Colts split a twin bill with Braves, climb within 1/2 game of league lead

Kennett won the front end of a double header on Sunday 8-6
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH—The Kennett Colts (8-3-0) have climbed to within one half game of league leading Caln, which they dropped a 19-6 tilt to the last time they faced the Seabees as the Colts completed a Chester County weekend sweep.
On Saturday, the Colts posted three runs late to defeat...
Valentine helps Kennett down West Scranton Post 920 Legion, 7-4

Stephen Valentine had three RBIs, sparking Kennett Legion to a 7-4 victory in seven innings over West Scranton Legion Post 920 on Saturday.
He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.
Ryan Simonton recorded the win for Kennett Legion. He allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits.
Smith, Weaver KAU Player of the Week

Eli Smith
KENNETT — Eli Smith of the Optimist Major Division Baseball Team and Sammie Weaver of the Major Softball Division have been named KAU Players of the Week.
Smith had four hits, scored five runs and stole seven bases in three games for the Optimist club, and made a diving catch in centerfield in the game vs. Rotary on Saturday.
He is a 6th grader at Kennett Middle School. The son...
What can Brown do for you?

Jake Brown scores nine, leading Livin’ the Vision to their fifth straight “Polo Cup”
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Christmas Tree Farms' Kathy Fawser gets a goal in action on Sunday
NEW GARDEN — Polo may never be considered a “main stream” sport or ever get the publicity that thorough bread racing gets.
That being said, on the second weekend in June...
Kristman KAU Player of the Week

Megan Kristman, KAU Player of the Week.
As the only girl in a family of five children, KAU Little League’s Player of the Week more than likely will have bragging rights over her four brothers, at least for seven days.
For her ability to play any position well, her dedication to playing the game “hard,” and for being a player whom others already try to emulate, Megan Kristman of KAU’s Minor...
Two Kennett rowers qualify for nationals

A number of local rowers with the Newport Rowing Club have advanced to advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships. PicturedL Men's Varsity 2- L to R N. Smith, P. Claudy.jpg
KENNETT SQUARE – Seven athletes from Kennett and Unionville High Schools have advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tennessee June 8 – 10. The rowers qualified and earned their...
Big turnout, great weather spark 2012 Kennett Run

Thousands compete on roadways of Kennett, Unionville to raise money for local organizations
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, KennettTimes.com
At last Saturday's Kennett Run, thousands of runners took to local streets to help raise money for local groups. Pictured here are the the power run 10K winners.
KENNETT — Small town, big race was the theme for last Saturday’s 23rd Kennett...
Mother nature steps in on Blue Demons district bid, conclusion today

Lighting forced the suspension of play in Kennett’s boys lacrosse District One opening round game
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Kennett net minder Zach Longacre was sensational in the PIAA opening round game
GLEN MILLS-As the PIAA District One class AAAA playoffs got underway Tuesday, it looked on paper at least that the number eleven seeded Jaguars should walk right over...
Schilling, Kline, Lyons KAU Players of the Week

Theron Schilling
KENNETT — Twelve-year-old Theron Schilling experienced a week on the diamond that few Little Leaguers ever could imagine. Playing for the KAU Little League Major Division Knights 12U team, Schilling hit four home runs—including two grand slams—and knocked in 16 runs in games against Avon Grove, Westside, and Glen Mills. He batted 6-for-8 overall and was walked several times...
Blue Demons compete in “National Treasure”, The 118th Penn Relays

Philadelphia legend and Temple alumni Bill Cosby was omni present on Friday
Historic Franklin field played host to Kennett and more than 1400 high school relay teams By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
PHILADELPHIA—Every April the very best in track and field make their way to historic Franklin Field to compete in one of the grandest stages in the world, the Penn Relays. Over the first...