Wissahickon Boys' Lacrosse Preview

WISSAHICKON BOYS’ LACROSSE PREVIEW

Coach:  Tom Walsh (2nd year)

Assistant coaches:  Matt Conway, Dan Layfield, Greg Quillian

Last years record: 14-4, (Second in SOL American, lost 6-5 in first round of district one playoffs to Penncrest).

Key Losses: Will Clements, Tyler Freas, Jay Draham, Alex Kauffman

Key Returnees:
Luke Gomez, Sr, Midfield
Brooks Melvin, Sr, Attackman
Chris Tronoski, Sr, Defenseman

Others to watch:
Nate Degroat, Jr, Midfield
Ben LaRue, Sr, Defenseman
Drew Stacks, Sr, Midfield
Keith Oliphant, Sr, Midfield
John Esposito, Fr, Attack
John Carrozza, Jr, Midfield

Strengths: Team unity, effort, and motivation. Offensive diversity and Defensive toughness,

Questions: We don’t have questions about our team, we have challenges to face and goals to achieve.

Outlook:  “Our program goals this season are the same as any other season...to win the Suburban One American Conference and to compete for a State Championship. We return a lot of quality players who are hoping to prove themselves and build upon their achievements from last year. We have a potent group of seniors - led by Captains Luke Gomez and Brooks Melvin - that are determined to make a memorable impact in their final year at Wissahickon. Leading the group of rising juniors, Nate DeGroat, John Carrozza, and  Jack Myers will be strong contributors to the team’s success this season.”

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