Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

The 2017 Delaware US Lacrosse Boys’ HS All-Americans:

Michael Drake Sr. Salesianum, State Player of the Year
Nick Salameda Sr. Archmere
Demetrius Stevenson Jr. Caesar Rodney
Will Neibryzowski Jr. Dover
Cross Ferrera Sr. Appoquinimink
Holden Kammerer Sr. Cape Henlopen
Eric Pincus Jr. Wilmington Friends
Patrick Udovich Sr. Archmere

Academic All-Americans
Kevin Marchioni, St. Elizabeth School
Dallas Towner, Delaware Military Academy
Tyler Gross, Caesar Rodney HS
John Paris, St. Andrews School
William Duncan, Charter School of Wilmington
Mitchell Maxwell, Newark Charter School
Robb Deheny, Tatnall School
Nirmal Patel, Archmere Academy
Matthew Tornek, Wilmington Friends School

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

The 2017 OLYMPIC CONFERENCE BOYS’ LACROSSE ALL-League teams:

DIVISION: National

FIRST TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Defense Burns, Nick 12 Paul VI
Mid-Field Corrado, Colin 12 Gloucester Catholic
Mid-Field Danner, Jackson 12 Woodstown
Mid-Field Dragani, Jack 12 Camden Catholic
Attack Dunleavy, Patrick 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Attack Fogerty, Colin 12 Paul VI
Mid-Field Hansen, Blake 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Defense McKenna, Matt 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Mid-Field Moran, Anthony 12 Paul VI
Defense Myers, Nick 12 Gloucester Catholic
Goalie Olivo, Anthony 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Attack Vanaman, Michael 10 Gloucester Catholic
Defense Venit, Drew 10 Gloucester Catholic
Attack Ziegler, Brett 10 Camden Catholic

SECOND TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Attack Alnutt, Brandon 11 Winslow Township
Goalie Baldwin, Zeke 11 Woodstown
Attack Beers, Sean 10 Gloucester Catholic
Attack Heaney, Rob 12 Paul VI
Mid-Field Holmes, Christian 12 Gloucester Catholic
Mid-Field Hopkins, Connor 11 Woodstown
Defense Horner, Andrew 12 Woodstown
Defense Klitchko, Andrew 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Mid-Field Long, Rajean 11 Winslow
Defense McGovern, Pat 12 Paul VI
Mid-Field Owens, Bentley 11 Camden Catholic
Defense Panno, Gage 11 Camden Catholic
Mid-Field Schoenborn, Stephen 11 Bishop Eustace Prep
Attack Spellman, Tim 11 Bishop Eustace Prep

DIVISION: Patriot

FIRST TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Attack Batson, Will 11 Haddonfield
Midfield Blake, Aiden 10 Haddonfield
Midfield Burke, Peter 12 Seneca
Attack Dean, Alex 12 Haddonfield
Goalie Fallon, Shayne 12 West Deptford
Defense Gismondi, Gio 12 West Deptford
Goalie Gramigna, Will 9 Haddonfield
Attack Gray, Ian 11 Seneca
Defense Green, Max 11 Haddonfield
Midfield Hackney, Ryan 12 Seneca
Defense Jentsch, Mike 12 Seneca
Midfield Rothstein, Mitch 11 Haddonfield
Midfield Siok, Donald 12 Haddonfield
Attack Stahre, Alex 12 Seneca

SECOND TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Midfield Campbell, Evan 12 Cherry Hill East
Goalie Cortez, Christian 12 Williamstown
Attack Fries, Conner 12 Seneca
Goalie Gutin, Harrison 10 Cherry Hill East
Midfield Hoyt, T.J. 10 West Deptford
Goalie Marble, Will 11 Cherry Hill West
Midfield Monahan, Bryce 10 Williamstown
Attack Petronis, Mark 12 Williamstown
Midfield Roane, Justin 12 West Deptford
Defense Rodenschin, Steve 11 Seneca
Defense Scarpello, Tommy 11 Seneca
Midfield Scoleri, Angelo 12 West Deptford
Attack Sherman, Eric 11 Cherry Hill East
Defense Troiani, Mark 11 Haddonfield

DIVISION: American

FIRST TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Defense Baker, Jarrett 12 Clearview
Attack Burns, Brendan 11 Clearview
Mid-Field Cole, Zach 11 Lenape
Mid-Field Dzierzgowski, Jake 11 Washington Twp.
Defense Funk, Brett 11 Shawnee
Defense Galaida, Mile 11 Lenape
Attack Ingersoll, Matt 11 Lenape
Goalie McCollum, Colin 12 Eastern
Attack Montgomery, Tim 12 Lenape
Goalie Pagesy, Ben 11 Kingsway
Mid-Field Scerbo, Joel 11 Kingsway
Attack Shinske, Mike 12 Shawnee
Mid-Field Wigley, Dan 12 Shawnee
Defense Wilson, Matthew 12 Eastern

SECOND TEAM
Position Name Grade School
Defense Albano, Jared 12 Washington Twp.
Mid-Field Baraldi, Hunter 12 Eastern
Defense Bromley, Brett 12 Shawnee
Defense Curtis, James 12 Kingsway
Attack Gagliardi, Vince 12 Washington Twp.
Mid-Field Hayes, Jordan 10 Cherokee
Goalie Horchak, Kevin 12 Clearview
Mid-Field Lajoie, Matt 11 Lenape
Goalie Miller, Ryan 12 Shawnee
Defense Morgan, Jason 12 Cherokee
Attack Sabatini, Nick 12 Cherokee
Attack Smith, Ben 11 Eastern
Defense Venuto, Dante 11 Lenape
Mid-Field Wagner, Robert 12 Clearview

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

The USILA Scholar All-Americans for 2017, based on excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Division I

Tom Moore Binghamton
Christian Carson-Banister Boston University

Princeton’s Gavin McBride (Haverford School) Photo by Robert Goldstein

Larken Kemp Brown
Dylan Molloy Brown
Alec Tullett Brown
Tucker James Bryant
Kyle Mummau Bryant
Jeff Edwards Canisius
Marshall Peters Cornell
Jack Bruckner Duke
Kyle Rowe Duke
Thomas Zenker Duke
Andrew Eidenshink (La Salle) Fairfield
Jake Knostman Fairfield
Michael LeClair High Point
Frank Brown Hobart
Max Romm Hobart
John Crawley Johns Hopkins
Nicholas Fields Johns Hopkins
Eric Cannon Lafayette
Cody Triolo Lehigh
Jack Carrigan Loyola
Brian Sherlock Loyola
JD Recor Marist
Andy DeMichiei Marquette
Colin Massa Mercer
Nick Aponte Penn State
Bear Goldstein Princeton
Gavin McBride (Haverford School) Princeton
Jarrod Neumann Providence
Connor Murphy Rutgers
Alex Corpolongo Stony Brook
Scott Firman Syracuse
Tyler Pfister Ohio State
Jake Withers Ohio State
Jack Adams Towson
Ryan Drenner Towson
Tyler Konen Towson
Daniel Grabher Army
Kyle McClancy Albany
Adam Osika Albany
Christian Burgdorf Denver
Connor Cannizzaro Denver
Chris Duffy (Abington) Hartford
Daniel Muller Massachusetts
Stephen Kelly North Carolina
Austin Pifani (Abinton) North Carolina
Sergio Perkovic Notre Dame
Kevin Gayhardt (Episcopal Academy) Pennsylvania
Eric Persky Pennsylvania
Tanner Scales Virginia
Jake Froccaro Villanova
Devin McNamara Villanova
Brian Pratt Yale
Eric Scott Yale

Division II

Nicholas Reisig Adelphi
Max Adler Bentley
Alec Dambach Chestnut Hill
Tom McDermott (Ridley) Chestnut Hill
Jordan Eason Colorado Mesa
Matt Lalli Florida Southern
Brian Rogers Le Moyne
Chris Clancy Limestone
Anthony Galeotafiore LIU Post
Will Kistinger NYIT
Joe Morhardt NYIT
Brandon Donnellan Pace
Alex Pacitti Saint Anselm
Mark Vitello Saint Anselm
Jack Miller Seton Hill
Martin Heyn Tampa
Conor Whipple Tampa

Division III

Zachary Hubbell Albion
Sam Chen Amherst
Uzoma Egbuchulam Amherst
Matt Killian Amherst
William Bradshaw Aurora
Jason Koziol Aurora
Charles Fay Bates
Fred Ulbrick Bates
Jake Walsh Bates
Kyle Weber Bates
Quentin Johnson Berry
Peter Mumford Bowdoin
Evan Downey Cabrini
Steve Halko (Springfield-Delco) Cabrini
Bennett Bradley Catholic
Tim Keith Catholic
Victor Licata Catholic
Mason Paas Centre
Randy Foster Christopher Newport
Justin Gibson Clarkson
Austin Davie Colorado College
Will Donahue Denison
Liam Rooney Denison
Charles Sawyer Denison
Andy Grabis Dickinson
Dan Decker Fairleigh Dickinson
Chris Fumai Gettysburg
Marc Bushong (Washington Twp.) Gwynedd-Mercy
Jared Arntzen Hampden-Sydney
Triston Stegall Hampden-Sydney
PJ Jackson Haverford
John Januszkiewicz Ithaca
Winston Wenham Ithaca
Tyler Randolph Kean
Austin Minnich Lebanon Valley
Cole Barrett Lynchburg
Harrison Brennan Lynchburg
Harris Stolzenberg MIT
Ryan Young Montclair State
Hunter Burdick Nazareth
Seth DeLisle Nazareth
Joe Eiskant Nazareth
Luke Longo Nazareth
Jordan Carlson Ohio Wesleyan
Breanainn McNeally RPI
Matthew Hall RPI
Kevin Jackson Roanoke
JD Hall RIT
Ryan Lee RIT
Nick Nesbitt RIT
Nathan Blondino Salisbury
Brendan Bromwell Salisbury
Carson Kalama Salisbury
Andrew Ternahan Salisbury
Jake Rubenstein Sewanee
Ben Judy Shenandoah
Stephen LaTona Shenandoah
Jack Metzler Skidmore
Jake Reynolds Springfield
Alec Dietsch St. Lawrence
Conor Healey St. Lawrence
Christopher Contino Stevens
Connor McKeon Stevens
Jan Schoonen Stevens
Kyle D’Onofrio Stevenson
Wade Korvin Stevenson
Dave Foster Cortland
Stephen Ducey Swarthmore
Colin Blind Brockport
Miles Davis Mary Washington
Dan Auger New England
Andy Curro New England
Adam Drury Scranton
Liam Moriarty Vassar
Joseph Perrella Washington & Lee
Michael Fahey Williams
Riley Hoffman Williams
Conrad Ordakowski York

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

Duke’s Lacrosse Club’s Annual EVALS will be held over three days in 3-hour sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 9th, 10th & 11th at The Shipley School.

These EVALS will Bring all Duke’s Players together from the Class Years of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 as well as serve as an OPEN Tryout for ALL NON-Duke’s players to be seen and COMPETE for the opportunity to join Duke’s and participate in its summer tournaments.

EVALS are OPEN to all Duke’s players as well as NON-Duke’s player prospects who are looking to be evaluated and potentially join our Duke’s Lacrosse Club program. Players from many regions are expected to participate.

Click here for more information and all waivers. Payment should be made at the event and checks made payable to Duke’s Lacrosse.
Simply SCROLL DOWN to Items for the Review of all EVAL particulars including HOTELS for out of State Players and families.

The Duke’s Coaching Staff with Duke’s Regional Directors & Coaches, some College Players and Graduating Duke’s Seniors will run Drills and do player Evaluations.

EVAL Specifics are :
Location : Shipley Main Campus Turf Fields Located at 126 Merion Ave. in Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
Day/Dates/Times: Friday June 9th from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Sat. June 10th from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Sunday June 11th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Cost: $35. per 3 Hour Session payable to Duke’s Lacrosse at WALK UP REGISTRATION.
–Bring a Duke’s Waiver if you are a Non Duke’s Player or if you are a Duke’s player and your Waiver is Outdated.
Get a Waiver @ http://www.thedukeslacrosse.com/app/download/4655132/2012_DUKE_S_LACROSSE_WAIV
If you are a Non Duke’s Player then please also bring a Completed New Player Info Sheet/form.
See it at http://www.thedukeslacrosse.com/app/download/4655215/DUKES_Player_Information_

*Check in and Walk Up Registration each day will begin 1 hour before the Scheduled Session.
*Duke’s Players wear Duke’s Reversible and NON Duke’s Players again make sure you have a REVERSIBLE to participate.
*We Expect Players from 11 states and OVER 110 High Schools to come out and COMPETE.
*Duke’s Players needing Uniform should pick up their Bagged Uniform Pieces upon Arrival.
*Duke’s 1 and Duke’s 2 Players will be Finalized over the 3 days of EVALS.
*The Following Weekend is the FIRST Duke’s Tournament @ Battle of Baltimore so players can Tender Tournament Payment of $150. with their EVALS Payments and they can be combined in 1 Check but just note at Registration.
*See Schedule Link for EVALS and Battle of Baltimore @ thedukeslacrosse.com – Schedule .
NON Duke’s Players should REVIEW the Duke’s LINKS to Understand who and What Duke’s is as an Organization @ thedukeslacrosse.com – Home/Welcome
@ thedukeslacrosse.com – About Us @ thedukeslacrosse.com – F.A.Q. @ thedukeslacrosse.com – Coaches and @ Passport Alliance – The Premiere Lacrosse Club Alliance
*Lastly, some College Coaches may be attending to observe so each Session will be crisp and demanding so come out and CHALLENGE Yourself, COMPETE and have FUN.
Any Questions can be Directed to Coach ebe helm @ Dukeslaxx13@aol.com .

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/8/17

Phillylacrosse.com is seeking input from coaches and players for its 2017 scoring leaders.

Boys that had 30 or more goals and/or 30 or more assists as well as girls that had 40 or more goals and/or 30 or more assists are included in the leaders. All players from the Philly region, South Jersey, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley/Upstate PA and Central PA are encouraged to send in their stats and have their coach verify (CC coach in the e-mail) or send in the information.

Coaches must confirm any stats from players. Please include player name, school and goals and assists totals for 2017 only. Statistics from all games – regular season and playoffs – should be included.

Stats can be sent to golax@phillylacrosse.com.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/17
From Press Release

Hartford senior Chris Duffy (Abington, Duke’s LC) capped off an impressive four-year career with the Hawks by adding United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Scholar All-America honors to his resume, the organization announced on Thursday.

Hartford’s Chris Duffy (Abington)

“We are extremely proud of Chris,” said Ryan Martin, who concluded his first season at the helm of the Hawks in 2017. “He had an outstanding career as a Hawk both on the field and inside the classroom.

“Chris was a three-time team captain who led us to an America East Championship as a redshirt-junior in 2016, so capping off his senior year by being named a USILA Academic All-America is a huge honor for both Chris and our program. His presence will be missed in so many ways next season.”

Duffy becomes the second Hawk in program history to earn USILA Scholar All-America honors, joining Tate Klidonas, (Emmaus) who received the award at the conclusion of his career in 2014. A total of nine Hartford student-athletes have received USILA All-America distinction, including current Hawk Dylan Protesto (Penncrest), who earned a spot on the Third Team in 2016.

Throughout his career, Duffy has been recognized on several occasions for his excellence both on and off the lacrosse field. He received America East All-Conference Second Team laurels for the second-straight season in 2017 and earned All-Academic Team honors for the third time in his career this past season. In addition, Duffy was named to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) Academic All-New England Team last month.

Duffy closed out his four-year career as one of the top defenders in program history, as he is ranked No. 4 all-time in caused turnovers with 40. A civil engineering major, he graduated from the College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture with a 3.45 GPA and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at Hartford.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/17

Junior Dominic DeFazio (Hatboro-Horsham) of the Stevenson University men’s lacrosse team was selected as the ECAC Division III South Defensive Player of the Year and as a USILA Honorable Mention All-American.

In addition, DeFazio was named a First Team ECAC All-Star.

Stevenson’s Dominic DeFazio (Hatboro-Horsham)

DeFazio, who was also the MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Year, started all 20 games for the Mustangs in 2017 and recorded a team-high 44 caused turnovers, while picking up 69 ground balls, the second highest total on the Mustangs.

A two-time MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Week, DeFazio had multiple caused turnovers in 13 contests and led a Stevenson defensive unit that allowed just 8.5 goals per game and allowed single-digit opponent goals in 12 of its final 14 contests.

The Stevenson men’s lacrosse team finished 14-6 overall and ranked No. 13 USILA Division III poll. The Mustangs won their fifth consecutive MAC Commonwealth championship and made their ninth straight NCAA tournament appearance.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/17

Kevin Corrigan

The Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia is hosting its annual Universal Notre Dame Night Dinner on June 22 at Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia beginning at 6:00 pm.

The event is a celebration of the Notre Dame community and is open to the public. This year’s speaker is Kevin Corrigan, the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach.

If you are interested in attending, tickets can be purchased though the following link: philadelphia.undclub.org/und17.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/17
Staff Report

Capsules on the four PIAA lacrosse state championship games being held Saturday at West Chester East High School.

10 a.m. – Class AA Girls, Radnor (District 1 champion) vs. Kennard-Dale (District 3 runner-up)

Archbishop Carroll goalie Maddey Ferraioli (Photo by Matt Chandik)

The records: Radnor 18-7; Kennard-Dale 21-2-1
How they got here: Radnor defeated Bishop Shanahan, 4-3 in the semis; Kennard-Dale downed Susquehannock, 15-7
Coaches: KD: Kelly Wetzel (9th season, Radnor:
Newsy fact:

Noon, Class AAA Girls, Archbishop Carroll (District 12) vs. Springfield-Delco (District 1 runner-up)
The records: Archbishop Carroll 23-1; Springfield-Delco 20-4
How they got here: Carroll defeated Garnet Valley, 13-11, in the semis; Springfield toppled Downingtown East, 12-11
Coaches: AC: Lorraine Beers (18th season, 316-63-4); Springfield-Delco: Keith Broome (21st season, 386-87-6)
Newsy fact: Neither team has won a PIAA title

2 p.m., Class AA Boys, Springfield-Delco (District 1 champion) vs. Henderson (District 1 runner-up)
The records: Springfield-Delco 21-3; Henderson 20-3
How they got here: Springfield-Delco defeated Lansdale Catholic, 12-0, in the semis; Henderson downed Mars Area, 20-9.
Coaches: SD: Tom Lemieux (7th season, 113-45): Henderson: Paul Stankewicz (35th season, 410-221)
Newsy fact: Henderson last won a state title in 1973 when it defeated Hill School, 12-6, for the Avery F. Blake Memorial Trophy and Stankewicz was an assistant.

4 p.m. – Class AAA Boys, Conestoga (District 1 champion) vs. Avon Grove (District 1 runner-up)
The records: Conestoga 23-3; Avon Grove 22-2
How they got here: Conestoga defeated Mt. Lebanon, 13-3; Avon Grove downed Central bucks East, 7-5
Coaches: Conestoga: Brody Bush (3rd season, 50-21); Avon Grove: Eric Jackson (16th season, 199-111)
Newsy fact: Conestoga defeated Avon Grove, 14-12, in the District 1 finals

Watch LIVE coverage online, on the PCN Select app, and on Roku with a PCN Select subscription.
All games will appear on tape delay on PCN (cable TV in Pennsylvania only).

10:00 am LIVE – PIAA Girls 2A Lacrosse Championship
12:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Girls 3A Lacrosse Championship
2:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Boys 2A Lacrosse Championship
3:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Girls 2A Lacrosse Championship
4:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Boys 3A Lacrosse Championship
5:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Girls 3A Lacrosse Championship
7:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Boys 2A Lacrosse Championship
9:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Boys 3A Lacrosse Championship
* All times are approximate.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/10/17

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
Oak Knoll 11, Summit 9
Bridgewater-Raritan 17, Bernards 5

Championship, June 10 at Kean
Bridgewater-Raritan vs. Oak Knoll, 5 p.m.

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
Moorestown 8, Pingry 4
Delbarton 10, Ramapo 4

Championship, June 10
Moorestown vs. Delbarton, at Kean Univ., 7:30 p.m.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/10/17

Watch LIVE coverage online today of the PIAA lacrosse championshps, on the PCN Select app, and on Roku with a PCN Select subscription.
All games will appear on tape delay on PCN (cable TV in Pennsylvania only).

10:00 am LIVE – PIAA Girls 2A Lacrosse Championship
12:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Girls 3A Lacrosse Championship
2:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Boys 2A Lacrosse Championship
3:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Girls 2A Lacrosse Championship
4:00 pm* LIVE – PIAA Boys 3A Lacrosse Championship
5:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Girls 3A Lacrosse Championship
7:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Boys 2A Lacrosse Championship
9:00 p.m. Tape Delay – PIAA Boys 3A Lacrosse Championship

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/10/17

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 12, Lansdale Catholic 0
Henderson 20, Mars 9

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 2 p.m.
Springfield-Delco 9, Henderson 8

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
Avon Grove 7, Central Bucks East 5
Conestoga 13, Mt. Lebanon 13

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 4 p.m.
Avon Grove 5, Conestoga 4

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 4, Bishop Shanahan 3
Kennard-Dale 15, Susquehannock 7

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 10 a.m.
Radnor 20, Kennard-Dale 8

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

Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, noon
Archbishop Carroll vs. Springfield-Delco

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 11, Henderson 6
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

PIAA Champions – two classifications
Class AA
2017: Springfield-Delco 9, Henderson 8
Class AAA
2017: Avon Grove 5, Conestoga 4, 2 OT

By Matt Chandik
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/17

The roots of Springfield-Delco’s road to Saturday’s PIAA Class AA state championship game didn’t start to take shape until the Cougars had a few early-season ugly bumps.

Springfield-Delco wins its second straight PIAA championship and the first in Class AA with a 9-8 win over Henderson

MIAA power Boys’ Latin and Central League power Conestoga blew Springfield out, marring the Cougars’ early slate. It was eerily similar to 2016, when the Cougars started 2-5 before winning their first PIAA championship. The losses had a lasting effect on Springfield in the best way possible.

“We had a team meeting and said that, ‘last year was nothing and we had to start all over,’” defenseman Nick Matty said. “I didn’t think we were going to have a shot at playoffs at that point. We did what we had to do.”

That all came to fruition Saturday at West Chester East when Springfield (22-3) withstood a late West Chester Henderson charge to seal up a 9-8 win that gave their second straight PIAA crown.

But it was not easy against a pesky Henderson (20-4) squad.

After Jack Spence rifled home what held up as the game-winner with 4:42 to play, the Warriors came to life. Joe Saulino dropped a highlight-reel gem of a goal on the Cougars, then Brandon Moyer set up Matt Turse’s fourth snipe of the game to bring Henderson to within one with 2:45 to go.

Luke Wierman won the last of his 15 faceoff triumphs to set up Henderson’s last chance, until the Warriors ran into a guy who’s foiled a scoring threat or two in his day.

Two-time All-American goalie James Spence (eight saves) made a terrific save on Moyer, but Henderson got another crack at it and missed the net. Out of the timeout, pressure from Matty caused a ground ball, and the Warriors’ last pass to set up a good look sailed high to give the Cougars their second consecutive state title.

“We were trying to get something in close, because (Spence) is really, really good,” Henderson midfielder Nick Mascetti said. “He eats up just about everything from outside of 10 yards. We were trying to jam the crease and get one last look, but they put the clamps down.”

“It feels great,” said attackman and passing wizard Kyle Long, who set up four Springfield-Delco’s goals. “Throughout the whole season, everyone’s coming for us. I think it’s a little bit better than last year because every year, somebody has to win it, but not everybody gets to go back-to-back.”

As he has all year, Long elevated the play of those around him, and against the Warriors, Joey DeBernardi was the one who shined brightest. The junior went off for four goals, the most impressive his last one that put Springfield up 8-5.

He slithered through a maze of defenders, popping open for a split second. Long effortlessly weaved a pass through that cluster of sticks and body parts, DeBernardi caught it and immediately let it fly while taking a big hit. The end result was a top-shelf rocket and a perfect way to punctuate DeBernardi’s big day.

“I just try to come out and do my thing,” DeBernardi modestly said. “You get into a groove. Kyle finds me every time and I trust him. I know he’s going to give a good pass right at my ear, and just turn and shoot and hope it goes in.

“It definitely helps to have been here before. Obviously, a very good team, but you’ve just got to buy into your system and trust your teammates and know that coming in, they’re going to have my back no matter what.”

That trust helped erase the memory of an ugly start for the second straight year.

For the second championship game at East in less than a month, Henderson was great, but couldn’t quite solve Pennsylvania lacrosse’s newest dynasty. Turse finished with four goals, while Archer Rymiszewski, Brandon Moyer, Joe Saulino and Mascetti all added a goal and an assist. Luke Wierman was outstanding at the faceoff X, collecting 15 of 21 wins.

Despite that, there was a familiar scene with Springfield players posing for pictures with their newest piece of hardware.

So much for those two losses.

West Chester Henderson 0 2 3 3 – 8
Matt Turse 4g
Archer Rymiszewski 1g, 1a
Brandon Moyer 1g, 1a
Joe Saulino 1g, 1a
Nick Mascetti 1g, 1a
Luke Wierman 15-for-21 faceoffs
Kyle Dampman 5 saves

Springfield-Delco 0 4 4 1 – 9
Joey DeBernardi 4g
Jack Spence 2g
Mike Tulskie 2g
Ben Garcia 1g, 1a
Kyle Long 4a
James Spence 8 saves

By Matt Chandik
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/17

Zach Augustine was in seventh grade the last time that Avon Grove made the PIAA championship game. The Red Devils lost to Penncrest in 2014, and there aren’t many fond memories for Augustine from that day.

Avon Grove celebrates its first state title with a 5-4 double OT win over Conestoga in the PIAA class AAA final

“We stayed at the tailgate after the game,” Augustine said. “It stunk. Everyone was so bummed.”

Given his chance to reverse those fortunes, Augustine wasn’t going to pass up his shot at being the hero. With the PIAA Class AAA title game in double overtime at West Chester East, the Red Devils made their move. Scooter Whiteside dodged down the left alley and dumped the ball to Brendan Harman, who was coming around from X. Harman deftly snapped a pass to a wide-open Augustine on the back side.

One second later, Augustine was living out every kid’s dream, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to win the state championship. Avon Grove 5, Conestoga 4 in double overtime for the first PIAA championship in school history.

“We didn’t really run a set play. We ran more of a motion,” Augustine said. “Brendan is usually on the right side, but he cut through and I saw him passing. I went around the left side, he went to the right and passed it over the net. Somehow, it just happened.

Zach Augustine scored the game-winner on this shot – Photo by Rene Schleicher

“The goal was in the way and the goalie’s there, but I just shot it. I saw it hit the net and I just took off. I didn’t even think we won states. I didn’t know what to think.”

That goal was just a small part of the craziness that went into the final minute of regulation and overtime. The Red Devils (23-2) tried to run out the clock while on attack late in regulation and saw an open net, but Scott MacMillan (nine saves) came out of nowhere to make potentially the finest save of the year by sliding back into his crease and putting his stick up to deny a surefire goal.

Three turnovers in less than a minute and a flag on Avon Grove later, Conestoga (22-4) took to the man-up and Henry Berg made the big play. He put a move on a defender at X and skied through the air, dropping in a bouncer with 1.3 seconds remaining in regulation to go to tie the game. In the extra frame, MacMillan robbed Whiteside to push it to another overtime.

Nate Hammond (7 of 12 FO) won the second extra stanza’s opening faceoff and the teams traded turnovers. The Red Devils made sure the Pioneers never saw the ball again en route to that elusive first state title.

“That (2014) team paved the way,” Augustine said. “I played with a couple of those guys last year. Seeing all the older kids’ faces – they’ve been there and lost – I didn’t want them to lose again. It’s their senior year and they deserve to win.”

Avon Grove’s Brendan Harman makes the winning assist – Photo by Rene Schleicher

The two teams met in the District 1 final with Conestoga winning a wild shootout, 14-12. Avon Grove made adjustments from that first meeting and baited the Pioneers into a slower, lower-scoring affair. The defensive tandem of Bryce De Muth and Brayden Peck guided a group that made life miserable for the Conestoga offense, stymying a red-hot unit.

“Defensively, we did not play our game in districts,” De Muth said. “It was not us. It was the worst we played all year. I feel that we’re one of the best defenses in the state and we just stepped up today and played how we should.

“We didn’t change anything because we knew we were the better team and we didn’t play the way we should have in the district game.”

The game’s slower style played into the Red Devils’ hands. Conestoga has the weapons and the playing style to get into a track meet with anyone, but Avon Grove successfully harnessed the Pioneers’ horses.

Conestoga was making its sixth trip to the state finals. The Pioneers won the titles from 2010-2012 and lost in the finals in 2013. This was the first year with two classifications.

“They just took some very long offensive possessions,” said Tommy Sopko, who had a pair of goals for Conestoga. “They were slowing the game down and we like to play fast and push it, so that was smart to not let us play to our strength. Their defense was really good, so when we get limited touches, it looks good for them.”

Henry Berg makes a dramatic game-tying goal for Conestoga, sending the game into OT – Photo by Tim Flatley

There’s nothing that looks better in Avon Grove’s eyes than that state championship trophy and gold medals.

Avon Grove 5, Conestoga 4
Avon Grove 1-1-2-0-1 -5
Conestoga 0-1-1-2 – 4

Avon Grove
Brendan Harman 2g, 1a
Zach Augustine 1g, 1a, GWG in double overtime
Doug Jones 1g
Scooter Whiteside 1g
Joey Borcky 1a
Jake Smith 1a
Kevin Malone 8 saves

Conestoga
Tommy Sopko 2g
Henry Berg 1g
Drew Mullen 1g
Hunter Gregory 1a
Scott MacMillan 9 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/17
Staff Report

A second-half rally by Moorestown made it interesting, but the Quakers fell to Delbarton, 15-9, Saturday night in the New Jersey Tournament of Champions final at Kean University.

It was the second straight T of C title for the Green Wave and No. 6 overall in 10 tries, since the tourney was created in 2004. Delbarton was the Non-Public A champion and Moorestown won the Group 3 state crown.

Moorestown jumped to a quick start as Quaker senior standout Frankie Labetti – who dominated at the X – won the opening faceoff and fed Ben Cantwell for a 1-0 lead 7 seconds into play.

But the Green Wave scored the next four goals and led, 8-3, at halftime, ding 8-3 lead.

Delbarton widened the lead to 11-3 early in the second half, but Moorestown used a 5-0 run to close out the third quarter behind Labetti, Quinn Willis (three goals, one assist) and Will Corbi (three goals, one assist).

Delbarton responded withe the next three goals, though, to take back the momentum.

Labetti had two goals and two assists for the Quakers, who reached the Tournament of Champions final for the first time in program history.

Moorestown 2 1 5 1 -9
Delbarton 4 4 3 4 -15

Moorestown
Ben Cantwell 1g
Will Corbi 3g 1a
Shane Knobloch 1a
Frankie Labetti 2g, 2a
Quinn Willis 3g, 1a
Liam Peck 5 saves

Delbarton
Matt Campbell 3g
Chris Colon 1a
Colin Crowley 1g, 3a
Reed Gregory 1g
Michael Long 3g, 1a
Garrett Samuelson 2g, 1a
Tom Schelling 1g, 3a
Casey Shoemaker 1a
Luca Tria 3g
Liam Higgins 4 saves
Miles Leniw 4 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/17

The Victory Events “Beast of the East” All-Stars from today’s showcase at West Chester University. (A player reaction story is coming tomorrow.)

Central Bucks South-PA 2018 ATT Dante Poli holds up the Beast of the East belt

Beast of the East: Dante Poli, 2018 ATT, Central Bucks South-PA, Twist Lacrosse
Beast of the East finalist: Jon Lanzalotto, South Brunswick-NJ, Viking Black Select

Beast of the East All-Stars Team 1
Position First Last High School Year Club Team Hometown State
Attack Anthony Caporuscio Crestwood 2020 Zombies Lacrosse Mountain Top PA
Attack Eric Pincus Wilmington Friends School 2018 Team 302 Elite Wilmington DE
Attack Dante Poli Central Bucks High School South 2018 Twist Black 2018 Doylestown PA
Attack Jack Naughton Shady Side Academy 2020 The Dukes LLC Gibsonia PA
Attack Dylan Day Tecumseh High School 2018 Special Forces LAX Adrian MI
Midfield Marco Bressi Central Dauphin High School 2018 Grizz Harrisburg PA
Midfield James Lyons Bishop shanahan 2018 Black bear Phoenixville PA
Midfield Nicholas Metzger Archbishop Ryan 2018 Arrowhead Philadelphia PA
Midfield Matthew Rauch Souderton High School 2020 Dukes Telford PA
Midfield Luke Colon Croton Harmon High School 2019 Long Island Express North A croton on hudson NY
Midfield Ronan Gormley Mentor High School 2018 Force Elite Mentor OH
Midfield Dylan Grosso Central Bucks Highschool 2019 Bandits Lacrosse Chalfont PA
Midfield Jack Stephen Northern Higjlans Regional HS 2020 Brotherhood Allendale NJ
Defense Jon Nardi Great Valley 2018 Twist Lacrosse Malvern PA
Defense Max Bair West Chester Henderson 2018 Black Bear 2018A West Chester PA
Defense Tristan Lynch Bishop Shanahan 2018 Freedom Lacrosse Coatesville PA
Defense Luke Roth Pope John Paul II 2018 Black Bear Elverson PA
LSM Carter Cigrang Manchester Valley High School 2018 Gonzo Lacrosse Hampstead MD
Goalie Connor McDermott South Brunswick High School 2018 Viking Black Select Dayton NJ
Goalie Dan Schlupp Council Rock South 2018 Bucks Select Black 2018 Holland PA

Beast of the East All-Stars Team 2
Attack Joey Rockovich CB West High School 2018 Dukes Lacrosse Jamison PA
Attack Nelson Logan Akron Central Schools 2018 Champion Lacrosse Basom NY
Attack Gregory Scholz Central Bucks EAST 2018 Bucks Select Doylestown PA
Attack Justin Spencer LaSalle Academy 2019 Primetime penguins mendon MA
Attack Lonnie Jones Archbishop Stepinac High School 2018 Topside Snipers New Rochelle NY
Midfield Daniel Hewitt Ardsley HS 2018 Top Side snipers ardsley NY
Midfield Aidan Shandley Springfield High School, Delaware County 2020 Mesa Springfield PA
Midfield Jimmy Dolan Germantown academy 2018 Arrowhead Philadelphia PA
Midfield Jon Lanzalotto South Brunswick High School 2018 Vikings Black KENDALL PARK NJ
FOGO Max Stevens Freedom High School 2019 Headstrong -Lehigh Valley Bethlehem PA
Midfield Lucas Podvey Montclair High School 2020 Brotherhood Lacrosse Montclair NJ
Midfield Eric Fioccola Fair Lawn High School 2019 Brotherhood Lacrosse Fair Lawn NJ
Defense Joshua DeMarco Pascack Valley 2019 Brotherhood Hillsdale NJ
Defense Gage Warrell Spring-Ford High School 2018 Quaker Headstrong Phoenixville PA
Defense Kyle Lando Manheim Township High School 2018 Twist Lititz PA
Defense Seth Hogue Corning Painted Post 2020 Gaffer Elite Painted Post NY
LSM Brett McLaughlin Interboro 2018 twist 2016 Prospect Park PA
LSM Jack Conley Hilliard Darby High School 2018 True Ohio 2018 Hilliard OH
Goalie Michael Gianforcaro Culver Military Academy 2020 dukes lincoln university PA
Goalie Nick Van Horn Garnet Valley High School 2019 None Glen Mills PA

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/12/17
From Press Release

Andrew Eidenshink (La Salle) of the Fairfield University men’s lacrosse team has been named Scholar All-American by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). The student-athlete graduated from the University last month following a standout career with the Stags.

Andrew Eidenshink

Eidenshink was a Dean’s List student as a Finance major in Fairfield’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business. He appeared in 48 career games with the Stags’ defense, including the past two seasons as a starter. A Second Team All-CAA honoree in 2016 and an Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Honorable Mention this spring, Eidenshink recorded the first two points of his career in 2017 with a pair of assists during CAA play.

The Stags finished the 2017 season at 5-9, ending with back-to-back victories over CAA foes #15 Towson – the eventual CAA Champion and a Final Four participant – and Delaware on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/12/17
From Press Release

A pair of recent graduates in Kevin Gayhardt (Episcopal Academy) and Eric Persky (New Canaan, Conn.) have been honored by the USILA as Scholar All-Americans following their senior seasons to represent the University of Pennsylvania men’s lacrosse team.

Penn’s Kevin Gayhardt (left), Eric Persky

In order to be considered for the prestigious honor, the student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 and be a significant contributor to their team both on and off the field. The duo are the first recipients of the award for the Quakers since 2015 when Matt McMahon received the same honor.

Gayhardt concluded his collegiate career as a unanimous First-Team All-Ivy selection during a season where he captained the Red and Blue. A stalwart on defense, Gayhardt started in all 13 games for Penn this season and tallied 22 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. A Second-Team All-Ivy honoree in 2016, Gayhardt collected a career total of 69 ground balls, 28 caused turnovers, and three points (2g, 1a) in 47 games.

Persky finished his senior campaign as an Honorable Mention All-Ivy selection where he appeared in all 13 games with 11 starts on defense. He picked up 14 ground balls and caused seven turnovers on the season, and finished his collegiate career playing in 44 games with 21 starts in addition to picking up 44 ground balls and causing 21 turnovers.

The Quakers concluded 2017 with a 7-6 overall record and 3-3 mark in Ivy League play. The Red and Blue entered the Ivy League Tournament as the No. 4 seed and fell in quadruple overtime to Yale, 13-12, who earned the NCAA bid following their win of the conference tournament.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/12/17

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