Unionville struggles in opener, falls 35-14

Offense, defense fail to get in synch most of the game Unionville sophomore Brendan Boyle, pressed into duty at quarterback for the Indians, looked sharp early, but the Indians struggled in nearly all phases of the game, losing to Garnet Valley, 35-14, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times CONCORD — For one quarter, everything seemed to be set up right for Unionville, Friday...

Indians football preview 2013: power upfront

Deep roster of linemen should take pressure off inexperienced backs Strong-armed junior Alex Pechin takes over the reins at quarterback for Unionville in 2013, a season in which the Indians should again contend for the Ches Mont American Division title and a state playoff berth. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might be an old bromide that football games are won in the trenches. But...

KAU team returns home to rousing reception

Kennett Kings earn fans – and memories – with series of achievements By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Members of the KAU team – the U.S. Senior League Baseball champs –  line up for an appreciative crowd at their field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square. Sandwiched between nearly a dozen emergency vehicles with lights flashing and sirens blaring in downtown...

Borough plans royal welcome home for Kings

Officials want to celebrate KAU’s amazing run at World Series 5:30 p.m. update: Team not expected to arrive in area until 7 p.m. due to New York  traffic By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times After the World Series ended, players from various teams united for a wiffle ball game in the hotel courtyard, an impromptu outing that eventually attracted about 50 players. The Kennett Kings...

Heartbreaker! KAU loses 2-1 in Senior World Series final

Tense pitching duel leaves Kennett just short of world title Alex Pechin turned in a strong, complete game performance, but was outdueled by Panama’s Javier Garcia, as the KAU Kings lost in the championship game of the Senior League World Series 2-1, Saturday. Tony Consiglio photo. BANGOR, Maine — You can’t get any closer. The KAU Kings got within one hit of winning it all, but lost a heart-breaking...

Five-run rally in 7th sends KAU to title game

Kings one win from Senior League World Series title Updated at 9:15 p.m. with Saturday’s opponent By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The jubilant Kennett Kings moved closer to the Senior League Baseball World Series crown on Friday with a convincing 9-4 win over Pearl City of Hawaii — keyed by a five-run, two-out rally in the seventh. Chris Tucker’s base-clearing triple...

Kennett Kings continue royal ride to semi-finals

Eastern Regional Champs will play Hawaii Friday morning Updated at 8:30 a.m. to add quotes from coach After a painful loss Wednesday night to Chitre Little League of Panama – a game that saw their catcher carried out on a stretcher – the fortunes of the Kennett Kings rebounded on Thursday. With an assist from the team that beat them the night before, the Eastern Regional Champions secured...

KAU drops tough decision to Panama, 5-3

Kings may need help from Panama, Thursday, to advance to World Series semi-finals Eric Takoushian and his KAU Kings teammates may need help Thursday from Panama — which defeated the Kings late Wednesday night — to advance to the Senior League World Series semi-finals on Friday. BANGOR, Maine — It looks like the Kennett Kings are going to need a little help from their friends, Chitre Little League...

Kennett Kings 3-0 after notching 9-4 win

Wednesday’s matchup will pit them against the Latin American champs from Panama Shortstop Eric Takoushian went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI in the Eastern Regional Champion Kennett Kings’ 9-4 win over Central Champion Clear Ridge Little League of Chicago. The Eastern Regional Champion Kennett Kings never gave up the lead in their Little League Senior Division World Series game Tuesday night against...

11-1 thrashing of Italy sets up KAU for strong run in Senior World Series

One more win could put Kennett, Unionville players in World Series semi-finals East’s Drew Jarmuz powered the offense going 4-for-4 with three runs scored, the KAU Kings dominated an Italian team, 11-1, in the Senior Little League World Series, Tuesday. BANGOR, Maine — Numbers could tell the story of the Little League Senior Division Eastern Regional Champions’–formerly known as the...