By Matt Smith As a quarterback, first at Archbishop Carroll and later at Ursinus College, Steve Honick always played with a chip on his shoulder. Whenever someone doubted his abilities, he made it his mission to prove them wrong. While leading a one-win team during his senior year at Carroll in 2016, Honick was a… Read More
With Thanksgiving looming, it’s time to count football blessings By The Numbers
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
Springfield’s failures in red zone, turnovers help Rustin win district title
By Matthew DeGeorge One trip to the red zone in which it came up empty of points might have been enough for Springfield to overcome Friday night. But two in the first half? Even with a jolt from its special teams unit, two was too much against a team of the caliber of West Chester… Read More
District 1 football champs could find clearer path through state tourney
By Matthew DeGeorge There will be a lot on the line Friday night when West Chester Rustin and Springfield tangle in the District 1 Class 5A final. And while it may be low on the list for either coach, at least for neutral spectators it carries the potential of a rare competitive state semifinal in… Read More
Haven Alumni: Penn State defensive analyst Dan Connor has seen his role increase significantly
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
Michael Medici blocks out blocked field goal, offers PAT answer for Garnet Valley in win over Haven
By Harry Chaykun Nolan Carroll set his knee down between the 9- and 10-yard lines at the east end of George L. King Field shortly before 9:15 p.m. Friday. The Garnet Valley senior had done the same thing about 10 minutes earlier, only to find himself in the middle of a frantic chase for the… Read More
Strath Haven’s Jahi Curtis, Nick Farabaugh hem in, shut down Penncrest
By Matthew DeGeorge Jahi Curtis in the Strath Haven backfield is a largely pedestrian figure. Such is the role of a split end in the Panthers’ offense, consigned to 99 percent blocking and the occasional target in the passing game. Jahi Curtis in the opponents’ backfield, however, is a fearsome sight, a disruptive force and… Read More
District playoffs start with two All-Delaware County affairs
By Matt Smith Another all-Delaware County showdown features No. 13 Penncrest (6-4) making the short trip to fourth-seeded Strath Haven (9-1) for round two of the Media Bowl. In their Week 3 clash, the Panthers narrowly escaped an upset with a 14-10 decision. Strath Haven relies on senior running backs Shane Green and James Fisher,… Read More
Springfield’s second-half surge sinks Strath Haven
By Matt Smith Friday’s game was on the mind of Nate Romano the moment he saw Springfield’s schedule for the 2024 season. “It was targeted on the schedule ever since I first saw it there,” said Romano, the Cougars’ crushing full back and linebacker. “I wanted this more than I wanted any other game.” For… Read More
Panther football Alumni: Penn State defensive analyst Dan Connor receives praise
By Rich Scarcella Former Penn State All-American linebacker Dan Connor, a defensive analyst on the coaching staff, received high praise Monday from Nittany Lions coach James Franklin. “Dan has a very, very bright future,” Franklin said. “He’s a unique guy, he really is. He doesn’t say a whole lot, but when he speaks everybody listens.”… Read More
