State journey ends for Shanahan
WEST GROVE—Though not without controversy, Bishop Shanahan’s quest for a state title came to an abrupt end Thursday. A back-and-forth contest between the Eagles...
Shanahan advances behind Weyand, Peterson bats, Miller’s arm
MECHANICSBURG—Annie Weyand, one of Bishop Shanahan’s top hitters in the regular season, had not been seeing the same kind success at the plate during...
Chester County softball teams gear up for PIAA Tournament
Led by a pair of District 1 softball champions—Avon Grove in Class 6A and Henderson in Class 5A–Chester County sends a healthy contingent of...
COMEBACK KIDS—Henderson rallies in 6th to top Shanahan
DOWNINGTOWN—Coming off a quarterfinal win over Kennett where they overcame a seven-run deficit with late inning rallies, the No. 3 Henderson softball team was...
Chester County softball teams ready to make mark on post season
The past few seasons have been good for county softball teams in the post season. We’ve had District 1 champions in Avon Grove and...
Long Time Coming—Coatesville clinches first Ches-Mont title since 1985
CALN—What a difference a week makes. Last week when Coatesville traveled to Shanahan, the two teams combined for a mere three hits. Friday night...
Butler leads Avon Grove over Shanahan in key Ches-Mont tilt
WEST GROVE—Coming into Wednesday’s Ches-Mont National match-up between Bishop Shanahan and Avon Grove, there had been no hotter pitcher in the state than Shanahan’s...
Vikings pound out 21 hits in rout of Shanahan
By Bill Rudick DOWNINGTOWN—If you give a team extra outs, a good hitting team is going to take advantage. Bishop Shanahan (3-2) struggled with...
Jacoby solo shot lifts Cougars past Eagles
By Bill Rudick LIONVILLE—The first time Steph Jacoby stepped in against Shanahan ace Devon Miller Wednesday, Miller put her away with heat. It was...