One in a series of HS previews for the 2026 season
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/19/26
Downingtown East
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Chris Layne, 2 Years, 17-6, 2 years); Kyle Marcks, Cole Millard, Joe Horvath, Mike Clark
2025 Record: 17-6
2025 Team Honors: State Playoff Appearance
Key returners: Keegan Kropp, Caleb Aikens, Charlie Thomas, Dane Roberts, Charlie Mapes, Danny Perry, Michael Brady
Key newcomers: Sammy Engle, Connor Harr, Ian Lamothe, Reid Effinger, Quinn Hamilton, Declan Jewell, Blake Kennedy
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “Our team has a strong group of senior leadership on the defensive end. I’m excited to see Keegan Kropp lead our offense with a handful of guys stepping into starting roles for the first time who I expect to be playing with a chip on their shoulders. The Ches-Mont will be very competitive again this year and I believe we have the right group of guys to make a run at the top spot and continue deep into the playoffs.”
Wilson West Lawn High School
League: Berks
Head Coach: Ryan Sheaffer (5th Season at Wilson, 75-16); Assistant Coaches: Joe Bialek (14th Season), Cole Snyder (3rd Season), Andrew Strause (1st Season), Lane Facciolli (1st Season)
2025 Record: 20-4
2025 Team Honors: Berks County Champion, District III 3A 3rd Place, PIAA State 1st Round
Key Returners: Luke Azzanesi, Beckett Redner, Alex Crouse, Jack Kaunert, Cole Peterson, Julian Funk
Key Newcomers: Ethan Harding, Sam Nevins, Ian Miller, Harrison Moyer, Jackson Becker, Patrick Kersikoski
Coach’s Outlook: “We return experienced players in key positions, and we will also count on several new faces to make an impact for us. Our upperclassmen continue to set a high standard of expectations to ensure we are improving every day and peaking in May for a deep playoff run.”
