Brandywine Roller Derby opens season March 12
CALN — World class Roller Derby is alive and well in Chester County
Brandywine Roller Derby is kicking off the 2016 season with a name change and an exciting home opener against the Ithaca League of Women Skaters, March 12.
After five years as the Brandywine Roller Girls, the league decided to replace “Girls” with “Derby” in order to better encompass all of the individuals who make BRD...
Bluebirds sign Radu, Green
Tyreese Green
The West Chester Bluebirds have signed former Temple Owl’s punter George Radu and Lincoln Lions lineman Tyreese Green for the 2016 season.
Radu punted for the Owls’ in the 1999 and 2000 seasons where he averaged 36.6 yards per punt, he also holds a team record 12 punts in one game. Since leaving Temple, Radu has become a successful kicking coach.
URA baseball registration opens Jan. 5
Union Recreation Association Baseball registration opens Jan. 5.
URA Baseball, which is affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, is open to boys and girls in Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD), Kennett Consolidated School District, Avon Grove School District, and parts of West Chester Area School District.
Our youth baseball program includes ages 5-12, and features multiple divisions geared...
Former WCU, Rustin star White signs with Bluebirds
Rondell White
WEST CHESTER — Former West Chester University Ram running back Rondell White has committed to the West Chester Bluebirds in 2016. The 2013 Harlon Hill Award Finalist will join former WC Bayard Rustin teammate Lee Kurfis in what is shaping up to be a potent offense for the new minor league team.
During his college career, White became the second (and first division 2) player to...
Bluebirds, new local pro football team, to hold tryouts Nov. 21
WEST CHESTER — The West Chester Bluebirds minor league football team will hold open player tryouts on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. until noon at O’Shields-Stevenson Stadium on the campus of Cheyney University in Thornbury. The university is located at 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA, 19139.
All athletes interested in beginning or continuing their football careers are encouraged to...
Unionville overpowers depleted Kennett, 42-7
Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner chases down Kennett Quarterback Mitch Kosara during Friday night’s game. Jim Gill photo.
Boon scores 3 TD; Indians could clinch tie for league title next week
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Kennett drives the handful of miles up Route 82 to visit neighboring Unionville for a football matchup, the passions always run high.
While...
Unionville holds off improved Avon Grove, 27-17
Indians’ ground game, special teams overcomes Red Devils strong throwing game
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Brandon Boon breaks out into the open on a 78-yard TD kickoff return against Avon Grove Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Big plays at key moments by a team’s stars often make the difference in a game.
Without question, that was the case...
Avon Grove overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Jones runs for five TD, 241 yards for Red Devils
By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School’s offense is set to run a play out of the shotgun, Friday. The Blue Demons struggled against a tough Avon Grove defense, losing 42-7.
KENNETT SQUARE – Putting on an absolute show on the ground, senior running back Nate Jones led Avon Grove past the Kennett, 42-7, in a Ches-Mont...
KAU opens fall baseball, softball registration
Registration for the KAU fall baseball and softball programs is now open and will remain open through mid-September.Programs are offered for boys ages 6-18 and girls ages 7-18. See the 2015 Fall Baseball or Softball Age and League charts on the KAU website www.kaulittleleague.com for information about age groups, division eligibility and fee structure.
KMC Gymnastics competes in nationals
Local KMC USAIGC (United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs) girls’ team participated in the 2015 USAIGC/IAIGC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Palm Springs, California. The National Championship was held at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs. KMC Head Coach Iryna Aliyevska and 16 gymnasts travelled to Palm Springs to compete in the week long final competition...
