Coatesville knocked off as St. Joe’s mounts late comeback

By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times St. Joseph’s Prep’s James Cherry celebrates a score en route to a come from behind victory over Coatesville, Friday, in the state 6A football semi final. DOWNINGTOWN — Coatesville was one of the last two teams from Chester County remaining alive in the state football playoffs — and unlike their downcounty neighbors from Unionville (which lost...

Youngs lead Coatesville past MLK, 42-14

PHILADELPHIA — Senior quarterback Jordan Young threw for two scores and ran for two more to lead Coatesville past Martin Luther King Jr. Friday night, 42-14.    Send article as PDF   

Strong play all around leads to 28 points in opening 14 min. against Haverford By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times James Clark returns a kick. CALN – As if a 10-0 regular season was not enough, Coatesville produced a statement win at home on Friday night, scoring 28 points in just over a quarter en route to a 35-12 playoff victory over Haverford High School in the opening round of the District...

Coatesville stays undefeated with 47-33 win over D-West

Raiders grab top seed in PIAA District One, will face Haverford, Whippets take on Pennsbury By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – For those who watch and play sports, winning and losing can often seem like the top priority, like the only thing that matters at the end of a game, but a team’s record is only a byproduct of what really matters: the passion that a group of players and fans...

Coatesville clinches ChesMont National title in 34-14 win over WC East

Jordan Young leads Coatesville to first half flurry and comfortable victory By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times WEST CHESTER – Coatesville captured sealed the Ches Mont National title in convincing fashion, riding a late second half scoring surge to a 34-14 win at West Chester East Friday night. After stopping East, on the game’s opening drive, junior quarterback Jordan Young once again...

Coatesville continues winning ways over Henderson

Coatesville bests Henderson in field position battle to become 8-0 By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Keenan Coleman gets some yards after the catch. The senior wide receiver had over 100 yards and a touchdown on the night. CALN – When analyzing football teams, people often discuss Xs and Os, game plans, physical qualities like speed, size, and strength, but just as important is a team’s...

Coatesville edges Downingtown East, 15-9

Fake punt tips the scales to lead to last minute Coatesville touchdown By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jordan Young drops back for the pass. Young rushed for over 100 yards on the night including a late fake punt conversion. DOWNINGTOWN – In any sporting event, there is a balance of power between the teams. Skill, coaching, physical advantage, heart, and luck play into each team’s success...

Coatesville flexes its muscles in 46-7 win at Avon Grove

Young throws for two, rushes for another while defense looks stingy on Friday By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Akhema Evans takes the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. WEST GROVE – Looking to be reiterate its influence on the ChesMonts and maybe the state, Coatesville found its midseason form in Friday night’s 46-7 win at Avon Grove. Coatesville dominated from the start, as senior...

Kallie’s last second kick gives Coatesville 24-21 win

Coatesville comes back late to beat Roman Catholic in closing seconds By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Ibrahim Kallie kicks the game winner as time expires. Kallie has only been playing football for four weeks. CALN – In close games, the ones where there seems to be nothing between the teams, the ones that come down to the closing seconds and are decided by one play, it is often the veterans,...

Down 15, Coatesville comes back to beat Downingtown West

Crutchfield opens up Coatesville offense to give home team a dynamic attack By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s Jaquan Hollingshed drives the lane early. Downingtown collapsed its defense to deal with Coatesville’s strong forward play. CALN – Sports are not just a matter of accumulating points and trying to score on each individual play. Each game is a narrative constructed...