Vauxhall, AB –

2 more Jets have committed to play college baseball in the fall of 2010 – overall this makes 12 Jets moving on to the collegiate level! Hittel and Marion join 10 other Jets who have committed to schools so far.  See below for details:

C – Brant Hittel – Medicine Hat, AB –  has committed to attend and play with the NJCAA Division 1 Mid Plains Community College Indians.  The Indians play in the very challenging Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference.  For more details on Mid Plains Community College: http://athletics.mpcc.edu/mens_baseball_mcc.html.

3B/1B – Chayse Marion – Red Deer, AB –  has committed to attend and play with the NJCAA Division 1 Trinidad State Junior College Trojans.  The Trojans play in the very challenging Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference.  For more details on Trinidad State: http://sports.trinidadstate.edu/index.php/baseball.

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LHP – Brody McDonald – Cornwall, PEI – is following teammate Derek Grubel and has committed to attend and play with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa.  The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference.  For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.

1B – Ben Douglas – Moose Jaw, SK – has committed to attend  NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  Douglas will join teammate Schaak as well as 6 former Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009).  The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball

SS – Kym Barthel – Lethbridge, AB – has committed to attend NAIA National Ranked – LSUS in Shreveport, LA.  The Pilots play in a very challenging Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.  The Pilots are currently ranked #12 in the Nation.  For more details on LSUS: http://www.lsus.edu/baseball/

LHP – Taylor Simmonds – St. Albert, AB – has committed to attend  NCAA Division 2 powerhouse Wayne State College Wildcats in Wayne, Nebraska.    The Wildcats play in the very tough Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.  For more details on WSC: http://www.wscwildcats.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball

C/OF – Luke Barry – Swift Current, SK – has committed to attend Canadian College Powerhouse – Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs in Lethbridge, AB.  The Dawgs play in a very tough Canadian College Baseball Conference.  The Dawgs have won the League Championships 5 years in a row.  For more details on PBA: www.prairiebaseball.com

OF – Matt Clark – Woodstock, NB – has committed to attend NCAA Division 2 Concord University Mountain Lions in Athens, West Vigina.  The Moutain Lions play in the very tough West Virgina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.  For more details on Concord University Baseball: http://www.cumountainlions.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball

RHP – Levi Westerlund – Oyen, AB – has committed to attend  NJCAA Division 1 Midland College Chaps in Midland, Texas.    The Chaps play in the very tough Western Junior College Athletic Conference.  For more details on Midland: http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/

LHP – Paul Schaak – Winkler, MB – has committed to attend  NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  Schaak follows 6 other Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009).  The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball

RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa.  The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference.  For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.

The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY.  Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May.

OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Griffs play in the MAAC conference.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com

New York, NY

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is proud to announce that LHP – Jay Johnson (Sussex Corner, NB) was drafted 786th overall (26th round) by the Toronto Blue Jays.  Johnson played for the Jets in 2006-2007.  He later went on to star for the PBA and now attends Texas Tech University.   Johnson was also drafted last year in the 25th round by the Orioles.   Johnson attended the Jets Annual Marathon Game last night in Vauxhall and spent some time meeting with players and the coaching staff. 

Jay becomes the 9th draft pick from the VAB over the last 4 years.   Last year being the highlight with 6 total draft picks. 

Congrats to Jay and his family – the entire VAB organization is very proud of Jay and all his accomplishments.

Vauxhall, AB –

Current grade 11 standouts – RHP – Justin Davies – Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia and 3B – Brendan Hendriks – Cochrane, Alberta have been invited to attend the 14th Annual Junior Sunbelt Classic in McAlester, Oklahoma. 

The tournament is one of most heavily scouted events in North America with represenation from across the United States.  Professional Scouts as well as College Recruiters/Coaches attend the event annually.  The tournament runs June 11th – 16th.  The tournament is a tremendous life experience as both players will be billeting with local families throughout the tournament and get a true taste of southern hospitality.   The entire VAB organization is proud of these young men and wish them all the success on their road trip. 

The schedule for Ontario is the following:

Friday June 11

11:30 am  Ontario vs Georgia (H) at McAlester

5:45 pm   Okla. Blue vs Ontario (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

 

Saturday June 12

9:00 am  Ontario vs Arizona (H) at McAlester

5:45 pm  Ontario vs Okla. Gold (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

 

Sunday June 13

2:00 pm Tennessee vs Ontario (H) at McAlester

 

Monday June 14

11:30 am Ontario vs Missouri (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

2:00 pm Ontario vs Colorado (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

 

Tuesday June 15

9:00 am Mississippi vs Ontario (H) at McAlester

5:45 pm Texas vs Ontario (H) at McAlester

 

Wednesday June 16       Medal Day

11:30 am  10^th vs 9^th (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

2:00 pm    8^th  vs 7^th (H) at Eastern Okla. State College

 

2:00 pm    6^th vs 5^th (H) at McAlester

5:45 pm    4^th vs 3^rd (H) at McAlester

7:45 pm    2^nd vs 1^st (H) at McAlester

Great Falls, Montana –

The VAB Jets ended their season on a winning note with a split in Great Falls.  The Jets ended up winning the 3 team mini tournament with a 3-1 record.  Great Falls was 2-2 and Edmonton was 1-3. 

The Jets came out flat in the opening game Sunday morning and could not recover loosing 9-6 to the Edmonton Cardinals.  The Edmonton starting pitcher threw very well that also attributed to the offense being flat early. Taylor Simmonds started on the mound throwing well going 4 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, 4 BB’s and 7 K’s to earn the no decision.  Victor Caruso took the loss going 1 1/3 innings allowing 3 runs or 1 hit, 1 K and 2 BB’s.  Derek Grubel threw well although he allowed a couple hits and 2 BB’s.  Blair Balog finished things off getting the final 2 outs.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with a double, 3 RBI’s and run scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Greg Adams was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Marc St. Jean also had a good day going 2 for 3 with a double and run scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets match up with Great Falls to determine the winner of the mini tournament with the Jets coming out on top 9-2.  Paul Schaak started on the mound throwing well and earning the victory going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 BB’s with 6 K’s.  Chad Hodges threw the final inning well with 1 hit and 1 earned run while battling through a steady rain and very wet mound.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 3 for 5 with a run scored.  Luke Barry was 2 for 5 with an RBI and run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Brody McDonald was 1 for 1.  Greg Adams was 1 for 3 .  Chayse Marion was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 3 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 3 with a HR. 

The victory finishes the Jets record with the most in the programs 4 year history – 31 – 10 overall.  The Jets catured 3 tournament titles (Haven Agencies (Vauxhall), Bozeman and Great Falls). 

The Jets are very proud of all our student-athletes for their dedication to the classroom, the community, billets and on the field.  We wish all the Seniors a long, healthy and successful career. 

Once a Jet – Always a Jet! 

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