One of a series of HS previews for the 2026 season
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/20/26
Archmere Academy
League: Diamond State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Pete Duncan (13th year, 144-48 record at Archmere, 23rd year overall; 251-109 record overall); Assistants: Darren Mahoney, Jason Molnar, Brad du Pont, Chris Smeader
2025 Record: 11-6
2025 Team Honors: DSAC Champions, State Quarterfinals
Opener date & opponent: March 26, Home vs. Saint Mark’s HS
Key returners: Noah Blessington (Sr.), Zidane Breña (Sr., Queens), Ryan Hagenberg (Sr.), Jonah Kuzinski (Sr.), Mark Mervine (Sr.), Larry Formosa (Sr.), Henry Hahn (Sr.), Kieran Ilardi (Jr.), Owen Kates (Jr.), Jack King (Soph.), Cole Rafter (Jr.), Quin Duncan (Soph.), Wyatt Beekley (Soph.), Luca Anerino (Sr.), Jack Nowaczyk (Jr.), Michael Donovan (Sr.)
Key newcomers: Caiden Cresong (Jr.), Dean Sheehan (Soph.), Carter Kwiatkowski (Jr.), James Wiseley (Soph.)
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “We have one of the largest Senior classes in recent memory, a collection of talented, multi-sport athletes ready to lead this year’s group. The team is excited to challenge itself with a competitive schedule, including out-of-state scrimmages/games in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in addition to tough contests in-state.”
St. Andrew’s School
League: DISC
Head Coach: Chris Bates (3rd season, 20-11); Assistants – Rick Barrton, Robert Franz
2025 Record: 13-4
Opener date & opponent: Tues 3/24 vs St. Mark’s
Key returners: Liam Robinson, Sam White, Thomas White, Gabriel Musa, Steele Malkin, Roberto Buccini, Grant Fenwick, Liam Wilson, Damar Harding
Key newcomer: Lucas Gable
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “We return a very solid core of returning veterans, but our success in a very tough league will be based on how our younger/newer guys develop.”
