UHS boys soccer nips Rustin, 1-0, stays undefeated

WEST CHESTER — The Unionville High School boys varsity soccer team, ranked no. 1 in the District 1 AAA power rankings, kept its undefeated streak intact with a thrilling 1-0 road win over a very talented and tenacious West Chester Rustin team Tuesday night.  With the win the Indians advance to 10-0-1 on the year. In what can only be described as a physical contest, UHS jumped out in front just 10...

Mistakes doom Unionville, 30-12

Miscues break open close game in final quarter By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville’s Brendan Boyle fights for yardage against the stout West Chester Henderson defense, Friday night. The Indians fell 30-12. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The slow, almost imperceptible shake of the head of Unionville high School Head Football Coach Pat Clark told the story. Mistakes. No team can...

UHS boys soccer (9-0-1) wins thriller over Great Valley

Peter Ferraro scored the winning goal in overtime to give undefeated Unionville a thrilling 3-2 win over Great Valley, Wednesday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Peter Ferraro’s overtime goal gave Unionville an enormous win over rival Great Valley to remain unbeaten, 3-2, Wednesday. The Indians (9-0-1) have a dominant season to date, and have emerged as the top team in the Ches Mont League in 2014. Tim...

Unionville overpowers Sun Valley, 38-0

Offense, defense dominate, but schedule gets tougher now By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville’s completely shut down Sun Valley’s offense, Friday night, en route to a 38-0 win. Indians’ Dylan Rappucci sacks Vanguards’ QB Gabe Bocella, as the defense now has been unscored upon for eight straight quarters. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The evidence of good news...

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...

Unionville defensive stand locks up win

Young defense comes up aces in win over Garnet Valley By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It came down to one play: Unionville sophomore Shane Jones grabs Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan in what looks to be a certain sack. But just as he was going down, Flanagan flipped the ball into the air, in the waiting hands of Indian defender Sam Gangel (65), virtually locking up the win for Unionville,...

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...

UHS baseball drops opener, 11-4

CONCORD — Shaky defense spoiled the season opener for Unionville High School’s baseball team, as it lost 11-4 to neighboring Garnet Valley in the traditional season opener for both teams, Friday. Drew Jarmuz went 3-4 with three doubles and Alex Pechin also had a double. The defense gave up nine unearned runs in the loss the Jaguars. The Indians (0-1) begin their Ches Mont season Monday hosting...

Unionville girls fall in consolation game, 56-49

Indians fall to Liberty, but hang tough Unionville’s Lexi Shanahan breaks to the basket against Liberty, Saturday. The Indians fell 56-49 in the consolation game of the Unionville Holiday Tournament. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School’s girls basketball team just couldn’t get shots to drop as it fell to Liberty, 56-49, in the consolation game of its own holiday...