Vauxhall, AB –
C – Curtis Mazurkewich – Red Deer, AB becomes the 2nd 2010/2011 VAB Jet to accept a scholarship. Mazurkewich has committed to attend the NJCAA Division 1 – Colby Community College Trojans in Colby, Kansas. The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk conference. The Trojans finished in 5th place in the Western Division with a record of 29-27 overall.
Mazurkewich becomes the 5th player in Jets history to attend Colby.
Calgary, AB –
The VAB Jets spent a great day with 2 of their biggest supporters – Barbara and Yukio Kitagawa at the Calgary Theatre. The team as well as many family, friends, supporters and staff attended the live theatre production of the Christmas Carol performed at Theatre Calgary.
This is an annual event that the Kitagawa’s have supported for the Jets dating back to 2006. The players are treated to a first class event with a private VIP room, lunch, drinks and a gift all supported by Barbara and Yukio. It is great to get the players and their families in the Christmas spirit while attending a live theatre production. Each year the players also partake in a “best dressed” award and the 2010 winner was Mark Baigent from Halifax, NS (Barbara made the selection as she really liked the Maroon tie) – he won a pair of Rawlings Pro Balance batting gloves (which he latter sold to Brendan Hendriks) and a Academy toque.
A special thanks to Carl Ringdahl and Donna Brown for their support and assistance with the event.
Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2011!
GO JETS
Vauxhall, AB –
RHP – Chad Hodges – Medicine Hat, Alberta becomes the first 2010/2011 VAB Jet to accept a scholarship. Hodges has committed to attend the NCAA Division 1 – South Dakota State University Jack Rabbits in Brookings, SD. The Jack Rabbits play in the Summitt Conference with the likes of national powerhouse Oral Roberts University. The Jack Rabbits finished the 2010 campaign with a 39-21 record overall and 19-9 in the Summitt Conference good for a tie for 1st place with Oral Roberts.
Hodges becomes the 8th Jet to sign at an NCAA Division 1 program in the last 4 1/2 years. Please check back soon for additional updates.
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB lost their last scheduled fall game versus the PBA Dawgs by a score of 9-8 at Lloyd Nolan Yard Sunday afternoon in Lethbridge. Chad Hodges started on the mound and took the loss despite throwing the ball better than his results showed. Hodges threw 4 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits, 8 runs, 4 earned runs, 4 K’s and 4 BB’s. Konner Lutz threw well in relief going 3 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 0 K’s and 0 BB’s. Offensively, the Jets were led by a huge day from Tyson Zarowny. Zarowny was 4 for 5 with 2 doubles, 2 singles, 2 runs scored and an RBI. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 4 to round out the hitting offense. Marc St. Jean had a productive day as well going 0 for 1 with 3 BB’s and 2 runs scored.
This concludes the Jets fall season with a 12-8 record overall. The Jets lost 7 games due to poor weather conditions and will host its annual Marathon Game this coming Saturday in Vauxhall at 10 am.
Lethbridge, AB –
The VAB Jets lost in the bottom of the 7th in Game 1 – 4-3 and won game 2 – 6-5 in extra innings. Game 1 saw Mark Baigent start on the mound and was very efficient going 6 innings allowing 3 hit, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 3 K’s and 2 BB’s to earn the no-decision. Archie Davis threw the final inning allowing 1 hit and 1 unearned run. Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with an RBI.
Game 2 saw Zach Mayo start and earn the no-decision going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs, 4 K’s and 2 BB’s. Ben Dartnell threw 3 very solid innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 4 K’s and 1 BB. Marc St. Jean earned the victory throwing the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs to earn the victory. Offensively, the Jets were led by Blair Balog who was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 4 with a triple, RBI and 2 runs scored. Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Matt Benn rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.
The split pushes the Jets record to 12-7 overall in the fall. Next action is tomorrow versus PBA at 1 pm.
Good luck to the 4 Jets currently in Orlando, Florida with the Canada National Junior Team.
Boise, Idaho –
The VAB finished off a successful road trip with a 2-0 loss to CSI. The Jets also attended the Boise State homecoming football game with 50 yard line tickets and enjoyed a true NCAA Division 1 college football experience.
Chad Hodges started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 2 runs, 2 BB’s and battled all game against a very good CSI lineup. Ben Dartnell threw the final 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and 0 BB’s. Offensively, the Jets only mustered 2 hits off a tough CSI pitching staff. Tyson Zarowny and Greg Adams collected the only VAB hits.
The mini tournament ended up with CSI going 2-0, VAB 2-2, Treasure Valley 2-2 and the Idaho Cubs going 1-4.
Next action for the Jets is next Saturday versus the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge at Lloyd Nolan Yard.
Boise, Idaho –
The VAB Jets split with the Treasure Valley CC Chuckers in Boise, Idaho. The Jets lost 5-3 in Game 1 and won 6-5 in Game 2. Game 1 saw Tanner Spencer start on the mound going 3 inning allowing 7 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs and 4 BB’s. Zach Mayo threw the next 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and no walks. Offensively, the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3. Greg Adams was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a double and run scored.
Game 2 saw the Jets come from behind to win by a score of 6-5. Marc Baigent started on the mound earning the no-decision going 4 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 K’s and 1 BB. Logan Seifrit earned the victory going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 BB, 1 K and 1 run. Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who had a big game going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI’s, stolen base and run scored. Matt Benn was 2 for 4. Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with an RBI. Jeremie Fagnan was 1 for 4. Mitch McGeein was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored.
The split pushes the Jets record to 11 – 6 overall. The Jets are attending the Boise State University Homecoming football game tonight and play tomorrow against the College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles at 11 am in Boise. Former Jets JC Paquin, Paul Schaak, Tyler Vavra and Ben Douglas will be playing for CSI.
Boise, AB –
The VAB Jets opened up their Boise trip with a convincing win over the Boise Cubs (Idaho Scout Team). Anthony McKinley started on the mound and was dominate thru the first 5 inning. McKinley thru 5 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned run, 2 BB’s and 7 K’s. Marc St. Jean thru the final 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 2 runs, 1 K and 2 BB’s.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 1 for 4. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored. Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. Greg Adams was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a run scored. Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with 3 runs scored and an RBI. Curtis Mazurkewich was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Travis Wallace was 1 for 1 with a run scored. Marc St. Jean was 2 for 4 with a run scored and a stolen base.
The win pushes the Jets fall record to 10-5 overall. Next action is tomorrow is versus Treasure Valley CC out of Ontario, Oregon at 10 am (DH). The Jets are also attending the Boise State vs Toledo Homecoming football game.
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB Jets split again with St. Fx on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Vauxhall. The Jets won game 1 by a score of 6-1. Tanner Spencer started on the mound earning the victory going 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s. Mark Baigent threw very well to earn the save going 4 innings allowing 7 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB and 7 K’s.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 3. Tyler Kendall was 1 for 4 with an RBI, run score and stolen base. Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Greg Adams was 1 for 2 with a run scored and stolen base. Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 2 with a double, 4 RBI’s and 2 stolen bases.
Game 2 saw the Jets get shut-out by FX. Zach Mayo started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 2 K’s and 2 BB’s. Ben Dartnell threw 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 K and 2 BB’s. Greg Adams threw the final inning clean.
Offensively, the Jets hit the ball hard and combined by a solid defense and only allowing 1 BB was the difference. Blair Balog was 1 for 3 with a double. Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with a stolen base. Konner Lutz was 2 for 3. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double. Matt Benn was 2 for 3. Archie Davis rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 day.
The split puts the Jets record to 9-5 overall. The Jets finish the fall off with 7 of their remaining 8 games versus college teams. Next weekend the Jets face Treasure Valley CC, College of Southern Idaho and the Idaho Cubs. The Jets are also attending the Boise Broncos football game.
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB Jets split with St. Fx on a very warm and sunny October day. The Jets came out flat and were beat in all areas of the game in the 1st game. Chad Hodges started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 6 hits, 9 runs, 5 earned runs, 3 K’s and 6 BB’s. Marc St. Jean threw the next 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 K’s and 2 BB’s. Blair Balog threw the last 2 innings and pitched well allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s and 3 K’s. Offensively, the Jets were not sharp scattering 4 hits – Brendan Hendriks, Mitch McGeein, Brendan Hendriks, Konner Lutz, Blair Balog, Tyler Kendall and Tyson Zarowny all added 1 hit each.
Game 2 saw the Jets play better but were still not sharp. The Jets won by a score of 12-2. Anthony McKinley started and went 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 4 K’s and 7 BB’s. Logan Seifrit threw the next 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and 3 BB’s. Offensively, the Jets were led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, stolen base and a double. Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases. Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored. Konner Lutz was 3 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Matt Benn was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s. Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored. Tyler Kendall rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 day.
Next action for the Jets is Sunday at 1 pm (DH) versus the St. Fx.
