By Chris Barber
Contributing Writer

Kennett High School topped off its Homecoming week with a big football victory over the visiting Chichester Eagles on Friday, just one of the highlights of a fun-filled week.

Overall, the festive week was concluded with a parade, the game, the presentation of the Homecoming King and Queen, class float competitions and a marching band performance on the football field.

The parade kicked off promptly at 6 p.m. It was short, covering a few blocks at the south end of town before returning to the school property in about seven minutes. Clouds hovered, but no rain came. The parade was colorful and musical, and featured kids from all the district schools, including the three elementary schools.

Kennett High School, which is the only southern Chester County High School situated in a small town, attracted many spectators who made an easy walk from their homes to enjoy the festivities.

The band front led with what appeared to be a new, wide banner bearing the big “Kennett High School” letters. They were followed by the marching musicians whose front members carried a gray and white abstract designed banner.

The band members wore headwear that featured pink feathers in honor of the evening’s theme of support for women who had suffered ovarian and breast cancer.

The competitive feature of the parade was the contest of floats between the four high school classes. The Juniors won with their “Under Water” theme.

On to the game up the hill and behind the high school, Kennett was indomitable during the first half. By mid-game, Kennett led Chichester 28-0.

By the end Kennett had garnered 34 points, to Chichester’s 14.

Running backs Aiden Rich and Ian Guyer brought in the lion’s share of the scoring for the Blue Demons, while Garrett McCracken threw two passes for touchdowns.

At halftime the Homecoming royalty was presented in front of the large crowd. Kevin Vasquez was chosen as the king and Lina Liu was honored as the queen.

Kennett’s next football game is with rival Unionville at Unionville on Thursday, Oct. 10.

On Oct. 18, they play Avon Grove at home.

On Oct. 25 they play Oxford at Oxford.