Girls basketball: Coatesville edges Unionville, 33-25
KENNETT — Hannah Timmons scored 13 points to lead Coatesville’s girls basketball team past Unionville, 33-25, in the opening game of the Kennett Girls Basketball Tournament on Friday. The game was the season opener for both squads,
Coatesville ran out to an early lead — 14-4 after the first quarter — and was able to hold on despite a furious Unionville comeback.
Nafisa Saunders helped power...
Coatesville’s offense sputters in 31-0 playoff loss to North Penn
Knights shut down potent running game, wear down Coatesville D
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Jordan Young throws the ball in the first quarter. Young will be one of the offensive leaders returning next year.
CALN – Even if a team does well all year, dominating on offense and defense to roll to a near-perfect record, at playoff time, it only takes one game to end the season.
Coatesville...
West defeats Coatesville 24-7 for ChesMont Championship
Red Raiders unable to establish offense in final game of regular season
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – In football, success means not just doing a few things well but being able to change the game plan and find yards even when the initial plan does not work.
Coatesville could not adjust to Downingtown West’s stifling defense or option running game, losing 24-7 in Friday...
Offense, defense, special teams score in 42-20 Coatesville win
Coatesville remains undefeated to earn chance for Ches-Mont title next week
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke makes a first quarter sack. Burke, who has been Coatesville’s best defensive player all year, went on to return an interception for a touchdown.
CALN – To be a team means not just relying on one player to do all the work. It means having multiple threats that can...
Hall of Famers honored for multiple contributions
They spoke of city’s impact on them, how they hope to reciprocate
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Marty Eggleston recognizes those who helped him achieve as his grandson stands by his side.
WEST CALN – Individually, achievements are markers of progress, feats to be marveled. But in the context of a community, achievements take on a sense of pride. A record is not just a statistic,...
Pawling’s late pick-6 keeps Coatesville undefeated
Defensive struggle culminates with 72-yard interception return with :06 left
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley rushes to the outside for a short gain. Both teams were content to run the ball and keep possession throughout the night.
WEST CHESTER – Even in a matchup where both teams hold each other to short gains nearly all night and every yard seems like a struggle, one play...
Coatesville celebrates 56-7 homecoming blowout
Through wind and rain, Raiders’ running backs carry team to victory
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley cuts across the field en route to a 66-yard touchdown. Coatesville’s committee of running backs has been unstoppable all year. Photo by Justine Newman
CALN – Some games, not only does one team look stronger on paper, but it also benefits from the lucky bounces –...
Burke’s game-ending pick seals 14-7 victory for Coatesville
Coatesville, Downingtown East renew rivalry with another Ches-Mont classic
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke celebrates his last second interception as his teammates rush the field.
CALN – In rivalry games, records, rankings, statistics—all the measurables of high school football can be thrown out the window, and mental toughness can decide the outcome of a match.
Such was the...
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 hits Ches-Mont running with 42-13 win
Offense, defense, special teams fire on all cylinders to take team to 4-0 this year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Burke takes a punt to the house. Burke caught the short kick after it was partially blocked by Danny Glass.
CALN – Though offense tends to garner cheers and make highlight reels, a football team that is going to challenge for a title at any level needs special teams...