## Did your team rise to the challenge? ☔️🏆
The weather tried to throw a wrench in the gears this Saturday, but Vermont high school athletes battled on! 🏈🏀🏐 From the gridiron to the court, exciting games were played, records were broken, and heroes were made.
Postponements and Scores
Saturday’s Postponements
Baseball: Burlington at Champlain Valley, ppd. to May 21; Essex at South Burlington, ppd. to May 19; Mount Mansfield at Colchester, ppd. to May 12; BFA-St. Albans at St. Johnsbury, ppd. to May 21; Middlebury at Missisquoi, ppd. to May 13; Oxbow at Lamoille, ppd. to May 13; Enosburg at Vergennes, ppd. to May 13; Spaulding at Hazen, ppd. to May 13.
Monday’s Games
Girls Lacrosse: Essex at Rutland, 4 p.m.; Burr and Burton at BFA-St. Albans; U-32 at Spaulding; Colchester at Milton; Stowe at Burlington, 5:30 p.m.; Hartford at Lyndon, 6 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Colchester at Stowe; Burlington at Milton, 6 p.m.; Montpelier at Otter Valley, 6 p.m.; Lyndon at Hartford, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball: Randolph at Spaulding; Middlebury at Missisquoi; Oxbow at Lamoille; Enosburg at Vergennes; South Burlington at Champlain Valley; Randolph at Spaulding; BFA-St. Albans at Colchester.
Softball: Randolph at Spaulding; Lake Region at Craftsbury/Peoples Paine Mountain at U-32; Oxbow at Lamoille; Enosburg at Vergennes; Milton at BFA-Fairfax; Champlain Valley at Lyndon.
Tuesday’s Games
Girls Lacrosse: Mount Abraham/Vergennes 17, Middlebury 4; Woodstock 10, South Burlington 9; Spaulding at Harwood; Rice at Burlington, canceled; Essex at Mount Mansfield, ppd. to 5/30; Mount Abraham at Otter Valley, ppd. to 5/22.
Boys Lacrosse: Mount Abraham at Otter Valley, ppd. to 5/22; Lyndon at Montpelier, ppd. to 5/22; Middlebury at Rice, canceled; BFA-St. Albans at Champlain Valley, ppd. to 5/22; Mount Mansfield at Essex, ppd. to 5/30.
Softball: Oxbow 6, Lyndon 1; Thetford 9, Lake Region 5; Lamoille at Craftsbury; North Country at U-32; Spaulding at Harwood; Vergennes at Milton; Enosburg at Middlebury; St. Johnsbury at Champlain Valley, ppd. to 6/1.
Wednesday’s Games
Girls Lacrosse: Rutland at Mount Mansfield; Lyndon at U-32; Colchester at Milton, 6 p.m.; Rice at Burlington, 7 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Woodstock at South Burlington; Burlington at BFA-Fairfax; Green Mountain Valley at Randolph; St. Johnsbury at Stowe; Harwood at Spaulding; Milton at Colchester.
Softball: Blue Mountain at Woodsville; Lake Region at Lamoille; Randolph at Harwood; Baseball: Lyndon 15, Oxbow 4 (5); Hazen 11, Randolph 0; Hartford 10, Otter Valley 0; Lake Region 7, Thetford 6.
Notable Performances and Game Summaries
Baseball
Mount Abraham 4, Vergennes 1: Adam Mansfield (WP, CG, 3H, 1ER, 7K, 1BB) pitched a complete game for the Eagles, while Colby Lathrop had a 1-for-4 day with an RBI and two runs scored. Ryan Whitcomb and Ethan Thompson each had two hits.
South Burlington 5, BFA-St. Albans 1: Ethan Moore (WP, CG, 2H, 1R, 7K) pitched a complete game for the Wolves, while Sullivan Beers had two 2B and Andre Bouffard had two hits.
Missisquoi 7, Milton 6 (Game 1): Garrett Fregeau had a 2-for-4 day with two RBIs, while Justin Farnham had three hits and Luc Fornier had two RBIs.
Softball
BFA-Fairfax 15, Vergennes 9: Taylor Mitchell (WP, CG, 6H, 6ER, 16K) pitched a complete game for the Bullets, while Courtney Burnor had three hits and Sarah Colony had two RBIs.
Mount Abraham 8, Middlebury 2: Eve McCormick (WP, 5H, 9K, 0BB) pitched a complete game for the Eagles, while Peyton Vincent had a 3B and Cam Willsey had a HR.
Boys Lacrosse
South Burlington 11, Mount Mansfield 9: Will Hershberg had five goals and Rex Jewell had two goals for the Wolves.
Girls Lacrosse
Mount Abraham/Vergennes 17, Middlebury 4: Annie Dufault had seven goals and two assists for the Eagles, while Meredith Dufault had two goals and one assist.
Conclusion
As the curtains close on Saturday, May 10, Vermont high school sports enthusiasts are left to process the mixed bag of results that unfolded across the state. In our comprehensive coverage, we delved into the details and scores that mattered most, providing a one-stop-shop for fans eager to stay abreast of their favorite teams’ performances. From postponed matches to thrilling victories, the day was replete with drama and intrigue, underscoring the unpredictable nature of high school sports.
Beyond the immediate results, however, lies a deeper significance. These young athletes, many of whom will go on to compete at the collegiate and national levels, are not merely representatives of their schools, but ambassadors for their communities. As they navigate the triumphs and tribulations of their respective seasons, they are, in effect, weaving the fabric of Vermont’s sporting identity. It is this very essence of high school sports – the confluence of talent, teamwork, and community pride – that makes each victory, each defeat, and each postponed match a testament to the enduring power of athletics to inspire and unite.