Head Coach: Vince Arezzi (Year 2; 18-5)
Assistant Coaches:
Corey Andrews, Varsity Assistant
Tim Smith, Varsity Assistant
Sport: Lacrosse (B)
Team Name: Parkland Trojans
League: EPC
2023 Record: 18-5
Key Players Lost:
Chase Kusko
Drew Filipovits
Anthony Schultz
Michael Chimics
James Hoenshilt
Jack Urso
Key Returning Players:
Jake Parker, Sr, Midfield
Jake Beidleman, Sr, Midfield
Andrew Matulevicius, Jr, Goalie
Parker Kusko, Jr, Attack
James Scott, Sr, Face-off
Tyler Smith, Sr, Midfield
Erik Matulevicius, Sr, Defense
Blake Finnegan, Jr, Midfield
Key Newcomers:
Drew Shaffer, So, Defense
Colin Winfield, So, LSM
Ethan Leaks, So, LSM
Matt Kelley, So, Midfield
Danny Tapia, So, Attack
John Gerancher, So, Attack
2024 Outlook: We have a strong core of midfielders capable and willing to play both ways. They are going to set the pace for the approach this year.
We want to come out strong, with a tough early schedule against the reigning EPC and District champs back to back. Even though we graduated amazing talent, we get to return some key individuals.
Our overall goal is to make it back to earn a chance to compete in those final conference and district games, but recognize it will be incredibly tough. Our goals all center around teamwork, chemistry, and finding the right fit for each side of the ball. We will need to be dialed in early this year with tough opponents from day one. Last year we had more time to prepare before we lined up across from the top teams in the area.
