Panther Play of the Week: Zach Thatcher (Brought to You by Main Street Gym)

Saucon Valley football player, Zach Thatcher (#7) was one of many standout performers in Friday night’s game against Palisades. After throwing for the first score of the night to Nate Harka, Zach scored on this “dive-option” play. Watch Zach make the fake and then choose to keep the ball and run it for a touchdown himself with the help of some downfield blocks by his teammates. Here it is!

Click here to see Zach Thatcher’s “option” touchdown run!

Come join Zach and his teammates when they travel to Liberty High School in Bethlehem to take on Bethlehem Catholic in the first round of the District XI tournament on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., as the Panthers look to keep an undefeated season alive!

“Hey Zach!” — For being nominated by Saucon Valley Football and being recognized by Saucon Source, stop by Kevin Branco’s Main Street Gym this week to pick up a MSG T-shirt!

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Panther Play of the Week is a new weekly sports feature on Saucon Source sponsored by Hellertown’s Main Street Gym.

Owner Kevin Branco, who is a former standout Saucon Valley athlete himself, said he decided to sponsor this series because young athletes need encouragement.

“Coming from Saucon Valley–as an athlete–I know it’s important to be recognized in the community for your accomplishments,” he said. “In the end I always say the same thing: hard work and dedication always pay off.”