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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press

Twelve student-athletes pose for a group photo during the fall athletic signing ceremony in the library on Nov. 13.

Student-athletes sign commitments for college

Some current senior student-athletes at Strath Haven have committed to colleges to pursue their education and sport further.
Lavanya Dixit '27, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2024
Unified Basketball members pose together for an end-of-season photo. Their only home game against Marple Newtown marked their last for this season.

Unified Basketball fosters inclusivity in faceoff against Marple Newtown

The only home game of the season served as Unified Basketball's senior night and ended in a tie.
The girls soccer team poses with the PIAA 3A state championship trophy at Eagle View Middle School on November 15. The team defeated Lower Dauphin 1-0 with a goal from sophomore Ava Hurwitz.

Girls soccer wins state championship

The win marks the first state championship for the girls soccer team since 2002.
Freshman Maddie Fanning dribbles around Rustin defenders at the Semifinal game on November 12. The soccer team won 3-2 over Rustin on  Norristown High School field.

Girls soccer advances to state final

The Panthers defeated WC Rustin and will play in the state championship.
Throughout the halls, signs have been hung up to encourage girls to join Haven’s new girls wrestling team.

Haven welcomes new girls wrestling team

With the winter sports season approaching, some girls are looking forward to a new opportunity.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor
Nov 8, 2024
Whitemarsh U17 and U16 girls practice 8+ practice rowing.

College rowing commits raise question of whether Haven should reinstate club

The school-sponsored program dissolved after the 2021 season, sending dedicated athletes to find external club teams.
Senior (then junior) Jaden Hunter throws a football at the Powderpuff game on May 20, 2024. In this recreational game, boys varsity football players coached girls teams.

Pennsylvania sanctions girls’ flag football

Support for girls’ flag football in Pennsylvania could lead to a new sport at Haven.
Calpurnia Fries ’27, Contributor
Nov 8, 2024
The batting cages completed in the back-fields of the high school will be used by the girls softball team for the 2025 season.

New batting cages increase opportunities for softball

Haven’s new addition aims to boost participation and skills.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 8, 2024
Senior tight end Jahi Curtis (#81, far right) celebrates with the varsity football team after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the playoff opener against the Penncrest Lions on Friday, November 1. Following a tackle on Lions quarterback Paul Graham Jr. by junior offensive guard Nick Farabaugh, Curtis recovered the ball and ran it 29 yards into the end zone extending the Panther's lead to 14-0.

Varsity football dominates Penncrest in first round of playoffs

The Panthers secure a second-round Media Bowl victory, marking head coach Kevin Clancy's 300th career win.
The Panthers celebrate a point off of a block from sophomore Cecilia Lndsay at Harriton High School on October 31.

Volleyball ends season as PIAA District 1 runner-up

Girls varsity Volleyball lost to first-seed Pope John Paul II in the championship game.
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 1, 2024
Fans hold up "GO ALICE!" signs to support freshman goalkeeper Alice Reiger after the team's successful game at King Field on October 24

Varsity girls soccer passes first playoff round

First seed Strath Haven defeated eighth seed Bishop Shanahan and moves on to the third round of playoffs.
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 25, 2024
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