T&F Recruiting Target for 2013: LaSalle HS's Tom Coyle

[LSU-Nit]

I have it on good authority that Marcus O'S is interested in LaSalle high school junior Tom Coyle, who just won the Philadelphia Catholic League Championships 1 mile and 3200 meter double (see results below). LaSalle is the same school that produced current red-shirting team member Tom Trainer (and is the same high school that produced Tom Donnelly back in the 1960s). Coyle is coached at LaSalle by former Haverford runner Greg Bielecki, and by all accounts Coyle is interested in Villanova as well. Someone to keep an eye on for fall 2013 perhaps.

Personal Bests
800 Meter Run 1:55.50
1500 Meter Run 4:02.71
1600 Meter Run 4:31.99
1 Mile Run 4:16.42
3000 Meter Run 8:55.55
3200 Meter Run 9:37.10
4000 Meter Run 13:04.99
5000 Meter Run 15:56.20

Boys 1 Mile Run
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PCL Record: # 4:14.08 2004 Steve Hallihan, Cardinal O'Hara
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Coyle, Tom 11 La Salle Col 4:22.38 10
2 Stone, Andrew 11 La Salle Col 4:25.04 8
3 Bilotta, Mike 12 Cardinal O'H 4:26.22 6
4 Savage, Dan 11 Cardinal O'H 4:27.15 4
5 McShane, James 12 Roman Cathol 4:27.52 2
6 Donahue, Mike 12 Father Judge 4:31.66 1
7 Pastore, Chris 11 Cardinal O'H 4:37.55
8 Brown, Shawn 11 Father Judge 4:42.10
9 Murray, Eric 11 Father Judge 4:46.60
10 Spillane, Brendan 12 Archbishop C 4:47.35
11 Flanagan, Tim 12 Archbishop W 4:49.09
12 DeMarshall, Nick 11 Father Judge 4:50.42
13 Rastatter, Ryan 09 Monsignor Bo 4:51.25
14 Flores, Antonio 12 Bishop McDev 4:51.66
15 Harris, Lou 12 Saint Joseph 4:53.34
16 Sargeant, Jadon 11 Saint Joseph 4:56.68
17 Boligitz, Jimmy 11 Archbishop W 4:58.48
18 Monaghan, Stephen 12 Roman Cathol 5:00.47

Boys 3200 Meter Run
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PCL Record: # 9:21.8h 1980 Joe Abrams, Bishop Egan
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Coyle, Tom 11 La Salle Col 9:39.45 10
2 Pitone, Ernie 11 Cardinal O'H 9:42.53 8
3 Gennaro, Paul 12 Saint Joseph 9:45.15 6
4 Greco, Matt 11 La Salle Col 9:53.56 4
5 James, Kevin 09 Cardinal O'H 10:04.28 2
6 Bilotta, Brendan 10 La Salle Col 10:11.37 1
7 Quinn, Kevin 12 La Salle Col 10:15.53
8 Chrostowski, Alex 12 La Salle Col 10:21.82
9 Booker, Jamaal 10 Archbishop R 10:23.65
9 Mcdermott, William 11 Monsignor Bo 10:23.65
11 Sawyer, Colin 12 Saint Joseph 10:23.96
12 DeMarshall, Nick 11 Father Judge 10:25.41
13 Hayes, Matt 11 Cardinal O'H 10:25.75
14 Donahue, Mike 12 Father Judge 10:28.73
15 Schmidt, Jonathan 11 Archbishop W 10:31.83
16 Danielson, Peter 11 Lansdale Cat 10:41.14
17 Brown, Shawn 11 Father Judge 10:46.41
18 Pastore, Drew 09 Cardinal O'H 10:51.57
19 Monaghan, Stephen 12 Roman Cathol 10:54.87
20 Wommer, Jonathon 10 Archbishop R 10:57.16
21 Sweeney, Paul 10 Archbishop W 10:59.30
22 Mulville, Ryan 10 Father Judge 11:02.34
23 Montgomery, Kevin 11 Monsignor Bo 11:28.47

This post was edited on 5/27 12:44 AM by LSU-Nit

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

Coyle followed that up by winning PIAA District 12 AAA 1600 meter title, by a whopping 6.2 seconds. Qualified for State meet. Only a junior. LaSalle won the district team title by 15 pts.

Boys 1600 Meter Run Class AAA
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District XII: # 4:15.96 2010 Tom Kehl, Father Judge
4:24.22 SQS PIAA State Standards
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Coyle, Tom 11 LaSalle Coll 4:18.74 SQS 10
2 Magee, Jack 11 LaSalle Coll 4:24.96 8
3 Gennaro, Paul 12 Saint Joseph 4:25.39 6
4 McShane, Jim 12 Roman Cathol 4:25.97 5
5 James, Kevin 9 Cardinal O H 4:29.15 4
6 Pastore, Chris 11 Cardinal O H 4:37.09 3
7 Mcdermott, Will 11 Archbishop P 4:41.49 2
8 Patterson, Mike 10 Father Judge 4:41.85 1
9 Simonds, Felix 12 Franklin Tow 4:43.28
10 Henry, Raheem 11 Germantown H 4:43.74
11 Monaghan, Stephen 12 Roman Cathol 4:44.59
12 Hayes, Matt 11 Cardinal O H 4:45.51
13 Spillane, Brendan 12 Archbishop C 4:45.52
14 DeMarshall, Nick 11 Father Judge 4:48.83
15 Flanagan, Tim 12 Archbishop W 4:50.45
16 Winterle, Matt 12 Saint Joseph 4:50.92
17 Mulville, Ryan 10 Father Judge 4:54.15
18 Phayre, Michael 9 LaSalle Coll 4:54.35
19 Haye, Shaquille 10 Martin Luthe 4:55.26
20 Sargeant, Jadon 11 Saint Joseph 4:59.48

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

And the kid just followed that district win by winning the PA state championship in the 1600 in a quick 4:11.97. Only a junior -- one to watch for next year.

Boys 1600 Meter Run AAA
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NFHS Record: ! 3:59.51 2001 Alan Webb, RestonSoLakesHS, VA
PIAA Record: R 4:07.32 2011 Drew Magaha, Upper Moreland HS 1
NFHS Hnr Rol: # 4:12.00
4:24.22 SQS
Name Year School Prelims Finals Points
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1 Coyle, Tom 11 La Salle 12 4:18.49 4:11.97#SQS 10
2 Huemmler, Jack 11 Strath Haven 01 4:19.38 4:12.54 SQS 8
3 Moran, Alex 12 Mount Lebanon 07 4:19.25 4:14.44 SQS 6
4 Trimble, Chris 12 North Penn 01 4:20.52 4:18.42 SQS 5
5 Rotz, Nick 12 Chambersburg 03 4:19.62 4:18.81 SQS 4
6 Zingarini, James 11 Council Rck N 01 4:19.93 4:18.93 SQS 3
7 Metzler, Nico 12 CB West 01 4:21.46 4:18.94 SQS 2
8 Kennedy, Brent 10 Kiski Area 07 4:20.14 4:19.51 SQS 1
9 Russell, Tony 10 WC Henderson 01 4:20.47 4:23.25 SQS
10 Schettler, Harriso 11 Penn Manor 03 4:19.63 4:25.89
11 Jaskowak, Daniel 11 Grove City 10 4:18.53 4:30.78
12 Magaha, Drew 12 Uppr Moreland 01 4:18.54 5:01.75

 

[excattyguy]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

He ran 1:51.78 at the PA Distance Festival yesterday.

 

[sebastianc]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

The 1:51.8 says Marcus is onto something. The boy has the "speed" to be outstanding at the mile. Even run a leg on 4x800.

 

[sebastianc]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

A leisure Saturday and floating around the Internet and "discovered" a couple of interesting things about Coyle and LaSalle.

LaSalle finished 3rd in DMR championship at Penn Relays. Lead was Andrew Stone; anchor was Coyle. The two ran the first two legs of winning 4x400 (Catholic league) on 3:24+. Stone's lead-off was 50.1. The meet where Coyle ran 1:51.78 for second, Stone ran 1:52.35 for third. My point: maybe O'Sullivan thinks about the pair for VU?

See video interview with Coyle and Stone.

Interview w LaSalle Pair

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

I'm hearing rumors that Coyle has cooled a bit on Villanova. For what it's worth, LaSalle high school is my alma mater and I pay pretty close attention to that program. I wish it weren't true, but that's the last word I got from people who should know.

 

[sebastianc]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

LSU-Nit, any reason why Coyle is cooling towards VU? Has another school become more attractive?

 

[ericw]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

LSU-nit & Sebastian,
You guys are the best!
I changed the name of this board to be more appropriate to what you and others bring to the table!

 

[NovaUSMC01]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

Good move Eric. The sport has more than earned a place.

GO CATS!!!

 

[TwoCoreys]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

Thanks Eric!

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

Thanks, Eric. If ever a school deserved a message board for track/XC, Villanova is that school.

On the Coyle front, here's the story I am getting. LaSalle's Coyle and Stone were both being encouraged to consider Villanova, and (at least) Coyle met a few months ago with Marcus. I had the impression that there was real interest from both parties. So far, so good. However, I have recently heard that neither Coyle or Stone currently have Villanova near the top of their respective lists. That could change, but the sense I have is that Villanova has fallen off the radar a bit for both guys.

BTW, both Coyle and Stone have been dealing with injuries this XC season. The team has run 4 meets at Belmont Plateau, but Coyle just ran his first race of the season 5 days ago. Stone has run the last 2, after missing the first 2. Both are trying to get back up to full fitness.

Stone is currently sitting at #5 and Coyle is at #6 on the Philadelphia Catholic League performance list, one second apart. There are actually 2 other LaSalle kids ahead of them on that list, but (one assumes) only for the time being. Seven of the top 9 guys at Belmont Plateau this PCL XC season have been from LaSalle.

This post was edited on 10/8 3:38 PM by LSU-Nit

This post was edited on 10/8 3:38 PM by LSU-Nit

 

[Or1on]

Dan Galford: Mons.Farrell (NY) supposedly down to su,iona , Nova.
If it comes down to money I'd think it may be iona, who can prob' offer a full 'ship to a pure distance kid (but who knows)?

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This post was edited on 10/9 3:25 AM by Or1on

Galford

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

By way of a further update on LaSalle HS's Tom Coyle and Andrew Stone. Yesterday Coyle ran the fastest time (16:44) at Belmont Plateau this year, a full 10 seconds faster than anyone else at any of the 5 meets. Also, Stone's time (16:56) is the 3rd fastest of the year. Seems as though both are over their early-season injuries. Catholic League title will likely come down to LaSalle and O'Hara. Based solely on times so far, LaSalle would win 1-2-3-4-13 (23) to O'Hara's 5-6-7-8-9 (35). Championship race is on October 20.

 

[LSU-Nit]

Re: T&F Recruiting Target for 2013

Here's a further update on Coyle.

Coming back from injury, he got beaten back to 4th place at last week's Philadelphia Catholic League XC championship, as Cardinal O'Hara won the title with 17 to LaSalle 48. Here's the top 15 from that race:

Philadelphia Catholic League XC Championship 10/20/12

1 Savage, Dan 12 Cardinal Ohara 15:56.00
2 Pitone, Ernie 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:00.00
3 Jame, Kevin 10 Cardinal Ohara 16:08.00
4 coyle, Tom 12 Lasalle 16:20.00
5 Hayes, Matt 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:31.00
6 Pastore, Chris 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:33.00
7 Belfatto, Jim 11 Cardinal Ohara 16:35.00
8 Stone, Andrew 12 Lasalle 16:43.00
9 Greco, Matt 12 Lasalle 16:48.00
10 Schmidt, Jon 12 Archbishop Wood 16:54.00
11 Magee, Jack 12 Lasalle 16:58.00
12 McDermott, Will 12 Bonner/Prendie 16:59.00
13 Murray, Eric 12 Father Judge 17:02.00
14 Montgomery, Kevin 12 Bonner/Prendie 17:03.00
15 Pastore, Drew 10 Cardinal Ohara 17:10.00

However, in today's PIAA District 12 championship (which includes all Philadelphia Catholic and Public league schools), Coyle rebounded by winning the individual title by 5 seconds. O'Hara won the team title with a 2-3-4-5-6 total of 20. LaSalle was second, going 1-8-9-10-12 for 40 points. LaSalle's Andrew Stone -- allegedly interested in Villanova -- was 9th. Here's the top 15 finishers:

PIAA District 12 XC Championship 10/26/12

1 Coyle, Tom 12 LaSalle College 15:59.85
2 James, Kevin 10 Cardinal Ohara 16:04.35
3 Pastore, Chris 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:17.23
4 Savage, Dan 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:21.84
5 Belfatto, Jim 11 Cardinal Ohara 16:22.28
6 Pitone, Ernie 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:31.69
7 Hayes, Matt 12 Cardinal Ohara 16:32.13
8 Bilotta, Brendan 11 LaSalle College 16:39.38
9 Stone, Andrew 12 LaSalle College 16:51.41
10 Magee, Jack 12 LaSalle College 16:53.53
11 Donnelly, Chris 11 Cardinal Ohara 16:58.06
12 Quain, Evan 12 LaSalle College 17:00.31
13 Sargeant, Jadon 12 St Joes Prep 17:09.51
14 Fisher, Isaiah 10 St Joes Prep 17:18.38
15 Pisacano, Joseph 9 St Joes Prep 17:22.68

This post was edited on 10/26 10:04 PM by LSU-Nit