Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22

Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools  EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22. The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...

West can’t outlast Coatesville, falls 59-53

Whippets can’t make 15-point lead stick at neighboring RedRaiders By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jaquan Hollingshed drives the lane early. Downingtown collapsed its defense to deal with Coatesville’s strong forward play. CALN – Sports are not just a matter of accumulating points and trying to score on each individual play. Each game is a narrative constructed over three periods...

Boys’ basketball: West opens with a win

DOWNINGTOWN — Downingtown West’s boys basketball team broke open a close game, Friday, and powered past Collegium Charter, 52-31, Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Ryan Bentley scored 19 points for the Whippets, who used a 13-3 advantage in the third quarter to seal the win.

Girls basketball: Shanahan wins opener, East, West fall

MALVERN — Bishop Shanahan’s girls basketball team started the season on a high note, dominating Loyalsock, 57-27, in the opening game of the Great Valley Tournament, Friday night. Kelly Dreiling paced the Eagles with 13 points. Kristen Habbel added eight points.

Downingtown School District agrees to sell land to developer

By Natalie Dupuis, Correspondent, The Times DOWNINGTOWN – The Downingtown Area School District entered into a land agreement with Exton-based developer The Hankin Group last night at its November board meeting. In 2006, DASD acquired 242 acres of land from Siemens Medical Solutions Health Services Corp. for an estimated $22 million.  At the time of purchase, the original intent was to build...

Downingtown West falls to Spring-Ford, 43-21

DOWNINGTOWN — A couple of key fourth-down stops, followed by quick scores, was enough to undo Downingtown West in the opening round of the PIAA District One AAAA playoffs, Friday night, losing to Spring Ford, 43-21. The fifth-seeded Whippets (8-3) winners of the Ches Mont National Division title, paid the price when they opted to go for — and failed — fourth down plays in their own territory,...

West defeats Coatesville 24-7 for ChesMont Championship

Stifling defense keys win, league title for Whippets By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times DOWNINGTOWN – In football, success means not just doing a few things well but being able to change the game plan and find yards even when the initial plan does not work. Coatesville could not adjust to Downingtown West’s stifling defense or option running game, losing 24-7 in Friday night’s game...