One in a series of previews for the 2026 HS season
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/19/26
Upper Darby
League: Central League
Head Coach: Jim Carroll. First year. (Over 20 years coaching club at the youth level in greater Washington DC. A 2000 graduate of Strath Haven, former goalie recruited to Army- West Point but transferred to University of Delaware). Assistant Coach – Davy Phosouvank-Chamroeunphorn. A 2019 graduate of Upper Darby, played for Temple University in the MCLA
2025 Record: 2-16
2025 Team Honors: Central League Team Sportsmanship Award
Key returners: Senior – Michael Hoyt (goalie), Senior – Wilson Liang (defense), Senior – Greg Reichard (defense), Junior – Liam Huganir (defense), Junior – Blake Patterson (defense), Senior – Arun Phosouvank-Chamroeunphorn (Mid/Attack), Sophomore – Nate Silvis (Attack), Junior – Anthony Barrows (Middie
Key newcomers: Junior – Nick Weaver (Middie) – Transfer from the Haverford School. Tremendous work-ethic, stick skills, speed, and lacrosse IQ.
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “Lots of experienced juniors and seniors ready to surprise some teams. Toughness personified. Solid defensive core. Inexperienced offense but lots of potential.”
Moravian Academy
League: Colonial League // District 11
Head Coach: HC Andrew Stitt – 11 years at MA (7 as assistant 4 as HC) 11-5 Last Season // Assistant coaches: OC Greg Scagliotti ; DC Max Boures
2025 Record: 11-5 reg season 1-1 Playoffs (Silver Metal)
2025 Team Honors: MVP – Logan Gibbs
OPOY – Caleb Albert (Offensive Player of the Year)
DPOY – Meade Grindrod (Defensive Player of the Year)
Coaches Award – Cade Dancho
Most Improved – Jackson Towle
ROTY – Brady Hopstetter (Rookie of the Year)
Key returners: Cade Dancho (FO/Middie), Caleb Albert (X Attackman), Chris Hopstetter (Last season leading scorer ; attackman), Jackson Towle (Defensemen), Brock Dancho (LSM), Brady Hopstetter (Goalie)
Key newcomers: Returning a ton of players/starters (expecting lots of help from Freshmen Defensemen Shaun Echevarria & Midfielder Cole Kanuck; Senior did not play his Junior Year, a welcomed return)
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “Looking forward to another great year and a District Championship run. Offense has really taken a step forward in their lacrosse IQ and scoring ability. Also excited to see our Sophomore goalie, Brady Hopstetter, step into his own & command the defense (he was once the #1 ranked goalie in his age group in 7/8 grade in the whole state of PA).”
