Lacrosse – 2016 Preview: Class B South

CLASS B SOUTH

Teams listed in alphabetical order

BARNEGAT

Schedule

Head coach: Ryan Dalon, 11th season.

Career record: 54-106.

2015 record: 10-5 (4-2).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group II.

Returning starters/reserves: J.J. McKenna, Sr., M (47g, 12a); Ryan Reynolds, Sr., A (22g, 13a); Joe Jinks, Sr., M; Tristan Potts, Sr., A; Ryan Parker, Sr., D; Phil Wambach, Sr., D; Kyle Kessinger, Jr., G (104 saves); Joe Monaco, Jr., M; Jake Nagy, Sr., D; Brandon Denigris, Jr., D.

Key newcomers: Frank Sweet, Jr., M; Ryan Flaherty, So., M; Tyler Shearer, Jr., M; Brendan Murphy, Sr., A; Dylan Corbett, So., A; Kyle Rodmell, Sr., D.

Games to watch: 4/5 at Ocean; 4/8 vs. Shore; 4/21 at Manasquan; 4/27 vs. Jackson Liberty' 4/30 at Wall.

DONOVAN CATHOLIC

Schedule

Head coach: Michael Santos, first season.

Career record: 0-0.

2015 record: 5-10 (1-5).

NJSIAA section: Non-Public A.

Returning starters/reserves: Pete Schlendorf Sr, M; (87g, 24a); Hunter MacPherson, Sr., A (24g, 10a); Matt Baltus, Sr.; Alex Rosario, Matt Isaacs, Hunter Calvetto, Johnny Chiusolo, Justin Cancel, P.J. Spernal, Nico Calise.

Key newcomers: Will Baltus, Trevor Barber, Jared Wacha, Nick Bidwell, Andrew Steitz.

Games to watch: 4/9 at Point Boro; 4/15 at New Egypt; 4/25 vs. Point Boro; 5/5 at Ranney.

JACKSON LIBERTY

Schedule

Head coach: Anthony Dzienkiewicz, third season.

Career record: 15-20

2015 record: 11-7 (4-2).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Matt Ferullo, Sr., A; Tyler Kalmowitz, Sr., A; Christopher Mulholland, Sr., G; Chris Stefanowicz, Sr., LSM; Austin Doel, Sr., D; Christian Pongracz, Sr., M; Walter Matthies, Sr., M; Gio Colandrea, Sr., D; Max Matthies, So., M; Thomas Ferullo, So., M; Ian O'Connor, Jr., A; Brad McKelvey, Jr., M; Randy Vengen, Jr., A.

Key newcomers: George Freuh, Jr.; Steven Schuster, Sr.

Games to watch: 4/7 at Southern; 4/9 vs. Wall; 4/11 vs. Lacey; 4/15 vs. Manasquan; 4/18 at Jackson Memorial; 4/27 at Barnegat.

MANASQUAN

Schedule

Head coach: Sean Cunningham, second season.

Career record: 15-4.

2015 record: 15-4 (6-0).

Assistant coach: Tom Russiniello.

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group II.

Returning starters/reserves: Jarrett Birch, Jr., A (50g, 17a); Kyle LeBlanc, Jr., D; Tom Pollock, Jr., G (61%, 150 saves); Pat Felstedt, Jr., M (23g, 14a); Joe Tonkovich, Jr., A (23g, 17a); John Moran, Jr., M (27g, 22a); Devan Carroll, Jr., M (19g, 12a); Edmund Mallett, Jr., D; Chip Sarnasi, Jr., D; Tom Meyer, Jr., D; Jim LaPoint, Sr., D; Paul Krueger, Sr., M; Peter Degnan II, Sr., M; Billy Wall, Sr., LSM, Conor Kinneally, Sr., M; Joe Incorvati, Sr., A; Matt Thermann, Jr., M.

Key newcomers: Canyon Birch, Fr., A; James Pendergist, Fr., M; Jack Fabean II, Fr., D; Mike LaPoint, Fr., G; Matthew McGrady IV, Sr., UT; Riley Callahan, Fr., M.

Games to watch: 4/7 at CBA; 4/15 at Jackson Liberty; 4/18 at Moorestown; 4/20 at Summit; 4/21 vs. Barnegat; 4/23 at Wall; 5/6 at Ridge.

POINT BORO

Schedule

Head coach: Guy Lassen, second season.

Career record: 3-15.

2015 record: 3-15 (0-6).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group I.

Returning starters/reserves: Ryan Bedle, Sr.; Bill Buttino, Sr.; Darian Healy, Sr.; Ray Ruffini, Sr.; Courtland Hackel, Sr.; Devon Freer, Sr.; Matt Schwartz, Sr.; Nick Christakis, Jr.; Kyler Rossi, Jr.; Nick Duda, Jr.; Cooper Klotz, Jr.; Nick Palazzo, Jr.; Tanner Gordon, So.; Trevor McNamara, So.

Key newcomers: Sasha Dalton, Parker Roncin.

Games to watch: 4/19 vs. Donovan Catholic; 4/21 vs. Haddon Township; 4/25 at Donovan Catholic; 4/27 vs. St. Rose; 5/7 at New Egypt; 5/16 at Neptune.

ST. ROSE

Schedule

Head coach: Kevin Preston, third season.

Career record: 14-18.

2015 record: 7-10 (2-4).

Assistant coaches: Ryan Heisler, Jonyar Agheri.

NJSIAA section: Non-Public B.

Returning starters/reserves: Griffin McDermott, Jr., A (20g, 5a); Robbie Brugnoli, Jr., G (156 saves); Shane Reilly, So., A; (15g, 8a); Billy Frost, Jr., M; Bobby Mahon, So., D; Hunter Harms, Jr., D.

Key newcomers: Mike Kinsel, So., M; Jack Cusack, Jr., M; Chris Bormida, Jr., A.

Games to watch: 4/11 at Brick Memorial; 4/16 at Barnegat; 4/20 at Wall; 4/27 at Point Boro; 5/9 vs. Donovan Catholic.

WALL

Schedule

Head coach: Chris Knight, 11th season.

Career record: 89-75.

2015 record: 9-7 (4-2).

Assistant coaches: James Cowley, Mike Juska, Frank Gunteski.

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group II.

Returning starters/reserves: Michael Steppe, Sr., A (53g, 20a); Michael McIntyre, So., A (41g, 9a); Joseph Belko, Jr., D; Evan Gacos, Jr., M/FO; Casey Foley, Sr., M; Zachary Harrell, Sr., G; Lucas Iarossi, Sr., M; Christopher Kellett, Sr., D; Jack Byrne, Jr., D; Tim O'Hern, So., A/M; Chris Stone, Jr. A; Joe Fay, Sr., D; Sean Ferguson, Jr., M; Ryan Kellett, So., M.

Key newcomers: Will Forte, So., M; Shane Meyler, Fr., LSM; Jack Textor, So., A; Jack Fay, Jr., M; Kyle Peters, So., A; Connor Prindiville, So., M; Gavin Savage, Jr., D; Dean Colatrella, So., M; Sean DeMott, Fr., G; Ryan Kellett, So., M.

Games to watch: 4/4 at Brick Memorial; 4/9 at Jackson Liberty; 4/20 at St. Rose; 4/23 vs. Manasquan; 4/25 vs. St. John Vianney; 4/30 vs. Barnegat.