UHS softball drops opener

COATESVILLE —The Unionville High School softball team dropped its season opener, Monday, losing to Coatesville, 6-1. Amy Large pitched a complete game, striking out nine while only walking two. The Indians only had two hits on the day. Kate Mims drove in the only run while Mandy Hammond had a hit and scored. The Lady Indians home opener is Wednesday against West Chester Rustin.   ...

Season Preview: UHS softball — youth will be served

After losing seven starters from 2012, younger Indians will have to step up in 2013 With a very young team, the Unionville High School softball team will be depending on veterans such as Amy Large, a junior, seen in action to 2013, to provider leadership. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — If the 2013 Unionville High School softball team is going to be successful, youth must be...

Kennett Area Parks and Rec announces 2013 schedule

KENNETT — The Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board has listed its activities and facility availabilities for its 2013 schedule. KAPRB High School OPEN GYM.  KAPRB will have a two hour open gym for students in grades 9 -12 at the KHS Auxiliary Gym on Monday nights in January and February.  This program is FREE to any high school student who would like to attend.  Students should bring a student...

KAU opens baseball/softball registration

KENNETT — Registration for KAU Little League baseball and softball will continue through January 2012.  KAU Little League is open to residents/students ages four through 18 in both the Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School Districts. For the 2013 season, Little League International has created a baseball “Intermediate Division” for 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds. All games are played...

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...

UHS softball has pancake fundraiser, Sunday

Sunday at Applebee’s, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville Softball is off to a great start this season.  Share in the excitement on Sunday, as the teams will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s (815 E. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square) from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  Be served by members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads and show support for the teams.  Tickets...

Unionville loses first in softball

EAST MARLBOROUGH — After winning their season opener, Friday, the Unionville High School softball team had hopes of starting the season off on a roll — but it wasn’t to be. The Indians lost Monday to West Chester Henderson by a score of 13-3.   Amy Large was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Kate Mims was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Amy Large was the losing pitcher.  The loss...

Unionville softball opens with big win

The Unionville High School Softball team opened its 2012 season with a convincing win over Great Valley, grabiing an early lead and costing to a 12-2 victory. The Indians were led by Amy Large and Sam Carlino who were both 3 for 4 with 3 RBI and 2 RBI, respectively.  Haley Miller had a bases loaded triple in the first inning to give the Indians the early lead. Colleen Beckman picked up the win on...

Unionville softball clinic, March 24

Unionville softball player Mackenzie Gross soft tosses to 2011 clinic participant. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Saturday’s softball clinic at Unionville High School will run — rain or shine, moving to the school gym if it rains — and walk-up registrations will be accepted for the event, which kicks off at 1 p.m. Head Coach Janelle Hadly and the Unionville High School Softball Team will conduct a...