Paul Tagliaterra was an instrumental part of the football dynasty at Strath Haven, spending 52 years in the Wallingford Swarthmore School District as a teacher, coach and administrator. For 48 years, he coached the offensive line and linebackers at first Nether Providence High and then Strath Haven, with two pupils (Dan Connor and Steven Johnson)… Read More
Haven alumni, Pat Fisher, new Interboro football coach seeks to build, sustain Bucs program
By Matt Smith Pat Fisher had never given too much thought about one day becoming a head coach. His mindset changed earlier in the offseason when some of his coaching pals convinced the 32-year-old Strath Haven graduate that he would make a great “HC.” So, Fisher applied to the open position at Interboro over… Read More
All-Delco First Team
By Matt Smith The All-Delco offense includes: Bill Brown, Strath Haven: The senior tackle was the anchor of the best offensive line unit in the county. Due in large part to the 6-5, 300-pounder’s dominance, the Panthers earned a share of the Central League championship and captured the program’s 13th District 1 championship under… Read More
All-Delco Teams 2023
We are so excited to announce the Daily Times All-Delco team members from Strath Haven: *Football Player of the Year* James Fisher *First Team Offense* OL – Bill Brown *First Team Defense* LB – Marco Kaufman *2nd Team Offense* RB – Shane Green TE – Cole Miller OL – Jackson Geremia *2nd Team Defense* DL… Read More
All-Delco Football Player of the Year: James Fisher living his dream at Strath Haven
By Jack McCaffery The first time he belted streamers to his hips as a 4-year-old flag player for the Rose Tree Colts, James Fisher had a dream that would never be yanked away. It would be there with him as he graduated to youth tackle football. It would grow when he began to play… Read More
For second time in three years, Strath Haven no match for Imhotep
By Matthew DeGeorge Strath Haven’s hopes of an upset in the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Friday night realistically lasted all of about seven minutes. The Panthers had a 59-yard touchdown pass wiped out by a flag on a promising opening drive, then didn’t find the end zone until Imhotep Charter was four scores ahead in… Read More
Kitchin, Strath Haven ground game prevail at Chester
By Matt Smith Strath Haven quarterback Jake Kitchin never envisioned himself scoring three touchdowns in one game. It wasn’t just any old game, either. It was the District 1 Class 5A championship in front of a crowd of thousands packed inside the Chester Athletic Complex. Playing behind the best offensive line in the county, Kitchin… Read More
In district final run, Chester is writing new history
By Matthew DeGeorge Dominic Toy had tears in his eyes as he walked off the field at Ninth and Lamokin for the final time as a Chester Clipper Saturday. But the 6-5 tight end bound for the University of Connecticut held his head high, literally and figuratively. The Clippers didn’t want to be the team… Read More
Strath Haven tops Chester in district final
By Matthew DeGeorge Strath Haven scored the go-ahead touchdown at the end of the third quarter, extended its lead in the fourth and sealed the deal Saturday as District 1 5A champions with a late interception in beating the Chester Clippers 28-20 at Chester. Haven moves to 13-1 and advances to next week’s PIAA… Read More
Already making program history, Chester seeks first title against always contending Strath Haven
By Matt Smith Chester and Strath Haven will meet on a football field for only the second time in history Saturday. In a battle of old school and new school, longtime Panthers coach Kevin Clancy leads his team into the Chester-Upland Athletic Complex to play the Clippers, who are under the direction of first-year… Read More
