East Beats West and Secures Undefeated Record, A Good Weekend for Philly Sports

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In this Downingtown Local Pulse Issue…

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

🏈 East Victory Over West plus other Football News

🚧 Six-Week Project on Coates Street Begins

👻 Frightmaps App Becomes a Halloween Sensation

🏀 76ers Victory Despite Harden's Absence in Home Opener

🏈 Eagles Victory Over Washington

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

Downingtown East Seals Undefeated Regular Season with Victory Over Downingtown West

Downingtown East clinched an undefeated season and Ches-Mont National Division championship with a 35-7 victory over Downingtown West in the Battle of the Brandywine. The Cougars took an early lead, demonstrating offensive dominance and a strong defense, allowing only one score. Despite West's efforts, East's relentless gameplay secured the win.

Also…

Coatesville seized an early lead and dominated Avon Grove, securing a definitive 42-7 victory. The game began with Coatesville taking a commanding 21-7 lead in the first quarter. They continued their strong performance, building an impressive 42-7 lead by the end of the third quarter.

Bishop Shanahan clinched a narrow 13-7 victory against Chichester in a hard-fought Pennsylvania high school football game on October 27.

In West Chester:

The Rustin Golden Knights exhibited dominance, securing a 44-14 victory over the Longhorns at Unionville, a victory that claimed the Ches-Mont American title for the Golden Knights, their first league championship in four years.

West Chester East's defense delivered a commanding performance, securing a 7-0 shutout against Henderson in Pennsylvania high school football on October 27.

Coatesville Road Construction Alert: Six-Week Project on Coates Street Begins

Starting on Monday, October 30th, Michael Baker International, the Train Station Contractor, will initiate a six-week project on Coates Street to install a new water main. The construction will impact parts of 3rd Ave/Coates Street to 4th/Coates Street and Graham Ave. For safety and progress, Coates Street will be closed during construction hours from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. However, local residents will have access to their homes. The scheduled work aims to conclude by mid-December 2023. Detour signs will be placed to guide pedestrians and motorists through alternate routes. For additional information, residents can contact City Hall at 610-384-0300 or [email protected].

West Chester Dad's Frightmaps App Becomes a Halloween Sensation

Michael Kane, a West Chester dad, developed the Frightmaps app, which has gained significant popularity across the country. This application acts as a comprehensive Halloween guide, gathering details on attractions, events, homegrown Halloween displays, and other autumn must-sees. Frightmaps users can explore holiday car washes, walk haunted houses, and plan their Halloween night by marking haunts of interest. Notably, the app allows users to identify the best houses for trick-or-treating and is free for both downloading and submitting Halloween-related information. Kane personally verifies all the uploaded content. This year, he introduced a charity element by raising funds for Skeletons for Hope, directing proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The haunted houses supporting the charity offer free visits and have a donation QR code for visitors to contribute to St. Jude's cause. Kane, a father and software engineer, also created ChristmasPrism, an app that highlights the best holiday lights and events.

Embiid's Stellar Performance Leads 76ers to Victory Despite Harden's Absence in Home Opener, Maxey Shines

The 76ers' home opener against the Portland Trail Blazers saw the absence of James Harden from active gameplay. Harden, a disgruntled player seeking a trade, showed up for the game but didn't participate, citing ongoing conditioning and ramping up progress. The team's new coach, Nick Nurse, paralleled former coach Doc Rivers' routine regarding Joel Embiid's potential playing status due to a back-to-back game scenario. Despite the ambiguity earlier in the evening, Embiid eventually played, displaying a strong performance with 35 points and 15 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey also shone with 26 points, although he experienced arm tingling after an in-game collision. While Harden's situation remains uncertain, the team's core players, Embiid and Maxey, exhibited pivotal contributions in the 76ers' victory.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts Triumphs Through Knee Injury, Leads Victory over Washington

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a 38-31 victory against the Washington Commanders in a game where quarterback Jalen Hurts, battling a knee injury, delivered a stunning performance. Hurts, though visibly affected by the injury, managed to complete 29 of 38 passes, throwing four touchdowns to receivers like A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Julio Jones. Despite a limited ground game, Hurts demonstrated his adaptability and accuracy in the passing department. Meanwhile, Joey Slye set a franchise record with a 61-yard field goal for Washington. The game saw a resilient Eagles performance despite Hurts' injury hurdles, securing another win in their season record.