With the countdown until the 2013 U.S. Open tees off at Merion Gol f Club's East Course at 282 days, here's a rundown of most of the high school golf teams in Delco. A more detailed look at the county's two Inter-Ac League boys programs, The Haverford School and Episcopal Academy, appeared in Tuesday's Daily Times.
With returning All-Delco Carey Bina as a senior captain, Andy Achenbach returns a loaded lineup at Radnor and the Radnor girls have their sights set on a second straight District One team crown. More on the girls later.
Bina and older brother Kavian, who has graduated, were both state qualifiers a year ago for the Central League champion Red Raiders. Carey Bina finished in a tie for 16th at the PIAA Tournament at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort and has had top finishes at several big junior events this summer.
The Bina brothers, though, were just the tip of the iceberg for a deep Radnor squad a year ago and, with the exception of Kavian Bina, all of those players are back as the Red Raiders bid for a second straight Central League crown.
Carey Bina heads a group of five returning District One Tournament qualifiers. Bina’s fellow seniors Ben Kleiman, Joe Meyer and Mitchell Nachman and junior Austin Dunlap all teed it up in the opening round of districts at Turtle Creek Golf Club.
This season’s lineup also includes senior Stephen Faye, juniors Connor Burns, Jack Fischer, James Lofton, David Macomber and Danny Willner, sophomores Paul Yun, Jack Staples and Jack Owens and freshmen Andrew Austen and Justin Ziegler.
Yun and Macomber have had their scores count as Radnor got off to a fast start in the opening week of action last week.
Penncrest has a couple of returning district qualifiers in senior Jim Mulholland and junior Ethan Heller. The Lions, coached by Dave Matthews, have some talent throughout the lineup, including senior Andrew McGroarty, sophomores Griffin Colvin, Mike Chang and Nick Whalen and juniors Matt Woznicki and John Kaminsky. Colvin has been a regular on Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour leaderboards all summer. Penncrest also has a returning district qualifier on the girls side in junior Jamie Jablonski.
Garnet Valley is led by juniors John Concannon and Jack Highfill and sophomore Michael Stanilka. Doug Grande’s Jaguars also have a trio of seniors in Caelean Butler, Ryan Claypole and Brian Nugent and juniors Jake Hudock and Cameron Shah and sophomore Colby Schreiber. Garnet Valley’s low round in Thursday’s loss to perennial league powerhouse Conestoga was sophomore Annika Vandayar, a district qualifier on the girls side a year ago. Vandayar also picked up some experience this summer, including a tie for fourth at the Pennsylvania Junior Girls Championship.
Senior Jared Brown, a district qualifier as a sophomore, leads the way at Strath Haven. Brown has had some strong showings on the Philly PGA Junior Tour this summer. Also expected to contribute for Kevin Kochersperger’s Panthers are sophomore Jeff Painter, senior Taylor Richardson and juniors Nolan Dirienzi and Bryan Leonard.
Upper Darby is led by senior Colleen Carroll, a two-time qualifier for the District One girls tournament who is hoping to make it a third time this fall. Carroll may have company at the district tourney from sophomore Alex Turchi, a relative newcomer whom coach Jon McGarry said is showing rapid improvement.
The Royals have a trio of returning seniors in Brian Mann, John Mulholland and William Miceli. Junior Ranier Gran is another player who took his game up a level over the summer. The Walsh brothers, juniors Dan and Zac, and freshman Sean are also expected to contribute.
Springfield has two talented players at the top of the lineup in senior Kyle Hakun, a district qualifier two years ago, and junior Brian Todaro. Senior co-captain Brandon Wynne gives coach Jim Heller a third experienced player he can count on.
Springfield is also hoping for contributions from Chris Strawley, Andrew Peranteau and Tim Houtmann.
On the girls side, Samantha Miller is hoping to keep improving enough to earn a trip to the district tournament.
Sam Soeth, a two-time district qualifier and All-Delco as a freshman, returns for his junior season at Marple Newtown and gives the Tigers a strong presence at the top spot. Soeth had a busy summer, playing very well in some Golf Association of Philadelphia junior events.
Dave Locher has several other solid players behind Soeth in Brian Zinman, Jake Deacon, Bob Thompson, Seamus Foley and Matt Yount.
Ridley has some experience in a quintet of seniors that includes River Yockey, Patrick O’Brien, Tim McCrea, Joe Driscoll and Ray Wenner. Also expected to contribute for Jeff Lubas’ Green Raiders are junior James Geiger and freshman Greg Myers.
Haverford was led by Alex Barr when the Fords battled Radnor last week at Radnor Valley Country Cloub. Also scoring for the Fords were Matt Morella, Keenan Eichman, Pete Santori and Francesco Campese.
Bina and older brother Kavian, who has graduated, were both state qualifiers a year ago for the Central League champion Red Raiders. Carey Bina finished in a tie for 16th at the PIAA Tournament at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort and has had top finishes at several big junior events this summer.
The Bina brothers, though, were just the tip of the iceberg for a deep Radnor squad a year ago and, with the exception of Kavian Bina, all of those players are back as the Red Raiders bid for a second straight Central League crown.
Carey Bina heads a group of five returning District One Tournament qualifiers. Bina’s fellow seniors Ben Kleiman, Joe Meyer and Mitchell Nachman and junior Austin Dunlap all teed it up in the opening round of districts at Turtle Creek Golf Club.
This season’s lineup also includes senior Stephen Faye, juniors Connor Burns, Jack Fischer, James Lofton, David Macomber and Danny Willner, sophomores Paul Yun, Jack Staples and Jack Owens and freshmen Andrew Austen and Justin Ziegler.
Yun and Macomber have had their scores count as Radnor got off to a fast start in the opening week of action last week.
Penncrest has a couple of returning district qualifiers in senior Jim Mulholland and junior Ethan Heller. The Lions, coached by Dave Matthews, have some talent throughout the lineup, including senior Andrew McGroarty, sophomores Griffin Colvin, Mike Chang and Nick Whalen and juniors Matt Woznicki and John Kaminsky. Colvin has been a regular on Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour leaderboards all summer. Penncrest also has a returning district qualifier on the girls side in junior Jamie Jablonski.
Garnet Valley is led by juniors John Concannon and Jack Highfill and sophomore Michael Stanilka. Doug Grande’s Jaguars also have a trio of seniors in Caelean Butler, Ryan Claypole and Brian Nugent and juniors Jake Hudock and Cameron Shah and sophomore Colby Schreiber. Garnet Valley’s low round in Thursday’s loss to perennial league powerhouse Conestoga was sophomore Annika Vandayar, a district qualifier on the girls side a year ago. Vandayar also picked up some experience this summer, including a tie for fourth at the Pennsylvania Junior Girls Championship.
Senior Jared Brown, a district qualifier as a sophomore, leads the way at Strath Haven. Brown has had some strong showings on the Philly PGA Junior Tour this summer. Also expected to contribute for Kevin Kochersperger’s Panthers are sophomore Jeff Painter, senior Taylor Richardson and juniors Nolan Dirienzi and Bryan Leonard.
Upper Darby is led by senior Colleen Carroll, a two-time qualifier for the District One girls tournament who is hoping to make it a third time this fall. Carroll may have company at the district tourney from sophomore Alex Turchi, a relative newcomer whom coach Jon McGarry said is showing rapid improvement.
The Royals have a trio of returning seniors in Brian Mann, John Mulholland and William Miceli. Junior Ranier Gran is another player who took his game up a level over the summer. The Walsh brothers, juniors Dan and Zac, and freshman Sean are also expected to contribute.
Springfield has two talented players at the top of the lineup in senior Kyle Hakun, a district qualifier two years ago, and junior Brian Todaro. Senior co-captain Brandon Wynne gives coach Jim Heller a third experienced player he can count on.
Springfield is also hoping for contributions from Chris Strawley, Andrew Peranteau and Tim Houtmann.
On the girls side, Samantha Miller is hoping to keep improving enough to earn a trip to the district tournament.
Sam Soeth, a two-time district qualifier and All-Delco as a freshman, returns for his junior season at Marple Newtown and gives the Tigers a strong presence at the top spot. Soeth had a busy summer, playing very well in some Golf Association of Philadelphia junior events.
Dave Locher has several other solid players behind Soeth in Brian Zinman, Jake Deacon, Bob Thompson, Seamus Foley and Matt Yount.
Ridley has some experience in a quintet of seniors that includes River Yockey, Patrick O’Brien, Tim McCrea, Joe Driscoll and Ray Wenner. Also expected to contribute for Jeff Lubas’ Green Raiders are junior James Geiger and freshman Greg Myers.
Haverford was led by Alex Barr when the Fords battled Radnor last week at Radnor Valley Country Cloub. Also scoring for the Fords were Matt Morella, Keenan Eichman, Pete Santori and Francesco Campese.
Catholic League
Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast is off to a fast start with sophomore Quinn Dolan, who made All-Catholic a year ago as a freshman, leading the way.
Jack Glacken’s Friars have some depth to back up Dolan, including senior captain Tim Ellis, who adds talent and leadership. Other top returnees are: Senior Greg DiDominico, junior Mike Grosso and sophomores Rich Tecco and Dan Goggin.
Others working to crack the lineup include seniors Jonathan Ardary and Quinn Garvey, sophomores Alex Brady, Mike Ransone, Billy Forsythe, Bryan Andrusko and Jack Egan and freshman Brian Kilroy.
Junior Anna Haley, who has already become the first girl to have a score count in a Bonner-Prendie match, will get a shot to compete against the girls in the postseason.
Cardinal O’Hara has been getting some excellent golf out of freshman Alec Kerr in the early going. The Lions also have some strong young players in juniors Kevin George, Steve McAlee, Nick Monaghan, Nick Familetti and Chris Manning and sophomore Shane Dougherty. Seniors Eric Poynton and Chris Duffin and junior Ryan Garrity are also expected to contribute.
Archbishop Carroll is led by senior captain Sean Henry, juniors Sean Monahan and Steve Trulli and sophomore Mike McCarthy. Kevin McCarthy’s Patriots are also hoping to get contributions from seniors Adam Baer, Ryan Burkitt, and Sam Marino and sophomores Ryan Peabody and Matt Burns.
Del Val League
Glen Mills returns junior Cassan Fields and senior Quran McLendon to the lineup. Seniors Chad Lee and Joseph Cantu bring a little golf experience to Steve Natalie’s team.
Interboro returns three-year starters Austin McCray and Nate Rosati and newcomer Tyler Boland should contribute for Lew Garrison’s Bucs.
Bicentennial League
Seniors Connor Barbee, Max Dubyk, Luke Parry, Kendal Ryle and Emma Schaafsma give Delco Christian some experience in its lineup.
Junior PJ Schaefer and sophomores Barret Simmons and Adam Whery are also expected to count for the Knights. Junior Joel Favino will also add some depth.
Schaafsma has two other girls joining her in the lineup that will be hoping to make the District One field, junior Lauren Coury and Schaafsma younger sister Hannah, a sophomore.
Girls
While several Delco girls appear capable of making a deep run individually in the postseason — most notably Upper Darby’s Carroll and Garnet Valley’s Vandayar — Radnor boasts several outstanding individual players as well as one of the strongest teams in Pennsylvania.
Led by individual state qualifier Jamie Susanin a year ago, the Radnor girls finally got over the hump against Mount St. Joseph at the District One Tournament to claim the program’s first district title. The Red Raiders then added an East Region crown and were the runnersup to Shady Side Academy at the PIAA Tournament.
Radnor didn’t really threaten Shady Side at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort last fall, but the Red Raiders are stronger than ever and already own an 11-shot victory in a dual match with their district nemesis, Mount St. Joe.
Susanin, who won the Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia Junior Girls crown this summer, again leads the way, along with fellow senior co-captain Allie Ziegler.
The Red Raiders have some seriously talented younger players in junior Juliann Horgan, sophomore Julia Curley and freshman Brynn Walker. Walker finished second at the Pennsylvania State Women’s Golf Association’s Junior Championship while Curley was the qualifying medalist at the WGAP Junior Girls and finished sixth at the state junior tournament.
Radnor has depth with seniors Hannah Hoseyni and Abby Sydnes, juniors Michelle Gorson and Kaleigh Link, sophomores Paige Cooke and Stephanie Seo and freshman Caitlin Bullock.
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