Unionville knocks off Spring Ford in season opener, 26-17
Unionville’s JT Hower goes up and grabs a key first quarter interception.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The TImes
ROYERSFORD – What a difference a year makes. A year ago, a powerful Spring Ford team came in and dismantled Unionville to open the 2016 season. Friday night, the Indians got a bit of pay back, battling to a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Rams in a non-league, season opener for both...
Line play may decide whether Unionville can repeat as league champs
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Senior Joe Zubillaga will split time at quarterback and offers skill and power in the option game.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If you liked the 2016 Unionville High School football team — understandable as it won its second straight Ches Mont American Division title — you’re probably going to really like the 2017 version.
While the Indians used a stout defense and...
Unionville’s Sampson signs with NFL’s Vikings
Richie Sampson in action for Coastal Carolina. Photo courtesy Coastal Carolina Athletics.
Richie Sampson, a star safety for Coastal Carolina — and formerly an all-Conference and Player of the Year performer for Unionville High School — was signed Sunday as a free agent by the Minnesota Vikings.
Sampson, a 6-2, 205 lb. safety, will attempt to become the first former Unionville player to make it...
WC East knocks off Unionville, 10-7
Late FG decides District One, 5A playoff opener
Unionville’s Bryce McManus closes in on West Chester East’s Jared Cooper. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The faces told the story.
Joy — on the faces of West Chester East football players after Jake Bonnett’s final minute, 27-yard field goal gave it a hard-fought 10-7 win over Unionville in the...
Unionville overpowers Sun Valley, 42-17
With Ches Mont American title in pocket, Indians ready for Section One playoffs
Unionville’s offensive line had its best performance of the 2016 season — here Robby Maxwell (60), Nick Pileggi (79) Pablo Aviles-Bernal (58) go into action to open holes. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
ASTON — Speaking to his team, post game, Friday, Unionville High School Head Football...
Unsatisfied Unionville overcomes Octorara, 25-7
Indians can clinch league title win with against Sun Valley
Unionville’s Jesse Gill closes in on Octorara’s Damien Fahy. Gill and his fellow linebackers James Watson and Trevor Gardiner powered a strong Indians’ defense, Friday night. Alex Castina photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was probably the most frustrated a team could be after a fairly lopsided...
Unionville overpowers Kennett in second half, 34-14
Indians’ one win from clinching tie for Ches Mont American title
Unionville’s Bryce McManus looks to shut down a throw by Kennett Quartback Jake Dilcher, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Regardless of their respective records, there’s one game that the Unionville and Kennett High School football teams circle on their schedule: when...
Unionville battles back to edge Great Valley, 16-13
Clark posts 100th win at Indians’ helm, division title in sight
Unionville’s Jack Adams makes a crucial one-handed catch over Great Valley’s Brendan O’Donnell. Alex Castina Photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Having just lost a fumble that left them down 13-3 late in the third quarter — with their season on the line — it might have been understandable...
Unionville shuts down Oxford, 14-0
Win sets up showdown for 1st place with Great Valley
Unionville’s James Watson closes in on Oxford quarterback Chandler England. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
OXFORD — You could almost hear the echoes of the legendary John Fascenda carried on the the driving wind and drizzle. Two teams engaged in a hard-hitting defensive struggle, covered in mud, soaked to the skin —...
Unionville overpowers Avon Grove, 20-0
Indians get running game going to knock off Red Devils
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Joe Zubilaga goes up over Avon Grove defenders (2) Tyler Barton and (4) Tyler Boyd for a touchdown. Jim Gill photo.
WEST GROVE — It was a Friday night, but for Unionville High School’s football team, it sure seemed a lot more like Turnback Thursday, as the Indians went back to their roots,...
