2015-16 Chester County Area Preview Capsules
Ches-Mont League
National Division
Avon Grove
Coach: Ken Riale
2014-15 record: 2-20 overall.
Key Players: James Petersion, Sr, F; Tyler McCrory, Sr, G.
Outlook: The Red Devils should be improved with Riale in his second season.
Bishop Shanahan
Coach: Ken Doyle.
2014-15 record: 12-11 overall. (Lost in first round of district playoffs)
Key players: Jordan Ambrose, Sr, F; Doug Costin, Sr, C; Drew Dolan, Sr, G; T,J. Booth, Jr, G.
Outlook: Eagles should be a district playoff team again.
Coatesville
Coach: Chuck Moore.
2014-15 record: 16-10 overall (Lost in third round of district playoffs)
Key Players: Justus Martinez, Sr, C; Jordan Young, Sr, F.
Outlook: Red Raiders should be in the hunt for league title and a district playoff team.
Downingtown East
Coach: John Goodman.
2014-15 record: 10-12 overall.
Key Players: Cary Angeline, Sr, C; Jaret Cooper, Sr, G; Vaushan Jennings, Sr, G.
Outlook: Cougars will go as far as Angeline takes them.
Downingtown West
Coach: Jason Ritter.
2014-15 record: 23-6 overall. (Lost in first round of PIAA playoffs)
Key Players: Dom Guerrera, Sr, F; Ryan Betley, Sr, F; Josh Warren, Sr, C.
Outlook: Ches-Mont title winner and one of top teams in district.
W.C. East
Coach: Chris Cowles
2014-15 record: 6-16 overall.
Key Players: Kyle Smith, Sr, G; Ty Richardson, Sr, F; Zae Murray, Sr, G.
Outlook: Vikings start the Cowles era with enthusiasm.
W.C. Henderson
Coach: Chris Bruno.
2014-15 record: 12-10 overall.
Key Players: Matt Dinacci, Sr, F; Tommy Blackwell, Sr, G.
Outlook: Young team on the rise.
American Division
Great Valley
Coach: Paul Girone
2014-15 record: 14-11 overall.
Key Players: Andrew Gal, Sr, F; Alex Girone, Sr, G; Andrew Weininger, Sr, F; Will Buzan, Sr, G.
Outlook: Patriots should be a district playoff team and compete for conference title.
Kennett
Coach: Brian Urig.
2014-15 record: 11-11 overall.
Key Players: Connor McGlone, Sr, G.
Outlook: Looks like a rebuilding year for the Blue Demons.
Octorara
Coach: Gene Lambert.
2014-15 record: 18-9 overall. (Lost in first round of PIAA playoffs)
Key Players: Jackson Ray, Sr, C; Christian Ray, Soph, G; Saleem Pugh, Jr, F; Dom London, Jr, G; Jevante Mayo, Jr, F.
Outlook: Lambert will have Braves in league title hunt and a district playoff berth.
Oxford
Coach: Kevin Kelly.
2014-15 record: 13-10 overall. (Lost in first round of district playoffs)
Key Players: Brian Dorsey, Sr, G; Tyler Farr, Sr, G; Shane Quigley, Sr, F; Thomas Cruz, Sr, F.
Outlook: Oxford is a favorite to win the American Conference and be a district playoff team.
Unionville
Coach: Joe Kilpatrick
2014-15 record: 11-11 overall.
Key Players: Pat Clark, Sr, C; Drew Mienninger, Sr, G; Jordan Shastern, Sr, G.
Outlook: Indians will be surprise team in American Conference.
W.C. Rustin
Coach: Keith Cochran
2014-15 record: 13-10 overall. (Lost in first round of district playoffs)
Key Players: Jake Nelson,. Fresh, F; Taj Asparagus, Jr, G; Ryan Loucks, Sr, F.
Outlook: Knights will contend for American title and may be a district playoff team.
Other Schools
Malvern Prep
Coach: John Harmutak.
2014-15 record: 11-17 overall.
Key Players: Will Powers, Sr, G; Tommy Wolfe, Jr, F; Ray Buran, Jr, G; Mike Hollingsworth, Sr, C.
Outlook: Friars will be improved and chasing Haverford School in Inter-Ac.
Devon Prep
Coach: Jason Fisher
2014-15 record: 7-15 overall.
Key Players: Danny Brace, Sr, C; Daniel Shannon, Jr, G.
Outlook: Tide should be a .500 team in Bicentennial League.
Westtown
Coach: Seth Berger
2014-15 record: 18-10 overall. (Lost in finals of Private Schools Tournament)
Key Players: Jair Bolden, Sr, G; Mo Bamba, Jr, F; Najjia Hunter, Jr, G.
Outlook: The Friends League champs and one of the best teams in the state.
Conestoga
Coach: Mike Troy
2014-15 record: 25-6 overall. (Lost in first round of PIAA playoffs)
Key Players: Daryl Caldwell, Sr, G; Andrew Larkin, Sr, F; M.J. Lezanic, Sr, G.
Outlook: Pioneers will be chasing Ridley in Central League and be a district playoff team.
Church Farm
Coach: Marc Turner
2014-15 record: 14-11 overall. (Lost in district championship game)
Key Players: Fred Olihampo, Soph, C; Emmitt Jeffries, Sr, F; James Lawton, Jr, G.
Outlook: The Bicentennial League favorite and a district playoff team.
