Varsity Soccer teams open season on a high note

The Varsity Girls and Boys opened their respective seasons vs Danville on Thursday in fine fashion. On the Girls field, a tightly fought match was decided in the 80th minute as Brooke Maddock took a pass from freshmen Addie Lyndes and deposited the ball in the back of the net. The Lady Raptors played strong defense throughout the course of the game and gave up but one good scoring opportunity to the Indians. Coach Tenney was pleased that the girls established and controlled the tempo of the match. The girls next game is Tuesday when they host Thetford Academy.

On the Boys field, Aaron Hibbard buried a direct kick from thirty yards out to seal a hard fought come from behind 2-1 victory. Giving up an early goal in the fourth minute of play, the boys played determined ball the rest of the way. Andrew Stimson scored in the 64th minute when he took a deflected ball from Jack Steketee and knotted the score at one apiece. Defensively the team shut down the Indians as Dan Gray handled every ball that came his way. It was a terrific season opener. The Boys host Stratton Mtn. on Wenesday.

Varsity Baseball and Softball advance in State Tourney

The Varsity Baseball and Softball teams both won their playdown games yesterday in the first round of the Vermont State Tournament. The Baseball team travelled to Lake Region and prevailed 8-4 while the Softball team was taking the long road to Poultney and came home with a 4-0 victory. The Baseball team will travel to Leland & Gray on Friday for a 4:30 quarter final game. The Girls will play the winner of the Windsor / Twin Valley game. Congratulations, and continued luck, to both team.

Baseball and Softball teams double up Whitcomb

The Varsity Baseball and Softball teams travelled to Whitcomb on Tuesday. Both teams came home victorious. Gillian Suich threw a complete game two hitter and went 4 for 4 at the plate with two triples. Shelby Brooks had a hit, scored a run and made a terrific play at short. Both Jess Steketee and Brooke Maddock had to hits and scored three runs.

On the baseball diamond, Tyler Wood held the Hornets to just two hits over five innings, fanned six, and did not allow a run. Tyler Perry finished the game on the mound. Evan Madden drove in two runs and leveled their record at 2-2.

Both teams host Craftsbury on Thursday,at 4:30pm.

Boys Golf Team sweeps the field

The Boys Golf team team travelled to J.P. Larkin on Monday and placed 1st in a field of four. Billy Ross (37), Daniel Gray (43), Kyle Clark (45) and Dillon Miller (46) combined for a team score of 173. Springfield, placing 2nd had a team score of 211. Billy was also the medalist for the event. The team travels to Woodstock next Tuesday, May 5th.

VG host Thetford tonight, 1st round State Tourney

The Varsity Girls will host Thetford this evening at 7:00pm in the first round of the Vermont Girls Division III State Basketball Tournament. The Vermont Principals Association (VPA) has established the following ticket prices:

Adults $4.00 and Students $3.00

Season and Player passes cannot be honored for this game.

Good Luck Ladies, this is the first step to Barre.