Great Valley overwhelms Unionville, 41-9
Indians can’t overcome mistakes, turnovers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Great Valley’s jake Hubley races past Unionville’s Alex Pechin en route to a 100-yard kickoff return that dramatically changed the tone of the game, as the Patriots raced in the second half to a 41-9 win, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the season and a postseason berth on the line,...
Rustin overpowers Kennett, 48-6
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett High School football team suffered through another tough night, losing a rough 48-6 contest to Ches Mont American champs West Chester Rustin, Friday night.
The Blue Demons (1-8, 0-5 Ches Mont), got down early to the powerful Knights (8-1, 5-0), trailing 28-0 at the end of one quarter and 42-0 at halftime. Although the young Kennett team never quit — finally getting...
Conestoga wins boys District 1 X-Country, Unionville girls 2nd
Chester County runners, teams fare well, many advance to PIAA meet next week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Kacie Breeding finished just behind Downingtown West’s Aislinn Devlin, who was fifth.
LOWER SAUCON — During last year’s Ches-Mont League cross country season, Downingtown West’s Aislinn Devlin was the new kid on the block and the freshman with the most...
Ex-NHL player hosts clinic at Upland
Former National Hockey League player Chris Bala hosted a clinic at Upland Country Day School recently.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Upland Country Day School hosted a community ice hockey skills clinic coached by guest instructor Chris Bala, a former NHL player and current Varsity Coach at The Hill School.
Bala played four years of Varsity Hockey at the Hill School before being recruited by Harvard University, where...
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...
Rustin ends Unionville league title hopes, 41-20
Indians must beat Great Valley, Oxford for postseason chance
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
West Chester Rustin’s Terry Loper — one of the top running backs in Chester County — breaks a tackle against Unionville, Friday night. Loper’s power running was too much for the Indians, as they fell to the Knights, 41-20. Jim Gill photo.
WESTTOWN — The engines weren’t even cool on the...
Kennett Falls Short Against Octorara 39-27
Blue Demons fall to Braves for seventh consecutive loss
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett’s Frankie Perigo fights for yardage against Octorara, Friday night. The Blue Demons fell 39-27.
ATGLEN – The Friday night crowd, donning pink for breast cancer awareness, saw the home team Octorara defeat the already downtrodden Kennett High school football squad by a score of 39 to 27.
And...
Downingtown East, Unionville grab volleyball titles
Now that Ches Mont titles are clinched, local teams look ahead to district tourneys
By Denny Dyroff. Staff Writer, The Times
Prior to the start of the 2014 Ches-Mont League season, it appeared as if there would be four main title contenders in the National Division with three of them being the schools from Downingtown — Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown West and Downingtown East.
Unionville was considered...
Downingtown West, Unionville win Ches Mont X-Country titles
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — There was a bit of a different look to the Ches-Mont League Cross Country Championships this year — especially in the boys’ team standings.
For the last six years, West Chester Henderson has owned top spot at the league championships. This year, the streak screeched to a halt. At Monday’s 64th annual staging of the league meet,...
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...
