The Panther ‘D’ line is set for another down against Imhotep Friday night. Photo by Jim Quinn, BQPictures.com

By Matt Smith

Junior Sam Milligan put his arm around the shoulders of senior running back/linebacker Chase Barlow as the Strath Haven duo walked slowly toward the exit gate Friday night at Phil Marion Field

Milligan, the quarterback, had handed off to Barlow for the last time on the final play of Haven’s unforgettable season. Barlow took the carry at the 1-yard line, but was stopped from scoring as time expired.

Imhotep Charter, the juggernaut from District 12, had put the finishing touches on a 36-0 shutout victory in the PIAA Class 5A semifinal round.

“That was the best team I have ever played,” said Milligan, who gave it all he had at quarterback, defensive back and punter. He was particularly excellent on defense, making several open-field tackles on a laundry list of Division I-level skill performers on Imhotep.

“We never gave up, but that’s how we are,” said Barlow, who was on the field the entire time, too, and put forward another gutsy performance at linebacker. “That’s Strath Haven football.”

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