Dog Day baseball clinics start Friday

KENNETT — KAU Little League invites all incoming 5th though 8th graders to two free events to welcome them to the “big fields” they will play baseball on during the 2014 fall and 2015 spring baseball seasons. All participants must reside or attend any public or private school in the Kennett Consolidated or Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.    Send article...

Chesco All-Stars fall one win short of US title game

The Big League Baseball East Regional Champs from Chester County — District 28 — fell one win short of reaching the U.S. title game. With a 1-2 record going in to the final day of Big League World Series pool play, the Eastern Regional Champions—an all-star team comprised of young men from District 28/Chester County—had a chance to a earn a berth in the United States Championship. All they...

Kennett boxer fights at MSG tonight

A win could mean a shot at the cruiserweight title By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett’s Anthony Caputo Smith (second from left) fights Ola “Kryptonite” Afolabi in a 10-round cruiserweight bout tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York. There are many great venues for boxing matches but none as great as Madison Square Garden. The Garden, which is located a few blocks away...

More than 100 kids enjoy KAPRB’s Cross Country Run

By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times More than 100 kids participated in the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board’s annual Kids Cross Country Run last week. Pictured here is the overall winner Davis Piercy from Kennett Square. KENNETT — The 11th annual  KAPRB Kid’s Cross Country run for 14 and under children was held last Thursday night on a picturesque evening at Anson...

Four KAU teams begin quest for state titles

The KAU Kennett Kings won the Section 7 Senior League title and advanced to the State Tournament beginning this week. Pictured left to right are: (standing) Zack Ploener, Seth Singer, Josh Kearney, Coach Mark Ploener, Manager John Harper, Coach Mike Burns, Vincent Leo, Sean Edmonds, Hunter McLimans;(kneeling) Drew Massetti, Ivan Yen, Jon Burns, Tyler Rafetto, Giovanni Hughes, Sam Immediato, Jacob Harper;...

SCCSA still accepting fall soccer registration

The Southern Chester County Soccer Association is still accepting registrations for it’s Fall Recreational Soccer program.  The program is open to all children between the age of 4 and 17.  Registration deadline is August 1st.  The season starts Sunday September 7th.  More information and on-line registration is available at www.sccsasoccer.com“    Send article...

Chesco District 28 All-Stars head to Big League World Series

The District 28 Chester County All Stars, 17 & 18 year olds from KAU, Caln, Coatesville and Avon Grove will represent the Eastern U.S. Region this week in the Big League World Series in Easley, South Carolina. The 2014 District 28 18U All-Stars earned themselves a spot in the Big League World Series by defeating District 1 Champion Delaware to win the Eastern Regional Championship, 5-0. The Chester...

Youth Field Hockey Coming to Kennett & Avon Grove

With big assist from Unionville Rec., more girls to get chance to hit the field By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — If they wanted to play field hockey, elementary and middle school girls from southern Chester County area would have had to sign up with Unionville Recreational Association (URA). Now, thanks to the work of many, these young ladies will have two more options starting...

Unionville seeks assistant football coach

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School is looking for a varsity/JV assistant football coach for the fall. Previous playing or coaching experience is preferred, but we can work with a person who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. Applicants must be available to coach after school during the week.    Send article as PDF   

Unionville Youth Football Camp, July 28-31

New week, same old great focus on skills and fundamentals for young players EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 Unionville Youth Football Camp has a new week- July 28-31. These four days promise to be fun and exciting learning experiences. Join your frends and teammates as you prepare for the football season! Whether you are a new or experienced player, you will benefit from our camp. The camp runs from...