“Ladder boys” lift Coatesville to win over Penn Wood, claim state berth

Red Raiders junior Emmett Hunt bombs lead way to the state tourney with win over Patriots  By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville junior Emmett Hunt hits one of his (3) three pointers as he led the Red Raiders to a district win. COATESVILLE—Every team has them, you know, those guys that bust it everyday in practice, never complain about playing and no matter what happens...

Red Raiders wash away memory of loss to Braves by crushing Tigers

Coatesville wasted no time exploiting Suburban One League power Truman’s defense By Dave Conard Sports editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Coatesville will need to keep the offense going when Penn Wood comes to town Tuesday at 7pm. COATESVILLE—The Red Raiders continued their winning ways on Friday night, defeating Harry S. Truman 82-49 in the opening round of the PIAA District One tournament. Coatesville...

Red Raiders remain perfect in league play with win over Eagles

Coatesville throws down the gauntlet in league play as Miller drops 27. By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Tymeir Miller has led the Red Raiders on more than one occaion this season and dropped 27 on the Eagles. DOWNINGTOWN–Coatesville head coach Tim Smith has had his story all year and he is stickin’ to it. Basketball is a team game. Smith’s diligence and practice routine...

Red Raider Report- Student profile on Emmett Hunt

Coatesville junior sets the tone on the field and court   By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Emmett Hunt is a leader on the grid iron, diamond and hard wood. COATESVILLE—In our new feature at the Coatesville Times, The Red Raider Report, we will be highlighting a worthy student for his/ her accomplishments in the classroom as well as their exploits on an athletic, academic, dramatic...

Red Raiders escape with win as Sherry’s bomb with 3.2 seconds left falls short

Coatesville bench helps erase slow first quarter, to continue undefeated league season By Dave Conard, Sports Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com Brad Sherry's attempt to tie the game with less than four seconds left fell short as Coatesville emerged with a hard fought win. MALVERN—With Great Valley trailing 41-38 and having possession of the ball with 1:15 remaining in regulation, it was a for gone...

Red Raiders defense too much for Vikings

Coatesville second quarter run set the tone as it improves to 5-0 in league play  By Dave Conard Sports, Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com Red Raiders guard Damien Nixon battles for one of his six boards. WEST CHESTER — Though out his coaching career Coatesville head coach Jim “Scoggie” Smith knows exactly what he is looking for as he assembles his Red Raiders team readying them to battle through...

Smith, Coatesville shoot their way to league win

Red Raiders outlast Kennett in gunslinger fashion  By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes,com Red Raiders senior Samira Strand scores two of her ten points against Kennett. KENNETT SQUARE—It’s unusual in today’s world of sports that after a knock down drag out league battle both coaches would be happy, almost giddy with the outcome. After all, one team has to be on the short end, or...

Red Raiders shoot lights out in first half, prevail 60-54 over Blue Demons

Coatesville’s torrid shooting helps build a big lead in Ches-Mont League win By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Shooting over 70 percent from the field will help win alot of games as the Red Raiders proved Friday. KENNETT SQUARE—In what can only be described as a classic high school basketball battle, Coatesville hung on to secure a much needed Ches-Mont league win with a...

Jordan, Coatesville battle Vikings in league meet

Red Raiders swimmers working toward common goal By Dave Conard  Sports Editor Coatesville Times.com   Coatesville junior Jesse Jordan competed in four events against the Vikings, finishing second in the 50 freestyle. COLLEGEVILLE—Through out the rigors of a high school swimming season there are bound to be days where you either have off day or have take to the water while being a little weary...

Wilson fuels 21-point quarter as Red Raiders notch first win

Patience pays off for Coatesville, as 322 traffic delays start off tip off classic By Dave Conard, Sports Editor CoatesvilleTimes.com COATESVILLE–Red Raiders head coach Fred Ellzy felt pretty confident going into Friday nights season opener against Academy Park. Martianna Wilson, who had a game high 23 points, battles under the boards. The excitement leading into Coatesville High School’s annual...