W.C. Rustin vs Strath Haven
With two-point stop, Rustin turns tables on Strath Haven
Photo by James Quinn Photography
By Terry Toohey
Sam Milligan knew exactly what he wanted to do as soon as Anthony Crawford scored in overtime to get Strath Haven within a point of West Chester Rustin in the semifinals of the District 1 Class 5A playoffs at King Field.
The Panther quarterback turned to the bench and held up two fingers on his right hand.
“We know what happened last year,” Milligan sand. “And we knew what our offense was capable of doing.”
Strath Haven coach Kevin Clancy’s first reaction was to kick. But seeing his team’s reaction, he changed his mind.
“You have to go with the momentum,” Clancy said. “The kids wanted in.”
The decision was the same as last year’s district final, when Milligan went around right end on a two-pointer to give the Panthers a victory in double overtime.
The result wouldn’t be, a mishandled snap on a designed sweep left for Bob Fooskas dooming the play and sending Rustin on to this year’s final with a 28-27 victory in OT.
“I just didn’t get it,” Milligan said.
