Local roundup: TA track sweeps Windsor meet
Knute Linehan
Modified: 5/15/2021 10:19:12 PM
WINDSOR One point was all that separated the Thetford Academy boys track and field team from Bellows Falls at Windsor High’s Murphy-Morse Complex on Saturday. One point, though, was all it took to give the Panthers a winning margin over the Terriers to complete a sweep of the meet after the girls team ran away from the field.
Knute Linehan leaped his way to three wins for the Thetford boys, taking the top spot in long jump, triple jump and high jump. Tobin Durham added a win in the 1,500 meters in 4 minutes, 20.37 seconds. Ben Mattern won the 3,000 meters in 11:23.87 for the Panthers.
Local Roundup: Thetford-Rivendell softball gains first win of season
Modified: 5/14/2021 1:40:10 PM
THETFORD Thetford-Rivendell softball trailed Twin Valley 9-3 after two innings at home on Thursday. But after a pep talk from head coach Jesse Soulia, the Panthers made a big comeback and won 26-14 for their first victory of the season.
The Panthers (1-3) scored 10 runs in the third to spark that comeback.
“Tonight, I watched my team come together and support each other on and off the field,” Soulia said. “Players playing in places that they had not played before. Hits were contagious tonight and I surely enjoyed seeing all the smiles.”
Local roundup: MVCS girls cruise in state tournament opener
Sydney Goodwin
Modified: 3/16/2021 10:25:10 PM
QUECHEE The third-ranked Mid Vermont Christian School girls basketball team quickly put to rest any upset concerns, opening Tuesday night with an 18-3 run en route to a 69-22 victory over 14th-seeded Richford to open the VPA Division IV playoffs.
Sydney Goodwin led the MVCS attack with 26 points, including 12 from the free-throw line. Rachel Horner-Richardson and Hayley Goodwin each had 18 points. The Eagles (8-2) built a 33-12 lead at halftime and scored 20 points in the third quarter to put the game on ice.
“We got off to a quick start and were able to take control early. We have typically started slow in past playoff games, so I was happy with our focus and effort tonight,” MVCS coach Chris Goodwin said.
Local roundup: Windsor boys stun previously unbeaten Rutland
Staff Reports
Modified: 3/15/2021 7:34:52 PM
WINDSOR Owen Abrahamsen had 20 points to help the VPA Division III Windsor High boys basketball team stun previously unbeaten D-I Rutland, 55-50, on Saturday afternoon.
The Yellowjackets took command in the second quarter with a 17-2 run to build a 29-17 lead at halftime. Rutland chipped away from there, rallying to tie the game at 50-50 with 51 seconds left in the fourth.
Windsor made the key plays in the final minute to secure the win. Jordan Place hit a pair of clutch free throws with 13.8 seconds to play to give the hosts a 53-50 lead. After Rutland had to foul again soon after, John Cook stepped to the line to make two of his own to give the hosts an insurmountable 55-50 lead.
Local roundup: Hartford boys basketball earns first road win of season
Staff Reports
Modified: 2/15/2021 10:19:58 PM
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Tarin Prior had 19 points as the Hartford High boys basketball team jumped out to a 15-point lead after one quarter and never trailed again, defeating Bellows Falls 72-56 on Monday night.
Jacob Seaver finished with 13 points thanks to three treys. The Hurricanes led 45-19 at the half and led 60-41 entering the final frame.
Cole Jasmin contributed seven points while Aidan Brooks, Brandon Potter and Danny Bushway each had six.
Hartford (2-0) visits Windsor on Thursday.
Windsor 63, Brattleboro 50
WINDSOR – The Yellowjackets led only 27-25 at halftime, but used a quick third-quarter start to take a 10-point lead three minutes into the second half.