Forget the score, these guys are winners
Losing a state title game does nothing to dim the achievement of Coatesville’s football team
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
HERSHEY — Admittedly, it didn’t go exactly to plan.
You know what? A state title for Coatesville High School in the PIAA AAAA championship game would have been amazing and special — something that not only the players and the school could embrace, but the larger...
The dream ends: Coatesville falls in state title game
Powerhouse North Allegheny dominates, 63-28, snaps Raiders’ 11-game win streak
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Dejected seniors Chris Jones, Dre Boggs and Emmett Hunt express heartbreak in the closing minutes of Saturday’s PIAA AAAA state championship game at Hersheypark Stadium. Although the Red Raidres lost, they became the first team in school history to win the Eastern Pennsylvania...
CHAMPS! Coatesville grabs District 1 title
Explosive offense led by Hunt, Worley take Red Raiders to first district title since 1992
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Often, football can be a game of two halves. Two teams can start a game going blow for blow, matching each other’s touchdowns and staying relatively even for one half, only for a team to seize momentum, score, and dominate the second on the way to victory.
Such...
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...
Worley too much for Indians
Junior tailback powers Coatesville to playoff win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s Jaquan Worley attempts to elude Unionville’s Stephen Lange during Friday night’s playoff game. Worely, a junior, rushed for 228 yards to power the Red Raiders to a playoff win. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH –After a season in which Coatesville had become famous for an explosive...
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...
Raiders smash WC East, 35-0
Coatesville uses ground game, powerful defense on cold, windy night
By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s football team is about to power the ball in for a score, Friday night against West Chester East. After three straight dominant wins, the Red Raiders have to be in the discussion about which high school football team is best in Chester County. Kyle Carrozza photo.
COATESVILLE...
Worley, Raiders channel emotion for big win
Fueled by a tough loss to Downingtown East, Coatesville came together to dominate powerful Unionville
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville High School football coach Matt Ortega addresses his team, Saturday, after an emotional and dominating 42-0 win over Unionville. Kyle Carrozza photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – If last week’s one-point loss to Downingtown East was the definition of...
