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Slaters look to bounce back
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Fair Haven is coming off an undefeated 2023 regular season...but they were stunned in a 7-0 semifinal against Colchester last year. While many of the starters on both sides of the ball are set to run it back, there’s a fresh face at the helm in former Slater and now first year head coach Adam Perry. He was promoted to the main job after serving as the defensive coordinator for Fair Haven for about a decade. Starting quarterback Joe Buxton graduated, but the Slaters are returning a lot of starters in trenches and backfield. They hope to pound the rock to begin the year and allow junior quaterback Cody Adams to settle into the offense. “We have a very old, experienced O-line, we have four of us returning from last year and our fifth has lots of varsity reps,” said senior lineman Gabe Bache. “I feel we’re going to be able to open those gaps and run where we need to run.” “We’ve been playing varsity three, four years almost everyone has,” added senior running back Max Kyhill. “It definitely helps a lot having that depth and that experince all around.” “The kids have been very receptive,” said Perry. “Coach Hill and Coach Grady before him, they did an awsome job here and left the program with great standards. So there wasn’t much that we had to do other than put our own twist on it.” The Slaters open the season Saturday afternoon on the road at D3 power Windsor.
Amid EEE concerns, Vermont schools reassess sports schedules, encourage mosquito prevention
Several schools in Vermont are taking steps to minimize students' exposure to mosquitoes on the heels of warnings from Vermont health officials about Eastern equine encephalitis. As of Aug. 30, Burlington, Alburgh, Colchester, Swanton and Sudbury are high-risk areas where more pools of mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus....
Women's Volleyball Sweeps Lyndon to Open 2024 Campaign
JOHNSON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's volleyball team coasted to a season-opening victory on Saturday morning, taking a 3-0 win over Vermont State University Lyndon in the opening match of the Vermont Volleyball Classic in Johnson. The Spartans amassed 29 aces as a team—fifth most in...
Gators Edged in Season Opener on a Late Goal
CASTLETON, Vt.– An 87th minute goal propelled host Castleton past Russell Sage College tonight. Freshman forward Jacques Alfani delivered the game-winner to give the Spartans the home non-conference victory. The squads traded goals midway through the first half. After junior midfielder Matt Spiller put Castleton (1-0) on the board...
Alfani Seals Victory in Debut with Game-Winning Goal Over Russell Sage
CASTLETON, Vt. – Vermont State University Castleton men's soccer launched the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory over Russell Sage. VTSU Castleton hosted Russell Sage College to kick off the opening day of the 2024 season. Kicking off the year was Matt Spiller, who stepped up to take the free kick after a foul was assessed at the top of the box. Spiller bent it around the defensive wall and slotted it past the keeper to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead at the 36th-minute mark.
Field Hockey Comes Up Short at Union
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Vermont State University Castleton field hockey team fell to Union in the season opener on Saturday, 3-1. Zoe Martin made four saves, with Peyton Richardson scoring the lone goal for the Spartans with an assist from Arianna Spiezio. The Spartans had a scoring opportunity late...
Men's Cross Country Takes Third at Castleton Invitational
CASTLETON, Vt. – Vermont State University Castleton men's cross country placed third at the Castleton Invitational. VTSU Castleton hosted the 2024 Castleton Invitational on Saturday. The team placed third overall with a score of 80 points. Senior Wayne Alexander was Castleton's top finisher, crossing the line in 30:32 for a seventh place finish. Not far behind was senior Jason Guerino who took ninth place with a time of 31:07.
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