DCCC Baseball opens season March 2

The DCCC Phantoms men’s baseball team opens its season March 2. The Delaware County Community College Phantoms baseball team is ready to return to the diamond and showcase their skills in what promises to be an exciting season. The team faces a challenging 36-game schedule against seasoned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II and III opponents, along with some tough opponents...

Former Chester County resident co-authors new book on Phillies’ minor league history

A long-time Chester County resident is the co-author of Life in the Minors, 5th Annual Phillies Minor League Digest, an historical book that details the franchise’s minor leagues from the first affiliate in Hazleton, PA, to the current structure. The 355-page book, filled with over 170 photos, many of historic significance, is available now in both color and black and white. A portion of the...

Dinniman, Tomlinson congratulate WCU baseball champs

From left, West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, Head Coach Jad Prachniak and state Sen. Robert Tomlinson. State Senators Andy Dinniman and Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson this week recognized the West Chester University Golden Rams baseball team winning the 2017 NCAA Division II National Championship –its second national championship in six years. “You did...

It is time to try to dial back the anger

We’re deeply thankful that Costello, Meehan and Smucker are OK after DC shooting By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) should have been at his usual perch, at shortstop, next to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Wednesday morning, when a lone gunman opened fire on Republican congressman and staffers Wednesday morning — but he missed his ride by a couple of minutes. The congressmen...

Kennett Old Timers Hall of Fame banquet, Jan. 16

KENNETT — The 36th annual Kennett Old TimersBaseball Hall of Fame Banquet and induction ceremony will be held on Jan. 16 at the Kennett Fire Company Red Clay Room.  The ceremony honors local athletes who haveexcelled in baseball after high school.  Longtime Phillies broadcaster and club ambassador Chris Wheeler will be this year’s guest speaker.  There are eight inductees for2016:  Bill Beirne,...

Coatesville can’t find hits on senior night, giving Shanahan 4-1 win

Red Raiders fail to produce offense against Eagles’ productive small ball By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville celebrated senior night on Tuesday with pictures of the seniors along the first base line. CALN – Some nights, especially against lesser opponents, it seems like a team is waiting for the offense to arrive, for the hit that sparks the bats so they can rally past the...

Coatesville dominates Avon Grove in 10-2 road win

Red Raiders cruise on back of Brown’s one-hitter and Kennedy’s four RBI By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Brian Brown delivers in the third inning. Brown gave gave no quarter to his opponents, allowing only one hit for the game. WEST GROVE – When the Coatesville Area High School baseball team finds its groove, no one in the conference can keep up with it. Such was the case in...

Coatesville finds strong pitching to hold on in 10-8 win

Cummings’s powerful arm shuts down late Conestoga comeback attempt Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Senior Dominick Solomon winds up in Saturday’s game against Conestoga. After starting strong Coatesville’s pitching became inconsistent later in the game. CALN – Junior Aaron Cummings’s strong pitching in the seventh crushed Conestoga’s hopes for a comeback in Coatesville’s...

Red Raiders bunt Lions into submission, end Penncrest season with 11-8 win

Coatesville is one win away from state tourney, advance to district quarter finals By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com   Jake Kennedy has been on fire during the post season run, which has Coatesville knocking on the door of states. MEDIA—Red Raiders starting pitcher Justin Moore was sensational through the first six innings on Wednesday’s PIAA Class AAAA District One second...

What can BROWN do for you?

Coatesville sophomore silences Bears bats in 1-0 thriller to advance in District One bracket By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Coatesvilletimes.com   Red Raiders lefthander Brian Brown dazzled as he shut Pac-10 Champs Boyertown BOYERTOWN– Coatesville lefty Brian Brown fanned ten Bears en route to a 1-0 victory that took just one hour and fifteen minutes to play, advancing the Red Raiders into...