Seidman powers Haverford into second round

Googie Seidman did it on both ends of the floor for Haverford Friday night in the opening round of the District 1 Class 6A playoffs.

Seidman poured in a game-high 29 points and made six steals as the Fords toppled William Tennent, 60-46.

The win sends the Fords into Tuesday’s second round against fifth-seeded Downingtown West and guarantees Haverford at least two more games. The winner of the Haverford-Downington West game automatically qualifies for the PIAA tournament. The loser goes into the playback round.

Behind a solid defense the Fords jumped out to a 22-12 lead after one quarter and held the Panthers to nine points in the third period.

Even when the game got close Haverford was sharp at the foul line to keep Tennent at bay, shooting 17-for-22 from the stripe. That included an 11-for-13 effort in the fourth quarter.

Seidman did much of that work. He was 14-for-16 from the line, 10-for-12 in the final quarter.

Brian Weiner backed Seidman with 12 points, while Tommy Wright pitched in with 10.