The formation of our High School program and the Peters
Township Boys Lacrosse Association (PTBLA) can be traced back to September of 1995. Following this initial Fall meeting, the
ensuing months that followed were filled with numerous obstacles. Some of the PTBLA challenges included:
1. Fielding
a team with a sufficient number of player participants (virtually none with any past Lacrosse playing experience)
2. Financial restraints
3. Organizational formation and receiving School District consent
4. Securing
a coaching staff with Lacrosse knowledge
5. Competing at a Varsity level of play.
Individuals
who were "on the ground floor" and instrumental during this initial phase included:
Sandi Myatich - Vice President
Jerry Furman - Treasurer
Jan Smith - Secretary,
along
with President - Frank Lo Castro.
In addition to this first Executive Board, other key members who provided continuous
effort and energy included Angela Daley, Bruce Dolinar, Patty Furman, Mike Haritan, Doris Nadalin, Carol Murphy, Denny and
Fran Sullick and Donna Callen!
Along with all the above referenced,
our HS organization has been blessed with the tireless efforts of many over the past 15 years. Our sincere thanks to
Sas Argentine, Gail & John Johnson, Nelson Lazear, Barbie Lo Castro, Dick Thomas, Carolyn Yurkovich, Ed Peresie, Shari
Giehl, Roberta Wodlinger, Gail Edmonds, Bob & Norma Bouchard, Hank Maser, Jan & Dave Dietz, Elisa & Terry Poole,
Jan & Bob Kustron, Rich Recker, Candy & Art Ingles, Mike & Mary Benya, Cyndi & Mark Hoskins, Frank & Lori
Cicero and many others!
Our intial 1995/96 PT team opted to participate as a Varsity program in the Western PA.
Scholastic Lacrosse Asssociation league. An enthusiastic Head Coach: David Travis, along with his 23 Warriors would
NOT find a "level playing field" during this first season. Winless in 14 attempts, this tight-knit band of
young men would provide the spirit and foundation for our current Lax program. The 95/96 squad truly provided a basis
of Lacrosse excellence for all future teams to emulate. From our auspicious beginning, the PTBLA and teams have grown
at a monumental rate. Today, our Varsity and JV teams compete in the WPIAL Division 1 - South and are regarded as one
of the premier programs throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Our Middle
School and Youth Program, (PTBYLA) was founded and developed by Frank Lo Castro beginning in 1997. For 2010, the
PTBYLA will once again field 5 teams consisting of 125+ PT Warriors.
In
2005, Frank Lo Castro elected to "step-aside" after serving as
PTBLA President for the first 10 years at the High School level! Frank remains involved at the HS
level; as the current liaison between the PT School District and the PTBLA. However, his primary focus is
now on Youth and Middle School development in Peters Twp. in addition to Youth/MS development throughout all of Western
PA..
Finally, let us not forget any of our past Senior participants who
have given their all for Peters Township Boys Lacrosse.
SENIOR PLAYERS and HEAD COACHES
1995 / 1996
Season
Head Coach - David Travis
0 Wins versus 14 Losses
Shaun Johnson, Christian Jones, Mike Kalcevic, Jason
Pascual, Wade Robison, Brian Scheewe, Alex Self, Matt Speakman
1996 / 1997 Season
Head Coach - Jeffrey Smith
9 Wins versus 10 Losses
Josh Furman, Scott Morrow, Scott Myatich, Jim Wallis
1997 / 1998 Season
Head
Coach - Bruce Phillips
12 Wins versus 6 Losses
Andy Callen, Mark Davis, Rob Dolinar, Josh Herzing, Danny Jillisky,
Russ McGreevy, Shawn Murphy, Chris Rigatti, Justin Robinson, Brennan Smith, Jeff Snyder, Pat Sulick, David Tripp, John Williams
1998 / 1999 Season
Head Coach - Bruce Phillips
9 Wins versus 7 Losses
Chris Argentine, Sean Daley,
Matt Giehll,
Matt Haritan, Gareth Johnson, Eric Lazear,
Joey Lo Castro, Barrett Thomas, Nick Yurkovich
1999 / 2000 Season
Head Coach - Bruce Phillips
4 Wins versus 10 Losses
Michael Jillisky, Josh Kaplan, Matt
Peresie, Tom Sternweis, Justin Tiano
2000 / 2001 Season
Head Coach - Jon Moriarty
16 Wins versus 4 Losses
Justin Cameron, Michael Edmonds, Brandon Kelly, Chris Radke, Kevin Redford, Jeff Wodlinger
2001 / 2002 Season
Head Coach - Jon Moriarty
15 Wins versus 5 Losses
Matt Bouchard, Evan Feinberg, Ben Ingles, Casey Koza, Tim Maser,
Andy Phillips, Matt Poole
2002 / 2003 Season
Head Coach - Jon Moriarty
10 Wins versus 8 Losses
Peter
Bianco, Robert Dauterman, Damon Gebauer, Ross Hughes, Patrick Knopp, Christopher Makrinos
2003 / 2004 Season
Head Coach - John "JD" Wilson
15 Wins versus 4 Losses
Chris Callen, Joel Cameron, Jesse Counihan, Garrett
Dietz, Joey Kurnal, Kevin Kustron, Frank Lo Castro, Jr.,
Nate Mauro, Matt Mittell, John Oleynik, Chris Poole,
Kyle
Salvatora, Matt Volzer
2004 / 2005 Season
Head Coach - John "JD" Wilson
7 Wins versus 14 Losses
Michael Latshaw, Michael Mahla, Michael Quinn, Ryan Welsch, John Windstein
2005/2006 Season
Head Coach -
John "JD" Wilson
9 Wins versus 9 Losses
Frank Cicero, Nathan Benya, Jake Docking, Brian Forte, Barrett
Hoskins, Dan Ingles
2006/2007 Season
Head Coach - John "JD" Wilson
8 Wins
versus 7 Losses
Tony D'Abarno, Andrew DiPaolo, Andy Grech, Brent Kostak, Sean Paul Mauro, Jason Powell, Spencer Smith,
Matt Thomas, Kevin Wolcott, Evan Yeckley
2007/2008 Season
Head
Coach - Doug Miller
6 Wins versus 9 Losses
Bill Berry, Justin Broglie, Kameron Burke, Edan Fletcher, Shawn MacCleary,
Mike Mannion, Dan Marchky, Ben McClure, Mike Moretti, Charles Murray, Jes Stockhausen, Brett Van Dyke
