KAU drops tough decision to Panama, 5-3

Kings may need help from Panama, Thursday, to advance to World Series semi-finals Eric Takoushian and his KAU Kings teammates may need help Thursday from Panama — which defeated the Kings late Wednesday night — to advance to the Senior League World Series semi-finals on Friday. BANGOR, Maine — It looks like the Kennett Kings are going to need a little help from their friends, Chitre Little...

KAU wins 1st two games in World Series

Kennett uses strong pitching, timely hitting to upend Laredo, 4-2 12 p.m. Updates to add Tuesday morning game against Italy BANGOR, Maine — Two down, four to go. Riding the strong pitching of Andrew Jones, the U.S. East Regional Champion KAU Kings defeated a very strong team from the Southwest Region (Laredo, Texas) Sunday night, 4-2, and then coatesed to an easy, 11-1 win over Italy, Monday...

Kings no more: East team gets ready to battle

Kennett-Unionville World Series squad dons new ‘East’ uniforms, gets ready for opener The Senior Little League East Champions — formerly known as the KAU Knights — made up of players from the Kennett and Unionville area, take part in Saturday night’s opening ceremonies for the Senior Little League World Series. BANGOR, Maine — They are no longer the KAU Kings, at least...

KAU Kings set off to make history in Bangor

Kennett, Unionville players ready to battle for Senior Little League World Series title By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Members of the KAU Kings get ready to board a bus for a 10-hour ride to Bangor, Maine to play in the Senior Little League World Series. Snacks were donated by Herrs, Wawa and Dunkin Donuts to keep the under-16 team filled while en route. CHADDS FORD — With about a ten-hour...

KAU 16U baseball wins state title

Overcoming personal loss, long-time Kennett/Unionville teammates find a way to win The state champion Under 16 Little League Senior Baseball champions celebrate after winning the title, Monday. Back Row: Tucker Reese, Eric Takoushian, Andrew Jones, Joe Zirolli, Alex Pechin. First Row Standing: Seth Singer, Drew Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Ryan Barrett, John Burns, Dan GarverKneeling L Eric Duerr, Kneeling...

Deptula KAU Player of The Week

Richie Deptula KENNETT — An outstanding five-inning pitching performance by Kennett Middle School seventh grader Richie Deptula has earned him KAU Little League Player of the Week honors. The 12-year-old Deptula pitched five innings for his Intermediate Division Optimist team in its most recent victory. He allowed only two earned runs and threw 68 pitches before he turned the game over to his...

MacMillian, Kirkland KAU Players of the week

Joey MacMillan KENNETT — Two fourth-graders from opposite ends of Chester County are the first KAU Players of the Week for the 2013 season. Joey MacMillan of the Minor A Division Lehman & Pastino team helped his squad to a 2-0 record during the first week. He recorded the game-winning hit in the 6th inning of an 11-10 victory over To-Jo Mushrooms and his heads-up base running led to several...

KAU opens baseball/softball registration

KENNETT — Registration for KAU Little League baseball and softball will continue through January 2012.  KAU Little League is open to residents/students ages four through 18 in both the Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School Districts. For the 2013 season, Little League International has created a baseball “Intermediate Division” for 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds. All games are...

Kennett Kings win 16-U Senior International District 28 title

The Kennett Kings, made up of players from Kennett and Unionville won the Senior League District 28 title. Back Row: Coach Mike Pechin, David Villifane, Alex Pechin, Drew Jarmuz, Kevin Looby, Tyler Hoffman Reardon, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Joe Zirolli, Alex Nichols and Manager Todd Duerr. Front Row: Dan Garver, Jake Freeman, John Karas, Simon Galer, and Eric Duerr. The Kennett Kings...

Valentine helps Kennett down West Scranton Post 920 Legion, 7-4

Stephen Valentine had three RBIs, sparking Kennett Legion to a 7-4 victory in seven innings over West Scranton Legion Post 920 on Saturday. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning. Ryan Simonton recorded the win for Kennett Legion. He allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits.