By Matt Smith With five weeks remaining, the Green Raiders are in 10th place and the Royals sit 13th. Haverford (4-1), in seventh, is the highest-ranking 6A Delco team. In Class 5A, Springfield (5-0) leads the standings, followed by Strath Haven (5-0). The Panthers and Cougars play Oct. 25 to close out the regular season…. Read More
James Fisher makes it rain with five touchdowns as Strath Haven tops Garnet Valley
By Matthew DeGeorge James Fisher took the toss, turned the corner off right end and the skies over George L. King Field unexpectedly opened up. That latter act of nature was surely a coincidence. But with the night the Strath Haven halfback had against Garnet Valley, one can’t be too sure that his dominion doesn’t… Read More
Strath Haven, Garnet Valley ready to knock helmets again
By Matt Smith Garnet Valley and Strath Haven find themselves in familiar territory once again. It was last Oct. 6 when both teams entered their highly anticipated confrontation undefeated and tied for first place in the Central League. Strath Haven’s then-junior running backs, Shane Green and James Fisher, combined for over 200 rushing yards to… Read More
Jahi Curtis, Strath Haven defense put a hurting on Radnor
By Matt Smith Strath Haven’s Jahi Curtis got a pat on the shoulder from legendary defensive coach Jim Connor after the Panthers’ 35-0 win over Radnor at George L. King Field on Friday night. “He played hurt,” Connor said in a tone that conveyed a job well-done. “Yes he did.” Curtis was modest and didn’t… Read More
Strath Haven’s Shane Green helps get running game in gear in win over Ridley
By Matt Smith Strath Haven wasn’t exactly celebrating after last week’s tight, low-scoring win over Penncrest in the Media Bowl. While the Panthers gladly accepted the victory, they knew their offense needed work, having only managed two touchdowns. Friday night’s showdown, however, was more in line with their expectations. Powered by another stellar game from… Read More
Matt Smith’s Games of the Week
By Matt Smith The Green Raiders will face their first major test Friday night when reigning league and District 1 Class 5A champion Strath Haven visits Phil Marion Field for a 7 p.m. kickoff. In last year’s meeting Ridley lost in heartbreaking fashion, 21-20. “Everyone is very excited, especially after what happened last year with… Read More
Shane Green helps Haven hold off Penncrest
Strath Haven scored two first-half touchdowns and relied on its defense to earn a 14-10 victory over Penncrest in Thursday night’s Media Bowl. Shane Green opened the scoring with a 67-yard touchdown run with 52 seconds left in the first quarter, giving the Panthers a 7-0 lead. The host Lions (1-1) responded with an 11-play,… Read More
Haven runs over Interboro in season opener
By Matthew DeGeorge Strath Haven 49, Interboro 6 >> James Fisher picked up right where he left off in 2023, the reigning Daily Times Player of the Year accounting for four touchdowns – three in the first quarter – as the Panthers ran all over their usual Week 1 opponent at South Avenue Sports Complex. Fisher… Read More
Another season, the usual assortment of fascinating football games
By Matt Smith The start of the high school football season Friday night promises to be an especially emotional time for new Interboro coach Pat Fisher. It’s not just the usual nerves that come with leading a team for the first time. For Fisher, his debut will be even more special as he takes the… Read More
Strath Haven’s James Fisher, Shane Green looking to reign supreme in Central League
By Matt Smith Strath Haven is fully committed to making another championship run this fall. The Panthers, reigning District 1 Class 5A champions, bring back many key contributors from last year’s team, perhaps none more important than James Fisher, the 2023 Daily Times Player of the Year, who is entering his senior season. The 5-11,… Read More
