Rustin to once again count on traditionally strong running game
WESTTOWN >> “I run 6 plays, split veer. It’s like novocaine. Just give it time, always works.” So said Denzel Washington as coach Herman...
Despite hardships, Whippets look forward to big season
DOWNINGTOWN >> It’s been a trying few months for the Downingtown West High School football program. First, the Covid-19 outbreak that shut down the...
Sustaining excellence: Coatesville primed for another postseason run
COATESVILLE >> Sporting a gaudy 29-3 record over the last three seasons, competing for league, district and state titles have become a rite of...
Bishop Shanahan starts fast, runs away from Pottstown
DOWNINGTOWN >> Coming into Friday’s nonleague contest with Pottstown, goal No. 1 for Bishop Shanahan was to start fast. Well, four touchdowns in the...
Downingtown West stifles West Chester East, thwarts Vikings’ playoff hopes
DOWNINGTOWN >> For the second straight week, the Downingtown West defense came out for the second half and threw a blanket over its opponent,...
Downingtown West hits its stride, cruises past Avon Grove
DOWNINGTOWN >> There are probably not many members of the Downingtown West football team who count themselves as fans of the Grateful Dead, but...
Forte scores in OT to lift Kennett past Strath Haven in thriller
KENNETT SQUARE >> One is a debutante, playing at level previously unattainable. The other, a program with a long list of accomplishments, was looking...
No. 1 Whippets win wild shootout, 63-56
DOWNINGTOWN >> If you’re a fan of defensive football, you probably shielded your eyes for much of Friday’s first round District 1 Class 6A...
Schilling scores 5 TDs as Unionville runs all over Sun Valley
EAST MARLBOROUGH >> Unionville football coach Pat Clark said of running back Connor Schilling, “He’s been our guy for four years.” For at least...
Kennett bounces back with runaway win over Avon Grove
KENNETT SQUARE >> Nothing helps a team trying shake off its first loss of the season more than big plays from the offense and...