Unionville’s overpowers Oxford, 40-0

Unionville’s Joe Zubillaga reaches up for an over the shoulder pass from Alex Gorgone for a TD, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — On paper, this looked like a close battle: undefeated Unionville facing a vastly improved Oxford team that was coming off a narrow 42-34 loss to powerhouse West Chester Rustin. But the Indians’ grunts in the trenches — the...

Unionville holds off Kennett, 50-36, in wild one

Unionville’s Connor Schilling led a potent Indian run attack as they held off a tough Kennett team, Friday night. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE – In the aftermath of a wild, high scoring contest between neighboring rivals, both Unionville and Kennett find themselves with more questions than answers after the Indians’ 50-36, Friday night, in Ches Mont American action. For...

Unionville holds off Avon Grove, 14-6, in defensive battle

Unionville’s Zach Lawrence takes down Avon Grove QB Shane Wolford during Friday night’s game. Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the hurricane damage of Harvey in Texas very much on the minds of all in attendance (not to mention the impending damage of Hurricane Irma in Florida), neighboring Unionville and Avon Grove got together Friday to raise...

Unionville overpowers Sun Valley, 42-17

With Ches Mont American title in pocket, Indians ready for Section One playoffs  Unionville’s offensive line had its best performance of the 2016 season — here Robby Maxwell (60), Nick Pileggi (79) Pablo Aviles-Bernal (58) go into action to open holes. Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times ASTON — Speaking to his team, post game, Friday, Unionville High School Head Football...

Unionville overpowers Kennett in second half, 34-14

Indians’ one win from clinching tie for Ches Mont American title Unionville’s Bryce McManus looks to shut down a throw by Kennett Quartback Jake Dilcher, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE — Regardless of their respective records, there’s one game that the Unionville and Kennett High School football teams circle on their schedule: when...

Unionville battles back to edge Great Valley, 16-13

Clark posts 100th win at Indians’ helm, division title in sight Unionville’s Jack Adams makes a crucial one-handed catch over Great Valley’s Brendan O’Donnell. Alex Castina Photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Having just lost a fumble that left them down 13-3 late in the third quarter — with their season on the line — it might have been understandable...

Unionville shuts down Oxford, 14-0

Win sets up showdown for 1st place with Great Valley Unionville’s James Watson closes in on Oxford quarterback Chandler England. Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times OXFORD — You could almost hear the echoes of the legendary John Fascenda carried on the the driving wind and drizzle. Two teams engaged in a hard-hitting defensive struggle, covered in mud, soaked to the skin —...

Zubillaga steps up to propel Unionville over Rustin, 14-0

Indians’ defense again overwhelms, forces four turnovers By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville’s Joe Zubillaga takes off on a key run that set up a second half score, leading the Indians past West Chester Rustin, 14-0, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The term “next man up” is a sometimes overused cliche in football, but Unionville junior Joe Zubillaga was...

Unionville tennis beats Great Valley, 5-2

Strong doubles performance aids renewed bid for Ches-Mont American title Unionville High School boys’ tennis team captain Zeyad Zaki serves. The Indians are off to an 8-0 start for the 2015 season. Another strong performance from the doubles helped the Indians clear the biggest hurdle for winning back the Ches-Mont American and the overall league title.   Great Valley’s Nikhil Gangoli...

Shanahan girls hold off Coatesville, 51-49

ChesMont powerhouses leave it until late at CASH on Thursday night By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Nafisa Saunders drives to the hoop in the second quarter. CALN – In a clash of two of the ChesMont’s strongest teams, the Bishop Shanahan girls basketball team eked out a 51-49 victory at Coatesville on Thursday night. In what would become the night’s theme, Shanahan jumped out to an...