By Matt Smith You could say what’s old is new again at Strath Haven. Jim Connor, Mike Connor and Issac Jones were brought aboard Kevin Clancy’s staff after spending the last few years as assistant coaches at Cardinal O’Hara. Jim Connor was a longtime lieutenant of Clancy’s during Strath Haven’s run of dominance in the… Read More
Strath Haven gets back to basics, runs down the Radnor
By Todd Orodenker The second half was three minutes old, each team had a touchdown and Strath Haven was ready to play its specific brand of football. The Panthers slogged their way through the first half Friday. Adjustments were made. They gave up a score. Enter: Multiple classic Kevin Clancy drives and stingy defense. The… Read More
Prochniak, Pio turn ‘Reunion Night’ into a retro rush for Strath Haven
By Matt Smith On a night Strath Haven paid tribute to its 1999 PIAA championship team, the 2019 edition faced a Ridley team it hadn’t beaten in 15 years. Talk about pressure … “We were fired up all day at school,” big lineman Sam Burk Jr. said. “We know this was a big week for… Read More
Prochniak, Panthers pound Penncrest
By Matt Smith John Prochniak knew he would get the ball more often this year, but he wasn’t expecting to make it look so easy. Through two games, the Strath Haven senior fullback/linebacker has six touchdown runs, including three in Thursday night’s 56-0 thumping of Penncrest at George L. King Field. “It’s all because of… Read More
Strath Haven ends skid in rout of Interboro
By Bob Grotz Strath Haven settled a score with Interboro, and in spectacular fashion. John Prochniak scored three touchdowns Friday night, including one off a 75-yard scamper, to power the Panthers to a 42-14 triumph over the Bucs, who had won three straight games in the series. Those were the first, second and third tallies… Read More
Strath Haven 2019 PA Prep Preview
By Matt Smith Two points is all that separated Strath Haven and a trip to the second round of the 2018 District 1 Class 5A tournament. “Definitely a game we should have won,” said Ibo Pio, a senior running back/safety and one of the Panthers’ top returning starters. “It just makes everyone more hungry and… Read More
Penn Wood’s Johnson preparing for leadership role
By Matt Smith Desman Johnson is well-aware of the expectations that come with being the county’s single-season passing champion. The rising senior from Penn Wood is arguably Delco’s top football talent. Set to begin his third full season as the Patriots’ starting quarterback, the 6-2, 245-pounder has attended college camps at Boston College, Virginia and… Read More
Hero Bowl: Motivated Perri, motoring Kelly give East team a lift
By Matt Smith Cardinal O’Hara lineman Louie Perri was overwhelmed with pride Thursday evening, playing in the 43rd annual Delaware County Hero Bowl on his home field. “Coming out here again at O’Hara, it’s a great feeling,” he said. For Perri, the opportunity to play for great cause hit even closer to home. Last year,… Read More
Sun Valley alum Zamonski makes another memorable trip to Hero Bowl
By Jack McCaffery There was a hit, and a pop, and a fall. There was a trainer, and an ambulance, and a speedy ride from Widener University to Crozer Chester Medical Center. There was a realization that his football career was over. There was an urgency to plan for what would come next. Brandon Zamonski… Read More
Trainor already knows what Hero Bowl is all about
By Bob Grotz Determination is what jumps out at you watching game tape of John Trainor, the diminutive Lower Merion linebacker. Trainor is relentless rushing the passer, using every trick he has to slide through gaps and put quarterbacks on their backs. Imagine trying to twist away with… Read More
