UPDATE: Haddon Township secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sterling on September 29, 2023, marking their first win against the Silver Knights since a 1-0 triumph on September 14, 2023. The Hawks entered the match with urgency following a loss to West Deptford, and they delivered a must-win performance on their home field.
The game, played at 4:00 PM, saw Haddon Township’s Eamonn Sheehan emerge as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 77th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, the Hawks earned a corner kick taken by Danny McIlvaine, which found Sheehan’s head for the go-ahead goal. “I saw it go over my head, so I was just waiting for the ball to come back in the middle of the box,” Sheehan explained. “I was there, saw the goalie was on the ground, so it was a free goal basically.”
The match began with Haddon Township taking the lead in the 33rd minute when Brody Beals converted a penalty kick after a foul in the box. However, Sterling leveled the score just 16 seconds later with a goal from Connor Maenner, assisted by Carson Wiley. “I think of a goal as a mistake, you just learn from that mistake,” said Haddon Township goalie Collin Feeley, who made six saves during the match.
This victory is a significant momentum boost for Haddon Township, who is now focused on securing a spot in the Coaches’ Cup and making a mark in both the Colonial Conference and state tournaments. Bobby McIlvaine expressed the team’s determination: “This week is really big. We want to make Coaches’ Cup, we want to make a mark in the Colonial Conference and in the state, and today was the start.”
As they continue their campaign, Haddon Township, with a record of 4-1 in their last five games, is poised for a successful run. Fans and players alike will be watching closely as the Hawks prepare to face Paul VI and Lindenwold in the coming days.
This victory against Sterling not only revives Haddon Township’s spirits but also sets a hopeful tone for the rest of the season, making their upcoming matches critical for continued success. The excitement surrounding the Hawks is palpable, and fans are eager for what lies ahead.
