McEvoy to step down as Malvern Prep Lax coach

After a storied 17-year coaching career as Head Coach of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, John McEvoy announced Tuesday in an email to the program that he was stepping down. Under McEvoy’s leadership, the Lacrosse program has clinched 11 Inter–Ac League Championships (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) and has ranked in the top 25 National Rankings 13 times (2005, 2007,...

HS artists show their skills at Congressional District Art Competition

2022 Congresswoman Houlahan’s Congressional Art Show Winners (pictured from left to right): Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan; third place – Leah Nicberte, West Chester Henderson High School; second place – Jia Lin, Conestoga High School andfirst place – Shurti Bedekar, West Chester Henderson High School. More than 300 high school students across Chester County and beyond displayed their artwork...

Avon Grove SD breaks ground for new high school

Avon Grove School District officials celebrate the groundbreaking for its new high school last week. PENN — After a lengthy process — and debate within the community — the Avon Grove School District broke ground for a new high school last week. Local law firm UTBF’s Andrew D.H. Rau said he was pleased to participate in the June 24th groundbreaking for the new Avon Grove High School, set...

March on the Brandywine, Oct. 20

A crisp fall evening is the perfect time to get out with the family to enjoy music, pageantry and fun! Unionville High School invites you to the “March on the Brandywine” marching band competition on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 6pm to 10pm. This event features the area’s best high school musicians and color guard squads in friendly competition – it’s like one exciting halftime show...

Unionville holds off Kennett 10-7 in nail-biter

Kennett’s Sam Forte fires the ball over Unionville’s Declan Boyle, Friday night. By Al Tustin, Sports Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Since 2005, when Kennett High School revived its football team, the annual matchup with arch rival Unionville has been a one-sided affair, with the Indians winning every game. But while that streak did not end Friday night, the Blue Demons served...

Valor Bowl 2014 seeking sponsors

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 edition of the Valor Bowl, which pits Chester County’s top high school senior football players in a charity game, is seeking local businesses to sponsor the event. The game will be played May 29 at Unionville High School. Over the last 16 years, the Valor Bowl, in addition to honoring some of the top football players in the area, has raised more than $450,000...

Unionville powers past Kennett, 45-7

Blue Demons tripped up by turnovers, penalities Kennett’s Liam Clarke looks for running room, Friday night against Unionville. The Blue Demons couldn’t overcome turnovers and mistakes, losing 45-7. Jim Gill photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kennett’s Nick Dunlevy had just raced 69 yards down the right side, silencing a raucous Unionville homecoming crowd,...

Senior center seeking young volunteers

 Events offer opportunity for teens to earn community-service credits The Kennett Area Senior Center has several events coming up later this summer for which they need volunteer help, an opportunity for  area teens to earn community-service credits. Annual Cuisine Dinner at the Red Clay Room Sunday Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.   Hours can be for the entire event or less.       We are...

Joy in Unionville, tears in Kennett

Indians hold off Blue Demons, 34-17 win league title, playoff berth By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville quarterback Tom Pancoast looks to evade Kennett’s Matt Petrick, during the Indians’ 34-17 win over the Blue Demons, Saturday. KENNETT SQUARE — Two sidelines, two stories: the pain of loss on one side, and the joy and celebration on the other. While Unionville was able to...

Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 35-13

KENNETT SQUARE — So, it turns out this Jordan Lardani guy is for real, and so is Kennett football. Lardani scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 200 yards leading the Blue Demons (4-2, 1-1) to win over the Vanguards, (4-2, 2-1), shortening the list of undefeated teams remaining in the ChesMont American Division to one, Unionville. Although both Kennett and Unionville have three challenging...