Unionville can’t overcome mistakes, falls 38-35
While offense clicks, defense struggles against Exeter
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville quarterback Alex Pechin turned in a strong performance, throwing for 210 yards and four TD, while rushing for another 56 yards on the ground, but the Indians fell to Exeter, 38-35, Friday night.
EXETER — If you read the stat sheet and saw the following: Alex Pechin threw for more than 200 yards and...
Season Preview: Downingtown West pounds Neshaminy, 28-7
New QB, same old result: Whippets are a powerhouse
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — Heading into the 2014 season, Downingtown West football coach Mike Milano knew that he had a big hole to full. And, the Whippets’ quarterback Tyler McNulty knew that he had some big shoes to fill.
Last year, quarterback Nick Pagel led the Whippets to a Ches-Mont League National Division title...
WC East uses air game to down Kennett, 35-13
Vikings dominate second half, Roberts throws 3 TDs
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE —With the streets of the brough packed from the town’s annual Mushroom Festival, the visiting West Chester East Vikings (2-0, 0-0 Ches Mont National) took to the air en route to a 35-13 victory over the Kennett Blue Demons (1-1, 0-0 Ches Mont American).
After the two teams traded the ball back...
Unionville defensive stand locks up win
Young defense comes up aces in win over Garnet Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It came down to one play: Unionville sophomore Shane Jones grabs Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan in what looks to be a certain sack. But just as he was going down, Flanagan flipped the ball into the air, in the waiting hands of Indian defender Sam Gangel (65), virtually locking up the win for Unionville,...
Football Preview: Shanahan looks for playoff return
Veteran-laden team looks to build on strong 2013
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — After years of dormancy, Bishop Shanahan’s football program was rescued from suspended animation and brought back to life a few years ago. Now, the program not only has come to life, it is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the school’s top athletic programs.
Last year, Shanahan...
Coatesville routs MLK, 45-19
CALN — And the beat goes on.
Coatesville pounded visiting Martin Luther King, 45-19, in the season opener for both teams, Friday night.
The Red Raiders served notice early — as James Clark raced 57 yards with the opening kickoff, setting up a short drive capped by Jordan Young’s TD run. Three plays later, Amir Ealey recovered a fumble and scored. Coatesville never looked back.
Young would...
Downingtown West overpowers Haverford, 31-2
Quarterback Tyler McNulty threw for a pair of touchdowns as Downingtown East raced out to a 28-0 halftime lead over Haverford — points all scored in the second quarter —as the Whippets sent notice they will again be one of the top teams in the county and possibly southeastern Pennsylvania.
Downingtown East (1-0) completely dominated the Ford (0-1), as McNulty was nearly unstoppable throwing the...
Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13
Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove.
LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13 against...
Season preview: D-Town East opens with win, new hope
Cougars look to return to playoff form
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — The phrases “Downingtown East football” and “District 1 Class AAAA playoffs” go together like “ham and eggs” or “peanut butter and jelly.” It’s an anomaly when they are separated — like they were last year.
If Friday’s night’s contest against Frankford was any indication,...
Football preview: Unionville mixes youth, experience
Offensive should be potent again, defense needs experience
Unionville’s Alex Pechin could be the top high school quarterback in Chester County and looks to lead what should be an explosive and potent offense in 2014.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Is it experience or sheer talent that trumps when it comes to high school football?
We may get an answer to that age-old question...
