Year: 2008

All the best in 2009!!

The Vauxhall Academy wishes everyone a great year in 2009.

Stay tuned for the 2009 Awards Scholarship Fundraising details – March 7th, 2009 including an exciting new title sponsor of the event, 2009 Spring Schedule, and other interesting press releases.

2009 will be a great year for baseball in Vauxhall!!

Friend of the VAB passes away!

Close friend of the VAB and Minnesota Twins scout, Jim Ridley, passed away on November 28th, 2008 after a battle with cancer .   Ridley coached VAB assistant coach, Jim Kotkas in the 1988 Olympics and was also a part time scout who work under Ridley.  For more details on Ridley’s career check www.baseball.ca.  The last player that Jim Ridley drafted was 2008 Jet – Lionel Morrill.  Our deepest condolences go out to the Ridley family.

Former Jet – Jay Johnson committs to Texas Tech!

Vauxhall, AB –

Former LHP and 1B for the Jets in 2006 – Jay Johnson (Sussex Corner, NB) has committed to play for Texas Tech University next fall.  Johnson enjoyed 4 great recruiting trips to the University of Nebraska, Washington State University, Oregon State University and Texas Tech.  Jay has spent the last 2 seasons at PBA in Lethbridge, AB playing for Coach Kubicek and Coach Hubka – both programs (VAB and the PBA) are very excited for Jay and his family.

Jets finish the fall off with 2 tough losses to PBA!

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets competed hard today but, found a way to loose 2 games late vs PBA in Lethbridge.  Game 1 saw the Jets loose by a score of 8-5.  Steven Inch started and took the loss for his 1st of the fall going 3 1/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 7 runs, 5 earned, 2 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Brandon Petite threw the final 2 2/3 allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich going 2 for 3 with 2 doubles, Mike Washburn who was 1 for 2, Jean Guy Bilodeau who was 1 for 2 and Jamin Heller was 1 for 3 with an RBI. 

Game 2 saw the Jets loose by a score of 6-5.  Jordan Wong started on the mound going 4 2/3 allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB, with 5 K’s.  Victor Caruso took the loss going 1 1/3 allowing 1 hit, 3 runs, 1 earned, 1 BB with 0 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with a big 3 run HR, Adam Nelubowich was 2 for 4, Kym Barthel was 2 for 4 and Taylor Simmonds was 1 for 2.

This ends the Jets fall season with a 21-8-1 record.  Lots of work will be done in the off – season and look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.  The 3rd Annual Marathon Game will take place on Saturday Oct. 25 at Jets Stadium – everyone is invited to come and enjoy the game and particpate with the Jets.

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!!

Jets loose both to PBA!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost 2 close games in Lethbridge today by scores of 4-2 and 10-9.  Both losses were filled up with late game mistakes.  Game 1 saw Tyler Vavra take the loss on the mound going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs with only 2 earned, 4 BB’s, and 3 K’s.  Jamin Heller through the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, both teams were pretty quite with the Jets mustering 2 hits – Adam Nelubowich going 1 for 2 with a BB and a run scored.  Tyson Denham also went 1 for 3. 

Game 2 saw the Jets loose by a score of 10-9.  Cole Stober started and took the no decision going 4 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, with 6 K’s.  Taylor Simmonds took the loss going 1 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs with only 2 earned, 0 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jamin Heller who was 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored, Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored, Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Mike Washburn and Josh Stephenson both had a hit a piece with Washburn driving in 1 and Stephenson driving in 2. 

This pushes the Jets record to 21 wins 6 losses and 1 tie.  Next action is tomorrow at 12 noon vs PBA – which will rap up the fall schedule.

Jets finish off swept of PBF!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets finished off a 4 game sweept of PBF on Sunday by scores of 13-0 and 14-3.  On the mound in Game 1 Cole Stober started and got the win going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 BB’s, with 7 K’s.  Brandon Petite threw the final inning allowing 0 hits, 2 K’s, with 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Tyson Denham was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Kym Barthel was 1 for 4 with an RBI, Shane Zimmer was 1 for 2 and Austin Cooper was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw Tyler Vavra get the win on the mound going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 4 BB’s, with 8 K’s.  Tyson Denham threw the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 hits, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 4 for 5 with a double, 2 run HR, and 4 RBI’s, Tyson Denham was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with an RBI, and Jamin Heller was 1 for 5 with an RBI. 

Next action for the Jets is next weekend vs PBA.  The Jets overall record is 21-4-1.

Jets take the 1st two games vs PBF!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets swept PBF by scores of 6-5 and 15-1 on Saturday afternoon.  Game 1 saw Taylor Simmonds take a no-decision on the mound going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs, 4 BB’s, with 1 K.  Victor Caruso got the win on the mound going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 1 BB, with 6 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 5, Jamin Heller was 2 for 4 with an RBI, Ben Dartnell who was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Brant Hittel who was 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s, and Tyson Denham who was 1 for 1 with an RBI. 

Game 2 saw the Jets win by a score of 15-1.  Steven Inch started on the mound and was dominate going 6 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, with 12 K’s.  Jamin Heller threw the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jamin Heller who was 3 for 4 with 2 runs score and an RBI, Adam Nelubowich who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and 2 doubles, Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and a double, and Daniel Worb (in his 1st game back) was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI. 

Next action is tomorrow vs PBF at 11 am (DH) and the Jets record is now 19-4-1.

Jets loose a close one to PBA again!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB lost another tight game to PBA by a score of 10-8.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI, Shane ZImmer was 1 for 3 with an RBI, Jamin Heller was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Austin Cooper was 1 for 2 with a run scored and Kym Barthel who was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI.  On the mound Tyler Vavra had a no decision going 4 innings, allowing 4 runs, 3 hits, 4 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Cole Stober threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing 1 hit, 4 runs, 2 earned, 2 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Brandon Petite finished things off going 1 2/3 of a inning allowing 2 runs, 3 hits, 4 K’s, with 1 BB.

The Jets next action is this weekend vs PBF.  Overall, record is now 17-4-1