Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/21/16
This is one of a series of previews for the 2016 Philly lacrosse season
Springfield-Delco High School
League: Central League
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Head Coach: Tom Lemieux, 6 years
Last year’s record: 19-5, lost in State-Semis
Key returnees:
Attack – Mike Gerzabek – SR
Attack – Joe Debernardi – SOPH
Attack – Mike Vent – JR
Mid – Kyle Long – SOPH
LSM – Zac Methlie – SR
DEF – Pat Smyth – SR
G – James Spence – JR
Coach’s Outlook for 2016: “Hope to be competitive come May – Really strong Central League this year.”
Abington High School
League: Suburban One National
Head Coach: Peter Burns, Third Year, 29-11 Career Record
Last year’s record: 14-6. Lost in the second round of District One playoffs. Finished in first place in Suburban One National Conference, going 10-0.
Key returnees: Connor Reed (Goalie), Casey Hesdon (Defense), Joe Lindley (Defense)
Coach’s Outlook for 2016: “Abington lost 425 points from last year’s team due to graduation and injury. We will have nine new starters, with only Connor Reed in goal, as a returning starter. The opportunity is there for several young players to step up and make an impact this season. I am excited to see who on our team will take advantage of their chances and look forward to enjoying this group develop together.”
