KAU U12 advances to state Little League tournament
The KAU Under 12 Little League team celebrates its District 7 championship and will advance to the state tournament this weekend.
The Kennett Square 12 U Little League captured the Section 7 championship Tuesday night, defeating Carlisle 7-0.
Levi Brawley got the win on the mound for KAU. A home run by David Lillis and multiple hits by Tague Davis and Trevor Dunne contributed to KAU’s strong offense....
Four KAU teams begin quest for state titles
The KAU Kennett Kings won the Section 7 Senior League title and advanced to the State Tournament beginning this week. Pictured left to right are: (standing) Zack Ploener, Seth Singer, Josh Kearney, Coach Mark Ploener, Manager John Harper, Coach Mike Burns, Vincent Leo, Sean Edmonds, Hunter McLimans;(kneeling) Drew Massetti, Ivan Yen, Jon Burns, Tyler Rafetto, Giovanni Hughes, Sam Immediato, Jacob Harper;...
Being good teammate earns KAU Player of the Week honors
Nick Ford
KENNETT — KAU’s Players of the Week both have been selected by their coaches for their willingness to encourage their teammates. Kevin Wessels of the Intermediate Division and Nick Ford of the Minor A Division are this week’s honorees.
Wessels, who plays for the Exelon squad, had two multiple-hit games during the week. “All season long, he has a shown a wide range at shortstop and...
Deptula KAU Player of The Week
Richie Deptula
KENNETT — An outstanding five-inning pitching performance by Kennett Middle School seventh grader Richie Deptula has earned him KAU Little League Player of the Week honors.
The 12-year-old Deptula pitched five innings for his Intermediate Division Optimist team in its most recent victory. He allowed only two earned runs and threw 68 pitches before he turned the game over to his...
MacMillian, Kirkland KAU Players of the week
Joey MacMillan
KENNETT — Two fourth-graders from opposite ends of Chester County are the first KAU Players of the Week for the 2013 season.
Joey MacMillan of the Minor A Division Lehman & Pastino team helped his squad to a 2-0 record during the first week. He recorded the game-winning hit in the 6th inning of an 11-10 victory over To-Jo Mushrooms and his heads-up base running led to several other...
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...
