Coatesville football matchup a contender for TV show

Sept. 6 contest with Central Bucks South vying for ‘Game of Week’  The Coatesville football matchup next week with Central Bucks South is in contention for extra TV coverage. NBC10’s first showcased high-school football contest of the season – Kennett vs. Avon Grove – will be the first recipient of “Game of the Week” designation, part of a new program called “NBC10 High School...

Chesco Big League All-Stars win state title

The Under 18 Chester County All-Stars celebrate their state championship. After absorbing an 11-0 defeat by Crawford County in the Pennsylvania Big League State Championship winners’ bracket final, the District 28/Chester County 18U All-Stars turned around and snatched victory from defeat. The District 28 All-Stars—which represent all of the Chester County Big League teams–rallied for...

Moore introduced as a new CASH boys basketball coach

Takes over Red Raiders after playing, coach at Plymouth-Whitemarsh By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times CALN — A new era of basketball was ushered in for Coatesville Area High School as the school introduced Chuck Moore as its new boys varsity coach, Wednesday. Moore, who replaces Rick Nelms, was introduced to the media and school community by Coatesville Area School District Superintendent of Schools...

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 can’t find offense in 7-0 loss to Henderson

Four runs in the sixth inning turn defensive struggle into rout for Warriors By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Shortstop Corinne Byerly looks in a fly ball. Bylerly played outstanding defense, not letting anything past. CALN – Coatesville High School’s softball team just could not find any consistency in its batting as it fell 7-0 to West Chester Henderson at home on Friday. For most...

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...

Library offering insider look at Villanova hoops

Sportswriter to discuss new book on game-changing 1985 upset Relive Villanova’s shocking 1985 upset of Georgetown, a game that changed the landscape of college hoops forever, through the eyes of veteran sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick. The Chester County Library and District Center in Exton will host Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, where he will lead a discussion...

Coatesville holds off McCaskey, 52-51, advances in states

Sets up second-round matchup against Norristown By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s Jaquan Hollingshed attacks the rim, during Saturday’s 52-51 win over JP McCaskey in the opening round of the state boys basketball playoffs. Throughout the first half, the Red Raiders had success on offense, looking comfortable and taking the lead. The second half was a completely different...

Coatesville batters Upper Darby, 76-43

Red Raiders set to enter state playoffs with momentum By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Coatesville’s Jaquan Hollingshed tips a rebound back in for two, en route to the Red Raiders’ 76-43 win, Friday night over Upper Darby. Though Coatesville did not miss many shots Friday night, they did well on the offensive boards when they did. DREXEL HILL – Sports are a proving ground, a...