Kennett, Unionville track stars head to states

Kennett High School’s Sara Finfrock is among local student athletes headed to compete in the State High School Track Championships this weekend at Shippensburg State University. A number of local Unionville and Kennett athletes will be competing at the state high school track meet at Shippensburg University, starting Friday. The Unionville High School girls finished sixth in the 4 x 800...

KHS Baseball fundraiser at The Market, April 5

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett High School Baseball team will be hosting “The Trivia Throwdown in the Square” Saturday April 5, beginning at 5PM – 8PM. In a “Jeopardy style event” points are awarded based upon the accuracy and number of points wagered before each question. Prizes will be given to the contestants who win the most points over the course of the evening. The cost of entry...

Kennett HS after prom in jeopardy

Needs to raise $10K by March 1; donate and get free Times’ ad KENNETT SQUARE — In yet another case where this month’s stormy weather has taken a toll, organizers say that fund raising for Kennett High School’s annual After Prom has been buried — and if they can’t raise $10,000 by March 1, the event will have to be called off. Those interested in donating can click this...

Kennett High students hitting high notes

KCSD says 11 successfully auditioned for District 12 honors  Kennett High School is celebrating the regional success of a group of its 11 top music students. Music is in the air at Kennett High School, which is celebrating the selection by audition of 11 Kennett High School musicians to various Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Honor Festivals, the district announced. Participating...

Kennett High junior wins leadership award

Kirsten Sharp was cited for heading Students Against Destructive Decisions Club  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kirsten Sharp, a junior at Kennett High School, has received a Widener University High School Leadership Award. A Kennett Square teen has been selected to receive a Widener University High School Leadership Award and scholarship. Kirsten Sharp, a junior at Kennett...

Girls basketball: Kennett holds off WC Henderson

KENNETT — Kennett’s girls basketball team started 2013 strong, powering past West Chester Henderson, 34-23, in the opener of the Kennett Invitational Tournament, Friday night. Jess Hussey led the Blue Demons (1-0) with 18 points and12 rebounds. Haley DeVoe scored seven points in the final quarter — all her scoring in the game — as Kennett broke open a close game. Aimee Armitage added eight...

Kennett HS athletes sign letters of intent

Brook Harner signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at West Chester University. Seated (l-r): Mr. Dave Harner, father; Brooke Harner, Mrs. Margie Harner, mother; Standing (l-r): Mr. Kevin Reigel, Kennett High School softball coach; Trent Harner, brother; and Jeff Thomas, Kennett High School athletic director. KENNETT SQUARE — Three star athletes at Kennett High School signed...

Lost luster returns to Kennett High lights

Refurbished pendant fixtures now basking in glow of admirers By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Once an eyesore, the pendant lights in front of Kennett High have been restored to their former luster. When the vintage pendant lights came down about a month ago outside the entrance to Kennett High School, the few people who noticed were probably pleased: They were an irrefutable eyesore....

Kennett falls to Great Valley, 33-7, in season finale

Lethargic offense hurts Blue Demons in senior-night finale. By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett’s Brett Rose battles for yardage against Great Valley, Friday night. It was a tough night all around for the Blue Demons, as they fell to visiting Great Valley, 33-7, in the final game of the season. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Blue Demons (3-7) offense struggled mightily on Friday...

Rustin beats Kennett, 39-0

Tough night for Blue Demons against Knights’ stifling defense WESTTOWN — West Chester Rustin clinched its fifth Ches Mont American title in six years, beating Kennett, 39-0, Friday. It was a difficult night for the Blue Demons (3-6, 2-3 Ches Mont), as they were held under 60 yards of total offense and sophomore quarterback Nick Dunlevy was sacked five times. Dunlevy was held to just 3 yards...