Strath Haven defensive back Sam Milligan grabs an interception in the second quarter against Conestoga Friday night. (PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES)
By Matt Smith
Strath Haven senior Sam Milligan’s primary focus in Friday’s Central League contest with Conestoga was find a way to contribute.
It didn’t matter that the quarterback of last year’s District 1 Class 5A championship team wasn’t quite ready to lead the offense under center. Sporting a bulky cast on his right arm, Milligan is a couple of weeks away from throwing a football again.
But he can make his presence felt on defense.
After suffering an injury in the Panthers’ season opener and missing last week’s game altogether, Milligan was cleared to return Thursday. He made a big impact in Haven’s 25-0 rout of the Pioneers at George L. King Field.
“It’s a lot of coaching,” said Milligan in his temporary role as a one-way player. “The coaches, they’re able to get you ready to be in the right spots. I knew where I had to be today. The coaches really drilled it into me and that’s all it is. You get in the right spot and you try to make a play.”
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