By Matt Smith PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS >> No. 1 Garnet Valley and No. 7 Ridley will meet for the District 1 Class 6A final in a highly anticipated rematch of Delco’s top-two teams. The Jags will be the host team. In a classic, Garnet Valley will score the go-ahead touchdown with 30 seconds to… Read More
Rematches highlight first round of District 1 playoffs
A trio of rematches involving Delco teams, two from the final week of the regular season, highlights the opening round of the District 1 football playoffs, which begin Friday. The pairings were announced on Sunday but are not official until noon on Monday. Haverford (5-5) earned the 16th seed in Class 6A with a 55-0… Read More
Milligan joins TD party, and then some, as Haven rolls past Radnor
By Jack McCaffery Through a satisfying regular season that invited visions of postseason success, almost everything Strath Haven tried on offense worked as designed. To Sam Milligan, though, there was still one thing missing. Just once, the Panthers’ quarterback occasionally would think to himself, he wouldn’t mind running a ball into the end zone. “I… Read More
Coach Clancy, winningest coach in District 1
By Matt Smith Kevin Clancy became the winningest coach in District 1 and Southeastern Pennsylvania with Strath Haven’s 42-6 decision over Lower Merion last Friday. For years the Delaware County wins leader, Clancy has 327 victories on his résumé. Clancy had previously won a record 94 consecutive District 1 games at Strath Haven. Prior to… Read More
Shuler helps Haven extend run of blowout
Strath Haven’s offense has been on some kind of roll. The Panthers topped the 40-point mark for the second straight week and the sixth time this season to celebrate senior night in style with a 42-6 victory over Lower Merion Friday night at George L. King Field. Strath Haven has scored 119 points in its… Read More
Fooskas leads ground charge as Haven runs past Penncrest
Strath Haven’s running game was in vintage form Friday night and too much for Penncrest in the Media Bowl. With Bob Fooskas leading the way the Panthers used their vaunted Wing-T attack to roll to a 42-6 victory over the Lions at George L. King Field. Fooskas scored three times, including touchdown runs of 23… Read More
Strath Haven pound Conestoga with solid ground attack
By Bruce Adams Strath Haven used a solid, consistent ground attack to defeat Conestoga 35-14 in a matchup of one-loss teams teams Friday evening at Teamer Field. The Panthers (6-1 overall, 5-1 Central League) pounded away for more than 300 rushing yards on 46 carries, controlling the ball and the clock. Running backs Chase Barlow… Read More
Despite Springfield’s attempt to ice, Shankweiler’s kick twice as nice for Haven
By Bob Grotz Three times Strath Haven senior Charlie Shankweiler visualized how his 31-yard field goal attempt could bring redemption Friday night. Once after a Panthers timeout to set up the kick with the game tied and three seconds left, again after a timeout by Springfield and finally after another timeout to ice him. In… Read More
Central showdown evolves into lopsided win for Garnet Valley
By Matt Smith The most anticipated football game in Delaware County this year featured Garnet Valley and Strath Haven, two of three undefeated Central League teams entering play Friday. The showdown marked the final meeting between Delco’s two winningest coaches, Strath Haven’s Kevin Clancy and GV’s Mike Ricci, who will retire after the season. Considering… Read More
Ricci, Clancy square off one last time
By Matt Smith The two winningest football coaches in Delaware County history will meet one last time Friday night. Mike Ricci will retire from Garnet Valley after the 2021 season. His Jaguars (4-0) are locked in a three-way tie for first place in the Central League with Kevin Clancy’s Strath Haven squad and Ridley…. Read More
