By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net With the long and rich history of the Central League, it seems strange to say that any two football opponents would be unfamiliar with one another. But thanks to some scheduling quirks and a pandemic-shortened season in 2020, Strath Haven and Upper Darby are practically strangers. Having not met since 2018,… Read More
Crawford goes over 200 yards again
By Havenfootball.net Staff Anthony Crawford has, once again, gained more the 200 yards in offensive rushing in Strath Haven’s latest game against Radnor. That makes two games exceeding 200 yards and last week against Ridley Crawford just missed at 193 yards! Crawford rushed for 225 yards on 18 carries and had two touchdowns. That means… Read More
Freshman win tough game against Ridley
By Dan Mulhern, Freshmen Coach Haven freshman won a defensive battle against Ridley 10-9. Ridley scored on a safety and then a long pass in the second quarter to go up 9-0 at the half. Haven started their scoring when Greyson LaFrance wrapped up the Ridley quarterback in their own end zone scoring a safety… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Week 8 – Radnor
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net Just prior to last week’s much-anticipated contest with Ridley, Strath Haven Head Coach Kevin Clancy mentioned, “You know, watch out for some turnovers tonight. I think that could be a big factor in a game like this.” Having coached at Strath Haven since 1991, and with more wins than any other… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Week 7 – Ridley
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net For most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the conversation surrounding Central League football supremacy was dominated by two teams: Ridley and Strath Haven. Other teams have emerged more recently as consistent title contenders (e.g. Garnet Valley, Springfield, etc.), and the 2008 expansion of the Central League resulted in 5A schools… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Penncrest – Week 6
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net Throw the records out the window this week! After a 42-7 victory over Lower Merion last week, yes, the Strath Haven Panthers are undefeated at the midpoint of the 2022 season. And yes, this week’s opponent sports a somewhat less-impressive 1-4 record, and is coming off a week where the defense… Read More
JV loses first game to Springfield
By JV Parent The JV Panthers suffered their first loss of the season to Springfield 28-7. The lone Haven touchdown was scored by Dan Lash on a 30 yard reception from Matt Jones. Jones also hit Ben Milligan with a 60 yard pass to help Haven get in scoring position. Defensively the Panthers were led… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Lower Merion
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net Once again, football fans and observers around Pennsylvania are starting to take notice. The many decades of spectacular football tradition at Strath Haven have certainly kept the Panthers on the radar for most each autumn, but the 2022 version has begun to grab a special level of attention. Through four weeks… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Springfield – 2022
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net Strath Haven Head Coach Kevin Clancy (he of the 335 career victories) will tell anyone who asks that his approach has remained the same for his 41+ years of coaching: One-week-at-a-time. That game-by-game focus has worked out well in 2022, with the Panthers jumping out to a 3-0 record and fresh… Read More
The 50 Yardline – Conestoga – Week 3
By Brian Carroll, Havenfootball.net After last weekend’s 50-6 shellacking of Kensington and two non-league victories to start the 2022 season, the Strath Haven Panthers have laid the groundwork for another exciting and successful season. The defense and special teams have been solid, and the offense continues to plow forward with a new mix of offensive… Read More
