McEvoy to step down as Malvern Prep Lax coach
After a storied 17-year coaching career as Head Coach of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, John McEvoy announced Tuesday in an email to the program that he was stepping down. Under McEvoy’s leadership, the Lacrosse program has clinched 11 Inter–Ac League Championships (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) and has ranked in the top 25 National Rankings 13 times (2005, 2007,...
HS artists show their skills at Congressional District Art Competition
2022 Congresswoman Houlahan’s Congressional Art Show Winners (pictured from left to right): Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan; third place – Leah Nicberte, West Chester Henderson High School; second place – Jia Lin, Conestoga High School andfirst place – Shurti Bedekar, West Chester Henderson High School.
More than 300 high school students across Chester County and beyond displayed their artwork...
Avon Grove SD breaks ground for new high school
Avon Grove School District officials celebrate the groundbreaking for its new high school last week.
PENN — After a lengthy process — and debate within the community — the Avon Grove School District broke ground for a new high school last week.
Local law firm UTBF’s Andrew D.H. Rau said he was pleased to participate in the June 24th groundbreaking for the new Avon Grove High School, set...
Downingtown East grinds down Unionville, 47-16
By Al Tustin, Sports Editor, The Times
Downingtown East’s Zach Hamilton battled for yardage against Unionville.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For one quarter, Unionville woke.
The 3-6 Indians looked like the District One, 5A champions they were a year ago, playing stingy defense and using a slashing option run game centered on its quarterback, while arguably outplaying 6A powerhouse Downingtown East...
March on the Brandywine, Oct. 20
A crisp fall evening is the perfect time to get out with the family to enjoy music, pageantry and fun! Unionville High School invites you to the “March on the Brandywine” marching band competition on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 6pm to 10pm.
This event features the area’s best high school musicians and color guard squads in friendly competition – it’s like one exciting halftime show...
Downingtown East’s second half overpowers Unionville, 45-21
Downingtown East’s Nicolas Hesel closes in on Unionville’s Alex Gorgone as he loses the handle on a first-quarter fumble.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — For a half, it was truly epic, but the second half proved that depth and school size matters in high school football.
Undefeated Unionville was giving undefeated Downingtown East all it could handle for two quarters...
Shanahan opens season with powerful win over W. Philly, 48-6
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
The Bishop Shanahan defense closes in on a West Philadelphia runner — the Eagles were able to shut down the Speedboys for almost the entire game.
DOWNINGTOWN — With the end of summer near, a few things are certain: school is starting soon, the night air feels crisp, and high school football is back under the lights. That was the scene this...
Coatesville’s late flurry dooms D-Town East, 31-12
Red Raiders advance to District One AAAA final next week versus Pennsbury
CALN — Matching a stifling defense with its usual explosive offense, Coatesville turned a nailbiter at halftime into an 31-12 win over rival Downingtown East, to advance to next week’s AAAA District One final against Pennsbury.
The Red Raiders (13-0) were matched almost play for play in the first half by the Cougars...
Downingtown West overpowers Haverford, 31-2
Quarterback Tyler McNulty threw for a pair of touchdowns as Downingtown East raced out to a 28-0 halftime lead over Haverford — points all scored in the second quarter —as the Whippets sent notice they will again be one of the top teams in the county and possibly southeastern Pennsylvania.
Downingtown East (1-0) completely dominated the Ford (0-1), as McNulty was nearly unstoppable throwing...
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...
