By Mike Mayer, Webmaster
The Strath Haven Panthers finished their 10-game regular season run at 9-1 as they handily beat the struggling (1-9) Harry S Truman Tigers, 42-6 in Levittown last Friday night.
The Panther defense was overwhelming holding the Tigers to only 54 yards on the ground and 144 in the air while forcing two interceptions (both by Jack Shuster) and one fumble. The Panther offense managed 349 yards rushing with 9 different running backs led by James Fisher with 95 yards on only five carries.
This Friday night begins the ‘second season’ as the PIAA District 1 playoffs begin. In the 5A classification the Panthers (#2 seed) will meet the Great Valley Patriots (#15 seed) at George L. King Field at 7 PM.
The Pats (4-6) are coming off a mixed season but certainly finished on a high as they beat Kennett, 49-14 in their final regular season game. They are led by quarterback (#2 Braeden Melia) who likes to throw and is known to run if given the opportunity. Melia’s favorite targets are #5 Gavin Maslowski and #18 Ty Callahan. Melia is the team’s best rusher but #26 Sam Snyder is his go-to back. Apart from a couple of games the Patriots have lost in close games and despite their #15 seed will give the Panthers a fight in this game.
