By Matt Smith The first meeting between Springfield and Strath Haven was Sept. 1. It feels like forever ago. It was the first Central League contest in what would become a shared championship journey. In Week 2, both teams were in the process of figuring out who they would become. The defensive slugfest wasn’t decided… Read More
James Fisher’s big plays help Strath Haven survive Upper Dublin’s challenge
By Matthew DeGeorge James Fisher went into the locker room Friday night with four carries to his name in the first half of Strath Haven’s District 1 Class 5A quarterfinal. The senior all-purpose star, though, knew it would only take one to get back on track and get the Panthers into a district semifinal. Fisher’s… Read More
Matt Smith’s Football Friday Predictions
By Matt Smith Upper Dublin at Strath Haven, 7 >> The No. 2 Panthers (10-1) ran for 414 yards (9.6 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in their 42-7 rout of No. 15 Great Valley. Shane Green led the way with 134 yards and two scores and James Fisher contributed 106 yards and a pair… Read More
Jahi Curtis tips, runners’ rips boost Strath Haven past Great Valley
By Jack McCaffery The more Kevin Clancy did his homework on the Great Valley football team, the more the Strath Haven coach was convinced he had a problem and an underplayed solution. The problem: A complicated passing attack, led by quarterback Braeden Melia. The solution: The length and instincts of ever-improving junior defensive end Jahi… Read More
Matt Smith’s Friday night playoff pics
By Matt Smith Great Valley at Strath Haven, 7 >> The No. 2 Panthers (9-1) won the district title in 2021 and advanced to the semifinals a year ago. The Central League co-champions will continue to lean heavily on their three-headed monster at running back – James Fisher, Shane Green and Marco Kaufman. The 15th-seeded… Read More
Predictions Column: Should soon be some movement atop crowded Central League
By Matt Smith There is a four-way tie for first place in the Central League with two weeks to play in the regular season. Garnet Valley, Marple Newtown, Strath Haven and Springfield all have one loss in the conference. Barring a big upset Strath Haven and Springfield will win out and earn a share of… Read More
Tigers dominate 2nd Half and win in last minute field goal
By Matt Smith Marple Newtown’s Josh McMenamin had never kicked a football before last year. That changed the moment head coach Chris Gicking showed up at his front door. “A bunch of guys on the team – (David) Bertoline, (Jake) McGowan, (Brian) Box and McMenamin – all live in my neighborhood,” Gicking said. “We all… Read More
As marching band kicks off, students share thoughts
By Mia Fagone ’26, Contributor With the beginning of the 2023 Strath Haven Marching Band season comes new songs, new people, and new experiences. Haven’s band is the largest in Pennsylvania and the second-largest band in the country, according to the marching band’s website. With an average of 400 members each year, enrollment is around a… Read More
Marco Kaufman, Strath Haven go to ground to end Garnet Valley’s win streak
By Matt Smith Marco Kaufman was too young to remember the last time Strath Haven defeated Garnet Valley in a football game. The senior running back/linebacker considers the year 2010 ancient history, a bygone era before teams were permitted to carry around tablets on the sideline. Back in those days coaches exchanged game film on… Read More
Balance at running back is key for Delco’s top teams
By Matt Smith You cannot talk about successful running teams without mentioning Strath Haven, which is the last undefeated team in the county. James Fisher (524 yards, eight TDs) is the Panthers’ home run hitter. Shane Green (468 yards, three TDs) and Marco Kaufman (297 yards, three TDs) have also shown game-changing ability in coach… Read More
