Bluebirds sign Radu, Green
Tyreese Green
The West Chester Bluebirds have signed former Temple Owl’s punter George Radu and Lincoln Lions lineman Tyreese Green for the 2016 season.
Radu punted for the Owls’ in the 1999 and 2000 seasons where he averaged 36.6 yards per punt, he also holds a team record 12 punts in one game. Since leaving Temple, Radu has become a successful kicking coach.
Former WCU, Rustin star White signs with Bluebirds
Rondell White
WEST CHESTER — Former West Chester University Ram running back Rondell White has committed to the West Chester Bluebirds in 2016. The 2013 Harlon Hill Award Finalist will join former WC Bayard Rustin teammate Lee Kurfis in what is shaping up to be a potent offense for the new minor league team.
During his college career, White became the second (and first division 2) player to...
Bluebirds, new local pro football team, to hold tryouts Nov. 21
WEST CHESTER — The West Chester Bluebirds minor league football team will hold open player tryouts on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. until noon at O’Shields-Stevenson Stadium on the campus of Cheyney University in Thornbury. The university is located at 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA, 19139.
All athletes interested in beginning or continuing their football careers are encouraged to...
Unionville overpowers depleted Kennett, 42-7
Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner chases down Kennett Quarterback Mitch Kosara during Friday night’s game. Jim Gill photo.
Boon scores 3 TD; Indians could clinch tie for league title next week
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Kennett drives the handful of miles up Route 82 to visit neighboring Unionville for a football matchup, the passions always run high.
While...
Unionville holds off improved Avon Grove, 27-17
Indians’ ground game, special teams overcomes Red Devils strong throwing game
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Brandon Boon breaks out into the open on a 78-yard TD kickoff return against Avon Grove Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Big plays at key moments by a team’s stars often make the difference in a game.
Without question, that was the case...
Avon Grove overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Jones runs for five TD, 241 yards for Red Devils
By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School’s offense is set to run a play out of the shotgun, Friday. The Blue Demons struggled against a tough Avon Grove defense, losing 42-7.
KENNETT SQUARE – Putting on an absolute show on the ground, senior running back Nate Jones led Avon Grove past the Kennett, 42-7, in a Ches-Mont...
No treat for Kennett in Halloween finale
Blue Demons overwhelmed by Great Valley, 55-21
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
It was a scary night for Kennett — as a terrifyingly good Great Valley team dominated the Halloween matchup, 55-21, Friday night.
MALVERN – Finishing what has been a rough 2014 season, the Kennett High School football team struggled mightily against the powerhouse Great Valley, 55-21, in a Ches Mont...
Rustin overpowers Kennett, 48-6
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett High School football team suffered through another tough night, losing a rough 48-6 contest to Ches Mont American champs West Chester Rustin, Friday night.
The Blue Demons (1-8, 0-5 Ches Mont), got down early to the powerful Knights (8-1, 5-0), trailing 28-0 at the end of one quarter and 42-0 at halftime. Although the young Kennett team never quit — finally getting...
Kennett rally falls short against Octorara 39-27
Blue Demons fall to Braves for seventh consecutive loss
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett’s Frankie Perigo fights for yardage against Octorara, Friday night. The Blue Demons fell 39-27.
ATGLEN – The Friday night crowd, donning pink for breast cancer awareness, saw the home team Octorara defeat the already downtrodden Kennett High school football squad by a score of 39 to...
Unionville overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Demons hang tough, but Indians dominate second half
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Austin Hofmann-Reardon loses the handle on the ball just short of the goal line, but Indians’ Brandon Boon (29) was able to jump on the ball for the score, as Unionville defeated Kennett, 24-7, Thursday night. Jim Gill photo.
KENNETT SQUARE — It was a bit of a tale of two halves, when...
