A record 19 UHS students named National Merit Semi-Finalists

A record 19 Unionville High School students were honored this week as National Merit Semi-Finalists. EAST MARLBOROUGH — A record 19 Unionville High School students were named National Merit Semi-Finalists this week. The 19 named beats the old school record of 13 — a number hit the last two years — and is yet another honor for the high school, which has been listed among the top high schools in...

Unionville rides ‘D,’ rush game to 36-0 win

Defense regains form, while running game thrives in the rain By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville’s Brandon Boon races into the open against Avon Grove Saturday. Boon rushed for 159 yards and scored 3 TD as the Indians won, 36-0. Jim Gill photo. WEST GROVE — A little before kickoff of Saturday’s Avon Grove-Unionville football game, the skies opened up and a steady and often drenching...

Unionville can’t overcome mistakes, falls 38-35

While offense clicks, defense struggles against Exeter By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville quarterback Alex Pechin turned in a strong performance, throwing for 210 yards and four TD, while rushing for another 56 yards on the ground, but the Indians fell to Exeter, 38-35, Friday night. EXETER — If you read the stat sheet and saw the following: Alex Pechin threw for more than 200 yards and...

Football preview: Unionville mixes youth, experience

Offensive should be potent again, defense needs experience Unionville’s Alex Pechin could be the top high school quarterback in Chester County and looks to lead what should be an explosive and potent offense in 2014. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Is it experience or sheer talent that trumps when it comes to high school football? We may get an answer to that age-old question...

Daily Beast: Unionville HS no. 1 in Pa.

EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the second time this year, a publication has ranked Unionville High School as the no. 1 high school in Pennsylvania. The Daily Beast — which also owns Newsweek Magazine — ranked Unionville as tops in in Pennsylvania using the following criteria: graduation rate, college acceptance rate, college preparedness and college entrance exams. Unionville was ranked 17th in the northeast...

UCFSD tackles building issues as school year looms

Pocopson Elementary is near capacity; solution sought for HS auditorium problem By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Although the new auditorium at Unionville High School is an acoustic gem in dry weather, rain hitting the roof can be sonically disruptive. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials are looking for a fix. EAST MARLBOROUGH — With less than two weeks to go before the opening of schools,...

Unionville seeks assistant football coach

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School is looking for a varsity/JV assistant football coach for the fall. Previous playing or coaching experience is preferred, but we can work with a person who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. Applicants must be available to coach after school during the week.    Send article as PDF   

Unionville Youth Football Camp, July 28-31

New week, same old great focus on skills and fundamentals for young players EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 Unionville Youth Football Camp has a new week- July 28-31. These four days promise to be fun and exciting learning experiences. Join your frends and teammates as you prepare for the football season! Whether you are a new or experienced player, you will benefit from our camp. The camp runs from...

UHS yearbook wins Pica Award

EAST MARLBOROUGH —  Jostens, a leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Unionville High School’s yearbook program has been named a 2014 Jostens Pica Award Recipient. The Pica award designation recognizes dynamic school yearbook programs. The program recognizes yearbook staffs and advisers who create engaging yearbooks for their school communities. Unionville High...

Unionville High School graduates 91st class

CELEBRATION! The Unionville High School Class of 2014 throws its hats into the air to celebrate their graduation — the school’s 91st — Wednesday, at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware. Focus is very much on the future for the Class of 2014 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times NEWARK, Del. — Even as high school graduations go, this one was very much forward looking, rather...