By Matt Smith Strath Haven’s big play offense was too much for Harriton. The Panthers had seven scoring plays of at least 45 yards and rolled to a 63-6 Central League Class 5A victory over the Rams on senior night at George L. King Field Friday night. Strath Haven (2-1) scored on runs of 46,… Read More

By Matt Smith Archbishop Carroll received a surprise gift when it was informed earlier this week that it had qualified for the District 1-12 Sub-Regional in PIAA Class 3A. Officially, the Patriots (1-2) are state tournament participants for the first time in program history and will play New Hope-Solebury at Cardinal O’Hara Friday night. That… Read More

By Matt Smith Some Central League teams may experience a severe case of FOMO this weekend. While many in District 1 prepare for district or state tournament competition, the fear of missing out is a harsh reality for the 12 teams in the Central League. It’s certainly understandable for players on undefeated teams such as… Read More

By Matt Smith In crunch time, Marple Newtown’s linemen took control Friday night. The boys in the trenches were excellent in the fourth quarter, on offense and defense. Co-captain Joey Goodman, who made a key stop in the backfield on Strath Haven’s final possession, knew both lines had to make their individual mark on the… Read More

By Matt Smith The top teams in the Central League’s Class 5A division, the winner will be on its way to a first-place finish in the regular season and a spot in the league championship game in November. The Panthers amassed 406 yards of rushing offense in a 56-28 romp over Radnor. Jaris Adams led… Read More

By Matt Smith Isaiah Rogers isn’t playing football at Academy Park this fall, but that hasn’t stopped him from gaining national attention. The senior defensive lineman has received an invitation to play in the prestigious Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in January at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. “I found out last Thursday. They told me I… Read More

By Matthew De George Somewhere around Matt Shuler’s high step through the linebacking corps, or as Chase Barlow powered over the goal line on an end-around, the threads started to come together. By the time the fifth different Panther danced into the end zone, and the rushing total ticked up over 400 yards, the common… Read More

By Matt Smith Strath Haven at Radnor, 7 p.m. If 2020 was a normal year, the Panthers and Raiders likely would be considered two of the favorites in District 1 Class 5A. Instead, they play for early bragging rights in the league’s Class 5A division (watch out for Marple Newtown, too).  Returning starters Evan Blake,… Read More

By Jack McCaffery Despite the challenges, despite an extended offseason, despite all the worries and concerns that it might not happen at all, Jack Ryder had a feeling that he would have a senior season as the quarterback at Strath Haven. That’s because he’s had that feeling his entire life. “That was my plan,” Ryder… Read More

By Matt Smith The Inter-Ac League reversed course from its public position last week, announcing Friday its intentions to stage a 2020 fall season. In a statement, the league said it will hold “a modified, non-championship fall sports schedule” for football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, boys… Read More