Category: Sports

Redhawks claim victories at home track meet

Champlain Valley sprinters from L-R: Chattarin Inkong, Jake Quatt, and Russell Fox compete at a recent track meet in Hinesburg. Photo by vtsportsimages.com

By Sheri Duff Boys lacrosse tames Tigers Champlain Valley blanked Middlebury on Friday, May 17 for their second shutout in three games. Nevin Diparlo, Elliot Mitchell, Steele Dubrul, Alex Bulla, Hoyt McCuin, and Jack Gingras scored for the 9-3 Redhawks. Owen Hudson made 11 saves. Scrimgeour records low score In golf action at Rocky Ridge… Read More

Covering the Field – Emily Polhenus

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By Sheri Duff Emily Polhemus is versatile. And that’s just the beginning of the accolades Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls tennis coach Amy Degroot heaps on her senior stalwart. “Underneath Emily’s quiet demeanor lies a fierce competitor. Take any drill and add a competitive element to it and all of a sudden Emily’s intensity… Read More

Local student qualifies for National Bowling Tournament

Shelburne resident Tyler Richards placed second in the 2013 Vermont Pepsi Youth Bowling Championships.

Tyler Richards of Shelburne placed second in the 2013 Vermont Pepsi Youth Bowling Championships at Spare Times in Colchester on May 4. The finish qualified the Champlain Valley Union (CVU) sophomore to compete for a spot on the USA youth bowling team against students from all over the United States July 13-19 in Detroit, Mich.… Read More

CVU girls basketball camp

Under the direction of Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ute Otley, the Champlain Valley Union (CVU) girls basketball team is running a youth basketball camp this summer for girls entering grades 4-9. The camp is a fundraiser for the basketball program, and a great way for the team to connect with the larger community. Current CVU players volunteer… Read More

Parks and Rec

Last chance! Fall soccer registration deadline is Friday, May 24: **Please use the separate registration form for the Fall Soccer Program (pick up at office or print from our website). One form per child. Children entering grades 1-8 in Sept. are eligible.  We need your help! Please fill out the volunteer section on the registration form.… Read More

Shelburne Girls on the Run prepares for annual 5K

Thirty-three girls in grades 3-5 and 12 volunteer coaches make up this year’s Girls on the Run team at Shelburne Community School. Girls on the Run Vermont is a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. The girls are preparing for a 5K on June 8 at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, an event that is also open to the public. For more information go to www.GirlsontheRunVermont.org or call (802) 246-1476.

CVU baseball, softball teams promote Strike Out Cancer May 23

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The South Burlington and Champlain Valley Union Varsity baseball and softball teams will partner to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The teams, sporting special purple and pink jerseys to promote awareness, will sponsor simultaneous Strike Out Cancer baseball and softball games at South Burlington High School at 4:30 pm. Events include a bake… Read More

CVU turf field looks to raise funds, join at the Old Lantern May 29

An exciting fundraising campaign is underway, which could soon bring two artificial turf fields, seating for up to 1,000 spectators, and field lights to Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School.   The proposed plan comes after years of poor field conditions have forced many home games and practices to be cancelled or relocated. Concerns about current… Read More

Local student completes 5-month odyssey

Shelburne student Angus MacKenzie, at left, on the Missisquoi River paddling white water during a five-month “Vermont Semester” adventure program.

Spirits were high last Tuesday as nine high school students, including Shelburne resident Angus MacKenzie, and three instructors from Kroka Expeditions climbed into two Lake Champlain Long Boats, launching the third stage of their five-month journey. Rowing the entire length of the lake from Canada to Whitehall, N.Y., the students will study weather, geology, and… Read More

Redhawks Recap

The Cougars defeated the Redhawks 11-10 in girls lacrosse action on Friday, May 10 in Jericho. Brenna Gorman scored three goals and Molly Dunphy tallied two to lead Champlain Valley. Jasmyn Drudge, Jane Baker and Kate Raszka also scored. Bailee Pudvar made nine saves. Above, CVU’s Sarah Long possesses the ball during the Redhawks 11-10 loss to Mount Mansfield. Photo by vtsportsimsages.com.

By Sheri Duff Cougars clip Redhawks Photo caption: The Cougars defeated the Redhawks 11-10 in girls lacrosse action on Friday, May 10 in Jericho. Brenna Gorman scored three goals and Molly Dunphy tallied two to lead Champlain Valley. Jasmyn Drudge, Jane Baker and Kate Raszka also scored. Bailee Pudvar made nine saves. Above, CVU’s Sarah… Read More

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