Golden sticks: Presenting 2019 All-Main Line boys lacrosse teams

Malvern Prep, Haverford School, Conestoga and Radnor led the way on the Main Line high school boys’ lacrosse scene this spring.
Conestoga (21-4) captured the PIAA District 1 3A title and the Central League championship, and was PIAA 3A state runner-up. Radnor (18-7) was a PIAA 2A state semifinalist.
Malvern Prep (17-5) captured its second consecutive Inter-Ac title, defeating Haverford School (17-5) in overtime to clinch the title, in the final game of John Nostrant’s legendary 28-year coaching career with the Fords. Episcopal Academy (12-7) also was a force in the Inter-Ac.
Shipley (12-6) was one of the eight teams that competed in the 2019 National Prep Championship; and Archbishop Carroll (13-8) compiled a solid record.
The All-Main Line high school boys’ lacrosse teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main Line Media News covers 19 high schools, the Main Line Media News sports staff limits the number of sports available to first team, second team and honorable mention – but follows the priority of the coaches’ selections.
What follows are the 2019 All-Main Line high school boys’ lacrosse teams:

FIRST TEAM
Scott Smith, Conestoga – Junior defender, a US Lacrosse All-American, all-state selection, first team All-Central League pick and the Pioneers’ MVP, was an all-around performer, as the Johns Hopkins commit scored 12 goals as well as providing tough defensive play.
Michael Prestipino, Conestoga – Junior defender, the Pioneers’ defensive MVP, is a repeat selection for first team All-Main Line, US Lacrosse All-American, all-state and first team All-Central League. A University of Virginia commit, he was a key man in the Pioneers’ rock-solid defense this spring.
Collin Loughead, Episcopal Academy – Senior defender, an All-American, all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection, was a relentless defender, leading EA in caused turnovers and scooping up 58 ground balls. Headed to Boston University.
Peter Garno, Haverford School – Senior midfielder and captain was a US Lacrosse All-American, all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection. Scored 62 goals in 22 games and dished out 18 assists. Headed to University of Virginia.
Mac Costin, Haverford School – Senior midfielder and captain was a US Lacrosse All-American, all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection. The University of Utah-bound senior scored 43 goals in 22 games.
Adam Salvaggio, Haverford School – Senior attack and captain was a US Lacrosse All-American, all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection. Scored 55 goals and dished out 10 assists in 22 games. Headed to Colgate University.
Will Pettit, Malvern Prep – Senior goalie was an All-American and the Inter-Ac’s Most Valuable Player as well as all-state. Allowed only 5.5 goals per game, posted a .570 save percentage. Headed to University of North Carolina.
Sean Rushton, Malvern Prep – Senior long-stick middie, an all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection, was a fine all-around performer, scooping up 47 ground balls and providing solid offense as well. Headed to Lafayette College.
Matt Civitella, Malvern Prep – Senior midfielder, an all-state and All-Inter-Ac selection, was considered the heart and soul of the powerful Friars, scoring 30 goals, dishing out 11 assists and collecting 30 ground balls. The University of Richmond-bound senior plays all third of the field effectively.
Jackson Birtwistle, Radnor – Junior attack, an All-American and All-EPLCA as well as a repeat first team All-Central League selection, was a potent offensive force for the Raiders, scoring 76 goals and dishing out 42 assists.
Luke Grayum, Shipley – Junior attack was a potent scorer, tallying 56 goals and dishing out 52 assists in 18 games, receiving first team All-Friends’ Schools League selection. Noted for his ability to feed, shoot and dodge from anywhere, he quarterbacked the Gators’ offense.
SECOND TEAM
Archbishop Carroll – Andy Borkowski, junior attack; Fynn McNulty, senior attack.
Conestoga – Jake Bouhdary, senior long stick middie; Will Schnorr, senior attack; Brendan Murphy, junior attack; Michael Jameison, senior defender.
Episcopal Academy – Charlie Cunniffe, junior attack; Quinn Chambers, senior midfielder; Jack Henderson, senior faceoff; Rowan Brumbaugh, senior attack.
Harriton – Michael Stewart, senior attack; Robbie DePetris, senior goalie; Leo Wackerman, senior attack; Evan Prince, senior faceoff/midfielder.
Haverford High – John Scheivert, junior midfielder; Jimmy Callahan, junior defender; Kyle Bennett, junior attack.
Haverford School – Ryan Niggeman, senior defender; Gavin Burke, senior midfielder; Brennan McBride, junior attack.
Lower Merion – Tyler Falco, senior midfielder; Quinn Black, junior midfielder; Henry Bard, freshman defender.
Malvern Prep – Max Jogerst, junior defender; Evan Lotz, senior midfielder; Will Peden, sophomore attack.
Radnor – John Austen, senior attack ; Drew Brown, senior attack/midfielder; Archer Darrach, senior goalie; Teddy Girton, senior midfielder; Patrick Cullen, senior faceoff/midfielder.
Shipley – Randall Brown, junior middie; Henry Reed, junior middie; Tyler Drake, junior middie.
HONORABLE MENTION
Archbishop Carroll – Zane Walsh, junior attack.
Conestoga – PJ Hewitt, senior faceoff specialist; Mick Lee, junior goalie; Liam Kirk, junior short stick defensive midfielder.
Devon Prep – Jacob Shultis, freshman goalie; Dan Brown, freshman attack; Alex Furtek, senior long stick middie; Chris Walton, freshman midfielder.
Episcopal Academy – Matt Chess, senior goalie; Nick Bates, junior attack.
Harriton – Luke Fink, junior long stick middie/defender; Aedan McKenna, junior defender; Jack Northington, senior midfielder; Brian Stewart, senior midfielder.
Haverford High – Andrew Lord, junior long stick middie; Matt Davis, sophomore goalie.
Haverford School – Jack Leary, junior midfielder.
Malvern Prep – Jake Brownley, sophomore defender; Mike Buono, sophomore defender.
Radnor – Cole Schwartz, junior defender; Kieran Sheridan, senior defender; Ryan Bernicker, senior defender.
Shipley – Egan Butala, sophomore defender; Jake McCarthy, sophomore faceoff; TJ MccCabe, sophomore long stick middie; Nate Yi, sophomore goalie; Braeden Lange, sophomore attack.