Yesterday was the freshman/sophomore meet at U-32 and the PA team shined once again. Aside from the many podium trips from the entire team (updates later), congratulations to sophomore AS on garnering the Female Track Athlete of the Meet award. AS placed either 1st or 2nd in all the events she competed in.
The home meet on Saturday May was a fine success. The rain held of for most of the day and PA competed against Harwood and Oxbow.
Updates on podiums, PR's, and points to come. Ditto for the Harwood Invitational on Tuesday May 18.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Catching up with the Track team...man are they fast...
The Peoples Academy track team competed in the Burlington Invitational Friday and Saturday, May 7th and 8th. With over 800 athletes representing mostly division I and II schools competing, PA placed 15th overall, and was the top division III school at the meet. PA athletes took the podium 4 times, others achieved personal best performances, and everyone gained valuable experience competing in a big meet.
Sophomore AS took 3rd in the girls long jump, tied for 4th in the high jump, and placed 6th in the 100m hurdles. The boys 4 X 100 team of KB, KM, DB, and RM took 5th place in a school record time of 48.01.
Personal best performances were turned in by KH in the girls pole vault, NJ in the boys javelin throw and triple jump, and AS in both the girls long and triple jumps. On the track NJ, DB, RM, and KM all set personal bests in the boys 100 dash, while RM did so in the boys 200 dash, and NP in both the girls 800 and 1500 meter runs.
It was a team effort that also produced seasonal best times in both the boys 4 X 400 relay (RM, NJ, DS, CC) and the boys 4 X 800 relay (CC, BW, CW, KB).
Thanks to Coach Paige for the update.
Sophomore AS took 3rd in the girls long jump, tied for 4th in the high jump, and placed 6th in the 100m hurdles. The boys 4 X 100 team of KB, KM, DB, and RM took 5th place in a school record time of 48.01.
Personal best performances were turned in by KH in the girls pole vault, NJ in the boys javelin throw and triple jump, and AS in both the girls long and triple jumps. On the track NJ, DB, RM, and KM all set personal bests in the boys 100 dash, while RM did so in the boys 200 dash, and NP in both the girls 800 and 1500 meter runs.
It was a team effort that also produced seasonal best times in both the boys 4 X 400 relay (RM, NJ, DS, CC) and the boys 4 X 800 relay (CC, BW, CW, KB).
Thanks to Coach Paige for the update.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Catching up with the Baseball/Softball teams
Well it has been a long long time without a post, so I will do my best to get you all updated as we head into the last week and a half of the spring regular season. The spring weather has been fickle and we have had to deal with two crazy snowstorms and a bit of wet weather. Two batting cages were heavily damaged by heavy wet snow, but thanks to long-time PA Athletics supporter Dale Allen the baseball cage is back in action and the softball cage is on it's way to being fully functional.
As far as results and highlights, I'll lead off with baseball...
Kasey at the bat
The boys are playing extremely well under new/old coach Bob Jones and assistants Chris Davis and Barry Small. The boys are 9-2 right now and sit in 5th place in the D.III standings. They are on top of the Mountain Division and with key league victories over BFA Fairfax and Lake Region, they are undefeated in League play. 4 of their last five games will be league games with Enosburg (home), Hazen, Stowe, and Danville (home/senior day). After going 2-2 to start the season the boys are on a 7 game winning streak. Losses came at the hands of Mountain League rival BFA Fairfax in a non-league game 3-5 and D.II Harwood, who hammered the boys for 18 runs in a six inning contest that ended 18-3 (15 run rule).
KS warms up the curve ball.
Since the drubbing by Harwood, it has been 7 straight for the boys including a bottom-of-the-seventh comeback at Winooski, 2 huge wins (16-5, 13-0) against Lake Region, a 15-4 demolition of Hazen, and a 5-0 shutout at Danville. While the pitching and defense have been strong for the Wolves (2 shutouts and a total of 20 runs allowed in the last 7 games), the bats have been on fire. In their last 7 wins the boys have driven in 67 runs. All the bats have contributed, and the pitching has been mostly by committee. Only junior TG and senior LF have pitched complete games: a 6-5 win at Fairfax and a 13-0 shutout at Lake Region for TG and a 5-0 shutout at Danville for LF. With contributions from seniors KS, LF and CP, junior TG, sophomores EC, JH, RD and DQ, the Wolves aces have been getting it done.
Top: LF ready to pounce on a fast ball.
Bottom: "Hits on three"
I'll bat clean up with some softball updates...
JS windup
The defending D.III champs are back at it again or should I say "Uh Oh here they go..." With everyone back from the 2009 team one year older and one year wiser and some key senior additions and some young Wolf pups, the girls are perfectly poised to make another run to the finals. Through 11 games they are 10-1 with their only loss coming in a Mountain League game at league rival and 2009 D.III runner-up Fairfax 1-2.
Sophomore ace JS has picked up where she left off last year and is throwing harder than ever, and Junior ace JS (same initials, different pitchers) has been throwing hard and having fun. Between the two pitchers and the veteran defense, the girls have given up just 31 runs in 11 games while driving in 95 of their own.
They are 1-1 in Mountain League play and look to make it 2-1 when they face Enosburg at home tomorrow. Their last league win was yesterday over Lake Region 10-3. The girls are currently 2nd in the D.III standings.
Top: The other JS waiting on the pitch.
Bottom: Defending champs; "Uh Oh here we go"
The remainder of the varsity SB/BB schedule looks like this: Thursday 5/20 home vs. Enosburg (League); Sat. 5/22 @ Hazen (10am) (League); Monday 5/24 @ Lamoille (NL); Tuesday 5/25 @ Stowe (League); Thursday 5/27 home vs. Danville (League/senior day).
Monday, April 26, 2010
BFA St. Albans track meet update from Coach Guillot...
What a great meet, nice new track,wonderful weather, and successful performances. I think it was the first meet held on their new surface. On the girls side, in the 100m Dash H.W. and A.C. finished 13th and 23rd repectfully (out of 28) with very good times. They were both the fastest Div.III athletes in that event. They were on the 2nd place Hybrid 4x100m relay team. H.W. also had two 10th place finishes in the long jump and high jump.
On the boys side, In the 100m Dash, K.M. was 6th, R.M. 9th, N.J. 11th, I.S. 15th out of 27 runners. In the 200m Dash, R.M. was 4th and K.M. was 8th. In the 800m run, C.C was 3rd, J.D. was 8th, and K.N.was 11th. In the 1500m run Collin was 5th, and Ben was 10th. The 4x100m relay team (R.M. , K.M., B.W, N.J.) took 1st place. The 4x800m relay team(C.C., J.D., B.W., K.N.) took 2nd place. Long jump saw K.M. take 2nd place, and in Javelin, N.J. and I.S. took 8th and 9th (out of 18) respectfully.
These are excellent results in light of the fact it was our first meet of the season, the first high school meet for many, and we were up against mostly D-I and D-II schools and only 1/2 of our team participated (vacation week). I know I speak for the other coaches when I say we are very impressed with the cooperation and hard work our athletes have put in these first 6 weeks of the season. Our next meet of the season is april 29th at U-32 (3:30), followed by our Home meet on May 4th (3:30). We will need about 25 to 30 volunteers for our home meet (may 4th). No experience neccessary (come to the finish line and let me know at 3:00 that day).
St. Albans meet results
On the boys side, In the 100m Dash, K.M. was 6th, R.M. 9th, N.J. 11th, I.S. 15th out of 27 runners. In the 200m Dash, R.M. was 4th and K.M. was 8th. In the 800m run, C.C was 3rd, J.D. was 8th, and K.N.was 11th. In the 1500m run Collin was 5th, and Ben was 10th. The 4x100m relay team (R.M. , K.M., B.W, N.J.) took 1st place. The 4x800m relay team(C.C., J.D., B.W., K.N.) took 2nd place. Long jump saw K.M. take 2nd place, and in Javelin, N.J. and I.S. took 8th and 9th (out of 18) respectfully.
These are excellent results in light of the fact it was our first meet of the season, the first high school meet for many, and we were up against mostly D-I and D-II schools and only 1/2 of our team participated (vacation week). I know I speak for the other coaches when I say we are very impressed with the cooperation and hard work our athletes have put in these first 6 weeks of the season. Our next meet of the season is april 29th at U-32 (3:30), followed by our Home meet on May 4th (3:30). We will need about 25 to 30 volunteers for our home meet (may 4th). No experience neccessary (come to the finish line and let me know at 3:00 that day).
St. Albans meet results
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Spring sports spring today
While the Baseball, Softball, Track, and Golf teams have been practicing for the last few weeks both inside and out, the season really jumps off today with the Softball team heading to Essex for a scrimmage. The girls are both defending Mountain Division Champs and D. III State Champs, and are looking to defend those titles. The Ladies have everyone back from that team last year and a few new girls too.
The boys are also defending Mountain Division Champs and with new/old coach Bob Jones at the helm look to make a run deep into the post season. Their scrimmage on Saturday at CVU will be their first contest of the year.
The golf team hit Copley for some practice and for the first time in a while have 3 girls playing which means scoring as a team that will qualify for states. There are 10 boys on the team this year and Coach Maynard is looking forward to some competitive golf this season.
The track team has been training hard thanks to the coaches Guillot, Paige, Henry, and Scarf. The girls are looking to repeat as D.III champs this year and have a strong enough team to do it. The boys look to improve and have added a few boys who could make the difference. They kick off their season on April 20 at BFA St. Albans.
GO WOLVES
The boys are also defending Mountain Division Champs and with new/old coach Bob Jones at the helm look to make a run deep into the post season. Their scrimmage on Saturday at CVU will be their first contest of the year.
The golf team hit Copley for some practice and for the first time in a while have 3 girls playing which means scoring as a team that will qualify for states. There are 10 boys on the team this year and Coach Maynard is looking forward to some competitive golf this season.
The track team has been training hard thanks to the coaches Guillot, Paige, Henry, and Scarf. The girls are looking to repeat as D.III champs this year and have a strong enough team to do it. The boys look to improve and have added a few boys who could make the difference. They kick off their season on April 20 at BFA St. Albans.
GO WOLVES
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Winter season wrap up
The winter sports season ended yesterday at the conclusion of the nordic classic state race at Prospect Touring Center in Woodford, Vermont. The PA teams faired well with the boys coming in 9th overall (skate and classic combined) and the girls coming in 6th overall.
The first day of events, the skate races, were cohosted by PA and North Country and were held at the beautiful Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The Center was alive with skiers from all over the state, and the weather was great for skating. A huge thanks to all the volunteers, Mike Kiser (NC A.D.) and to Judy Geer and Dick Dreissengacker and their staff for helping to create a welcoming and spirited atmosphere at Craftsbury.
A week ago today the boys basketball team played their final game of the season and lost to a tough Oxbow tea in the playdowns by 5. The game was at a packed Carter Gymnasium at Johnson State College. The boys played hard, but were never able to rebound from the third quarter run that Oxbow made to start the second half. Check back for pictures and stats from the game.
It was indeed a long winter season: the boys ski team is young and will be back next year with a fresh look, while the girls team graduates SD, DB, KW, and looks to rebuild for next year...anyone interested see me...
The girls basketball team graduates 4 seniors and will welcome in a large freshman class next year, while the boys team graduates 5 seniors and also welcomes a big group of freshman to the program next year.
The indoor track team had a great season and looks to build on their success this year. They will also be looking to add to the team...interested athletes should see me.
The boys hockey team, while it didn't show in the wins column, had a tremendously successful season. They battled through a ton of adversity brought on mostly by injury and lack of numbers, but their resiliency and work ethic carried them through a long and grueling 20 game season. Also looking to grow; any skaters out there should get in touch with me.
Congrats all on a great season...we had record successes in regards to eligibility and our reputation as a school that takes pride in our sportsmanship continues to grow...Again, you inspired many and made many proud...
The first day of events, the skate races, were cohosted by PA and North Country and were held at the beautiful Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The Center was alive with skiers from all over the state, and the weather was great for skating. A huge thanks to all the volunteers, Mike Kiser (NC A.D.) and to Judy Geer and Dick Dreissengacker and their staff for helping to create a welcoming and spirited atmosphere at Craftsbury.
A week ago today the boys basketball team played their final game of the season and lost to a tough Oxbow tea in the playdowns by 5. The game was at a packed Carter Gymnasium at Johnson State College. The boys played hard, but were never able to rebound from the third quarter run that Oxbow made to start the second half. Check back for pictures and stats from the game.
It was indeed a long winter season: the boys ski team is young and will be back next year with a fresh look, while the girls team graduates SD, DB, KW, and looks to rebuild for next year...anyone interested see me...
The girls basketball team graduates 4 seniors and will welcome in a large freshman class next year, while the boys team graduates 5 seniors and also welcomes a big group of freshman to the program next year.
The indoor track team had a great season and looks to build on their success this year. They will also be looking to add to the team...interested athletes should see me.
The boys hockey team, while it didn't show in the wins column, had a tremendously successful season. They battled through a ton of adversity brought on mostly by injury and lack of numbers, but their resiliency and work ethic carried them through a long and grueling 20 game season. Also looking to grow; any skaters out there should get in touch with me.
Congrats all on a great season...we had record successes in regards to eligibility and our reputation as a school that takes pride in our sportsmanship continues to grow...Again, you inspired many and made many proud...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Lady Wolves finish season on a high note
The Lady Wolves lost to Montpelier in the first round of the playoffs last week. It was the "second season" for the Ladies as they looked to start the playoffs playing their best basketball of the season.
They did just that: Down only 8 at the half, the Ladies put the Solons on their heels and made a real game of it. They finished strong but missed some layups and shot barely 50% from the line to finish just 5 behind the #3 team in D.III Girls hoop.
Congratulations on a successful season.
Check this link for the highlights:
http://www.cvtsport.net/home?task=videodirectlink&id=349
They did just that: Down only 8 at the half, the Ladies put the Solons on their heels and made a real game of it. They finished strong but missed some layups and shot barely 50% from the line to finish just 5 behind the #3 team in D.III Girls hoop.
Congratulations on a successful season.
Check this link for the highlights:
http://www.cvtsport.net/home?task=videodirectlink&id=349
Boys to host Olympians
Shaun White? Bode Miller? Lyndsey Vonn? Apollo Anton Ohno?
No, not those Olympians...
The Oxbow Olympians...will be the Wolves guests on Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm at Johnson State College for a first round playoff game. Oxbow is 6-12 and the 9th seed. The Wolves shootaround is at 6pm with the Olympians to follow at 6:15. Doors will open to the public at 6:30. Carter Gymnasium at JSC only seats around 350, so don't be late.
No, not those Olympians...
The Oxbow Olympians...will be the Wolves guests on Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm at Johnson State College for a first round playoff game. Oxbow is 6-12 and the 9th seed. The Wolves shootaround is at 6pm with the Olympians to follow at 6:15. Doors will open to the public at 6:30. Carter Gymnasium at JSC only seats around 350, so don't be late.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Boys take care of home court
The boys secured an 8th seed and a home playdown game last night with a win over BFA Fairfax 50-44. The gym was packed with fans from both schools and the atmosphere was electric for senior night. The boys jumped all over the Bullets getting out to an early 21-6 lead. Senior guard L.F. was a one-man fast break tallying 15 first half points on an array of layups, bankshots and one REALLY deep three. Fairfax stormed back and the boys only led by 4 at half. Both teams started slow in the third and, eventually through traps and PA turnovers and three 3's by senior Bullet J.W., tied the game at 41. Senior forward K.S. hit four straight free-throws to put the Wolves up by 4. Both teams were tight on the defensive end and with every stop, the decibels inside the gym grew to the loudest of the season. The boys did not allow a single field goal in the 4th quarter; All 3 of Fairfax's points came from the free throw line. With the boys up 48-44 with 45 seconds left, L.F. scored on an inbounds play that put the Wolves up 6. That's how it would stay, and as the buzzer sounded, the fans went wild.
The boys will host either Oxbow or Enosburg on Wednesday night at 7pm at Johnson State College. Price for admission will be $5 for adults, $4 for students/senior citizens, and for larger families a family pass will be $20.
The JV game was also a great game. A see-saw battle most of the game was a two point lead for the Bullets with under 15 seconds to play. T.B. had a chance to tie but missed the front end of a one and one, but S.M. got the rebound and with 8 seconds left called time out. The boys got a look going to the hoop, but it it didn't go down and the Bullets escaped with the win.
Check out these photos from Friday night courtesy of Derek Barrett:
Top to Bottom: Sophomore R.D. after taking a charge in the 4th quarter that fouled out Fairfax senior J.W.; Sophomore T.B. handles the rock in the JV game; Get out of the way BFA...Senior guard L.F. takes flight over Fairfax forward J.W. (2 of his game-high 25)
GO WOLVES
The boys will host either Oxbow or Enosburg on Wednesday night at 7pm at Johnson State College. Price for admission will be $5 for adults, $4 for students/senior citizens, and for larger families a family pass will be $20.
The JV game was also a great game. A see-saw battle most of the game was a two point lead for the Bullets with under 15 seconds to play. T.B. had a chance to tie but missed the front end of a one and one, but S.M. got the rebound and with 8 seconds left called time out. The boys got a look going to the hoop, but it it didn't go down and the Bullets escaped with the win.
Check out these photos from Friday night courtesy of Derek Barrett:
Top to Bottom: Sophomore R.D. after taking a charge in the 4th quarter that fouled out Fairfax senior J.W.; Sophomore T.B. handles the rock in the JV game; Get out of the way BFA...Senior guard L.F. takes flight over Fairfax forward J.W. (2 of his game-high 25)
GO WOLVES
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Great reading
Great articles to check on the "High School Today NFHS" link on the right. This month's issue has a great interview with legendary basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr. and another great article written by Essex High School AD Ed Hockenbury about "Learning from the Negative: A positive perspective on high school athletics."
Check the BLOG tomorrow for updates on the playoff season for hockey and basketball...
Don't forget: SPRING SPORTS MEETING IS THURSDAY MARCH 4 AT 6PM IN THE AUDITORIUM...
Check the BLOG tomorrow for updates on the playoff season for hockey and basketball...
Don't forget: SPRING SPORTS MEETING IS THURSDAY MARCH 4 AT 6PM IN THE AUDITORIUM...
Monday, February 15, 2010
Boys hoop update
Last week was a bit of a roller-coaster for the boys as they lost one and won one. Wednesday, Feb 10, they travelled to Hazen to take on the Wildcats (16-2). The boys dug a deep hole they were never able to get out of. At halftime the score was 34-5 in favor of Hazen. The boys came out ready for a scrap for the third quarter and forced 5 straight Hazen turnovers, but unfortunatley were unable to score on any of them. Hazen went to their bench and the boys were able to make a little run, but it was never really close and the final score was 53-33.
The JV boys lost a much closer game. The score was tied with 2 minutes left in the first half, when Hazen went on an 8-0 run to close the half. That run would be the difference. The boys would cut the lead, but the JV Wildcats always had an answer.
Friday night was the complete opposite. The JV boys set the tone with a tough hard nosed win against LSSU rival Stowe.
The Stowe Varsity had just come off of a huge win vs. Enosburg and looked to make it a long night for the Wolves. The Raiders jumped out to an early 12-4 lead, but the boys dug in, got some stops on defense and took it to the Raiders, holding them to just 8 points over the last 12 minutes of the half, while putting up 36 of their own. Senior L.F. made his return to the lineup and in his first two minutes dished out 4 assists. The score was 40-20 at half with sophomore guard R.D. hitting a buzzer beating 3 to give the Wolves the 20 point lead. The second half was sloppy by both teams. The two teams scored only 17 points each for a final score of 57-37. L.F. led the boys with 14 points and R.D. added 12 and K.S. added 10. Sophomore E.W. played inspired basketball and while he only scored 4 points, led the team in the rebounds. 
The boys play Northfield Wednesday at 7pm at Northfield (varsity only).
The JV boys lost a much closer game. The score was tied with 2 minutes left in the first half, when Hazen went on an 8-0 run to close the half. That run would be the difference. The boys would cut the lead, but the JV Wildcats always had an answer.
The Stowe Varsity had just come off of a huge win vs. Enosburg and looked to make it a long night for the Wolves. The Raiders jumped out to an early 12-4 lead, but the boys dug in, got some stops on defense and took it to the Raiders, holding them to just 8 points over the last 12 minutes of the half, while putting up 36 of their own. Senior L.F. made his return to the lineup and in his first two minutes dished out 4 assists. The score was 40-20 at half with sophomore guard R.D. hitting a buzzer beating 3 to give the Wolves the 20 point lead. The second half was sloppy by both teams. The two teams scored only 17 points each for a final score of 57-37. L.F. led the boys with 14 points and R.D. added 12 and K.S. added 10. Sophomore E.W. played inspired basketball and while he only scored 4 points, led the team in the rebounds. 
The boys play Northfield Wednesday at 7pm at Northfield (varsity only).Lady Wolves update
The Lady Wolves hoop team played their last regular season game Thursday, Feb 11 against the visiting Rockets from Richford. It was senior night and all four seniors were honored with flowers and recognized for their inspiring effort and determination during their high school hoop careers. Sophomore teammate K.N. had some extremely kind words for them as well.
In the end the Ladies were able to pull off the victory by 3 points, 38-35 and solidify themselves as the 14th seed in the upcoming post-season tourney. Pairings come out later today, but it looks as if 3rd seed Montpelier will be the next test for the Ladies as they try and make their post-season run. Check back here later for the time and date of the playdown game.
In the end the Ladies were able to pull off the victory by 3 points, 38-35 and solidify themselves as the 14th seed in the upcoming post-season tourney. Pairings come out later today, but it looks as if 3rd seed Montpelier will be the next test for the Ladies as they try and make their post-season run. Check back here later for the time and date of the playdown game.
AS wins State Championship
Sophomore indoor track participant A.S. won the Individual High Jump State Championship at Norwich on Feb. 6. She jumped 5'0" and also took 3rd in the 55m hurdles and 4th in the long jump. She scored all of PA's 21 points at the meet. She was a voted Wolf of the Week last week. Can you say WOW?
Follow this link to Coach Guillot's story about some of the highlights from the season:
News and Citizen Article
Follow this link to Coach Guillot's story about some of the highlights from the season:
News and Citizen Article
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Paying it forward
Organized in 2000 the Lamoille Area Cancer Network (LACN) has donated almost $1,000,000.00 toward cancer patient support in Lamoille County. Pictured above are the captains of the PA Basketball teams presenting a check to Cindy Lowell and Peg Demars of LACN. Their fundraising raised $487.00 and inspired the students to start planning for more philanthropic events in the future. GO WOLVES.
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