Myles Moat #5, as he scores from 16 yards on the opening drive defeating Chichester 59-6 and completing an undefeated season. Photo by Michael Mapps ’27
By Coach Junior Duffault
The Strath Haven Freshman unit came out strong, they drove the ball on their ground on their first drive with big runs from fullback Zach Farabaugh and halfbacks Owen Miller and Myles Moat. Myles Moat #5 capped off Havens first drive with a 16-yard touchdown while Josiah Phillips set the tone on special teams with a fantastic kickoff that made its way to the 5 yard line. Chichester found themselves starting on their own 13-yard line, where Strath Haven’s defense showed up big, forcing Chichester to punt after netting -7-yards on their first offensive drive.
Haven seemed to have their foot on the gas all night offensively as Quarterback Nate Glowacki threw 143 yards for 5 of 6 and racked up 3 passing touchdowns. Two of those being to #6 Owen Miller who 2 receptions good for 75-yards and two touchdowns.
Dom Diversa also played a role in Haven’s offensive attacked as he couples a rushing touchdown on a tight-end jet and a receiving touchdown as he bullied in way through Chichester’s secondary. Offensively Brayden Preto answered the call on a halfback dive and made his way into the end zone from 19-yards out.
Haven’s defense showed just how dominant they were, as they held Chichester to -2 yards on offense in the first half of the game. Pure dominance by this Haven defense.
Haven was up 20-0 at the half but changed in the second half as Haven’s defense recovered a fumble leading to Owen Miller’s second touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff, the Haven kickoff unit forced a safety, lead by #7 Khanell Lester and company. Following the safety. in Haven fashion, Josiah Phillips returned the free kick to the end zone to put more points on the board.
Haven tacked on 17 unanswered points in 3 minutes forcing the Mercy rule. Haven showed flashes of the no huddle offense moving the ball very effectively against Chichester.
Haven capped off their Freshman season with a dominant 49-6 win.
Highlight
At the final whistle The Haven Freshman football team cemented themselves in Haven’s history as the second freshman football team to go undefeated, in great company with the class of ‘99 state champions.
