Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/4/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season
Episcopal Academy
League: Inter-Ac
Head Coach: Steve Colfer, 3rd year, 28-14, 27th year as HC, Assistant Coaches: Todd Hodgson, Pete DeSimone, Paul Zelanek, Matt Gress, Reilly Dugan
2025 Record: 14-6
2025 Team Honors: Inter – AC Champions
Opener date & opponent: March 11 vs. Perkiomen School
Key returners: Jackson Orcutt M (UNC), David Brickman D (Georgetown), Keegan Nash M (Rutgers), Rees Piontek LSM (Brown), Parker Smith A (Villanova), Brody Garrison M (Fairfield) and M Bo McMenamin (Gettysburg)
Key newcomers: Mason Holm M (Rutgers), Liam Titus G, Connor Song LSM, Keehan Petock FO
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “Excited for the season to get started and the challenge that lays ahead. The Inter-Ac has some of the best players and coaches in the country and we know that we must work hard everyday in practice to be ready to compete at the level.”
Haverford School
League: Inter-Ac
Head Coach: Brendan Dawson – 8th year @ Haverford, 20th Overall – AC’s: Derrick Eccles, Brett Manney, Ben Forde, TD Ierlan, Drew Adams, Bryan Capone, Jesse Sataloff
2025 Record: 17-4
2025 Honors: PAISAA Champions
Opener date & opponent: 3/10 HOME v. McDonogh
Key returners: We have a great group of seniors led by senior captains Teddy Gillin, Anthony Costa, Charlie Regan and Jack Rischitelli.
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “We have a talented team that needs experience. A lot of guys will be stepping into major roles for the first time and we’re excited to see them grab the opportunity and run with it.”
