Alumni: Inside Penn State legend Dan Connor’s ‘unbelievable’ coaching journey to Happy Valley

Posted on June 3, 2025 in Contributor, Havenfootball.net.

By Johnny McGonigal Dan Connor dodged the Ohio rain and found a quiet place to chat. The first-year Penn State linebackers coach was in his car, on the road recruiting some of the best high school prospects in the country. His mission? Continue the Linebacker U tradition that he helped build. It’s a tradition the Nittany Lions’… Read More

With Thanksgiving looming, it’s time to count football blessings By The Numbers

Posted on November 27, 2024 in Contributor, Newspaper.

By Matt Smith As the high school football season winds down, only the three traditional Thanksgiving morning games remain, along with Bonner & Prendergast, Delaware County’s last team standing in the state playoffs competing in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Friday. It’s been a memorable season from a local standpoint, one that has seen numerous… Read More

Haven Alumni: Penn State defensive analyst Dan Connor has seen his role increase significantly

Posted on November 11, 2024 in Contributor, Newspaper.

By Rich Scarcella When Dan Connor joined the Penn State football coaching staff in 2022, his role as a defensive analyst was limited. He couldn’t be on the field, whether it was during practices or games. But a rule change that lifted that restriction has increased Connor’s role significantly. The former Nittany Lions and Strath Haven… Read More

The 50 Yardline – Garnet Valley – Playoffs 2024

Posted on November 6, 2024 in Contributor, Havenfootball.net.

By Brian Carroll “It’s supposed to be hard.   If it wasn’t hard, everybody would do it.  It’s the hard that makes it great.” — Tom Hanks, as Jimmy Dugan in A League of Their Own When the District 1-5A football playoff brackets were made official two Sundays ago, the Strath Haven Panthers and Garnet Valley… Read More

Freshmen lose tough battle against Springfield

Posted on November 4, 2024 in Contributor, Havenfootball.net.

By Coach Dan Mulhern The Freshman football team ended their season on Wednesday with an exciting, hard-fought loss to Springfield, 28-14. Owen Logue played his best game of the season at quarterback, and Logan Knaub scored both touchdowns for the Panthers in his first game playing halfback. Connor Kelly once again led the Panthers in… Read More