High School Sports Update from Vermont
As the 2024 fall season kicks off, high school sports are heating up across Vermont. Saturday saw several exciting matchups in soccer, and here’s a quick roundup of the scores and highlights from the fields.
In a close encounter, Merrimack edged out Vermont with a final score of 3-2. Rachel Bjorgan, Madison Cardaci, and Maria Lindberg each added a goal for Merrimack, while Evelyne Blais-Savoie and Alaina Tanski found the net for Vermont. Notably, Lindberg’s power play goal late in the second period allowed Merrimack to break a 2-all tie, securing their weekend sweep.
Another notable game featured St. Thomas taking the win over Vermont by 3-1. Matthew Gleason, Mason Poolman, and Cooper Gay all scored for St. Thomas, and Aaron Trotter had a strong presence in the goal with 27 saves. Vermont’s Max Strand managed to score one goal, but Keenan Rancier’s 37 saves kept them in contention.
In other action, Leland & Gray triumphed over Randolph with a score of 3-2, while Vergennes claimed a 2-1 victory against Milton. Ethan Croke shone for Vergennes, bagging two goals, including a decisive strike in the 69th minute that broke a 1-all tie.
Green Mountain won against White River Valley with a score of 3-1, and Otter Valley took down Woodstock with a 2-1 scoreline, also showcasing some great individual performances.
Looking ahead, Vermont will face UMass Lowell at 1 p.m. and then take on NJIT at 1 p.m. later in the week. Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and come out to support their teams!
To report scores or get updates on games, coaches or team representatives are reminded to email details right after the games conclude. Let the games begin!
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