KAU Stars shine brightly in district tournament

Despite battling through loser’s bracket with three straight wins, title hopes vanish with 12-2 loss to Avon Grove By Dave Conard Sport Editor, KennettTimes.com Garrett Pinkston slides into third safely in the first inning LIONVILLE—In baseball, as in life, some times things just don’t go your way, such was the case for the KAU All Stars as they came up short against on Avon Grove Red...

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...

Messages of hope send off Kennett’s Class of 2012

Kennett High School’s 121st Commencement ushers 2012 grads into adulthood By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Members of the Kennett High School Class of 2012 advance to collect their diplomas during Friday night’s commencement ceremony. KENNETT SQUARE — Undaunted by an economic downturn, high unemployment, and mounting student loan debt, the graduates of Kennett High’s...

KCSD and residents tackle stadium lights

Borough Council could decide lighting issue Monday night By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The fate of these lights — shown last summer as the model originally slated to be installed at Kennett High School’s football field — may be decided at Monday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting. KENNETT SQUARE — During Monday night’s KCSD Board meeting, Kathy...

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...

Kennett High students honored by Congress

Two Kennett sophomores receive Congressional youth award for public service By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com From left to right: Salvador Anquiano, Mr. Manuel Ibarra-Gomez, and Silvestre Arroyo. KENNETT SQUARE—The Kennett Consolidated School District announced this week that two Kennett High School tenth graders, Salvador Anquiano and Silvestre Arroyo, were among 40 Pennsylvania...

Blue Demons comeback run stopped short by Cougars

Kennett battled back, scoring  six consecutive goals, but fell short in 20-11 loss By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   University of Michigan recruit Sophie DuPhily makes a sweet move to score one of her three goals on the days KENNETT SQUARE—It’s an obvious fact that high school lacrosse is a game of momentum. For about ten minutes on Tuesday afternoon, on the sun drenched...

Kennett High hosts 11th Annual Diversity Conference

In conjunction with several other local schools, KHS students study tolerance and cultural understanding By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com Students from around the region sit down to a multicultural lunch at Kennett High's Diversity Conference KENNETT SQUARE — Learning not to fear the things that make people different and focus on the rich variety of aspects that make a...

Winna winna chicken dinna! Blue Demons feast on Indians mistakes

Kennett takes full advantage of young Unionville nerves to post first win of the season By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   Blue Demons sophomore Brooke Harner shut down the Indians attack EAST MARLBOROUGH—At first glance Cali Beeson and Katie DeStefano appear to be your typical teenagers, negotiating their way through the hall ways of Kennett High School as they manage to juggle...

Kennett explodes for 16 goals against Patriots

The Blue Demons 16-goal power surge was not enough as Germantown Academy picks up 18-16 win By Dave Conard Sports Editor KennettTimes.com Kennett junior Sophie DuPhily racked up nine points against G-A FORT WASHINGTON—The new era of Kennett girl’s lacrosse was ushered in on Tuesday with a 16-goal performance as the Blue Demons battled playoff tested Germantown Academy on their gorgeous new...