Girls Soccer: Murphy, Miller come through for Strath Haven

Sophie Murphy’s magic moves helped Strath Haven stay alive for a berth in PIAA Class AAA girls soccer tournament.

Murphy weaved through several defenders and sent a perfect pass to Kristen Miller for the winning goal with time winding down in overtime to give the third-seeded Panthers a 1-0 victory over Pennsbury in the consolation round of the District One Class AAA Tournament Tuesday night at George L. King Field.

Miller scored in the 90th minute to send Strath Haven into the fifth-place game, where it will take on Spring-Ford Thursday night at home. The eighth-seeded Rams knocked off Council Rock North, 2-0, to keep their season alive.

Miller and Murphy may have teamed up for the winning goal, but they weren’t the only heroes. Sophomore keeper Katie Fisher came up with six saves to post her 10th consecutive shutout.

“Katie Fisher had some great saves to keep us in the game in regulation and overtime,’ Strath Haven coach Gino Miraglia said. “She has never played goalie before.’