Standout pole-vaulter achieves new heights
Kennett senior signed letter of intent for Division I university
Kennett High track standout Brittany Plummer is taking her pole-vaulting talents to the University of North Carolina.
A Kennett High School senior achieved new heights by signing a letter of intent last week to take her standout pole-vaulting prowess to a Division 1 school, the district announced.
“I am very honored to even be considered...
Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’
Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students
The Chester County Health Department is inviting high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.”
Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...
Kennett HS student breaks world indoor rowing record for charity
Newport Rowing Club Coach Samantha “Sam” McDonald encouraging Julia Baumel, a junior at Kennett High School and one of the nation’s top junior women rowers, in the final stretch of her record-breaking indoor row, Monday.
KENNETT SQUARE — When Julia Baumel decides to “pull” for a cause, she doesn’t mess around. This Kennett High School junior and Newport Rowing...
Rochester sparks Demons to win
Kennett High School’s Jordan Jones, seen in action from Thursday, scored 19 points to lead the Blue Demons past Gospel of Grace Christian Academy, 60-54, Friday night. Ken McGann photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Senior Maalik Rochester scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Kennett High School’s boys’ basketball team past Gospel of Grace Academy of Cheltenham, 60-54 in the...
Kennett falls to Esperanza, 52-37
Blue Demons can’t overcome quickness of Philly squad
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Kennett High School’s Vaughn Jenkins puts the ball up Thursday against Nueva Esperanza, in the opening contest of the Unionville Holiday Tournament. The Blue Demons lost 52-37. Ken McGann photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Speed kills. Whether on the highway or a basketball court and it can de decisive to...
KAU opens baseball/softball registration
KENNETT — Registration for KAU Little League baseball and softball will continue through January 2012. KAU Little League is open to residents/students ages four through 18 in both the Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School Districts.
For the 2013 season, Little League International has created a baseball “Intermediate Division” for 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds. All games are...
duPhilly signs to play lacrosse at Michigan
Four-sport Kennett star will play lacrosse for Wolverines
Kennett High School senior Sophie duPhily signs her National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Michigan. Back Row (L-R): Coach Dale Watkins, Coach Vince Cattano, Athletic Director Jeff ThomasSeated (L-R): Lindsay duPhily, Sophie duPhily, Jerry duPhily
KENNETT SQUARE — Sophie duPhily, a four-sport senior at Kennett High School,...
KAPRB’s 1st volleyball season a success
A small sample of the young volleyball players from the Kennett, Unionville and Avon Grove school districts that participated in the first season of volleyball with the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board 2012 program.
KENNETT — With the goal of providing an opportunity for kids in Kennett, Avon Grove and Unionville School Districts to play volleyball before 7th grade when it becomes officially...
Kennett holds off Oxford, 28-20
Sets up crucial matchup with Unionville, Saturday; playoffs, league title on the line
OXFORD — Jordan Lardani rushed for 102 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead Kennett past Oxford, 28-20, Friday night in a game with major implications for the PIAA District One AAAA playoff bracket and the ChesMont American championship.
It comes down to this: the Blue Demons will host arch-rival and neighbor...
Kennett holds off Octorara, 36-20
ATGLEN — Kennett High School ran up an impressive 36-0 halftime lead and coasted to an easy 36-20 win over Octorara, Saturday night, in a game delayed by bad weather, Friday.
Senior tailback Jordan Lardani, arguably one of the top backs in southeast Pennsylvania in 2012, scored three touchdowns and rushed for 96 yards on just 10 carries, mostly in the first half. Senior Kevin McQuiston also scored...
