Kennett to compete in Coatesville band cavalcade

It is one of 18 bands that will perform Saturday The Kennett High School Marching Band will perform Saturday at a Cavalcade of Bands competition in Coatesville. Drum roll, please: The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. will present their 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City -Battle of the Bands” on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.,...

Home Run derby, Oct. 26

KENNETT — There will be a Home Run Derby, Saturday, Oct. 26 at the KAU Little League Field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square, benefiting the Kennett High School baseball program. The event, which runs from 9:30am – 12:30pm, features three age divisions: 7&8th grade, High School and Adult. Each pitch is $1, but one male and one female slugger from each of the following age brackets will...

Kennett gets much needed victory with decisive win over Octorara

Blue Demons recover from a rocky first half to outlast the Braves, 32-20 By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett sophomore quarterback Nick Dunlevy helped lead his team to a 32-20 over Octorara, Friday night. KENNETT — With the school and the players clad in bright pink in recognition of those battling breast cancer, the Kennett High School football team  (3-5) was the survivors in...

Kennett falls to Coatesville 56-7 in heavy rains

Dunlevy, offense no match for defending Eastern PA AAAA champs By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE — When it rains, it pours. In a game played during punishing rains, Kennett High School’s football team could not find an umbrella large enough to shield against the deluge of talent coming from the Coatesville football squad. If Kennett hoped the weather was an equalizer...

Kennett Athletic Booster Club promoting pavers

Engraved bricks will form stadium patio; proceeds will benefit programs Like a ton of bricks, the Kennett Athletic Booster Club is eager to make an impact, and it is paving the way to honor those who want to enjoy a permanent connection to the district. A campaign called “PAVE the WAY” provides an opportunity to ensure a lasting tribute. Patrons can purchase a 4-inch-by-8-inch paver, which...

Dunlevy takes the reins of Kennett offense

Sophomore’s first start at QB a real test By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett High School sophomore Nick Dunlevy showed promising signs in his first full-game as the quarterback for the Blue Demons. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might not have been the start he hoped for, but sophomore Nick Dunlevy may have just given a glimpse of what to expect from the Kennett High...

Kennett High celebrates academic honors

Students cited for achievements that include high PSAT, AP test scores Doubling the number of honorees from 2012, four Kennett High School students been named National Merit semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school district said. Katherine Coughlan, Kiera Judge, Gabriel Leto, and Kristen Miller have joined an elite group that represents one third of the 50,000...

Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 48-27

Rose, offense shine in an exciting, offense-filled game By Emily Adelman. Staff Writer, The Times A near perfect night, as Kennett High School’s football team gets ready to battle Sun Valley on Homecoming night. The game was nearly as perfect as the Blue Demon offense shined, outgunning the Vanguards, 48-27. KENNETT — Homecoming night at Kennett High School had everything; a parade, introduction...

Meeting to explore heartbreak of heroin abuse

Kennett Square father brings crusade to end scourge to high school  Andy Rumford (center) speaks with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino about the prevalence of heroin abuse in the region. A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year is continuing his quest to raise awareness about...

Oxford edges past mistake-prone Kennett, 13-9

Kennett unable to capitalize on impressive Rose performance as Oxford goes to 4-0 By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times Miscues cost Kennett, as it dropped a tough 13-9 decision at Oxford, Friday night. OXFORD — Homecoming Weekend for the Oxford Hornets (4-0) was not very welcoming for the Kennett Blue Demons (1-3) as the Hornets were able to take advantage of Kennett mistakes to stay perfect...