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Luke Skywalker was charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with 5,999 counts of murder for blowing up the Death Star. In proceedings put on by costumed Grafenwoehr Elementary School fourth graders, jurors acquitted him.

EFFINGHAM — Effingham Unit 40 is finalizing its summer plans as it approaches the end of the 2023-24 school year.

DOWNINGTOWN >> When a football team scores late and faces a decision on whether to go for the two-point conversion or the extra point, the outcome can either be lauded or regretted. Friday night, Bishop Shanahan coach Paul Meyers was faced with this dilemma and his quarterback Zach Ferraro made him look like a hero. […]

We are at the last regular season weekend of High school football games, and both divisions of the Ches-Mont League will be decided. Many area teams need wins to continue their seasons in the PIAA District 1 playoffs. Here is a look at all of the Week Nine action: Friday games Downingtown East (8-0) at […]

DOWNINGTOWN >> A week after a loss to Chester that knocked it from the unbeaten ranks, the Downingtown West football team could not wait to get back on the field and get a good feeling again. Friday night at Kottmeyer Stadium, the host Whippets got the winning feeling back as they rolled to a 43-7 […]

With just two weeks left in the regular season, area football teams are jockeying for playoff position and league titles. This week features a big battle in the Ches-Mont National Division between undefeated Downingtown East and Coatesville. Malvern Prep faces a tough road test against Haverford School, and Conestoga faces a must win to keep […]

Coatesville scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams in blowing out Bishop Shanahan, 55-25. Amir Haskett led the way with 129 rushing yards and three tochdowns for the Red Raiders

DOWNINGTOWN >> In a non-division league game that had major playoff implications Friday night, Bishop Shanahan started fast and did not let up as the host Eagles downed Great Valley, 27-14, at Jack Mancini Filed. Bishop Shanahan totaled 281 yards of offense and the Eagles’ defense held the Patriots in check to take the win. […]

DOWNINGTOWN >> When a football team puts every facet of its game together it is a beautiful thing to behold. Thursday night at Kottmeyer Stadium, the host Downingtown East Cougars opened up Ches-Mont National Division play with a 37-0 victory over Bishop Shanahan. Offense, defense and special teams all did the job in the win, […]

DOWNINGTOWN >> It might have been a sultry day at Jack Mancini Field on Saturday, but the victory was totally cool. On the strength of two touchdowns each from Pat Gallagher and Aidan Civatella and a suffocating defensive effort, the Bishop Shanahan football team broke into the win column for the season with a 33-0 […]