Downingtown East’s Dickson rallies to capture Ches-Mont National title
WEST CHESTER – Down three games in the second set of the Ches-Mont National Division Championship, Downingtown East’s Michael Dickson just wanted to focus....
All-Area: Schnure’s return sent D-East to past heights
Bob Schnure knew the talent he had on his roster when he decided to return to Downingtown East to coach a 36th season after...
Downingtown West’s Hale gets 100th career win at states
HERSHEY — There isn’t a more grand stage in Pennsylvania high school wrestling than the Class AAA PIAA tournament in Hershey, and Downingtown West’s...
Families share in wrestler’s joy and pain
There is a great and telling image from moments after West Chester Henderson’s Brad Patton clinched a spot in the state tournament this past...
Marino earns state bid the hard way
POTTSTOWN — Mike Marino emerged from his third place match visibly spent. His face was swollen around the eyes. He wore a bandage on his...
Ridley’s Alkins, McCarthy advance to semifinals
POTTSTOWN — Fueled by the disappointment of how Ridley’s team dual season had unfolded, Lawrence Alkins brought resolve and a plan to take his...
A dozen locals reach regional semifinals
POTTSTOWN — At this point in the season, even the ugliest wins are beautiful. Friday, in the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds of the Class...
Area wrestlers gear up for postseason
When the past and the future both look impressive, sometimes the present tense is the hardest to focus on. It is the potential pitfall...
Downingtown East cruises to third straight National title
LIONVILLE — The Downingtown East wrestlers were not happy with their performance a week ago at the District Duals. Seeded second, most felt sure...
Yanez, Johns highlight talented Signing Day class
The results may not have shown on the pitch last fall, but the Ches-Mont League had plenty of talented players committing to play at...