Kennett Kings win 16-U Senior International District 28 title

The Kennett Kings, made up of players from Kennett and Unionville won the Senior League District 28 title. Back Row: Coach Mike Pechin, David Villifane, Alex Pechin, Drew Jarmuz, Kevin Looby, Tyler Hoffman Reardon, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Joe Zirolli, Alex Nichols and Manager Todd Duerr. Front Row: Dan Garver, Jake Freeman, John Karas, Simon Galer, and Eric Duerr. The Kennett Kings made up...

Smith, Weaver KAU players of the week

Eli Smith KENNETT — Eli Smith of the Optimist Major Division Baseball Team and Sammie Weaver of the Major Softball Division have been named KAU Players of the Week. Smith had four hits, scored five runs and stole seven bases in three games for the Optimist club, and made a diving catch in centerfield in the game vs. Rotary on Saturday. He is a 6th grader at Kennett Middle School. The son of Amy and...

Kristman KAU Player of the Week

Megan Kristman, KAU Player of the Week. As the only girl in a family of five children, KAU Little League’s Player of the Week more than likely will have bragging rights over her four brothers, at least for seven days. For her ability to play any position well, her dedication to playing the game “hard,” and for being a player whom others already try to emulate, Megan Kristman of KAU’s Minor...

Hall, Wright KAU players of the week

Ryan Wright Two young men from Landenberg, New Garden Township, have been selected by their team managers as KAU Little League’s Players of the Week. For his overall “consistency and productivity,” Logan Hall of the American Legion team is the KAU Majors Division Player of the Week. According to his team manager, Tim Reiter, Hall “played heads-up baseball at bat, on the bases, and in the field...

Schilling, Kline, Lyons KAU Players of the Week

Theron Schilling KENNETT — Twelve-year-old Theron Schilling experienced a week on the diamond that few Little Leaguers ever could imagine.  Playing for the KAU Little League Major Division Knights 12U team, Schilling hit four home runs—including two grand slams—and knocked in 16 runs in games against Avon Grove, Westside, and Glen Mills. He batted 6-for-8 overall and was walked several times...

Kennett Wins Tourney of Terror

The Kennett Knights won the 2011 baseball Tournament of Terror. The 10-year-old Kennett Knights baseball team won the first-ever “Halloween Tournament of Terror.” The Knights, all of whom are students in the Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts, defeated Avon Grove Bulldogs 1 on tiebreakers in the rain-shortened tourney.    Send article as PDF...

KAU Senior Softball wins District, Section titles, 3rd in state tourney

The KAU Senior Softball AllStar team went undefeated in 2011 in district and section play. Players (front left to right): Chloe Chapman,Myia Bonifacino, Andrea Giordano, Bailey Reigel, Mikala Slicer, Katie Otto, Katie DeStefano, Colleen Beckman, Maddie McCunney, Tori Hojnacki, Carly Nance, Sophia Giordano, Casie Florschutz, Erin Lucas, (not pictured: Austin Langerhans) Back row (left to right): Manager...

KAU Kings win District 28 title

The District 28 Champion Kennett KIngs. Front Row: Banner Andrew Jones and Eric Duerr. 2nd Row: Dan Garver, Alex Pechin, Henry Shafer, Dominic Testa, Chris Tucker, Kevin Tallman, Jake Freeman and Manager Todd Duerr. Back Row: Coach Rob Jones, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Joe Zirolli, Drew Jarmuz, and Coach Mike Pechin. The Kennett Kings, playing in the District 28 Senior League, had an outstanding season with...