Shanahan opens season with powerful win over W. Philly, 48-6

By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times The Bishop Shanahan defense closes in on a West Philadelphia runner — the Eagles were able to shut down the Speedboys for almost the entire game. DOWNINGTOWN — With the end of summer near, a few things are certain:  school is starting soon, the night air feels crisp, and high school football is back under the lights.  That was the scene this past...

Unionville knocks off Spring Ford in season opener, 26-17

Unionville’s JT Hower goes up and grabs a key first quarter interception. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The TImes ROYERSFORD – What a difference a year makes. A year ago, a powerful Spring Ford team came in and dismantled Unionville to open the 2016 season. Friday night, the Indians got a bit of pay back, battling to a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Rams in a non-league, season opener for both...

Line play may decide whether Unionville can repeat as league champs

By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times Senior Joe Zubillaga will split time at quarterback and offers skill and power in the option game. EAST MARLBOROUGH — If you liked the 2016 Unionville High School football team — understandable as it won its second straight Ches Mont American Division title — you’re probably going to really like the 2017 version. While the Indians used a stout defense and...

CHAMPS! KAU Juniors return home to victory parade tonight

The National Champion KAU Junior League baseball team. KENNETT SQUARE — Although they lost a tough matchup to Chinese Taipei in the World Championships, the KAU Junior League baseball won the National Championship — and became the talk of most of the sports world with an amazing catch by Jack Regenye, who literally leaped over the center field fence to rob a home run in Sunday’s game. KAU...

KMC Gymnastics racks up wins at states, worlds

The KMC USAIGC girls’ gymnastics team. KENNETT SQUARE — The KMC USAIGC girls’ gymnastics team from Kennett Square finished up their 2017 season with a number of impressive wins at the State, Regional, and World Championships. Leading KMC to victory were coaches Iryna Aliyevska, Jerry Fix, and Don Furrer. Below are the results from each of the championship meets.    Send...

KAU wins Junior League East regional

By John Sorce, Special To The Times The KAU Junior League baseball team won the East Region and will advance to the Junior League World Series. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – KAU Kennett Square Little League won the Junior League Baseball East Regional Tournament Championship at Michael J Tighe Park on Wednesday afternoon in by defeating Ossining Little League from New York by a score of 15-5 in a six inning...

W. Chester ATA to hold Phila. regional taekwondo tournament

Get ready for a board-smashing, high-kicking, medal-winning event! At Neumann University (1 Neumann Drive Aston, PA) on July 29, 2017, the West Chester, PA American Taekwondo Association (ATA) will be hosting the Philadelphia Regional Tournament. Award winning animator (Disney, Nickelodeon & Cartoon Network) and co-creator of the ATA Tiger program, Jeffrey Nodelman, will be in attendance as a special...

ATA West Chester’s Jouan earns title Master

Master Maria Jouan of ATA West Chester. WEST CHESTER — While literature is full of cautions about serving two masters, a local taekwondo dojo is now actually able to boast about being one of the few in the region with two teaching Masters in house. On Wednesday, June 21, Maria Jouan achieved a goal she had been working towards for her entire martial arts career at the American Taekwondo Association...

Brandywine Valley MSBL opens 2017 baseball season

The Blarney Stone takes on Karen’s K9 Care Athletics in the opening game of the Brandywine Valley MSBL 2017 season, Saturday. EAST GOSHEN – The Brandywine Valley MSBL kicked off its inaugural season with a doubleheader that featured Karen’s K9 Care Athletics versus The Blarney Stone on Saturday.    Send article as PDF   

Brandywine Valley Sr. Baseball opens season June 17

EAST GOSHEN — The season kicks off Saturday, June 17th as the Karen’s K9 Care Athletics take on The Blarney Stone Irish Pub in a morning double header starting at 8:00 AM at East Goshen Park. The afternoon double header slate features Rothman Institute versus Citadel Federal Credit Union-West Chester at 2:00 PM.    Send article as PDF