KMC Gymnastics competes in nationals

Local KMC USAIGC (United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs) girls’ team participated in the 2015 USAIGC/IAIGC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Palm Springs, California. The National Championship was held at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs. KMC Head Coach Iryna Aliyevska and 16 gymnasts travelled to Palm Springs to compete in the week long final competition of the...

Penn Oaks seeks to help young tennis players

WEST CHESTER — As New York prepares for the U.S. Open in Flushing, N.Y., Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness Center has their eyes on introducing the game to future stars. Joining with the organization that sponsors the U.S. Open– the United States Tennis Association (USTA) — on August 31 Penn Oaks is beginning a quick-start program for junior players between the ages of 5 and 12.   Club owner,...

YMCA GymCats compete in nationals

T he YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Gymcats recently competed in the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Festival. From Left to Right-Front Row: Karis Demi, Emily Mikhail, Alisa Colliton, Hayley Watters, Sydney Schroeder, Brittany Jordan, Mariah Park. Left to Right-Back Row: Sarah Guttman, Victoria Rodgers, Kristine Gilligan, Rebecca Cohen, Caroline Billone, Hannah Ellingsworth, Carla Gagliardi,...

More than 100 run in 12th annual KAPRB cross country race

With perfect weather, more than 100 area kids competed in the 12th annual Cross Country race put on by the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board. KENNETT — The 12th Annual Free kids cross country race took place on last Thursday night  in spectacular weather.  The course was lined with parents, volunteers from Kennett High School cross country team and Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board...

SCCSA still accepting registration for fall soccer

SCCSA is still accepting registrations for it’s Fall Recreational Soccer program.  The program is open to all children between the age of 4 and 17.  Registration deadline is August 1st.  The season starts Sunday September 13th.  More information and on-line registration is available at www.sccsasoccer.com    Send article as PDF   

Kennett Colts win Chesco Jr. American Legion Championships

Back Row (L-R) Coach Joe Illgas, Stevie DeNucci, Noah Kirkland, Joe Love, Joe Zubillaga, David Mercner, Nate Talley, Coach John Narcise, Coach Steve DeNucci Front Row (L-R): Brandon DiCamillo, Will Prysock, Jack Adams, Robbie Schofield, Zack Kennedy, Jack Mullen KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Colts competing in the Junior American Legion Baseball Association finished the regular season with a 21...

Unionville grad named to US junior rowing team

Justin Best is congratulated by USRowing Junior National Team coach Steve Hargis on being named to the national team. In rowing there is a saying, “Mileage makes champions.”  The waters of the Philadelphia area rowing community are propelling one youth rower to the 2015 World Junior Rowing Championship in Rio de Janeiro.  Justin Best, a 2015 Unionville High School graduate, is representing the...

Kennett’s Evan Brown – Qualifies for USGA Junior Amateur, sets sites on PGA Tour

By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Evan Brown practicing on his home course – Hartefeld National KENNETT SQUARE – At the age of just two years old, Evan Brown already showed a love for the game of golf. Today, this 16 year-old Kennett High School (KHS) junior and honors student has set his sights high. Brown continues his climb within the Junior Golf circuit, and recently qualified for...

Kennett’s Caputo-Smith back in ring Sat.

Seeks return after health issues knock him off Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Health issues knocked Kennett Squares Anthony Caputo Smith off the undercard of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, but he returns to the ring Saturday night in Valley Forge. There are a lot of things that can cause a temporary elevation in a person’s blood pressure including alcohol,...

Hower selected to play in Brine National Lacrosse Classic

JT Hower, son of Jim and Sharon Hower, who strs his sophomore year at Unionville High School this fall has been named as a 2015 Brine National High School All-America and has been selected to represent the Pennsylvania region at the 2015 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held at the River City Sportsplex in Virginia, June 29-July 2. The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high...