Our goals are to work hard, improve each day, and compete every time we step on the field in 2026.”

Coatesville Red Raiders
League: Chesmont
Head Coach: Curt McCray First year. Assistants Darrell Wilder, Mike Cedeno
2025 Record: 5-13
Opener date & opponent: 3/17 Upper Merrion
Key returners: Senior Midfielder- Josh Van Orden, Jrs- Caydan Ly, Sloan Saxton, Jayvion Moreno, James Marino, Landon Querey, Sophomore Jameson McGeehan
Key newcomers: Ben Pittenger, Aidan McFarland
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “The Coatesville High School Boys Lacrosse enter the 2026 season with a promising outlook. A strong returning core that is still relatively young with only 2 Seniors gives the team continuity and room to grow. After gaining valuable experience last season, the group will look to build on that progress, develop consistency, and push for a playoff spot in 2026.”