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...

Kennett wins thriller, beats GV in OT, 17-14

KENNETT SQUARE — If the 2012 season ends with a playoff berth and a piece of the conference championship, it will be hard for Kennett High School fans not to point at one play and say “this was the turning point.” The Blue Demons defense stopped Great Valley back Cyree Ames on a fourth and goal from the two in overtime, giving them a shot to win in overtime on just a field goal. Moments...

Art, music, history, exercise abound this weekend

Kennett Square visitors will have an opportunity to buzz in on the conversations of these fascinating reenactors participating in “Has Thee Heard” tonight, a program sponsored by the Kennett Historical Commission, Historic Kennett Square & Kennett Underground Railroad Center. From First Friday to Vive Tu Vida, activity choices aplenty Kennett-area residents will have a plethora...

Kennett High celebrates academic high-achievers

Two seniors are National Merit semifinalists and two earned National Hispanic Recognition KENNETT SQUARE — Two Kennett High School students been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Hannah Frank and Molly Shiflet, part of an elite group that represents less than one percent of U. S. high school seniors, will compete for scholarships worth...

Kennett improves to 3-0

Best start since program restarted in 2006; Lardani, Jones lead offense ELVERSON — It might now have been the prettiest game ever, but Kennett used a high-powered offense to overcome a turnover-plagued game to shut out Twin Valley, 20-0 — giving the Blue Demons their first 3-0 start since restarting the school’s football program. Senior running back Jordan Lardani scored a pair of touchdowns,...

Battling the invisible foe!

Base line testing gives trainers another weapon in their arsenal By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Kennett Times WEST CHESTER–No matter what sport an adolescent chooses to participate in, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, basketball and even gymnastics, it seems that parents are all in the same boat when it comes to their primary concern when allowing their child to participate in extra circulars.

KHS softball field revamp on schedule

Kennett’s softball field is nearing completion, will be ready for upcoming season By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times Construction workers continue with renovation work to the softball field at Kennett High School. The field previously was plagued by drainage problems that often made it unplayable. KENNETT SQUARE — Work on the Kennett High School softball field is proceeding...

Colts rally from 9-1 hole to beat Braves 22-11, drop finale to Sox

Despite all of the injuries, Kennett battles into the third round of league playoffs By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   Kennett pitcher Conor Wing tags out Angelo Kelly at Home. the Colts led 2-0 at the time ROYERSFORD—There is something special about being apart of an American legion baseball team.   Sure it’s nine guys playing together and yes the rules, with the exception...

Top of the Tribe / Blue Demon Files- Ethan Sarosi

We caught up with the KAU pitching ace to find out more By Dave Conard Sports editor, KennettTimes.com Ethan Sarosi is helping lead the way for KAU, we try to help you get to know the 10-yeard old hurler. EAST MARLBOROUGH- With the dog days of summer quickly approaching, it’s time to get our student highlight feature going for the upcoming fall season.