Caroline Dotsey (above) had 22 points and six rebounds in Haverford’ 16th-straight win. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)
By Josh Verlin
Undefeated through its first 15 games, Haverford’s girls still had plenty to prove.
The Fords have been a solid District 1 squad of late though not a powerhouse, making it to the state tournament a year ago for the first time in a decade. But they entered Sunday’s clash with Abington — certainly in the powerhouse discussion — ranked No. 1 in the District 1 6A unofficial formula rankings, yet without a true marquee win under their belts.
When the Fords found out a week ago that a planned game against Imhotep on Sunday had become one against the Ghosts, who entered the weekend No. 2 in the district rankings, they were anything but upset.
“I know that within our Central League, there are a couple really good teams with your Springfield and Conestoga’s,” Haverford coach Lauren Pellicane said, “but our strength of schedule — and it’s nobody’s fault — is not what Abington’s is [in the Suburban One League].