Category: Sports

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Shelburne resident Louise Gibbs ‘15, a SMC field hockey player, was named to the inaugural class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. Shelburne’s Emily Kinneston was named Miss Basketball by the Burlington Free Press. The 5-foot-8 guard was an easy choice for the honor as she was the Redhawks’ leader in… Read More

Shelburne lacrosse program continues annual tradition

Shelburne Farms continues its annual tradition of hosting practice for the Shelburne Lacrosse Program at the Breeding Barn Field while the town fields dry out. It’s a great chance for the kids to receive early season training and the Lacrosse Program is very appreciative of the opportunity. Above, the boys 7/8 grade lacrosse team gets in some early season practice.

Meiler’s winter season on a roll

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Shelburne resident Flo Meiler kicked off the year at the 44th Dartmouth Relays Jan. 11-13 by winning seven medals in her age group. Four gold medals in pole vault, long jump, high jump, and weight throw, and silver in shot put, 60m dash and 200m run. On Feb. 9 at the Senior Winter Games Nordic… Read More

Resident leads U-18 team to victory

Neposet Valley River Rats goalie and Shelburne resident Adam Ellison, at right, celebrates the team’s U-18 Tier 1 National Championship with goalie Drew Michals on April 7.

The Neposet Valley River Rats defeated the St. Louis AAA Blues 4-3 in overtime to win the U-18 Tier 1 National Championship in Pittsburgh, Pa. last weekend. Down 3-2 in the third period the River Rats knotted the score with eight seconds left to force overtime. In semifinal game they defeated Shattuck-St Mary’s, the defending… Read More

Covering the field – Brenna Gorman

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Brenna Gorman is a leader. It is one of the first assets that CVU head lacrosse coach Erin Malone notes when asked about her senior midfielder. “Last week Brenna was named co-captain of the lacrosse team and it makes a lot of sense that her teammates selected her as their leader. On the field Brenna… Read More

Parks and Rec News

Suburban Babe Ruth Registration Deadline:  April 30, 2013.  This program is for boys ages 13-15 as of April 30. The regular season will run the month of June with approximately three games per week. Post season play will start in July. Registration fee is $90.  Registration forms can be found at www.shelburnelittleleague.com or at the Recreation Office. Intro… Read More

Shamrocks return to Vermont as National Champions

The Vermont Shamrocks celebrate their Tier II 16U National Championship in San Jose California on Sunday, April 7.

The Vermont Shamrocks defeated the Potsdam Ice Storm 4-1 to become the USA Hockey Tier II U-16 Girls Champions on Sunday evening, April 7 in San Jose, Calif. Twenty seconds into the first period Chelsea Ellis started the scoring off a pass from her sister Aliza Ellis. Although Potsdam tied things up in the second… Read More

Did you know…

CVU Nordic skiers Taylor Spillane, Autumn Eastman, Cally Braun, Forrest Hamilton, Emmett Peterson, Sean Delaney, Parker Francis, and Marvin Muller were named to the Vermont Coaches all state high school Nordic teams. Emma Hamilton, Kayla Servin, Rachel Slimovitch, and Cooper Willsey were selected as Honorable Mentions. CVU senior Dillon Machavern was a runner up in… Read More

Twombly finishes in Top 10 at Nationals

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Shelburne resident Jonathan Twombly displays his signature style as he jumps onto a feature during the USASA Snowboarding Nationals Rail Jam competition at Copper Mountain, Colo.  He finished among the top 10 in the 10-13 year-old age group.   Read More

Covering the Field – Marvin Muller

By Sheri Duff Marvin Muller is enthusiastic. And that’s putting it lightly. Champlain Valley Union (CVU) Nordic coach Sarah Strack announced, “It was absolutely delightful to have Marvin on the team this year. He is a wonderful person and a great addition to the team. His enthusiasm for the sport and his joy in participating… Read More

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