DA Hogan says Downingtown Police put FBI, CIA to shame
Hogan commends police for prosecution of international criminal
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Police Department was honored Wednesday night by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for its investigation of Jack Mayer, an international racketeer.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County District Attorney’s office commended the Downingtown Police department for its tracking,...
Coatesville keeps Shanahan at bay in 61-46 win
Early threes gives Raiders lead that energetic defense does not surrender
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
John Rodriguez lays up after making a steal in the first quarter.
CALN – In a game much harder fought than the score might suggest, Coatesville’s outside shooting and high energy defense led to a 61-46 home win over Bishop Shanahan on Thursday night.
Coatesville jumped out to...
Good Stuff: Positive news from Downingtown to Kennett
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Red Devil Pride: Avon Grove High’s Robert Evans, Anna Wright, Kira Russell and Adam Gaerity recently...
Downingtown East, Unionville grab volleyball titles
Now that Ches Mont titles are clinched, local teams look ahead to district tourneys
By Denny Dyroff. Staff Writer, The Times
Prior to the start of the 2014 Ches-Mont League season, it appeared as if there would be four main title contenders in the National Division with three of them being the schools from Downingtown — Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown West and Downingtown East.
Unionville was...
Football Preview: Shanahan looks for playoff return
Veteran-laden team looks to build on strong 2013
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — After years of dormancy, Bishop Shanahan’s football program was rescued from suspended animation and brought back to life a few years ago. Now, the program not only has come to life, it is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the school’s top athletic programs.
Last year, Shanahan...
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.
Shanahan falls to WC Henderson, 21-14
WEST CHESTER — Bishop Shanahan could not stop a fourth-quarter drive, and lost a tough 21-14 decision to West Chester Henderson in the opening round of the PIAA District One AAA playoffs, Friday night.
The Eagles (5-6) traded touchdowns all night with the 7-4 Warriors — and for the most part were able to mostly contain the strong Henderson running game. But it was the final drive where the...
