Musunuri Family Scholarships awarded to Coatesville HS students

The Musunuri Family Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to providing opportunities to high-achieving students in need of financial aid, is proud to announce that it has awarded its inaugural Musunuri Family Scholarships to Coatesville Area Senior High School seniors Ainsley McFarland and Michael Popplewell. The scholarships were awarded on June 7, 2022.

Teen charged in threats against Coatesville HS

According to Caln Township Police, at approximately 7:00 a.m. on May 11, school officials learned of a circulating post on social media (Snapchat) that a shooting was to occur at the Coatesville Area High School. As a result, all students and staff were diverted to the Scott Middle School.  Additionally, the Chester County Intermediate Unit, which is directly adjacent to the school district campus,...

Nine to be inducted into Coatesville sports Hall of Fame

Coach Harry Lewis and members of the Coatesville Area High School 1977 state track team champions, which will be honored as a team by the Coatesville Hall of Fame on Oct. 17. COATESVILLE — The Coatesville Hall of Fame will induct nine new members during its annual dinner on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Coatesville Country Club. Beside the individual inductees, the 1977 state champion boys’ track team...

Coatesville keeps emotions in check to beat WC East 52-43

Coatesville battles through strange refereeing, controls focus and score By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Nafisa Saunders earns two of her 18 on the night. Saunders was Coatesville’s go-to, coming up with steals and earning trips to the line. CALN – In order to win, sometimes teams must not only overcome the opposition but overcome the referees as well. In a game that, for much of...

Coatesville beats Shanahan in clash of undefeateds, 37-13

Visitors control Eagles’ deadly passing game, find consistency in Flamer By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Shanahan’s Matt Evans pursues Coatesville’s Isaiah Flamer. With Daquan Worley out, Flamer stepped up to provide consistent running yards. DOWNINGTOWN – When two undefeated teams meet, often victory is not just a matter of making the big plays but stopping the opposition’s...

Coatesville dominates Rustin, 80-61

Red Raiders back to .500 after strong home win By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times Senior Dre Boggs pulls up in the first quarter of Saturday’s Coatesville-West Chester Rustin game. Early in the game, Coatesville struggled to move the ball quickly enough to create many open shots. CALN –In sports, and maybe life, it’s not how you start, but how you finish that tells the tale. Physical...

Coatesville smashes Wissahickon, 42-21

First home playoff win since 1993, advances to battle Neshaminy By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville High School head coach Matt Ortega addresses his team, Friday night, after the Red Raiders defeated Wissahickon, 42-21, to advance to the third round of the PIAA District One AAAA playoffs. CALN – After a hiccup last week in a relatively closely contested victory, Coatesville football...

Coatesvile blasts Avon Grove, awaits playoff matchup

42-13 win for Red Raiders means spot in AAAA playoffs By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times CALN – Equal parts offense, defense, and special teams lifted Coatesville to a 42-13 home victory against Avon Grove Friday night. Each unit scored two touchdowns apiece, allowing the Red Raiders to finish their regular season at 8-2. Coatesville’s first playoff opponent will not be decided until all...

Coatesville routs Downingtown W., 52-20

Hunt powers powerful Red Raider offense, throws for 300 yards By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s Daquan Worley races for daylight Friday against Downingtown West. The Red Raiders made another argument for being the best team in Chester County by routing their neighbors — in a game many expected to be close and hard-fought. DOWNINGTOWN – Behind another outstanding game...

Coatesville powers past Henderson, 28-6

Rain, lightning shorten game as Raiders win fourth straight By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville defenders swarm on a West Chester Henderson running back, Friday night. The Red Raiders won their fourth straight game in convincing fashion — despite weather that shortened the game, 28-6. WEST CHESTER – Coatesville continued its hot streak on Friday night, winning 28-6 at West Chester...