KAU U12 advances to state Little League tournament
The KAU Under 12 Little League team celebrates its District 7 championship and will advance to the state tournament this weekend.
The Kennett Square 12 U Little League captured the Section 7 championship Tuesday night, defeating Carlisle 7-0.
Levi Brawley got the win on the mound for KAU. A home run by David Lillis and multiple hits by Tague Davis and Trevor Dunne contributed to KAU’s strong...
KAU opens fall baseball, softball registration
Registration for the KAU fall baseball and softball programs is now open and will remain open through mid-September.Programs are offered for boys ages 6-18 and girls ages 7-18. See the 2015 Fall Baseball or Softball Age and League charts on the KAU website www.kaulittleleague.com for information about age groups, division eligibility and fee structure.
Four KAU teams begin quest for state titles
The KAU Kennett Kings won the Section 7 Senior League title and advanced to the State Tournament beginning this week. Pictured left to right are: (standing) Zack Ploener, Seth Singer, Josh Kearney, Coach Mark Ploener, Manager John Harper, Coach Mike Burns, Vincent Leo, Sean Edmonds, Hunter McLimans;(kneeling) Drew Massetti, Ivan Yen, Jon Burns, Tyler Rafetto, Giovanni Hughes, Sam Immediato, Jacob...
New Garden honors police officers
Supervisors grapple with sewer, finance and recreation issues
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New Garden Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson congratulates Police Officer First Class John M. Gibson, who was named Officer of the Year for the township police, as part of Monday night’s annual Police Awards Ceremony prior to the meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
NEW GARDEN — The township’s...
Borough plans royal welcome home for Kings
Officials want to celebrate KAU’s amazing run at World Series
5:30 p.m. update: Team not expected to arrive in area until 7 p.m. due to New York traffic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
After the World Series ended, players from various teams united for a wiffle ball game in the hotel courtyard, an impromptu outing that eventually attracted about 50 players.
The Kennett...
Heartbreaker! KAU loses 2-1 in Senior World Series final
Tense pitching duel leaves Kennett just short of world title
Alex Pechin turned in a strong, complete game performance, but was outdueled by Panama’s Javier Garcia, as the KAU Kings lost in the championship game of the Senior League World Series 2-1, Saturday. Tony Consiglio photo.
BANGOR, Maine — You can’t get any closer.
The KAU Kings got within one hit of winning it all, but lost a...
Being good teammate earns KAU Player of the Week honors
Nick Ford
KENNETT — KAU’s Players of the Week both have been selected by their coaches for their willingness to encourage their teammates. Kevin Wessels of the Intermediate Division and Nick Ford of the Minor A Division are this week’s honorees.
Wessels, who plays for the Exelon squad, had two multiple-hit games during the week. “All season long, he has a shown a wide range at shortstop...
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...
