2026 Boys Lacrosse Season Preview
American Conference
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Head Coach: Kevin Goehring
Players to watch: Jaxon Chang (Senior, 33, Attack)– Parker Chang (Sophomore, 34, Attack)– Jonah Rothschild (Junior, 10, Goalie)
Season outlook: Copley will be tasked with playing a difficult schedule this season, playing 8 of the top 10 teams from Region 5 and the top 5 teams from Region 6 based on seedings from the 2025 playoffs. The team plays with a ton of grit and lacrosse I.Q. and should have a bevy of competitive games for fans to enjoy.
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Head Coach: Nate Howard
Players to watch: Josh Messina-Sr.-9-Defense– Eli Howard-Sr.-8-FO,M– Henry Trausch-Sr.-2-Attack
Season outlook: God mix of seniors and younger players looking to continue the success from winning the SL the previous 2 seasons. Players are embracing their new roles and are working extremely hard.
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Head Coach: Brandon Schwind
Players to watch: Blake Jenkins 2027 13 attack– Joe Cavalcanti 2026 14 defense– Jackson Churchwell 2026 21 midfield
Season outlook: We are excited to get started in the Suburban League. We look forward to putting our best foot forward in each contest.
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Head Coach: Preston Render
Players to watch: Noah Lantsberg Senior #1 Middie– Peter Nawn #25, Senior Middie– Brayden Huth Senior #41 Pole
Season outlook: With a new coaching staff featuring the promotion of successful middle school coach Preston Render, the Comets hope to return to being a disciplined, fundamental, and sportsmanlike team that loves to play and compete. D2 commit Brayden Huth will anchor the defense supported by veteran middies including Vinnie Farley and an attack that has been waiting their turn to start, with Leon Vlaeminck and Asher Rosner expected to replace some of last year’s scoring.
Head Coach: Brian Dureiko
Players to watch: Cooper Madden (Junior, 9, Defense)– Parker Hurst (Junior, 1, Midfield)– Lucas Hammonds (Junior, 7, Attack)
Season outlook: Stow enters the 2026 season ready to compete under new leadership and a returning core of players ready for the challenges ahead.
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Head Coach: Nick Hassinger
Players to watch: Preston Davis, Senior, 20, attack– Delbert Martin, Sophomore, 14, LSM– Jordan Jones, senior, 31, Defense
Season outlook: This is one of the most well rounded teams we have had. We have 7-8 offensive guys that can all be legit scoring threats, and an experienced defense with very few holes in it.
