By Matt Smith Nick Gabos and Danny Bradley each tried to avoid taking credit for a pass break-up in the second half of Garnet Valley’s District 1 Class 6A quarterfinal game against Quakertown.“It definitely wasn’t me,” said Gabos, pointing to his teammate. “It was Bradley.” Bradley smiled and nodded in affirmation, then said, “Let’s just… Read More
Unionville ground game grinds down Radnor in district quarterfinals
By Bruce Adams For Unionville Friday night, a good ball-control offense was the Indians’ best defense in a 28-7 win against Radnor in the District 1 5A quarterfinals at Prevost Field. “The key tonight was our ability to run the football,” said Unionville head coach Pat Clark. “Radnor has a really explosive offense, but we… Read More
Rain halves Friday’s District 1 slate
By Matt Smith In the District 1 Class 5A quarterfinals Saturday: Rustin vs. Academy Park at Strath Haven >> The fifth-seeded Golden Knights (9-2) blanked Oxford, 28-0, for their fifth straight win. Collin Hurley led the way for the Ches-Mont American champions with 96 yards on the ground and a touchdown. He also had an… Read More
Pidgeon resigns at Penncrest
by Matt Smith Andrew Pidgeon resigned Wednesday as head coach at Penncrest. In two seasons, Pidgeon guided the Lions to a 4-17 record. This season, the Lions owned the worst record in Delaware County at 1-9. “I have a lot of appreciation for the players and the administration. They were phenomenal and really supportive” Pidgeon… Read More
Fillis can consider Academy Park’s close win a keeper
By Matthew DeGeorge In the conditions at Knight Park Friday night, any handoff or throw ranked somewhere between treacherous and impossible. So whenever feasible, the Academy Park offense figured to simplify things with as few changing of hands for the pigskin as possible. Usually, it was just one, from the center to quarterback Skylor Fillis…. Read More
Pio, Hussein help Strath Haven run into playoffs
By Rich Flanagan With two weeks left in the season, Strath Haven had a decision to make. After dropping four straight Central League games, the Panthers sat two games under .500, but the final two weeks presented a unique opportunity. Despite the four-game slide, there was still a chance for the backfield tandem of Zack… Read More
Record-setting Ruane, Haverford beats Strath Haven
By Anthony SanFilippo On Monday night, Jake Ruane was sitting on his couch watching the Washington Redskins play the New Orleans Saints. In that game, he saw Saints quarterback Drew Brees throw a 62-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to Tre-Quan Smith, setting the record for most passing yards in NFL history. Four nights… Read More
Bakey helps Ridley resurrection story grow legs
By Matt Smith Jack Bakey has put in countless hours of preparation, both in the film room and at practice.He needn’t worry about living up to the lofty expectations that comes with playing quarterback at Ridley High School. He is not the next Matt Blundin or Joe Emmi or John Waller or Dennis Decker, but… Read More
Defensive adjustments bring another Radnor resurgence
By Todd Orodenker The second quarter was three minutes old and Radnor had run three plays from scrimmage. Things, you might say, were not going as planned.Previous versions of the Raiders would have crumbled in this situation. This group did not. Radnor survived the first half and controlled the second half to earn an impressive… Read More
With team behind him, McAdams makes plays for Upper Darby
By Todd Orodenker Football can be a simple game. Run forward, gain some yards, move the chains. Rinse, wash, repeat, touchdown.Kareem McAdams followed that idea Friday. Upper Darby’s emerging tailback rushed for 206 yards and four touchdowns as the Royals earned a decisive 41-28 victory over Strath Haven to move to 4-1 overall and 3-1… Read More
