Looking a lot like Christmas in Coatesville
Annual parade welcomes the Christmas season with cheer and joy
By Brittany Smith, Correspondent, The Times
Although the weather was damp, spirits were high during Saturday’s annual Coatesville Christmas Parade, featuring, as always, Santa Claus, marking the true beginning of the holiday season in the city.
COATESVILLE — Despite the accurate forecast of rainy conditions, the city’s annual...
Daghir to serve as Christmas parade grand marshall
Long-time Coatesville Area High School music teacher Jerry Daghir returns to the area to serve as one of the grand marshalls for this years Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 6.
COATESVILLE — Like the scene out of “White Christmas” where all of the men who served under “The General” pour into the Vermont lodge (where he is now the owner and part-time caretaker) and surprise...
Good Stuff: Positive news from Downingtown to Kennett
“Good Stuff’ is back; highlighting positive happenings around Chester County packaged in a fun, easy-to-read-format. Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Like what you see? Let us know: email kim@chescotimes.com. (Submissions due by 15th and 30th monthly; all content subject to editorial review.)
Red Devil Pride: Avon Grove High’s Robert Evans, Anna Wright, Kira Russell and Adam Gaerity recently...
Strong play all around leads to 28 points in opening 14 min. against Haverford
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
James Clark returns a kick.
CALN – As if a 10-0 regular season was not enough, Coatesville produced a statement win at home on Friday night, scoring 28 points in just over a quarter en route to a 35-12 playoff victory over Haverford High School in the opening round of the District...
Coatesville stays undefeated with 47-33 win over D-West
Raiders grab top seed in PIAA District One, will face Haverford, Whippets take on Pennsbury
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – For those who watch and play sports, winning and losing can often seem like the top priority, like the only thing that matters at the end of a game, but a team’s record is only a byproduct of what really matters: the passion that a group of players and fans...
Coatesville clinches ChesMont National title in 34-14 win over WC East
Jordan Young leads Coatesville to first half flurry and comfortable victory
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – Coatesville captured sealed the Ches Mont National title in convincing fashion, riding a late second half scoring surge to a 34-14 win at West Chester East Friday night.
After stopping East, on the game’s opening drive, junior quarterback Jordan Young once again...
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...
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...
Coatesville flexes its muscles in 46-7 win at Avon Grove
Young throws for two, rushes for another while defense looks stingy on Friday
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Akhema Evans takes the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown.
WEST GROVE – Looking to be reiterate its influence on the ChesMonts and maybe the state, Coatesville found its midseason form in Friday night’s 46-7 win at Avon Grove.
Coatesville dominated from the start, as senior...
Caln teen reports attempt to lure her into car
CALN — A 14 year old township girl reported that a man attempted to lure her into a car on Lincoln Highway, near the Strauss Bridge and not far from Coatesville Area High School, Wednesday afternoon.
Township police said that the man is described as a male of Indian descent, approximately 40 years old, with a neatly trimmed beard and moustache. He was described as speaking English but with an...