By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/17

The Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings:

1. Haverford School (16-7) Prev: No. 2 The Fords fell to Culver Academy, 9-5, in the Inter-Ac Invitational title game.

2. La Salle (21-2) Prev: No. 1 The Explorers fell to Central Bucks East, 8-6, in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals.

3. Episcopal Academy (11-5) Prev: No. 3 The Churchmen almost made a miraculous comeback before bowing to Culver Academy, 6-5, in the Inter-Ac Invitational semifinals.

4. Conestoga (21-3) Prev: No. 4The Pioneers defeated Manheim Township, 12-6, in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals and face Mt. Lebanon in the semifinals Tuesday (noon) at Cumberland Valley.

5. Malvern Prep (17-6) Prev: No. 5 The Friars fell to Haverford School, 13-10, in the Inter-Ac Invitational semifinals.

6. Avon Grove (21-2) Prev: No. 6The Red Devils defeated Garnet Valley, 10-5, in the PIAA AAA quarterfinals and meet Central Bucks East Tuesday in the semifinals at Methacton at 4 p.m.

7. Central Bucks East (18-5) Prev: No. 11 The Patriots defeated La Salle, 8-6, in the PIAA AAA quarterfinals and meet Avon Grove Tuesday in the semis at Methacton at 4 p.m.

8. Springfield-Delco (20-3) Prev: No. 7 The Cougars downed Allentown Central Catholic, 12-9, in the PIAA AA quarterfinals and meet Lansdale Catholic in the semifinals Tuesday at Methacton at 6 p.m.

9. Salesianum School-DE (15-3) Prev: No. 10 The Sals defeated Cape Henlopen, 13-5, to win their third straight state championship.

10. Henderson (19-3) Prev: No. 9 The Warriors downed Strath haven, 9-6, in the PIAA AA quarterfinals and meet Mars Tuesday in the semifinals at Cumberland Valley at 2 p.m.

11. Moorestown-NJ (17-3) Prev: No. 12The Quakers defeated Summit, 7-6, for the New Jersey Group 3 state championship and will play a Tournament of Champions semifinal on Tuesday.

12. Garnet Valley (18-6) Prev: No. 8The Jags fell to Avon Grove, 10-5, in Saturday’s PIAA AAA quarterfinals.

13. Allentown Central Catholic (22-2) Prev: No. 13 The Vikings fell to Springfield-Delco, 9-6, in the PIAA AA quarterfinals.

14. Parkland (20-3) Prev: No. 14 The Trojans fell to Central Bucks East, 7-5 in a first-round PIAA Class AAA game.

15. Spring-Ford (19-4) Prev: No. 15 The Rams fell to La Salle, 14-3, in a PIAA Class AAA opener.

16. Strath Haven (15-8) Prev: No. 17 The Panthers fell to Henderson, 9-6, in the PIAA AA quarterfinals.

17. Haverford High (15-8) Prev: No. 18 The Fords fell to Conestoga, 9-5, in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA tournament.

18. Mt. Lebanon (13-9) Prev: NR The Blue Devils advanced to the PIAA Class AAA semifinal with a, 11-4 win over State College and meet Conestoga in the semifinals Tuesday (noon) at Cumberland Valley.

19. Penn Charter (11-12) Prev: No. 19 The Quakers fell to Culver Academy (IN), 17-7, in the Inter-Ac Invitational quarterfinals.

20. Manheim Township (19-4) Prev: No. 20The Blue Streaks fell to Conestoga, 12-6, in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals.

Under consideration: Academy of the New Church (14-5), Bishop Shanahan (14-5), Cape Henlopen-DE (14-5), Downingtown East (15-7), Hatboro-Horsham (16-5), Lansdale Catholic (18-4), Lenape-NJ (17-3), Mars (21-2), Radnor (13-9), Shawnee-NJ (16-2), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (10-12), Wilmington Friends-DE (17-1), Wilson (22-2).

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/17

Delaware 2017 All-State Boys’ team:

1st Team
Name Position School Grade
Mike Drake Attack Salesianum 12
Cross Ferrera Attack Appoquinimink 12
Eric Pincus Attack Wilmington Friends 11
Will Niebrzydowski Attack Dover 11
Demetrius Stevenson Midfield Caesar Rodney 11
Brett Hobbs Midfield Salesianum 11
River Harper Midfield Wilmington Friends 11
Peyton McNeill Midfield Wilmington Friends 10
Patrick Udovich Defense Archmere 12
Jim Blaszkow Defense Salesianum 12
Holden Kammerer Defense Cape Henlopen 12
Will Gatti Defense Wilmington Friends 12
Nick Salameda LSM/DM Archmere 12
Liam Zolper FO Cape Henlopen 11
Brady Emmi Goalkeeper Salesianum 11
Noah Given Goalkeeper Appoquinimink 12

2nd Team
Taylor Witherell Attack Salesianum 12
Zack Bowen Attack Appoquinimink 12
Xavier Glavin Attack Archmere 12
Erik Stancofski Midfield Cape Henlopen 12
Jamie Spruance Midfield Tower Hill 12
Cole Bauer Midfield Archmere 10
Nick Bowen Defense Appoquinimink 12
Jacob Mollohan Defense Caesar Rodney 12
Joe Godek Defense Caravel 12
Evan McCleary LSM/DM Caesar Rodney 10
Nate Ruhl FO Wilmington Friends 11
Michael Gianforcaro Goalkeeper Tower Hill 10

3rd Team
Jacob Copio Attack Caesar Rodney 12
Luke D’Ambrogi Attack Cape Henlopen 10
Mitchell Moyer Attack Archmere 10
Jamie Hobbs Midfield Salesianum 12
George Martin Midfield Indian River 12
Nathan Quillin Midfield Sussex Tech 11
Connor Graser Defense Appoquinimink 12
Tej Vaddi Defense Tower Hill 12
Chad Connors Defense Wilmington Friends 11
Chad Cannon LSM/DM Salesianum 10
Jake Davis FO Polytech 12
Brendan Kane Goalkeeper Cape Henlopen 12

Honorable Mention Team
Sean Doogan Attack Concord 12
Patrick Drake Attack Salesianum 11
Zach Trabaudo Attack Polytech 11
Jake Kaiser Midfield Smyrna 12
Marcus Cook Midfield Delaware Military 11
Kai Taylor Midfield Wilmington Charter 11
Dillon Mocci Defense Cape Henlopen 12
Nolan Brockmeyer Defense Caesar Rodney 11
Colin Kennedy Defense Salesianum 9
Jordan Davidson LSM/DM Middletown 12
Sam Nitz FO Indian River 12
Tyler Gross Goalkeeper Caesar Rodney 12

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/17

The Pioneer Athletic Conference All-League boys’ team for 2017:

All-Conference School Position First Name Last Name Grade
1st Team Methacton Attack Kyle Kacala 11th
1st Team Spring-Ford Attack Jarrod Marenger 11th
1st Team Boyertown Attack Brady McFalls 10th
1st Team Owen J. Roberts Attack Joey Tordone 11th
1st Team Owen J. Roberts Midfield Noah Calle 12th
1st Team Spring-Ford Midfield Daniel Cassidy 12th
1st Team Perkiomen Valley Midfield Shawn Coulter 12th
1st Team Owen J. Roberts Midfield Austin Koury 12th
1st Team Methacton Midfield Ryan O’Toole 12th
1st Team Spring-Ford Midfield Ryan Rosenblum 11th
1st Team Boyertown SS Skylar Wallace 11th
1st Team Owen J. Roberts LSM Mike Giandonato 12th
1st Team Methacton Defense Kyle Derrickson 12th
1st Team Perkiomen Valley Defense Nicholas Marren 12th
1st Team Spring-Ford Defense Kyle Mason 11th
1st Team Spring-Ford Defense Tanner Romano 12th
1st Team Perkiomen Valley Goalie Kevin Mo 12th
1st Team Spring-Ford Goalie Kyle Pettine 11th

2nd Team Owen J. Roberts Attack Logan Clefisch 10th
2nd Team Perkiomen Valley Attack Brian Fehr 11th
2nd Team Pope John Paul II Attack Justin Kent 11th
2nd Team Spring-Ford Attack Tate Pijanowski 12th
2nd Team Boyertown Midfield Jason Clinton 12th
2nd Team Perkiomen Valley Midfield Matthew Dudley 12th
2nd Team Upper Merion Midfield Nick Freda 12th
2nd Team Methacton Midfield Stanley Kolimago 11th
2nd Team Boyertown Midfield Nick Moccia 11th
2nd Team Spring-Ford Midfield Kyle Reed 12th
2nd Team Methacton SS Connor McHugh 12th
2nd Team Spring-Ford LSM Dean Costalas 10th
2nd Team Phoenixville Defense Matthew LoPolito 12th
2nd Team Upper Merion Defense CJ Rose 12th
2nd Team Perkiomen Valley Defense Remy Sell 11th
2nd Team Spring-Ford Defense Gage Warrell 11th
2nd Team Pope John Paul II Goalie Noah Balliet 11th
2nd Team Upper Merion Goalie Johnny Salamy 11th

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/17
From Press Release

St. Joseph’s University Men’s Lacrosse has partnered with ConnectLAX for film, media and recruiting support at its Maverik Hawk Hill 150 showcase Wednesday through Friday, July 26-28 at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

This is Philadelphia’s premier overnight recruiting showcase. Players will have the opportunity to learn from and be evaluated by top college programs from across the country over the course of the three-day experience.

“We’re excited to partner with Coach Taylor Wray and his staff. We still remember our overnight on-campus events fondly and believe it’s a great environment for players to showcase their game while getting a feel for campus life,” says Nick Lattimore of ConnectLAX.

Top D1 programs along with strong D2-D3 programs from the area will be on staff. The cost is $499. This is a boutique showcase with caps on overall admission.

Register here – https://saintjosephslacrosse.com/recruiting-events.php

SJU profile – http://www.connectlax.com/collegeteam/male-d1-at-saint_joseph_s_university

Players will compete in drills simulating high-level NCAA practices and receive individualized instruction from the elite staff of coaches. The Hawk Hill Showcase is a full-immersion experience for aspiring NCAA players. Camp will include an NCAA recruiting overview, strength and conditioning seminar and a leadership development session.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17
Staff Report

Michael Drake understands that every team in Delaware sets its sights on knocking off Salesianum School.

Salesianum School won its third straight Delaware state title and sixth in seven years

“Every year we know everyone is gunning for us and we use it as motivation,” said the Sallies senior midfielder. “We know they want to knock us off and it’s the seniors’ job to show the younger kids the ropes and lead them to victory.”

The Sals’ seniors did just that Saturday when Salesianum defeated Cape Henlopen, 13-5, to claim its third straight state championship and sixth in seven years.

Sallies (15-3) scored 15 seconds into play on a goal by Patrick Drake and Bradley Santore (three goals, one assist) followed a minute later for a 2-0 lead. Mike Drake made it 3-0 and after Greg Boyce (two goals) scored for Cape (14-5), Santore and Michael Drake made it 5-1.

Brock Maloomian (two goals) and Boyce scored to make ot 5-3, but Cooper Urban (three goals) scored twice and Brett Hobbs gave the Sals an 8-3 halftime lead. It never got close.

“The 2017 team had strong senior leadership,” said Mike Drake, who is headed to Notre Dame. “We had 19 seniors and I truly believe having that many seniors who know how to win a state championship makes the difference.”

The Sals were prepared for the Vikings, whom they beat just 10-8 on May 12.

“Our game plan on Saturday was to jump them early and we fully executed it.” said Drake. “We scored in the first 20 seconds and never looked back after we took the early lead.”

Goalie Brady Emmi added 10 saves for the Sals.

Drake said no one has forgotten the feeling from three years ago when Cape Henlopen stunned the Sals, 9-7. to win the crown. It has been referred to as the biggest Delaware lacrosse upset in recent years.

“It feels great to go out with three straight state championships,” Drake said, “Three years ago I was on the field when we lost the game and it was one of the worst things I’ve ever experienced.

“Me and my senior brothers wanted to make sure nobody on the team experienced a state championship loss.”

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

PIAA Championships

Boys
Class AA – First Round , Tuesday, May 30
Springfield-Delco 12, Trinity 5
Allentown Central Catholic 15, Lower Dauphin 2
Crestwood 11, Lewisburg 4
Lansdale Catholic 14, Eastern York 8
Henderson 18, Archbishop Wood 6
Strath Haven 15, Palmyra 9
Hershey 16, Quaker Valley 6
Mars 18, Erie Cathedral Prep 8

Quarterfinals, June 3
Springfield-Delco 12, Allentown Central Catholic 9
Lansdale Catholic 12, Crestwood 9
Henderson 9, Strath Haven 6
Mars 15, Hershey 14, 2 OT

Semifinals, June 6
Springfield-Delco vs. Lansdale Catholic, at Methacton, 6 p.m.
Henderson vs. Mars, at Cumberland Valley, 2 p.m.

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 2 p.m.

Class AAA – First Round, Tuesday May 30
La Salle 14, Spring-Ford 3
Central Bucks East 7, Parkland 5
Garnet Valley 17, St. Joseph’s Prep 7
Avon Grove 14, Cumberland Valley 4
Conestoga 9, Haverford High 5
Manheim Township 14, Peters Township 5
Mt. Lebanon 8, Wilson 7
State College 7, Shady Side Academy 6

Quarterfinals, June 3
Central Bucks East 8, La Salle 6
Avon Grove 10, Garnet Valley 5
Conestoga 12, Manheim Township 6
Mt. Lebanon 11, State College 4

Semifinals, June 6
Central Bucks East vs. Avon Grove, at Methacton, 4 p.m.
Conestoga vs. Mt. Lebanon, at Cumberland Valley, noon

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 4 p.m.

Girls
Class AA – First Round, Tuesday, May 30
Radnor 13, York Catholic 6
Villa Maria 20, Saucon Valley 4
Bishop Shanahan 17, Wyoming Seminary 5
Gwynedd Mercy 17, Cardinal O’Hara 3
Kennard-Dale 24, Danville 3
Oakland Catholic 16, Fairview 4
Susquehannock 16, Quaker Valley 7
Hershey 14, Hampton 5

Quarterfinals
Radnor 20, Villa Maria 8
Bishop Shanahan 12, Gwynedd Mercy 11
Kennard-Dale 19, Oakland Catholic 8
Susquehannock 15, Hershey 7

Semifinals, June 6
Radnor vs. Bishop Shanahan, at Harriton, 4 p.m.
Kennard-Dale vs. Susquehannock, at Spring Grove, 6 p.m.

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 10 a.m.

Class AAA – First Round, Tuesday, May 30
Conestoga 15, W.C. Rustin 6
Garnet Valley 15, Parkland 10
Owen J. Roberts 20, Easton 8
Archbishop Carroll 11, Strath Haven 8
Springfield-Delco 15, Exeter 5
Manheim Township 16, Pine Richland 9
Downingtown East 14, Wilson 5
Fox Chapel 10, State College 9, OT

Quarterfinals, June 3
Garnet Valley 11, Conestoga 10, 2 OT
Archbishop Carroll 15, Owen J. Roberts 5
Springfield-Delco 9, Manheim Township 7
Downingtown East 19, Fox Chapel 7

Semifinals, June 6
Garnet Valley vs. Archbishop Carroll, at Henderson, 2 p.m.
Springfield-Delco vs. Downingtown East, at Henderson, noon

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, noon

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

The Deep Run SEPYLA A-1 team put together a perfect season of 11-0 ending with a 15-5 SEPYLA championship win over a very talented Haverford team in the U15A playoffs.

DEEP RUN CHAMPIONS – Back/Middle Row (Left-Right) Assistant Coach Rick Stranix, Zack Kraus, Assistant Coach Chris Pianko, Matthew Fleish, CJ Ocasio, Jake Stranix, Mason Lasasz, Jack Ferguson, Luke Yoder, Fabian Padin, Connor Frisch, Christopher Fanelli, Travis Washington, Jack Lenox, Ethan Smith, Shane Hartzell, Tommy Hart, Matt Rauch, Assistant Coach Charlie Pianko. Front Row Left- Right Nathan McMahon, Tyler Richardson, Head Coach Mark Fanelli. NOT PICTURED: Leigh Ferguson

The team was comprised of all 8th graders, some that have played their whole life and others that picked up a stick for the very first time in March. Deep Run is a smaller club compared to most, with only 120 players in the program from 1st-8th grade.

Deep Run capped off a stellar 7-0 regular season record heading into playoff time where we faced 4 very well respected and talented lacrosse teams. Deep Run beat Ridley 12-6 in the Semi Finals and went on to beat Haverford 15-5 in the finals to cap off a historic season.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

PIAA
Class AAA Semifinals

Conestoga 13, Mt. Lebanon 3
Conestoga 2-3-4-4 – 13
Mount Lebanon 2-0-1-0 – 3

Conestoga
Sean Bailey 1g 3a
Tommy Sopko 2g 1a
Nick Braendel 2g 1a
Henry Berg 2g
Kent Hjelm 2g
Cliff Madden 1g
Joe Walton 1g
Drew Mullen 1g
Will Schnorr 1g
Hunter Gregory 1a
Scott Macmillan 10 saves
James Reilly 11 for 13 faceoffs
Chris Tsetsekos 3 for 6 faceoffs

Avon Grove 7, Central Bucks East 5

Avon Grove 4-2-1-0- 7
Central Bucks East 2-1-1-1- 5

Avon Grove
Scooter Whiteside 2g
Zach Augustine 2g
Bryce DeMuth 1g
Doug Jones 1g
Joey Borcky 1g, 3a
Nate Hammon 9 of 16 FO
Kevin Malone 5 saves

Central Bucks East
Ryan Bullotta 2g, 1a
Ryan Brown 1g, 1a
Michael Ott 1g, 1a, 7 of 16 FO
Alec Bracken 1g
Liam Rosenthal 7 saves

Class AA semifinals

Springfield-Delco 12, Lansdale Catholic 0

Springfield-Delco 2-4-4-2
Lansdale Catholic 0-0-0

Springfield-Delco
Mike Tulskie 4g
Joe DeBernardi 2g
Ben Garcia 1g, 1a
Kyle Long 1g, 3a
Jack Spence 2a
Zac Venit 2g
Mike Vent 1g, 1a
Liam Difonso 1g
James Spence 7 saves

LC
Bobby Bausman 7 saves
Nick Heiler 10 of 16 FO

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

Boys’
PIAA
Class AA Semifinals

Springfield-Delco 12, Lansdale Catholic 0
Henderson 20, Mars 9

Class AAA Semifinals
Avon Grove 7, Central Bucks East 5
Conestoga 13, Mt. Lebanon 3

Girls’
PIAA
Class AA Semifinals
Radnor 4, Bishop Shanahan 3
Kennard-Dale 15, Susquehannock 7

Class AAA Semifinals
Archbishop Carroll 13, Garnet Valley 11
Springfield-Delco 12, Downingtown East 11

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

Four players scored two goals and James Reilly won 11 of 13 faceoffs while Scott MacMillan posted 10 saves as Conestoga defeated Mt. Lebanon, 13-3, today at Cumberland Valley to advance to the first PIAA Class AAA championship.

The District 1 champion and Central League co-champ Pioneers (22-3) will face the Avon Grove-Central Bucks East winner in the title game Saturday at West Chester East at 4 p.m.

Nick Braendel of Conestoga scores one of his two goals (Photo by Tim Flatley)

Tommy Sopko and Nick Braendel each had two goals and an assist and Henry Berg and Kent Hjelm each scored twice for the Pioneers. Sean Bailey added a goal and three assists as Conestoga broke open a 2-2 game by outscoring Mt. Lebanon (13-10) 7-1 in the middle periods.

Conestoga seeks its first state title since 2012 when it finished off three straight overall PIAA crowns. From 2009 until 2016, the PIAA had one classification.

Class AA

Henderson 20, Mars Area 9

The Warriors (20-3) advanced to their first title game with a big second period.

Henderson led just 5-4 after one period, but took a 9-4 lead into halftime and and then 16-6 after three periods.

The Warrors will shoot for their first PIAA crown Saturday at 2 p.m. at West Chester east when it meets the Springfield-Delco/Lansdale Catholic winner.

This article will be updated

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

Legacy Global Lacrosse has announced the Pennsylvania boys’ High School and 2020 players that have advanced to the Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

These players will compete in the Brine NLC in Midlothian, Va. on July 18-21. Click here for the upcoming list of regional tryouts scheduled.

First Name Last Name City State Year
Max Bartron Kingston Pennsylvania 2019
Jack Bauer New Freedom Pennsylvania 2019
Connor Bross Wernersville Pennsylvania 2020
Anthony Caporuscio Mountain Top Pennsylvania 2020
Logan Clefisch Pottstown Pennsylvania 2019
Dominic Deluca West Pittston Pennsylvania 2020
Joseph Fiorenza York Pennsylvania 2020
Jonathan Gaglione Milford Delaware 2019
Olayinka Jimba Williamstown New Jersey 2019
Tucker Johnson Clarks Summit Pennsylvania 2020
Reed Karaska Nuangola Pennsylvania 2018
Griffin Martin Trafford Pennsylvania 2019
James Mclaughlin Allentown Pennsylvania 2019
Ian Mcnaughton York Pennsylvania 2020
Anthony Mirkovic Wyckoff New Jersey 2019
Jason Nazarenus Red Lion Pennsylvania 2019
Matt Ottilo Furlong Pennsylvania 2020
Ryan Prum Secane Pennsylvania 2019
Dylan Rahm Allentown Pennsylvania 2019
Paul Richardson Philadelphia Pennsylvania 2020
Gavin Rossman West Chester Pennsylvania 2018
Brandon Smith Hampstead Maryland 2018
Luke Talago center valley Pennsylvania 2019
Luke Vando Yardley Pennsylvania 2019
Elijah Workinger York Pennsylvania 2019
David Desousa Harrisburg Pennsylvania 2020
Wesley Gilbert Lancaster Pennsylvania 2020
Tj Herron DALLAS Pennsylvania 2020
Trey Lignelli Gilbertsville Pennsylvania 2020
David Lipinski Dallas Pennsylvania 2020
Brady Mcgovern Wilmington Delaware 2020
Xavier Salley Lincoln University Pennsylvania 2020
Michael Starbuck Dallas Pennsylvania 2020
Bryce U’selis Quakertown Pennsylvania 2020

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

PIAA Champions

Boys
One classification:
2009: La Salle 7, Conestoga 3
2010: Conestoga 10, La Salle 6
2011: Conestoga 13, St. Joseph’s Prep 4
2012: Conestoga 10, La Salle 7
2013: La Salle 13, Conestoga 4
2014: Penncrest 12, Avon Grove 7
2015: Radnor 11, St. Joseph’s Prep 10, OT
2016 Springfield-Delco 4, La Salle 3

Two classifications:
Class AA
2017: Henderson vs. Springfield-Delco
Class AAA
2017: Conestoga vs. Avon Grove

Girls
One classification:
2009 – Radnor 20, Strath Haven 10
2010 – Radnor 14, Springfield-Delco 7
2011 – Garnet Valley 17, Downingtown East 14
2012 – Garnet Valley 10, Strath Haven 9, OT
2013 – Harriton 8, Radnor 7
2014 – Garnet Valley 13, Springfield-Delco 9
2015 – Garnet Valley 13, Conestoga 10
2016 – Conestoga 18, Radnor 7

Two classifications:
Class AA
2017: Archbishop Carroll vs. Springfield-Delco
Class AAA
2017: Radnor vs. Susquehannock/Kennard-Dale winner

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/17

Zach Augustine and Scooter Whiteside each scored two goals and Avon Grove defeated Central Bucks East, 7-5, today at Methacton to advance to the PIAA Class AAA championship.

AG’s Zach Augustine

The Devils (22-2) will play Conestoga (22-3) Saturday in the championship game at West Chester East at 4 p.m. ConestogA, which advanced with a 13-3 win over Mt. Lebanon, toppled Avon Grove just two weeks ago in the District 1 finals, 14-12.

Avon Grove had already beaten CB East twice before this year – 8-3 in the regular season and 10-9 in the District 1 semifinals.

The Devils never trailed and broke open a 2-2 game with three unanswered goals by Augustine, Whiteside and defenseman Bryce DeMuth as they capitalized on several key CB East (18-6) turnovers.

Joey Borcky had a goal and three assists for Avon Grove and Nate Hammond won 9 of 16 face-offs. Ryan Bullotta had two goals and an assist for East and Ryan Brown added a goal and an assist.

This article will be updated

Avon Grove 7, Central Bucks East 5

Avon Grove 4-2-1-0- 7
Central Bucks East 2-1-1-1- 5

Avon Grove
Scooter Whiteside 2g
Zach Augustine 2g
Bryce DeMuth 1g
Doug Jones 1g
Joey Borcky 1g, 3a
Nate Hammon 9 of 16 FO
Kevin Malone 5 saves

Central Bucks East
Ryan Bullotta 2g, 1a
Ryan Brown 1g, 1a
Michael Ott 1g, 1a, 7 of 16 FO
Alec Bracken 1g
Liam Rosenthal 7 saves

By Barry Sankey
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17

Mike Tulskie scored four goals and James Spence collected seven saves and posted a rare shutout as Springfield-Delco defeated Lansdale Catholic, 12-0, Tuesday night at Methacton in the PIAA Class AA semifinals.

The Cougars (21-3) advance to play Henderson in the title game Saturday at West Chester East at 2 p.m. Henderson (20-3) – which fell to Springfield, 4-3, in the District 1 final – routed Mars Area, 20-8.

Springfield-Delco’s Mike Tulskie (left), Kyle Long

Lansdale Catholic (18-5) closed its most successful season as it won two state games after reaching the Catholic League semifinals and winning the District 12 championship.

Springfield-Delco was never threatened. Tulskie scored twice in the first period off assists from Kyle Long (one goals, four assists and 104 assists for the season) and the Cougars added six four more goals in the second period to seize a 6-0 lead.

Joe DeBernardi and Zac Venit each added two goals and Mike Vent had a goal and an assist and Jack Spence two assists.

The Cougars were the final PIAA champion last year under the old, one-classification system.

“He (Tulskie) is really a great finisher and shooter from that lefty spot,” said Long, a junior midfielder. “We played in a youth program together. Then he went to (Cardinal) O’Hara team. This year he came back. Joey (Debarnardi), he and I really showed up in the playoffs.”

Long said he has always functioned as a setup guy in all the sports he has played, basketball, football and lacrosse.

“We’re a great team,” said Tulskie. “He (Long) is he passer and I am the finisher. It is just a great position.”

Now comes Saturday’s ultimate test for the Cougars – the state championship game against Henderson.

“This is the greatest opportunity, to win the state,” said Tulskie. “In the beginning of the year, we set this goal. We wanted to win (again) since our last championship. That is what we have been working for – a state championship.”

As its been all year, the Springfield-Delco defense was air-tight. The unit of Pat Clemens, Nick Cutuli, Nick Matty, and Anthony DiVario and defensive middies Matt Ries and Jamie Bove gave the Crusaders few opportunities. When threatened, All-American James Spence was unbeatable.

For LC Bobby Bausman was strong with nine saves and Nick Heiler won 10 of 16 face offs.

Lansdale Catholic head coach Tom Nace is very justly proud of the season his Crusaders enjoyed. LC made its first state playoff appearance and then won a pair of games to advance to the semifinals.

“I knew coming into the season this year that we had 12 seniors who would play their hearts out together,” said Nace. “We achieved all of our goals and more.”

LC defeated Eastern York (Dist. 3-3), 14-8, in the opening round of states and followed that up with a 12-9 victory over Crestwood (Dist. 2-1).

Springfield-Delco 12, Lansdale Catholic 0

Springfield-Delco 2-4-4-2 – 12
Lansdale Catholic 0-0-0-0 – 0

Springfield-Delco
Mike Tulskie 4g
Joe DeBernardi 2g
Ben Garcia 1g, 1a
Kyle Long 1g, 4a
Jack Spence 2a
Zac Venit 2g
Mike Vent 1g, 1a
Liam DiFonzo 1g
James Spence 7 saves

LC
Bobby Bausman 9 saves
Nick Heiler 10 of 16 FO

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17
From Press Release

Victory Event Series is excited to introduce the NEW Beast of the East Showcase Sunday at West Chester University. This recruiting event will provide boys lacrosse players from the 2018, 2019, and 2020 graduating classes with guaranteed exposure to top level D1-D3 college coaches.

The Victory Event Series staff has created the Beast of the East showcase to produce a high-level and thrilling atmosphere, with many of the nations’s top college coaches in attendance. These coaches will not only be recruiting at the event, but also coaching the prospect teams throughout the day.

Beast of the East will display 140 of the top uncommitted high school prospects in the nation on only two fields, assuring all athletes with unmatched competition in front of over 50 college coaches. The event guarantees each team three 50-minute games, with an opportunity to play in the Beast of the East All-Star game at the end of the day.

The game will consist of the showcase’s top 40 players, selected from a panel of college coaches, and conclude with a Beast of the East “Most Valuable Player” or the “Beast of the East”.

Brian Santoleri, the showcase director, is thrilled to host the new event and believes that the tournament has unlimited potential for hundreds of future college prospects. Being a coach at Haverford College, Santoleri feels that not only does the tournament provide college prospects with a unique experience to showcase their skills, but will also present college recruiters with a hands on approach to coaching prospects.

This includes live game atmospheres with halftime speeches, coaching adjustments, and an opportunity to get to know players throughout the 3 game span.

“There will be 140 of the top lacrosse prospects in the nation provided with a college coaching experience on only two fields,” Santoleri said. “The response has been amazing. The players are excited to compete against top competition, and the feedback from the coaches has been overwhelming.

“I can’t wait for the showcase to begin and look forward to its promising future.”

Phillylacrosse.com will provide live coverage of the event.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17

This is a historical list of Pennsylvania boys’ lacrosse state champions:

State Champions, As chosen by coaches
1965 – Hill School
1966 – Lower Merion
1967 – Lower Merion
1968 – Haverford School

Avery F. Blake Memorial Trophy winner
1969 – Lower Merion 5, Haverford School 4
1970 – Harriton 3, Lower Merion 2
1971 – Harriton 6, Abington 5
1972 – Harriton 6, Haverford School 5
1973 – Henderson 12, Hill School 6
1974 – Penn Charter 4, Harriton 3
1975 – Penn Charter 11, Harriton 10
1976 – Penn Charter 11, Abington 10
1977 – Lower Merion 5, Abington 4 (OT)
1978 – Springfield-Delco 12, Lower Merion 9
1979 – Lower Merion 12, Abington 4
1980 – Haverford School 8, Lower Merion 2
1981 – Abington defeated Haverford School
1982 – Springfield-Delco 12, Henderson 4
1983 – Penn Charter 4, Episcopal Academy 2
1984 – Lower Merion 9, Hill School 5
1985 – Haverford School 7, Episcopal Academy 4
1986 – Hill School 9, Haverford School 7
1987 – Episcopal Academy 19, Germantown Academy 12
1988 – West Chester East 8, Ridley 7
1989 – Penn Charter 7, Episcopal Academy 6, 3OT
1990 – Germantown Academy 6, Episcopal Academy 5
1991 – Episcopal Academy 9, Penn Charter 8
1992 – Springfield-Delco defeated Episcopal Academy
1993 – Germantown Academy defeated Henderson
1994 – Ridley 7, Springfield-Delco 6
1995 – Episcopal Academy 5, Ridley 2
1996 – Episcopal Academy 9, Springfield-Delco 3
1997 – Ridley 10, Springfield-Delco 8
1998 – Ridley 6, Haverford School 5 (3OT)
1999 – Lower Merion 11, Ridley 4

Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association Champions
2000 – Haverford School 10, Penncrest 9 (OT)
2001 – Ridley 8, Germantown Academy 7
2002 – Ridley 8, Malvern Prep 6
2003 – Ridley 11, Radnor 4
2004 – La Salle 14, Malvern Prep 3
2005 – Haverford School 15, La Salle 9
2006 – Malvern Prep 6, Haverford School 5 (OT)
2007 – Downingtown East 8, La Salle 4
2008 – La Salle 4, Malvern Prep 3

Keystone Cup Champions – vs. Western/Central SLA winners
2000 – Haverford School 11, Mt. Lebanon 8
2001 – Ridley 12, Sewickley 4
2002 – Ridley 15, Mt. Lebanon 4
2003 – Ridley 13, Mt. Lebanon 7
2004 – La Salle 13 Shady Side Academy 5
2005 – Haverford School 19, Hempfield 9
2006 – Malvern Prep 15, Manheim Township 5
2007 – Downingtown East 5, Mt. Lebanon 3
2008 – La Salle 7, Manheim Township 5

PIAA Champions – One classification
2009: La Salle 7, Conestoga 3
2010: Conestoga 10, La Salle 6
2011: Conestoga 13, St. Joseph’s Prep 4
2012: Conestoga 10, La Salle 7
2013: La Salle 13, Conestoga 4
2014: Penncrest 12, Avon Grove 7
2015: Radnor 11, St. Joseph’s Prep 10, OT
2016 Springfield-Delco 4, La Salle 3

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17

Lionville (LYA) U13B capped a tremendous 2017 season by winning the Chester County Lacrosse Association Championship Tuesday night at Kelly Field in West Chester.

Lionville (LYA) U13B won the Chester County Lacrosse Association Championship

Lionville featured Frankie Colatuno, Spencer Kempf, Brady Dennis, Dominic Varano, Gavin Kushinksi, John Eitzen, Brendan Krause, John Wanner, Jed Davis, Hudson Zawadzkas, Brendan Haughey, Matt Sano, Liam Nicolas, Andrew Phillips, EJ Klunk, Nate Vasco, Adam Rowland, NJ Cogliati and James McCain.

The team was led by Head Coach Kurt Kemp and assisted by NJ Cogliati and John Nicolas.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17

New Jersey State playoffs

Girls

Group semifinals

TUESDAY, MAY 30

New Jersey Group semifinals
At West Essex High School
Oak Knoll 16, Saddle River Day 7
Summit 12, Northern Highlands 6
At Toms River North High School
Middle Township 20, Mount St. Mary 7
Moorestown 15, Notre Dame 4
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
GROUP 2: Bernards 16, Sparta 15
GROUP 4: Bridgewater-Raritan 10, Ridgewood 9
At Moorestown High School
GROUP 2: Haddonfield 8, Rumson-Fair Haven 7
GROUP 4: Eastern 11, Rancocas Valley 5

Group championships
June 3 at Kean University
Group 4: Bridgewater-Raritan 16, Eastern 4
Group 1: Oak Knoll 17, Middle Township 8
Group 2: Bernards 15, Haddonfield 5
Group 3: Summit 9, Moorestown 8

Tournament of Champions semifinals, June 7
Summit vs. Oak Knoll, 5 p.m. at Middletown North High School
Bernards vs. Bridgewater-Raritan, 7 p.m., Middletown North High School

Boys

State Group Championships
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Group 2: Ramapo 12, Rumson-Fair Haven 11, OT
Group 3: Moorestown 7, Summit 6
At Livingston High School
Group 1: Madison 9, Mountain Lakes 6
Non-Public A: Delbarton 12, Seton Hall Prep 11
At Hopewell Valley High School
Non-Public B: Pingry 11, Bishop Eustace 1
Group 4: Montgomery 7, Ridgewood 5

Tournament of Champions, Saturday, June 3 at Bridgewater-Raritan High School
NJ Tournament of Champions, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Ramapo 10, Madison 3
Pingry 9, Montgomery 4

Semifinals, June 7
Pingry vs. Moorestown, at Kean University, 5 p.m.
Ramapo vs. Delbarton, at Kean University, 7:30 p.m.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/17
Staff Report

Frankie Labetti had two goals and an assist and dominated at the face-off X to lead Mooestown to an 8-4 win tonight over Pingry School in the semifinals of the New Jersey Tournament of Championsat Kean University.

The Quakers (18-3) advance to their first T of C final ever and will meet No. 1 seed Delbarton (20-1) at Kean University at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Delbarton toppled Ramapo, 10-4.

Labetti, signed with Hartford, scored two goals in just over a minute in the fourth-period and assisted on a third fourth-quarter goal while winning all eight of the second-half faceoffs.

Moorestown led only, 5-4, after three periods, but Labetti made it 6-3 several minutes into the period and then added another goal just 1:08 later to make it 7-4. He then assisted on a tally by Quinn Willis (three goals) just 1:30 later to clinch it.

Liam Peck had six saves for Moorestown and Wesley Sporer added a goal and an assist.

Pingry 0 2 2 0 -4
Moorestown 2 2 1 3 -8

Moorestown
Ben Cantwell 1g
Sean Carden 1g
Will Corbi 1a
Frankie Labetti 2g, 1a
Wesley Sporer 1g, 1a
Quinn Willis 3g
Liam Peck 6 saves

Pingry
Drew Brosie 1g
Spencer Duryee 1g
George Enman 1g, 1a
Jake Moss 1g
Frankie Dillon 6 saves
David Metzger 6 saves

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

Williamstown High School (NJ) 2017 goalie Christian Cortez has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Davis & Elkins College.

Christian Cortez profile:

Christian Cortez

High School: Williamstown High School, New Jersey

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Goalie

College Choice: Davis and Elkins College

Lacrosse Honors: 2x MVP (High School)

What do you plan to major in? Pre-Med: Biology

Why did you choose Davis & Elkins? “I chose Davis & Elkins for other related scholarships & Lacrosse.”

HS team’s accomplishments for 2017 season? “1st year in Olympic Conference. We competed well against some of the best teams we played.”

Thank You: “Thank you Coach Harry Sankey, Coach Tom Kelly, Mom & Dad.”

Other schools considered: Rutgers New Brunswick

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