Youth Field Hockey Coming to Kennett & Avon Grove

With big assist from Unionville Rec., more girls to get chance to hit the field By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — If they wanted to play field hockey, elementary and middle school girls from southern Chester County area would have had to sign up with Unionville Recreational Association (URA). Now, thanks to the work of many, these young ladies will have two more options starting...

Unionville named top school district in Pa.

Eight Chester County schools listed in top 50, T/E ranked 5th in state By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville-Chadds Ford was named the state’s top school district for 2014 by the Pittsburgh Business Times, one of eight Chester County schools recognized in the state’s top 50. At least by one third-party measure, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is the top district in the...

Getting teens fired up about public service

County course offers opportunity for hands-on experience By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times As her colleagues watch, Hayleigh Hunter, 17, of Avon Grove High, drains the fire hydrant so that the hose can be attached. While many of their peers lounged at home or hung out at the mall this past weekend, a group of county teens took turns wrestling with hoses, matching wits with ladders,...

Unionville offense runs, throws past Avon Grove, 41-21

Pechin, Scargill help power balanced offense, while defense turns early struggles around Senior running back Garrett Scargill keyed a strong running game Thursday night, as Unionville defeated Avon Grove, 41-21. Sean Helle photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — First, they had to battle thunder and lightning, which delayed the game twice, second, they had to overcome a strong...

Unionville baseball stops Avon Grove, 5-3

Unionville’s Andrew Jones pitched six strong innings to lead the Indians to a 5- win over Avon grove, Monday. Indians improve to 7-1 in league play EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School baseball team moved to 7-1 in the Ches-Mont league with a 5-3 win over visiting Avon Grove, Monday. Andrew Jones pitched a complete game for the win giving up six hits and striking out two. Kyle Fries...

Indians steamroll Avon Grove, 27-8

Dominant rushing performances set up Unionville for showdown with Rustin, Sept. 21 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Senior running back Brad Pechin dives for the endzone, Friday. Pechin had a strong game, running for 178 yards on 14 carries, as Unionville overpowered Avon grove, 27-8. Jim Gill photo. WEST GROVE – The ground game is back — and maybe not a minute too soon. Using one of the most...

Tweet this! Unionville does its talking on the ice

The Indians, already motivated by Haverford loss to Downingtown East, get extra fuel from “Tweet”  By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville captain Colleen Elvin is looking forward to the Winter Classic in Philadelphia. ASTON — In today’s world of apps for everything, texting and social networking it’s not unusual to hear about professional athletes exchanging...

How TWEET it is! Unionville ice hockey provides holiday thrills

Battle on twitter fuels Indians’ fury, Unionville beats Devils 10-0  By Dave Conard, Sports editor, Unionville Times.com Unionville's Morgan Wilm responded to Devils player' tweet by leading the Indians to a 10-0 thumping. ASTON — The Unionville girls defeated Avon Grove 10-0 on Friday night , while the boys squad extended their three game unbeaten streak, scoring a goal with 20 seconds...