Coatesville, Ortega overpower Rustin, 49-0
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
West Chester Rustin could not cope with Coatesville’s speed and power, Friday night.
CALN — On paper, it should have been an interesting matchup: one of the top Ches Mont National Division teams, Coatesville, versus one of the top Ches Mont American Division teams, West Chester Rustin.
But the gap between the two divisions showed clearly this past...
Unionville overwhelms Octorara, 54-7
Unionville’s Alex gorgone threw for four TD leading the Indians past Octorara, 54-7.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
ATGLEN — For about three minutes, Thursday night, it looked like Unionville might be looking past Octorara to this coming week’s showdown with West Chester Rustin.
The Braves (2-4, 0-2), struggling through their final year in the Ches Mont, stunned the undefeated Indians...
Downingtown East takes down Shanahan, 34-7
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — In a statement game, Friday, night Downingtown East made it clear that it can make a claim as the top team in the Ches Mont and maybe Chester County.
The Cougars extended their undefeated season to 5-0 as they took down Bishop Shanahan 34-7 at Jack Mancini Stadium, in a Ches Mont National matchup.
“They played hard out there down to the end,...
Unionville’s overpowers Oxford, 40-0
Unionville’s Joe Zubillaga reaches up for an over the shoulder pass from Alex Gorgone for a TD, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — On paper, this looked like a close battle: undefeated Unionville facing a vastly improved Oxford team that was coming off a narrow 42-34 loss to powerhouse West Chester Rustin.
But the Indians’ grunts in the trenches — the...
Unionville holds off Kennett, 50-36, in wild one
Unionville’s Connor Schilling led a potent Indian run attack as they held off a tough Kennett team, Friday night.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – In the aftermath of a wild, high scoring contest between neighboring rivals, both Unionville and Kennett find themselves with more questions than answers after the Indians’ 50-36, Friday night, in Ches Mont American action.
For...
Rustin dominates West Chester East, 49-7
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
Victory formation was in order for West Chester Rustin, late, against rival West Chester East.
WESTTOWN — Bayard Rustin High School did not have the kind of football season that had become the school’s norm in 2016, actually posting a losing record. But in case anyone was wondering: Rustin is back in 2017.
The Knights made that clear, as yhey extended...
D-Town East wins wild one over N. Penn, 61-44
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown East players celebrate during an epic 61-44 win over North Penn, Friday night.
DOWNINGTOWN — In “The Battle at Kottenmeyer,” Downingtown East won an epic game during home opener against Suburban One League powerhouse North Penn, Friday night — a back and forth contest that lit up the scoreboard and broke scoring records.
The game was one...
Unionville mounts miracle comeback to stun Academy Park, 23-20
Unionville senior QB Alex Gorgone fires down field Friday night.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The math was, to be frank, almost impossible.
Unionville trailed a tough Academy Park, 20-9 with just 2:58 to go — an eight-yard run by QB Skylor Fillis appeared to be the dagger, the score that put the game out of reach — and the contest was basically over.
Except suddenly,...
Shanahan opens season with powerful win over W. Philly, 48-6
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
The Bishop Shanahan defense closes in on a West Philadelphia runner — the Eagles were able to shut down the Speedboys for almost the entire game.
DOWNINGTOWN — With the end of summer near, a few things are certain: school is starting soon, the night air feels crisp, and high school football is back under the lights. That was the scene this past...
Line play may decide whether Unionville can repeat as league champs
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Senior Joe Zubillaga will split time at quarterback and offers skill and power in the option game.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If you liked the 2016 Unionville High School football team — understandable as it won its second straight Ches Mont American Division title — you’re probably going to really like the 2017 version.
While the Indians used a stout defense and...
