Unionville grad named to US junior rowing team

Justin Best is congratulated by USRowing Junior National Team coach Steve Hargis on being named to the national team. In rowing there is a saying, “Mileage makes champions.”  The waters of the Philadelphia area rowing community are propelling one youth rower to the 2015 World Junior Rowing Championship in Rio de Janeiro.  Justin Best, a 2015 Unionville High School graduate, is representing the...

Kennett’s Evan Brown – Qualifies for USGA Junior Amateur, sets sites on PGA Tour

  By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Evan Brown practicing on his home course – Hartefeld National KENNETT SQUARE – At the age of just two years old, Evan Brown already showed a love for the game of golf. Today, this 16 year-old Kennett High School (KHS) junior and honors student has set his sights high. Brown continues his climb within the Junior Golf circuit, and recently qualified...

Kennett’s Caputo-Smith back in ring Sat.

Seeks return after health issues knock him off Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Health issues knocked Kennett Squares Anthony Caputo Smith off the undercard of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, but he returns to the ring Saturday night in Valley Forge. There are a lot of things that can cause a temporary elevation in a person’s blood pressure including alcohol,...

Former Coatesville track star runs in NCAA championships

Kenya Woodall runs for U. of Cincinnati in 400-meter By Kevin Hunt, Correspondent, The Times Coatesville native Kenya Woodall ran for the University of Cincinnati at the NCAA Track Championships last week. Above, she’s seen in competition for the Bearcats earlier this season. Photo courtesy University of Cincinninati Athletic Department. Kenya Woodall, the former Coatesville Area High School...

Hower selected to play in Brine National Lacrosse Classic

JT Hower, son of Jim and Sharon Hower, who strs his sophomore year at Unionville High School this fall has been named as a 2015 Brine National High School All-America and has been selected to represent the Pennsylvania region at the 2015 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held at the River City Sportsplex in Virginia, June 29-July 2. The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high...

UHS rugby has strong sevens showing

The Unionville High School boys rugby team tried its hand at Rugby Sevens this past weekend at a tournament at PPL Park in Chster. From left (front row) Ian Mears, Dylan Rappucci, Tim Zeidman, Brandon Boon, Dan Clifford; (Back row from left): Glen Brown, Austin Todd, Samir Streatfield, Coach Joe Baker, Max Camateros-Mann, Chris Helle, Gavin Grim, Thomas Mallon. CHESTER  — The Unionville High School...

Coatesville’s Belnome fighting to get back to Majors

Sees versatility as boost to future return with the Rays By Thomas Joyce, Special to The Times Vince Belnome, a 2006 Coatesville Are High School graduate, is hoping his ability to play all four infield positions and hit right-handed pitching will get him another shot at the Major Leagues in 2015. PAWTUCKET, RI — After getting a taste of big league action last season, Coatesville native Vince Belnome...

Unionville tennis holds of D-Town East to stay perfect

Unionville High School’s junior Hunter Whitesel won a key second singles match to help lead the Indians past Downingtown East, Thursday, in a match up of the top two tennis teams in the Ches Mont League. EAST MARLBOROUGH —In a match between two Ches-Mont league leaders, Unionville came on top with a 5-2 win over Downingtown East, Thursday. The Indians are now 10-0, while the Cougars drop to...

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...

High energy defense leads to 66-46 Coatesville win over D. East

Harried by Coatesville’s perimeter defense, Downingtown loses early lead By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times John Rodriguez III lays in during the third quarter. CALN – Though the battle in the trenches was a wash, Coatesville’s perimeter steals and fastbreak offense led to a 66-46 home win over Downingtown East on Tuesday night. East started out the stronger side with junior forward...