Sun Valley outruns Kennett, 38-27

ASTON — As the old saying goes, speed kills. And it was the overall speed of Sun Valley, and more specifically the speed of its running back Kijana Gordon that turned out to be the undoing of Kennett, as it lost 38-27, Friday night. While Gordon showed signs last week against Unionville but struggled getting untracked as the Vangaurds were shut out, but it was this week where everything just...

Kennett loses to Oxford in Homecoming shootout, 53-47

Oxford offense too much for Demons’ defense By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Quarterback Nick Dunlevy looks for running room against Oxford, Friday night. KENNETT SQUARE — Forty-seven points was not enough for the Kennett High School football team as it fell to Oxford, Friday night for a third consecutive loss, 53-37. After winning their first game over Avon Grove, the...

Kennett deluged by rain, Pius X, falls 42-10

Blue Demons no match for Royals, QB Jordan By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times BANGOR — Under a dreary Saturday afternoon sky the Kennett Blue Demons could overcome neither the onslaught of rain nor the Pius X offense, losing their third game of the young season to the Royals, 42-10 Pius X (3-0) came into the game with a perfect record, outscoring opponents in their first two games 124-12,...

Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13

Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove. LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13...

Valor Bowl 2014 seeking sponsors

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 edition of the Valor Bowl, which pits Chester County’s top high school senior football players in a charity game, is seeking local businesses to sponsor the event. The game will be played May 29 at Unionville High School. Over the last 16 years, the Valor Bowl, in addition to honoring some of the top football players in the area, has raised more than $450,000...

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...

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...

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...