By Terry Toohey –
In an age where 300-pound linemen are common at the high school level, Strath Haven is built a little different.
#4 Yosef Ali dragging defenders for part of his 55 yards on 7 carries in Strath Haven’s win against Penncrest, 35-0.
The Panthers only list 10 players on their roster at 200 pounds or more, only three above 220 pounds and no one more than 250. The offensive line, including two tight ends, averages 6-2 ½ and 211 pounds, certainly small from a football standpoint.
Yet what the Panthers lack in physical stature they more than make up for in athleticism, speed, tenacity and technique.
All of those qualities were on display Thursday night at George L. King Field as Strath Haven rolled to a 35-0 victory over neighborhood rival Penncrest in the Media Bowl.
Five different Panthers ran for at least 55 yards, four for more than 70, as the Panthers (2-0, 1-0 Central) stretched their winning streak in the series to 10 games.
Strath Haven ran for 376 yards on 47 carries, an average of eight yards per attempt. Senior fullback Ryan Mudrick led the way with 87 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Junior halfback Derrick Bradley ran for 79 yards and a score on just three tries. Junior fullback Landon Barlow carried the ball 12 times for 75 yards and three TDs. Junior halfback Kasey Hudson added 71 yards on nine attempt. Junior halfback Yosef Ali had 55 yards on seven carries.
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