Tryouts
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Practice
Golf
Record: 23-0
League Record: 14-0
Schedule
Athletics Event
Tryouts
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Practice
Tryouts
Blue Bell Country Club
Practice
Tryouts
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Practice
vs.
Bonner-Prendergast Catholic High School
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
226-276
Sophomore Darren Nolan shot an even par round of 35 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club as La Salle defeated Bonner-Prendergast 226-276 and earned the first athletic victory of the new school year. Junior Corey Haydu shot 36.
vs.
Cardinal O'Hara High School
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
230-259
Junior August Blatney fired a 2-over par round of 37 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club as the Explorers defeated Cardinal O’Hara 231-259 to move to 2-0 on the season.
vs.
Archbishop Wood High School
Away
Five Ponds Country Club
Win
234-251
Sophomores Luke Corcoran and Darren Nolan each carded 2-over par rounds of 37 on the front nine of Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster to lead the Explorers to a 234-257 victory over Archbishop Wood.
vs.
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Home
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Win
231-234
Sophomore Darren Nolan fired a 1-under par round of 35 on the back nine of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 231-234 victory over Saint Joseph’s Prep.
vs.
Malvern Preparatory School
Home
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Win
249-252
Junior August Blatney carded a 2-over par round of 38 on the front nine of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 249-252 victory over Malvern Prep.
vs.
Episcopal Academy
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
227-243
Senior Matt Lafond fired a 1-under par round of 34 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 227-243 win over Episcopal Academy. Senior Steve Lorenzo added a 36 as La Salle improved to 6-0 on the season.
vs.
Devon Preparatory School
Away
Linfield National Golf Club
Win
211-231
Sophomore Darren Nolan fired a 3-under par round of 32 on the front nine of Linfield National Golf Club to lead the Explorers to a 211-231 victory over Devon Prep. Matt Lafond ‘20 carded a 33 and Luke Corcoran ‘22 added 34 as La Salle shot 1-over par as a team and improved to 7-0.
vs.
Archbishop Ryan High School
Away
Bensalem Township Country Club
Win
232-326
Senior Matt Hladczuk fired a 1-over par round of 36 on the front nine of Bensalem Township Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 232-325 victory over Archbishop Ryan and improve to 8-0 on the season.
vs.
Father Judge High School
Away
Union League Golf Club at Torresdale
Win
231-319
Senior Griffin Caulfield fired a 1-over par round of 35 on the front nine of the Union League at Torresdale to lead the Explorers to a 231-319 victory over Father Judge.
vs.
Episcopal Academy
Away
Gulph Mills Golf Club
Win
188-209
Senior Steve Lorenzo shot an even par round of 35 on the front nine of Gulph Mills Golf Club to lead the Explorers to a 188-209 victory over Episcopal Academy.
vs.
Lansdale Catholic High School
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
In a rain-shortened match, Mario Ventresca '21 and Daren Nolan '22 led the Explorers to a victory over Lansdale Catholic and improved their record to 11-0.
vs.
Roman Catholic High School
Away
Walnut Lane Golf Course
Win
202-232
The Explorers used four 2-over par rounds of 33 on the front nine of Walnut Lane Golf Club to defeat Roman Catholic 202-232 and improve to 14-0 on the season.
vs.
Little Flower High School
Away
Juniata Golf Course
Win
vs.
St. Hubert's Catholic High School
Away
Juniata Golf Course
Win
vs.
John W. Hallahan Catholic High School
Away
Walnut Lane Golf Course
Win
vs.
William Penn Charter School
Home
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Win
244-276
Senior Matt Lafond fired a 1-over par round of 37 on the front nine of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 244-276 victory over Penn Charter and a 16-0 record on the season.
St. Joseph's Preparatory School (JV Match)
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
250-271
Junior Patrick Meko carded a 3-over par round of 38 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 250-271 victory over Saint Joseph's Prep.
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vs.
Archbishop Carroll High School
Away
Jeffersonville Golf Club
Win
240-292
Sophomore Darren Nolan shot an even par round of 35 on the front nine of Jeffersonville Golf Club to lead the Explorers to a 240-292 victory over Archbishop Carroll.
Episcopal Academy (JV Match)
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
236-292
Freshman Kevin Lafond fired a 1-under par round of 34 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club to lead the Explorers to a non-league victory over Episcopal Academy.
Malvern Preparatory School (JV Match)
Home
North Hills Country Club
Win
250-271
Freshman Kevin Lafond and sophomore Darren Nolan each fired 4-over par rounds of 39 on the front nine of North Hills Country Club to lead La Salle to a 250--271 victory over Malvern Prep.
vs.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
Away
Middletown Country Club
Win
233-283
In the team’s final regular season match, seniors Matt Hladczuk and Ben Stewart each carded 3-over par rounds of 38 on the front nine of Middletown Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 233-283 victory over Conwell-Egan.
Philadelphia Catholic League Championship
Blue Bell Country Club
Win
The Explorers shot 460 to win their 5th consecutive Philadelphia Catholic Championship and 17th since 2000.
La Salle - 460
Saint Joseph's Prep - 472
Archbishop Wood - 516
Bonner-Prendergast - 527
Devon Prep - 528
Cardinal O'Hara - 534
Roman Catholic - 568
Archbishop Carr - 579
Lansdale Catholic - 610
Senior Matt Lafond birdied the final two holes to win the the individual championship with an even par round of 71 at Blue Bell Country Club. Nine Explorers earned All-Catholic honors.
1) Matt Lafond - 71
2) Steve Lorenzo - 72
4) Griffin Caulfield - 75
7) Mario Ventresca - 76
13) Ben Stewart - 82
14) Darren Nolan and Luke Corcorran - 83
18) Corey Haydu and Matt Hladczuk - 84
Tournament
District 12 (City) Championship
JC Melrose Country Club
Win
The Explorers shot 304 to win their 3rd consecutive District XII 3A (City) Championship.
La Salle - 304
Saint Joseph's Prep - 307
Devon Prep - 309
Archbishop Wood - 341
Bonner-Prendergast - 352
Masterman - 429
Central - 453
Senior Matt Lafond led the Explorers with a 2-over par round of 72 at JC Melrose Country Club. Lafond, along with junior Corey Haydu, qualified for the Eastern Regional Championship.
3) Matt Lafond - 72
4) Corey Haydu - 73
7) Steve Lorenzo and Griffin Caulfield - 77
11) Daren Nolan - 78
Emmaus High School - PIAA Regional Championship
LuLu Country Club
Win
310-312
In the final dual match of the season, senior Steve Lorenzo fired a 1-over par round of 72 at LuLu Country Club to lead the Explorers to a 310-312 victory over Emmaus High School, the District 11 Champions. La Salle finished the season undefeated at 24-0 and advanced for the third consecutive time to the finals of the Pennsylvania State Championship, which will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, PA.
Pennsylvania State Championship - PIAA AAA Championship
Heritage Hills Golf Resort
3rd Place
PIAA Boys AAA Team Championship
Fox Chapel Area High School - 284 (E)
Cumberland Valley High School - 308 (+24)
La Salle College High School - 309 (+25)
Strath Haven High School - 311 (+27)
Cathedral Preparatory School - 329 (+45)
East Juniata High School - 358 (+74)
Tournament
Roster
2019 Varsity Golf Team
| Name | Class | Grade | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Blatney | 2021 | 11 | Wyndmoor, PA |
| Colin Broderick | 2023 | 9 | Huntingdon Valley, PA |
| Griffin Caulfield | 2020 | 12 | Ambler, PA |
| Luke Corcoran | 2022 | 10 | Lansdale, PA |
| Connor Cunningham | 2021 | 11 | Dresher, PA |
| Eric Fryer | 2022 | 10 | Ambler, PA |
| Joseph Halferty | 2023 | 9 | Blue Bell, PA |
| Corey Haydu | 2021 | 11 | Doylestown, PA |
| Matthew Hladczuk | 2020 | 12 | Jenkintown, PA |
| William Huntley | 2023 | 9 | Lansdale, PA |
| Kevin Lafond | 2023 | 9 | Blue Bell, PA |
| Matthew Lafond | 2020 | 12 | Blue Bell, PA |
| Stephen Lorenzo | 2020 | 12 | Lower Gwynedd, PA |
| James Mahon | 2022 | 10 | Blue Bell, PA |
| Patrick Meko | 2021 | 11 | Oreland, PA |
| Darren Nolan | 2022 | 10 | Glenside, PA |
| Benton Stewart | 2020 | 12 | Wyndmoor, PA |
| Mario Ventresca | 2021 | 11 | Blue Bell, PA |
Coaches
Athletics News
![Indoor Track Team Wins 6th Consecutive Catholic League Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1582036352/lasalle/vxl3rpn0aqz89bgtz92r/Image1.jpg","width":2200}])
The win marked the Explorers 6th consecutive Indoor title, and 16th straight win for the Cross Country/Track & Field program.
![La Salle To Host Annual Tom Gola CYO Classic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575245561/lasalle/jxplydbcjds8jarup3di/gym_panoramic_fisheye.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575245561/lasalle/jxplydbcjds8jarup3di/gym_panoramic_fisheye.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575245561/lasalle/jxplydbcjds8jarup3di/gym_panoramic_fisheye.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1575245561/lasalle/jxplydbcjds8jarup3di/gym_panoramic_fisheye.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575245561/lasalle/jxplydbcjds8jarup3di/gym_panoramic_fisheye.jpg","width":1344}])
The annual tournament will take place December 2-4 in the gym.
![La Salle Names Michael Brown ’76 as Head Coach of the Rowing Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574362362/lasalle/fihjvsg11bl5snkz2tev/brownrowing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574362362/lasalle/fihjvsg11bl5snkz2tev/brownrowing.jpg","width":301}])
La Salle College High School is pleased to announce that Michael Brown, a member of the Class of 1976, has been named as head coach of the rowing program. A champion oarsman at La Salle, Mr. Brown returns to his alma mater after a successful 15-year stint as founding coach of the rowing program at Merion Mercy Academy.
