Tuesday, March 17, 2015

THE SENTINEL - LACROSSE PREVIEW


FROM CUMBERLINK.COM

CARLISLE THUNDERING HERD
Coach: Steve Kidder
Division: Commonwealth
Last year: 18-4, 14-1
Key losses: Max Breschi, Sid Ewell, Mark Bowser, Hunter Scott, Colin Wallace, John Mundell
Key returnees: Drew Amlsey, sr.; George Faller, so.; Tim Roesler, sr.; Derrick Coleman, jr.; Bryce Stevenson, jr.; Nate Barnes, so.; Dean Zagorica, sr.; Trevor Weis, so.; Justin Moore, jr.; Matt Fuller, sr.; Levi Negley, sr.; Conor Bremer, sr.
Key newcomers: Dom Gaito, so.; Ethan Blum, so.; Ryan Godfrey, so.; Connor Amsley, so.; Phil Weis, so.
Next Match: Friday at Penn Manor, 4
Breakdown: Carlisle’s offense was gutted by graduation, but the returning players will aim for another run to the district championships if they can help the new players grow.
MORE AFTER THE BREAK

CUMBERLAND VALLEY EAGLES
Coach: A.J. Bogaczyk
Division: Commonwealth
Last year: 10-8, 7-5
Key losses: Nick Zumbrun, Brian Chewreka, Bryce Weiss, Nate Tran, Tommy Lehman, Logan Fazakerly, Brady Bowman
Key returnees: Rod Jamieson, sr.; Steve Peters, so.; Thomas Arentz, sr.; Sean Park, sr.; John Tartine, sr.; Nic Brown, jr.; Jeff Hamlin, sr.; Devon Heckman, so.; Josh Ferguson, jr.
Key newcomers: John Miller, sr.; C.J. Sherlock, sr.; Clayton Miller, fr.; Devon Heckman, so.; Matt Hager, so.
Next Match: Saturday at Susquehannock, 11 a.m.
Breakdown: The Eagles, like many of the other teams in the area, have lost a good number of strong players to graduation. The infusion of Miller and Sherlock, plus a strong defense, should keep Cumberland Valley at the top of the division.
MECHANICSBURG WILDCATS
Coach: Scott Brisbane
Division: Commonwealth
Last year: 2-15, 1-11
Key losses: Eddie Martin, Aaron Heisey
Key returnees: Jack Moyer, sr.; Hollywood Ruch, sr.; Reagan Pritchett, jr.; Sam Shipman, jr.; Jaryn Ruth, jr.; Gracen Hilsinger, jr.; Alec Martin, so.; Tanner Martin, so.; Sam Moyer, so.
Key newcomers: Brendan Johns, so.; Preston Peters, fr.
Next Match: Saturday at York Suburban, 10 a.m.
Breakdown: Between injuries keeping a number of players down last year, those returning are ready to make a name. Experience will make the Wildcats a bit of a wild card.
NORTHERN POLAR BEARS
Coach: Jeff Miller
Division: Commonwealth
Last year: 10-7, 8-4
Key losses: Zac Martick, Brandon Heller, Richard Settle, Grant Rutter, Zach Shumberger
Key returnees: Derek Myers, jr.; Nick Roman, jr.; Noah Richwine, sr.; Andrew Sade, jr.
Key newcomers: N/A
Next Match: Friday at Dallastown, 7
Breakdown: Another team decimated by graduation. At this point, who knows what is going to happen.
TRINITY SHAMROCKS
Coach: Dave Heisey
Division: Commonwealth
Last year: 14-4, 9-3
Key losses: Tim Hickey, John Behnke, Preston Whiteman, Connor Bailey, Kyle Scott, Mitch Kliest, John Miller
Key returnees: Austin Bailey, sr.; Jesse Altmeyer, jr.; Mark Hergenroeder, sr.; Steven Hergenroeder, so.; John Kline, sr.; Connor Sandbower, sr.; Griffin Smith, jr.; Vinnie Oliverio, jr; Mark Mandak, jr.; Bryce Amos, jr.; Sean Scott, so.; Jack McLaughlin, sr.; Jack Shook, jr.; Garrison Smith, so.; Chaz Toomey, jr.
Key newcomers: N/A
Next Match: Saturday at Manheim Township, 11 a.m.
Breakdown: Despite the losses, Trinity has a strong core ready to take the division and freshman already with the experience ready to go.

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