Garnet overwhelms Unionville, 42-3, in season opener

By Al Tustin, Sports Editor, The Times Unionville Blake Charlton loses the handle on a first quarter fumble against Garnet Valley, Friday night. CONCORD — To say Unionville had a tough time with Garnet Valley, in both schools’ high school football season opener, would be a bit of an understatement. The highly anticipated match up of the defending 5A District One champs — the Indians – and the...

Downingtown East overpowers Unionville, 42-5

Cougars dominate upfront in battle of defending Ches Mont champs Downingtown East’s dominant defensive line often was able to power through and stop run plays in the backfield against Unionville, Friday. Here, Stephen Dilulio (44) and Jack Hayward (28) close in on Jack Adams (25). Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The two defending Ches Mont football league...

Zubillaga steps up to propel Unionville over Rustin, 14-0

Indians’ defense again overwhelms, forces four turnovers By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville’s Joe Zubillaga takes off on a key run that set up a second half score, leading the Indians past West Chester Rustin, 14-0, Friday night. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The term “next man up” is a sometimes overused cliche in football, but Unionville junior Joe Zubillaga was...

Wild start for 2016 high school football season

Powers struggle, while Avon Grove, Great Valley and Shanahan start out hot The 2016 high school football season is off to a wild and wooly start — consider this: perennial Chester County powers Downingtown West, West Chester Rustin and Unionville all sit at 0-2, after tough out of league starts, while programs on the rise such as Bishop Shanahan, Great Valley and Avon Grove are out of the gate at...

Coatesville overpowers Unionville, 38-21

Worley’s 228 yards too much for Indians in playoff battle By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Coatesville’s Daquan Worley breaks away from Unionville defenders, Friday night. Worley’s 229 yards rushing led the Red Raiders to a PIAA District One playoff win over the Indians, 38-21. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Talent tells. It shows up on the stat sheet and most importantly,...

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...