Oregon High School Preview: Oregon Episcopal

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Oregon Episcopal High School Lacrosse Preview</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 season for Oregon Episcopal High School was a tale of both triumph and disappointment. The team had an exciting upset win over Lincoln in the second round of the playoffs, a victory that gave them a great deal of momentum heading into their match against Jesuit. However, the Juggernaut that is Jesuit proved to be too much, as Oregon Episcopal lost that game 17-1. While that score was a tough pill to swallow, it's important to remember that the experience gained from that clash with one of the top teams in the state will only serve to fuel the team in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon Episcopal enters the 2025 season with a deep sense of motivation and experience. They have a talented roster, many of whom gained valuable playoff experience last season. With a mix of seasoned veterans and a number of rising stars, the team is well-positioned for a strong season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Graduations and Departures</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest losses for Oregon Episcopal come in the form of two key players: All-State midfielder Julian Ettinger and All-Conference goalie Lou Buonincontro. Ettinger's ability to control the midfield and create offense will be a tough hole to fill. Buonincontro's leadership and shot-stopping ability in goal were also major factors in the team's success last season. While these players will be difficult to replace, the returning talent and rising players will ensure that Oregon Episcopal remains competitive in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Returning Players</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the standout players returning for Oregon Episcopal is Aaren Sales, a senior long-stick midfielder who earned All-State honors. Sales is one of the top defenders in the state and will be a key player on both defense and in transition. His ability to disrupt offensive plays and create turnovers makes him a valuable asset, and he'll need to be a leader for the defense in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another key returnee is Jack Andres, a junior faceoff specialist who will look to continue his development this season. Andres will play a crucial role in helping the team gain possession and control the tempo of games. His ability to win faceoffs and provide quick outlets to the offense will be a vital part of Oregon Episcopal's success in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense, Oregon Episcopal also brings back Ellis Halpin, a senior defenseman who will help anchor the defensive unit. Halpin's experience and defensive IQ make him one of the top defenders in the league, and his leadership will be key to helping the team adjust to the loss of Ettinger and Buonincontro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cameron Fasold, a sophomore short-stick defensive midfielder, is another important returning player. Fasold has the ability to lock down opposing midfielders, disrupt passing lanes, and play physical defense. His development will be crucial as the team looks to build depth in the midfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon Episcopal also brings back a strong attack with Peter Miltenberger (Chapman), a senior attackman who has been a consistent scorer throughout his career, and Quinn Sullivan, a sophomore attackman who had a breakout season in 2024. Miltenberger's ability to create and finish plays will be key for Oregon Episcopal, while Sullivan's development will be vital to the team's success moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='125730' first='Roman' last='Dombrow'], a sophomore defenseman, will also be a player to watch. His strong defensive play and ability to shut down opposing attackers will give Oregon Episcopal a solid foundation in the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook for the 2025 Season</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon Episcopal enters the 2025 season with a lot of promise. The team's biggest strength is its youth, with many key contributors still underclassmen. This group has the potential to grow together and build upon their success from the previous season. The experience gained from their playoff run in 2024, including their upset win over Lincoln, will provide valuable lessons that can be used to fuel their success in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Aaren Sales leading the defense, Jack Andres controlling the faceoff X, and a strong group of attackmen in Miltenberger and Sullivan, Oregon Episcopal has the talent to make noise in 2025. The team will also rely on the continued development of players like Fasold, Dombrow, and Sullivan, all of whom will be critical to the team's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Sullivan, with a proven track record, will be key to ensuring that the team reaches its potential in 2025. His ability to develop players and adjust game plans will help Oregon Episcopal remain competitive against some of the top teams in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon Episcopal is a team on the rise, with a lot of promise heading into the 2025 season. Although they lose some key players to graduation, the talent they return, combined with a strong coaching staff, makes them a dangerous team to watch. With a mix of experience and youthful talent, Oregon Episcopal could be poised for a breakout year in 2025. If they continue to develop and play to their potential, there's no reason they can't compete for a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aaren Sales","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"174","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"148","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oregon Episcopal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Team Oregon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c482519875e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A highly athletic long stick midfielder who brings both defensive prowess and an offensive threat to the field. Not only does he excel at disrupting opponents and creating turnovers, but he isn't afraid to shoot. Aaren can absolutely sling the ball from outside 15 yards, making him a dangerous weapon when pushing in transition or on the fast break. His ability to impact both ends of the field with his speed, strength, and shot will be invaluable for Oregon Episcopal in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Andres","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"147","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oregon Episcopal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c482519881c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A skilled faceoff specialist with a very quick clamp and excellent technique. His ability to box out opponents gives him an edge in controlling the draw, and his size allows him to dominate in scrums for tough ground balls. Whether it's securing a 50/50 ground ball or winning a critical faceoff, Jack's physicality and precision make him a force in the middle of the field. His dominance at the X will play a huge role in gaining possession for Oregon Episcopal in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ellis Halpin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"146","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oregon Episcopal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c48251988b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A rangy and disciplined defenseman who uses his impressive reach to disrupt opposing attackmen. His long arms and ability to get into the hands of attackers make it difficult for them to execute their plays. Ellis is great at staying in front of his man and using his size to his advantage, making him an effective lockdown defender. His ability to pressure the ball and force turnovers will be key for Oregon Episcopal's defense in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Peter Miltenberger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oregon Episcopal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c482519893f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Committed to Chapman, Peter is a smart and skilled right-handed attackman who excels at using his field awareness to create scoring opportunities. He has a great sense of positioning, allowing him to get in ideal spots for a quality shot. Whether it's finishing inside or taking advantage of open space, Peter knows how to capitalize on his opportunities. His ability to read defenses and finish with precision will be a major asset for Oregon Episcopal's offense in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Quinn Sullivan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oregon Episcopal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c48251989cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinn is a promising young lefty with a high ceiling. In 2024, he established himself as a key distributor, always keeping his head up and scanning the field for cutters. His vision and playmaking ability set him apart, and he has the potential to evolve into a bigger offensive threat as he gains experience. With his ability to create opportunities for teammates and a strong foundation to build on, Quinn is one to watch as he continues to develop into a dynamic force for Oregon Episcopal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->