Month: March 2009

Best of the West Field Directions!

Below is a press release from the tournament organizers in Kamloops.  Lets hope that the weather holds for us.

Good day Coaches, Managers, Parents and Players:

It’s the countdown to the 2009 KR3 Best of the West Tournament and weather
is looking good. REMEMBER, Kamloops and Penticton are part of the Sonora
Desert (the extreme north end) which means dryer climate and weather. It
is forecasted to be brisk for this time of the year, in Kamloops we are
looking at highs of 7 on Friday climbing to 12 by Sunday, but freezing in
the night, so early games and later games expect colder temperatures. In
Penticton,it will be much the same.

It’s springtime, so be dressed for it. I have included the link for
directions to the fields in Kamloops:

http://www.kamloops.ca/pdfs/maps/MacIsland.pdf

4 more Jets make college committments!

Vauxhall, AB –

The entire Jets organization is proud of the following 4 student-athletes who have commmitted to collegiate baseball programs for 2009/2010.  It is exciting for these young men to get one step closer to their dreams. 

C – Josh Stephenson – Strathmore, AB – has committed to play for Canadian Junior College powerhouse Prairie Baseball Academy Prairie Dawgs  in Lethbridge, AB.  Form more details on PBA: www.prairiebaseball.com

RHP – Jordan Wong – Calgary, AB – has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for NJCAA Division 1 – Hill College Rebels in Hillsboro, Texas.  For more details on Hill College: http://www.hillcollege.edu/athletics/?aid=1&dept=15

RHP – Tyler Vavra – Calgary, AB – has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for NJCAA Division 1 – College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  For more details on the Golden Eagles: http://athletics.csi.edu/baseball/index.asp

C – Jean-Guy Bilodeau – Winnipeg, Manitoba has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for NJCAA Division 1 – College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  For more details on the Golden Eagles: http://athletics.csi.edu/baseball/index.asp

Committs earlier in 2009

OF/3B – Adam Nelubowich – Stony Plain, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with NJCAA powerhouse Midland College Chaps in Midland, Texas.   For more details on Midland College: http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/

RHP – Cole Stober – Vauxhall, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NAIA Minot State Beavers in Minot, North Dakota.  For more details on Minot State University:  http://www.minotstateu.edu/baseball/program.shtml

RHP – Brandon Petite – Glace Bay, Nova Scotia – signed a National Letter of Intent with NJCAA powerhouse Gulf Coast Commodres in Panana City, Florida.  For more details on Gulf Coast College: http://www.gcathletics.com/AthleticTeams/MensBaseball/Baseball-index.html

RHP – Steven Inch – Edmonton, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with NJCAA powerhouse Midland College Chaps in Midland, Texas.  For more details on Midland College: http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/

Bishop Gorman Tournament Schedule announced in Vegas!

 

17th Annual Easter Classic Pairings (April 15-18)

POOLS:

  • Pool A — Bishop Gorman; Churchill County, NV; Cornerstone Christian, TX; Highland, UT
  • Pool B — Douglas, NV; Montclair Prep, CA; San Benito, CA; Bishop Gorman 2
  • Pool C — Bishop Manogue, NV; Dublin, CA; Galena, NV; Newbury Park, CA
  • Pool D — Damonte Ranch, NV; Irvine, CA; South Tahoe, CA; Vauxhall, Canada

Wednesday, April 15 Games (Home team listed second)

(Note: Please check back periodically, in case of changes; If there is a change it will be highlighted in blue)

(at Hadland Park):

  • 8 a.m. — Galena vs. Bishop Manogue
  • 11 a.m. — Dublin vs. Galena
  • 2 p.m. — Irvine vs. Damonte Ranch
  • 5 p.m. — Highland vs. Cornerstone Christian
  • 8 p.m. — Bishop Gorman 2 vs. Montclair Prep

(at Peccole):

  • 8 a.m. — Damonte Ranch vs. South Tahoe
  • 11 a.m. — Douglas vs. Bishop Gorman 2
  • 2 p.m. — Bishop Manogue vs. Newbury Park

(at Rivera):

  • 8 a.m. — Churchill County vs. Bishop Gorman
  • 11 a.m. — Cornerstone Christian vs. Bishop Gorman

(at College of Southern Nevada):

  • 9 a.m. — Irvine vs. Vauxhall
  • 6 p.m. — San Benito vs. Douglas

Thursday, April 16 Games (Home Team Listed Second)

(at Hadland Park):

  • 8 a.m. — Vauxhall vs. South Tahoe
  • 11 a.m. — South Tahoe vs. Irvine
  • 2 p.m. — Bishop Manogue vs. Dublin
  • 5 p.m. — Newbury Park vs. Dublin
  • 8 p.m. — Churchill County vs. Cornerstone Christian

(at Peccole):

  • 8 a.m. — Bishop Gorman 2 vs. San Benito
  • 11 a.m. — San Benito vs. Montclair Prep
  • 2 p.m. — Montclair Prep vs. Douglas

(at Rivera):

  • 8 a.m. — Highland vs. Bishop Gorman
  • 11 a.m. — Churchill County vs. Highland

(at College of Southern Nevada):

  • 9 a.m. — Newbury Park vs. Galena
  • 6 p.m. — Vauxhall vs. Damonte Ranch

Friday, April 17 Games

Note: Friday and Saturday home teams will be determined by coin flip, with the exception of Bishop Gorman, which will always be the home team)

(at Hadland Park):

  • 8 a.m. — #4 (A) vs. #4 (B) (Game 1)
  • 11 a.m. — #2 (A) vs. #2 (B) (Game 4)
  • 2 p.m. — #2 (C) vs. #2 (D) (Game 6)
  • 5 p.m. — #1 (A) vs. #1 (B) (Game 7)
  • 8 p.m. — #1 (C) vs. #1 (D) (Game 8)  

(at Peccole):

  • 8 a.m. — #3 (A) vs. #3 (B) (Game 2)
  • 11 a.m. — #3 (C) vs. #3 (D) (Game 5)

(at Rivera):

  • 8 a.m. — #4 (C) vs. #4 (D) (Game 3)

Saturday, April 18 Games

 (at Hadland):

  • 8 a.m. — Loser Game 4 vs. Loser Game 6 (seventh place)
  • 11 a.m. — Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 (third place)
  • 2 p.m. — Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 (championship)

 (at Peccole):

  • 8 a.m. — Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 6 (fifth place)

Jets loose a close one and tie at PBA!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Jets lost a close one 5-3 and tied 8-8 in Lethbridge against the PBA Friday afternoon.  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong start on the mound going 3 2/3 innings to take the loss allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 5 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw 2 1/3 solid innings in relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 2 K’s.  Tyler Vavra threw 2 solid innings allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 0 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets had several players with 1 hit each – Kym Barthel, Tyler Hayes, Jean Guy Bilodeau, Josh Stephenson, and Tyson Denham.  Former Jet – Alex Tufts got the win for the PBA.

Game 2 saw the Jets tie the Dawgs 8-8.  Cole Stober started on the mound going 3 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 6 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 BB, and 5 K’s.  Taylor Simmonds threw 3 1/3 innings of solid relief allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 BB’s, with 1 K.  Tyson Denham threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Kym Barthel went the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 BB’s, with 1 K.   Offensively, the Jets were led by Mike Washburn who was 2 for 3 with a double, 2 BB’s, and 3 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 2 for 4 with a BB, SB and 3 runs scored.  Brandt Hittel had a great game going 2 for 3 with a double, triple, 2 RBI’s, and 2 BB’s.  Daniel Worb, Adam Nelubowich, Tyler Hayes all had 1 hit each.  Jean Guy Bilodeau was 1 for 1 with a big HR in the top of the 9th with the Jets down 1 run to tie the game. 

The Jets record is now 2 wins, 1 loss, 2 ties. 

Next action is intrasquad next weekend in Vauxhall followed by the Best of the West tournament in Kamloops April 3rd to 5th.

Jets take the 1st game at PBA

Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy played a very solid game at PBA Thursday afternoon.  The Jets won by a score of 8-1 behind very solid pitching and timely hitting.  Steven Inch got the start on the mound and went 4 2/3 innings for the win allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run, 1 BB, with 5 K’s.  Jamin Heller was tremendous for the save going 4 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 3 K’s.    Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 5, Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with an RBI, double, and 2 BB’s.   Josh Stephenson was outstanding catching as well at the plate going 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s. 

The Jets are now 2-0-1 and play a double header today in Lethbridge at 2 pm.  The weekend will be off due to weather.

March 21st & 22nd games to be rescheduled!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball has announced a schedule change to this weekends schedule.  March 21st and 22nd games have been rescheduled as follows:

Thursday March 19th vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 3:30 pm

Friday March 20th vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 1:30 pm (possible DH)

Saturday March 21st vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 1:00 pm (possible DH)

Stay tuned for additional schedule changes dictated on the weather forecast.

Jets open pre-season in Lethbridge!

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB opened the pre-season today in Lethbridge vs PBA JV in a balming 10 degrees with strong winds.  The Jets won game 1 by a score of 11-4 and tied game 2 with a 4-4 score.  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong get the start on the mound going 2 2/3 innings earning the win with 5 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, with 2 BB’s and 1 K.    Jamin Heller threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Tyler Vavra closed things out for the Jets going 1 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jean Guy Bilodeau who was 2 for 4 with a HR, 2B, 3 runs scored and an RBI, Shane Zimmer who was 3 for 4 with a double, HR and 3 RBI’s and Tyson Denham went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark, Brant Hittel and Josh Stephenson all had 1 hit each in the win.

Game 2 saw the Jets tie the Dawgs 4-4.  On the mound Cole Stober started going 3 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 BB’s, 2 K’s and 0 hits.  Taylor Simmonds threw 2 innings allowing 6 BB’s, 2 runs, 3 K’s, 0 hits.  Steven Inch threw the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs, 3 BB’s, 1 hit, 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by  Austin Cooper who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and a BB.  Jean Guy Bilodeau, Shane Zimmer and Kym Barthel all had 1 hit each.

Tommorows game has been cancelled due to the cool temperatures.  Next weekend’s games may be rescheduled mid week – depending on weather.

Weekend game rescheduled

Vauxhall, AB –

This weekends game vs PBA JV have been rescheduled tenatively for:

Sunday March 15th @ Lethbridge (Nolan Yard) – 1 pm (DH)

Monday March 16th @ Lethbridge (Nolan Yard – 2:30 pm (single)

Please stay tuned for additional updates as they occur.

VAB is proud to annouce National Equipment Partnerships!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is proud to announce 2 National Equipment Partnerships with Mizuno Canada and Rawlings Canada thru Sports Connection in Medicine Hat, AB.  Rawlings and Mizuno are world leaders in baseball and will provide Jet athletes with the best equipment on the market.  Coach McTavish had this to say about the new partnerships, “What can we say about Rawlings and Mizuno – the name, quality of product, and durability is second to none.  Our athletes will be wearing the best equipment on the market and the staff and players are very excited to work with such quality products.  Brian Bauman (Sports Connection), Jason Shipley (Rawlings), and Dave Bartlett (Mizuno) are quality baseball people who we look forward to being part of the Jets family.”

Both Rawlings and Mizuno have committed to a 3 year contract thru 2011/2012.  Details are as follows:

Rawlings Canada – Official Uniform, glove, bat, bag,  and apparel supplier of the VAB.

Mizuno Canada – Official Spikes, turf, running shoe, golf shirt, and tracksuit supplier of the VAB.

Spring is coming and we look forward to seeing everyone at the ballpark.

3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a tremendous success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundrasising Dinner was once again a great success.  The evening was highlighted with former 7 year MLB vetran Chris Reitsma as the featured speaker.  He enlighted the crowd with inspiration and his continual battle with injuries.  Once again Global Lethbridge Sports Anchor – Marty Baceda – MC’d the evening and keep the evening rolling and the crowd on their toes with his “Harry Carry” imitations.  The silent auction, live auction, men’s/women’s draw, 50/50 etc were once again a great success. 

The evening award winners were the following:

1.  Coaches Awards (Creative Awards)  – Hardest workers in the offseason – Senior – Steven Inch, Senior – Daniel Worb.

2.  Fitting into VHS – Senior – Jean Guy Bilodeau.

3.  Leadership/Dedication – Senior – Tyler Vavra.

4.  Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship – Senior – Jamin Heller.

5.  Jet of the Year (Servus Credit Union) – Senior – Adam Nelubowich.

6.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Cole Stober.

7.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Brandon Petite.

8.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Taylor Simmonds.

9.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Shane Zimmer.

10.  Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Senior – Austin Cooper.

** Special Recognition Award Presented to SAT Advisor and Career Counsellor – Garth Mouland.

Thank you for all who attended the banquet this year as well to all who donated auction items and their time – as well special thank you for all the staff and students who made the banquet a huge success yet again with special recognition to Shannon Mossey, Travis Mags, Jan Tolton, and Linda Unruh.

See you at Jets Stadium this spring!