PIAA Class rumors, news

PIAA Class news, rumors

  • Lacrosse community mourns loss of Dan Dolphin, 71, LV region pioneer, coach of PIAA champion Allentown Central Catholic
    • Lacrosse community mourns loss of Dan Dolphin, 71, LV region pioneer, coach of PIAA champion Allentown Central Catholic
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/7/24 – Staff Report The lacrosse community is mourning the passing of Dan Dolphin, 71, a pioneer for Lehigh Valley lacrosse and coach of Allentown Central Catholic’s PIAA Class AA state championship team in 2021. Coach Dolphin spent 14 years at Allentown Central Catholic after also coaching at Nazareth. He had a career […] The post Lacrosse community mourns...2024
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  • Marple Newtown’s Merchant (boys), Twin Valley’s Kaplan (girls) named PIAA Lacrosse Coaches of the Year
    • Marple Newtown’s Merchant (boys), Twin Valley’s Kaplan (girls) named PIAA Lacrosse Coaches of the Year
    By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/21/23 Marple Newtown’s Kevin Merchant (boys) and Twin Valley’s Courtney Kaplan (girls) were named the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Coaches Of The Year Thursday by the PIAA. Merchant guided the Tigers (20-5) to their first state championship in school history in June, winning the PIAA Class 2A crown with a thrilling 11-10 […] The post Marpl...2023
  • • Former college assistant, Merion Mercy mentor Considine named head coach at Owen J. Roberts
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/4/23 – From Staff Report Former college assistant and Merion Mercy Academy coach Emily Considine has been named head girls’ lacrosse coach at defending PIAA Class 3A champion owen J. Roberts. Considine served as head coach at Merion Mercy in 2023 after spending a year as an assistant at Lafayette and three years […] The post Former college assistant,...2023
  • • Conway steps down as Wissahickon boys’ coach after leading Trojans to 3 conference titles and PIAA quarterfinals berth
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/14/23 Staff Report Matt Conway has stepped down as Wissahickon boys’ lacrosse coach after leading the Trojans to three Suburban One American Conference championships and a berth in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals in his three seasons as head coach. Conway said time restrictions from his full-time job with Premier Payments Online along […] The post Conway st...2023
  • Final Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings: Archbishop Carroll, Owen J. Roberts share No. 1 spot – Sponsored by Devon Construction
    • Final Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings: Archbishop Carroll, Owen J. Roberts share No. 1 spot – Sponsored by Devon Construction
    By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/22/23 Final Phillylacrosse.com 2023 Girls’ Rankings: 1. (tie) Archbishop Carroll (23-1) – PIAA Class 2A champion, win over Owen J. Roberts; Owen J. Roberts (27-1) – PIAA 3A champion, three wins over Conestoga, two over Penncrest 3. Episcopal Academy (16-3) – Undefeated Inter-Ac League champion 4. Agnes Irwin (15-3) – PAISAA cha...2023
  • Final Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings for 2023: Haverford School and Radnor tie for No, 1 spot – Sponsored by NXT
    • Final Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings for 2023: Haverford School and Radnor tie for No, 1 spot – Sponsored by NXT
    By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/22/23 Final Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings for 2023: 1. (tie) Haverford School (17-3) – Undefeated Inter-Ac League champion, wins over nationally-ranked Top 5 St. Anthony’s & Georgetown Prep; Radnor (23-3) – Undefeated Central League champion, PIAA Class 3A champion, wins over Malvern Prep & Academy of the New Church 3. Ma...2023

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PIAA Class injury and suspension

  • • Archbishop Carroll, Twin Valley resume PIAA Class AA semifinal game at 10 a.m. at Methacton
    Phillylacrossecom, Posted 6/10/21 Perhaps the longest PIAA lacrosse contest in history goes on. One day after seeing their PIAA Class AA girls’ lacrosse semifinal postponed by severe storms, Archbishop Carroll and Twin Valley sat through two more weather delays Wednesday at Methacton, totaling more than 2 1/2 hours, before the game was suspended again. The […] The post Archbishop Carro...2021
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  • • PIAA boys’ Class AAA semifinals: Even after 1-day delay, Radnor has offense, defense rolling in 13-5 win over Conestoga
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/21Staff Report It didn’t seem to bother Radnor goalie Robert Hobbs that the Raiders’ PIAA Class AAA semifinal Tuesday vs. Conestoga was suspended by storms at halftime with his team leading, 7-4. “It wasn’t ideal having the game start late right as we finished warmups (Tuesday) and then having the game rescheduled at […] The post PIAA boysR...2021
  • • Photos From 18th Annual Katie Samson Invitational
    The 18th anniversary of the Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival took place over the weekend at Radnor (Pa.) High School. This year's festival featured a record 54 teams (26 boys, 28 girls), showcasing top high school lacrosse in the Philadelphia while helping to raise money for the Katie Samson Foundation. Samson, a Radnor graduate, helped lead Middlebury College to the 1999 NCAA Division III Champions...2018

Timeline

  • 2024
    "com, Posted 4/7/24 – Staff Report The lacrosse community is mourning the passing of Dan Dolphin, 71, a pioneer for Lehigh Valley lacrosse and coach of Allentown Central Catholic’s PIAA Class AA state championship team in 2021."

  • 2023
    "com, Posted 6/18/23 STATE COLLEGE – Senior attacker Ryan Gorman scored after diving near the crease with 2 seconds left to give Marple Newtown a stunning 11-10 victory over Mars in the PIAA Class 2A championship game Saturday at Penn State University’s Panzer Field."

  • 2022
    "Earlier in the day, the girls’ lacrosse team’s sophomore class made the biggest contributions in the closing minutes of the Pioneers’ 8-7 PIAA Class 3A semifinal victory over Garnet Valley at Springfield-Delco."

  • 2021
    "com, Posted 8/7/21 Kristin Addis, who guided Radnor to the PIAA Class AAA championship this year in her only season as head coach on the field after returning to her alma mater, has stepped down for family reasons."

  • 2018
    "Malvern Prep handed defending PIAA Class AAA state champion Avon Grove its first loss of the season, posting a 16-4 victory."

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PIAA Class stats and results

  • • Radnor rolls to PIAA Class AAA state championship with 10-2 win over Kennett
    By Chris GoldbergPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/13/21 Radnor senior co-captain Mark McKeon said Radnor’s state championship Saturday at West Chester East was the result of hard work and team chemistry. “It just brings you to tears,” said McKeon after the 10-2 PIAA Class AAA title rout of Kennett. “The amount of hard work we put in every […] The post Radnor rolls to PIAA Class AAA state champio...2021
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  • • PIAA boys’ AA semifinals: McGorry scores 10 goals to lead Allentown Central Catholic past Crestwood, 16-6
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/9/21 – Staff Report Jack McGorry scored a perfect 10! The prolific attackman from Allentown Central Catholic scored 10 goals and added three assists to spark the Vikings to a 16-6 rout of Crestwood today in the PIAA Class AA semifinals at Emmaus. has enjoyed his fair share of stellar performances as a […] The post PIAA boys’ AA semifinals: McGorry sco...2021
  • • PIAA Girls’ AAA quarterfinals: Radnor defense stifles OJ Roberts, 13-4; earns semifinal match with Conestoga
    By Harry ChaykunPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/6/21 Radnor senior goalkeeper Abby Jansen set the tone for her team’s PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal Saturday with Owen J. Roberts with three saves before the Wildcats finally scored after 15 minutes of play at Coatesville High Saturday. After giving up that goal, the Raiders countered with four scores before the […] The post PIAA Girls’ AAA qua...2021

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  • • Radnor coach Addis steps down; led Raiders to PIAA championship in only season on field
    By Chris Goldberg – Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/7/21 Kristin Addis, who guided Radnor to the PIAA Class AAA championship this year in her only season as head coach on the field after returning to her alma mater, has stepped down for family reasons. Addis was hired after the 2019 season, but didn’t get to coach on […] The post Radnor coach Addis steps down; led Raiders to PIAA ch...2021
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Top PIAA Class news

  • • Gorman’s game-winner with 2 seconds left gives Marple Newtown comeback thriller over Mars, first PIAA title, 11-10
    By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/18/23 STATE COLLEGE – Senior attacker Ryan Gorman scored after diving near the crease with 2 seconds left to give Marple Newtown a stunning 11-10 victory over Mars in the PIAA Class 2A championship game Saturday at Penn State University’s Panzer Field. Gorman’s heroics gave the Tigers (20-5) their first state […] The post Gorman̵...2023
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  • • PIAA girls’ 3A semifinals: Conestoga sophomores play key roles in helping seniors head to graduation with ticket to title game
    By Harry ChaykunPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/22 Conestoga High’s senior class participated in graduation ceremonies Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, the girls’ lacrosse team’s sophomore class made the biggest contributions in the closing minutes of the Pioneers’ 8-7 PIAA Class 3A semifinal victory over Garnet Valley at Springfield-Delco. Soph Ellie Wisch tallied her third goal with [R...2022
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  • • Marple Newtown’s Merchant (boys), Twin Valley’s Kaplan (girls) named PIAA Lacrosse Coaches of the Year
    2023
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  • • Final Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings for 2023: Haverford School and Radnor tie for No, 1 spot – Sponsored by NXT
    2023
  • Phillylacrosse Girls’ Players of the Year: Archbishop Carroll’s Bleckley, Episcopal Academy’s Ventresca, Owen J. Roberts’ Koury & Vogelman
    • Phillylacrosse Girls’ Players of the Year: Archbishop Carroll’s Bleckley, Episcopal Academy’s Ventresca, Owen J. Roberts’ Koury & Vogelman
    By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/22/23 The 2023 Phillylacrosse Girls’ Players of the Year did a lot of winning. Senior midfielder Ava Bleckley led Archbishop Carroll to its third straight PIAA Class 2A championship and 22 straight wins to close the season. Senior attack Lex Ventresca led Episcopal Academy to its second straight Inter-Ac League […] The post Phillylacrosse ...2023
  • • PIAA boys’ 3A semis: Garnet Valley blitzes St. Joe’s Prep, 20-9, for first championship game berth
    By Karen SangilloPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/7/22 The weather was overcast, but the thunder and lightning struck on the field. Garnet Valley was dominant, racing to an 11-2 halftime lead en route to a 20-9 rout of St. Joe’s Prep in Tuesday’s semifinal of the PIAA Class 3A tournament at Springfield-Delco. The Jags (19-6) will face Central […] The post PIAA boys’ 3A semis: Garnet Valley...2022
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  • • Final 2022 Phillylacrosse Girls’ Rankings: Archbishop Carroll is No. 1, Conestoga is No. 2
    By Chris GoldbergPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/27/22 The Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings (based on playoff success, strength of schedule, wins over ranked teams, and win-loss record) are for teams in PA, Delaware and South Jersey: Archbishop Carroll (24-0)  – The Patriots repeated as PIAA Class AA champions and finished No. 7 in the Lacrosse Magazine National Rankings. Conestoga (24-1)...2022
  • • Philly Showdown: Garnet Valley’s Mingioni thrilled to be back on the field after recovering from ACL tear, helps Jaguars finish 3-0
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/15/23 Staff report Luke Mingioni didn’t have the spring he wanted. A Class of 2024 midfielder at Garnet Valley, he was confined to the sidelines the whole way, thanks to an ACL tear from the football season. Joyful as it was to see the Jaguars follow their run to the 2022 PIAA Class […] The post Philly Showdown: Garnet Valley’s Mingioni thrilled to be back ...2023
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  • • Final 2022 Phillylacrosse Girls’ Rankings: Archbishop Carroll is No. 1, Conestoga is No. 2
    2022
  • • PIAA girls’ 2A quarters: Twin Valley downs Cardinal O’Hara, 13-9, to punch ticket to semifinals date with Strath Haven
    By Harry ChaykunPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/4/22 As the Twin Valley players left West Chester East High’s Zimmerman Stadium Saturday afternoon, they looked around with thoughts of another trip to West Goshen next weekend. The Raiders had just defeated Cardinal O’Hara, 13-9, in a PIAA Class AA quarterfinal game, qualifying for a semifinal matchup with Strath Haven […] The post PIAA girlsR...2022
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  • • Phillylacrosse Girls’ Rankings: PIAA tournament begins, SJ teams vie for Group championships
    By Chris GoldbergPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/22 The Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings (based on playoff success, strength of schedule, wins over ranked teams, and win-loss record) are for teams in PA, Delaware and South Jersey: Archbishop Carroll (20-0) Prev: No. 1 – The Patriots begin defense of their PIAA Class AA championship today when they meet Gwynedd-Mercy Academy. Episcopal ...2022
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  • • Phillylacrosse Girls’ Rankings: Playoff hampionships to be decided this week
    By Chris GoldbergPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/24/22 The Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings (based on playoff success, strength of schedule, wins over ranked teams, and win-loss record) are for teams in PA, Delaware and South Jersey: Archbishop Carroll (20-0) Prev: No. 1 – The Patriots won their 21st straight Catholic League title and earned District 12’s top seed for the PIAA Class […]...2022
  • • PIAA boys’ Class AAA semifinals: Even after 1-day delay, Radnor has offense, defense rolling in 13-5 win over Conestoga
    2021
  • • PIAA Class AA girls’ quarterfinals: Cardinal O’Hara continues journey, downs York Catholic
    By Karen SangilloPhillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/21 LEESPORT – How much they’ve changed in so little time. Three years ago, the Cardinal O’Hara girls’ lacrosse team was your average program; competitive, but not one you’d expect to make a deep playoff run. Well, here they are, one step away from a berth in the PIAA championshiop game. […] The post PIAA Class AA girls’ quarte...2021
  • • PIAA boys’ AAA quarterfinals: Morin helps Garnet Valley rally past SJ Prep; Radnor blitzes Wilson
    Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/5/21 – Staff Report Garnet Valley’s Sam Morin knew the crucial matchup would be at the X in Saturday afternoon’s PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal at Avon Grove. Maryland-bound Mitch Lloyd had the potential to tip the game in St. Joseph’s Prep’s favor if Garnet Valley didn’t have an answer, even more so once […] The post PIAA boys’ AAA quarterfinals: M...2021
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  • • Photos From 18th Annual Katie Samson Invitational
    2018
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