Young guns Jenkins and Rochester too much for Eagles

Kennett duo paces blow out league win By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com DOWNINGTOWN — If there are two words that would aptly describe the Blue Demons boy’s varsity squad this season it would be “controlled aggression.” Kennett freshamn Vaugh Jenkins lit it up for 17 points against Shanahan. It was exactly that style of play that helped Kennett overcome nine first quarter...

Blue Demons rebound, declaw Jags to get first win.

Sheets posts 14 points as Kennett earns split to start the season   By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — After allowing a ten point first quarter lead evaporate in a 58-55 loss to Marple-Newtown on Friday night, the Blue Demons squad had one goal in mind when they took the court Saturday against Garnet Valley, finish as strong as they start. Kennett senior Brock...

Kennett goes down fighting to Rustin, 23-9

In a David and Goliath contest the Blue Demons show true grit against their larger opponents, but ultimately come up short By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Barry Tomasetti Jr. fights for yardage Saturday against West Chester Rustin. KENNETT SQUARE—With the cold drizzle that accompanied the end of the Kennett Blue Demons’ (3-2) battle against West Chester...

Local cross country teams kick into high gear

Kennett, Unionville teams compete at Hershey By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Middle School runner Naomi Simonsen in recent action. Last Saturday the Unionville and Kennett cross country teams competed in Hershey, PA in the PIAA Foundation Invitational.    It is a great opportunity for the teams to experience, some for the first time, the State Championship course...

Demons clip Eagles’ wings, 53-23

Anthony Torello evades a Chidester defender as he helped lead Kennett to a rout over Chichester, Saturday.
Kennett High’s football juggernaut continues to steamroll over the competition, this time flattening the Chichester Eagles By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…for Kennett and Chichester, respectively. After the cancellation of Friday night’s game due to inclement weather, the Blue Demons took to the...

Kennett demolishes Twin Valley, 41-7

The Blue Demons rack up another win, this time against the outmatched Raiders By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Brett Rose goes up for the ball against Twin Valley, Saturday. KENNETT SQUARE—Was it a case of shooting fish in a barrel? Maybe, though no one would admit it openly “There’s no such thing as an easy game,” Kennett Head Coach Scott Green sad,...

Blue Demons thwart Viking invasion, 41-34

Coming off of a tough loss, Kennett High’s Blue Demons rise to the challenge and achieve victory against the West Chester East Vikings By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com Kennett's Tyler Boyer breaks into the open against West Chester East, Friday. WEST CHESTER—In a game with so many penalty calls that it could be easily mistaken for Flag Day, the Blue Demons managed pull...

Kennett loses tough opener to Avon Grove, 28-21

Blue Demons put on an impressive display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and most of all determination in their opening game By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett quarterback Barry Tomasetti Jr. races toward the line of scrimmage, Friday, against Avon Grove. KENNETT SQUARE—The band struck up a pep tune and with it the Kennett High School football team rushed through the...

Lights out for now on KHS stadium illumination

Kennett High School seeks to add lighting to its stadium but neighbors appeal the Borough’s decision to allow the installation. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com There won't be night football at Kennett High School this year after all. After students and volunteers raised more than $75,000 to add lights to the school's football field, neighbors appealed a decision...

Kennett High School Class of 2011 rides off into the sunset

Fond memories, aspirations for the future punctuate the 120th Kennett High School Commencement as biggest class in school history graduates By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Hats fly in the air as new graduates of Kennett High School celebrate during the closing moments of Friday's commencement. KENNETT SQUARE — As the sun began to sink in the evening sky on Friday, aspirations...