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Baseball Game Recap: Coatesville Comes Up Short
After flying high against Henderson last Friday, Coatesville came back down to earth. The Coatesville Red Raiders fell just short of the Downingtown West Whippets by a score of 4-3 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Coatesville of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Westtown School Longtime Teacher, Wrestling Coach Jay Farrow Concludes Extraordinary Career
Westtown School teacher and wrestling coach Jay Farrow is concluding his career after over four decades of excellence. Westtown School teacher and wrestling coach Jay Farrow is concluding his career at the West Chester school after over four decades of excellence, writes Brennan Barnard for Forbes. Farrow always gives his...
Gannon making most of second chance in NCAA’s
Gannon softball will take on West Chester Thursday in the 7 vs 2 matchup of the NCAA Atlantic Regional with a 2:30 pm first pitch at host Charleston, WV. Coach Michelle Wiley and players spoke with JET-24 about the team’s second chance after bowing out in the PSAC tournament.
West Chester Native’s Energy Drink Becomes Phillies’ Official Beverage
West Chester native Ryan Hughes' energy drink Ghost becomes the official energy drink of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies are the first team in Major League Baseball to sign an exclusive energy drink supplier, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ghost will offer three flavors of their smaller,...
With peace of mind after recruiting rise, Spring-Ford QB Matt Zollers shines at Under Armour Next
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Matt Zollers admitted he’s operating with much more peace of mind. The dust is settling after the Spring-Ford quarterback announced his commitment to Missouri on April 4. It’s all been a blur, a rampant rise to No. 95 in the ESPN 300, all while becoming the No. 1 quarterback prospect in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2025 – all within less than a year. The four-star is listed as high as the No. 13 overall national recruit via On3, too.
Student Athlete of the Week: Caitlyn Coghlan
Meet Caitlyn Coghlan, a junior varsity softball player at Neumann Goretti High School who is leading by example and helping her team win. Caitlyn is our PHL17 Student Athlete of the Week. Do you know a student athlete? Nominate them here. Check out our previous PHL17 Student Athletes of the Week, here. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE […]
Ice skaters return home to Delaware County after competing on world stage in France
ASTON, Pa. (CBS) – A group of ice skaters is back home in Delaware County after traveling abroad for an unforgettable experience.Twenty skaters from the IceWorks Skating Club in Aston traveled to Bordeaux, France, to compete in the Nations' Cup on April 25-26. It was the first time that the Theatre on Ice team competed internationally. Theatre on Ice is a fast-growing branch of figure skating that combines dancing and drama."It was truly a thrilling experience," ice skater Emily McKay, 16, said. "I'm very proud to have represented my country."More than 900 skaters from 47 teams participated."It's really intimidating when you see how good so many people are," ice skater Gemma Hay, 15, said. "But it's also really cool to acknowledge the fact that we're actually competing with them and against them."The team from Aston finished in fourth place. Coach Richard Sharpe said he couldn't be prouder."We were the underdogs," said Sharpe. "We were the first-season team. The program has never been to this competition before. We didn't have a lot of expectations, so to come away being fourth in the world is absolutely amazing."
2024 BIG EAST Softball Conference Tournament Preview
Six teams converge on Providence's Glay Field beginning May 8 for the 2024 BIG EAST Softball Tournament. At stake for the wide-open field is an automatic berth in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The six qualifiers for the BIG EAST Tournament are:. No. 1 Villanova: 28-22 overall, 19-5 BIG EAST. No....
Saint Katharine Drexel Food Pantry wins PHL17 Delco Gives PSA Challenge
PHL17 has partnered with Delco Gives for a 30 PSA Challenge. After a month of voting and watching PSAs from the ten finalists, our winner has finally been chosen. Saint Katharine Drexel Food Pantry who submitted a video showing their need for donations at the pantry received the most votes by people throughout the Delaware […]
Soccer Game Recap: Chester County Gets the Win
It may have taken extra minutes to finish the job, but Chester County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a goal and slipped past the McNairy Central Bobcats 3-2. Chester County better thank their lucky stars for the performance of Colston Hunter Callis, as he scored every single goal for his team.
Baseball Recap: Unionville extends home winning streak to six
There's no place like home for Unionville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Kennett Blue Demons 12-2. The high-scoring effort was just what Unionville needed considering they were shutout in their previous match. Nick Diehl was a major factor no matter...
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