Month: March 2012

Jets lose in semi-final of BOW!

Kamloops, BC –

The VAB Jets lost in the semi-final of the Best of the West to Okotoks by a score of 7-2.  The score was tied at 2-2 into the 5th inning until several BB’s and a clutch hit eventually cost the Jets the game.  Tanner Spencer started for the Jets and went 4 1/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 4 runs, 4 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw the next 1/3 of an inning struggling to find the plate allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 2 BB’s.  Jesse Borden threw well in relief allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 3 K’s over an 1 1/3.

Offensively, the Jets managed only 3 hits with Jager Toffan, Mitch McGeein and Dan Moro collecting the hits.

The Jets will now play tomorrow at 11:45 am at the Canada Games Field to close out the tournament.  Opponent is TBD.

Jets split to finish round robin at 2-1!

Kamloops, BC

The VAB found themselves in a similar situation as 2011 facing Parksville in Game 2.  The Royals again came out on top by a score of 3-2.  Zach Mayo started on the mound and went 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs with 7 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Brandon Radmacher threw the final inning with 2 K’s.  National Team pitcher Clayton Isherwood held the Jets at bay most of the game.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 3, Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with an RBI, Dan Moro was 1 for 3 with a run scored and Devon Thomas was 1 for 3.

Game 2 was a different story seeing the Jets come out on top over the North Delta Blue Jays by a score of 8-0.  Logan Seifrit earned the victory going 5 innings allowing 1 hit with 6 K’s and 1 BB.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s.  Travis Wallace was 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 2 with 3 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 1 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s and Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.

The split puts the Jets record at 2-1 in the BOW and 6-3 overall.  Seeding and the next game is dependent on the outcome of several pool games.

Jets open the BOW tournament with a 9-7 victory!

Kamloops, BC – 

The Vauxhall Academy Jets opened the Best of the West Tournament with a 9-7 victory over PBF.  The Jets jumped out to an early lead with a 7-0 lead after the first inning before the Redbirds tacked on a few late runs.  Luc Hebert started on the mound and earned the victory going 3 1/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs, 5 earned runs with 6 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Nick Stobbe threw 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run with 2 BB’s.  Jesse Borden earned the save going 2/3 inning allowing 0 hits or runs.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 3 with a run scored, double and 3 RBI’s.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 2 with an RBI double.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a triple, Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with a run scored and Devan Thomas rounded out the offence going 1 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s.

The Jets are now 1-0 at the BOW and 5-2 overall.  Next action is tomorrow vs Parksville Royals at 9 am and North Delta Blue Jays at 2 pm.

 

Wallace signs at NAIA National Powerhouse!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US.

1B/OF – Travis Wallace – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NAIA Powerhouse  Lewis-Clark State College Warriors.  The Warriors have won 16 NAIA National Championships and have produced 14 MLB players.

More information about LC State Warriors: http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics/baseball/

Travis is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend LC. Congratulations Travis!

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Other Jets to sign this season

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

C – Konner Lutz – Medicine Hat, AB –  has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 powerhouse Stetson University Hatters.  The Hatters play in the Atlantic Sun Conference and are the defending conference champions.  Stetson was ranked as high as #15 in the country last season and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2010.   Lutz is the second of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Hatters: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238

LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB –  has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons.  The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few.  Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103

Seifrit travels to Sunshine State and signs with Pensacola State!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US.

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

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Other Jets to sign this season

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

C – Konner Lutz – Medicine Hat, AB –  has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 powerhouse Stetson University Hatters.  The Hatters play in the Atlantic Sun Conference and are the defending conference champions.  Stetson was ranked as high as #15 in the country last season and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2010.   Lutz is the second of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Hatters: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238

LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB –  has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons.  The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few.  Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103

Jets fall behind early and end up losing 9-6

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets found themselves behind early again and couldn’t quite come back.  The Jets fell by a final score of 9-6 with the tying run at the plate in the 9th inning.   Luke Whelpton started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 6 runs, 4 BB’s and 1  Nick Stobbe threw the next 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Mitch McGeein and Jose Calderon threw a scoreless inning and Chris Thibideau threw 2 solid inning allowing 2 hits and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a solo HR.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 2 with an RBI.  Matt Benn, Jose Calderon and Chris Thibideau rounded out the offence with 1 hit each.

The loss pushes the Jets record to 5-2 overall.

Jets split to open home schedule with a split against U of C

Vauxhall, AB

The VAB Jets opened their home slate vs University of Calgary Dinos on a cool and rainy weekend.  Game 1 saw the Jets get behind 4-0 early following a tough start from Zach Mayo.  Luc Hebert came in and was outstanding going 4 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs with 3 K’s and 2 BB’s to earn the victory.  Jesse Borden earned the save going 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 BB’s a K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Konner Lutz who was 2 for 4 with a 3 run HR.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Chris Thibideau was 2 for 2 with a run scored.  Dan Moro, Matt Benn and Devan Thomas pitched in with 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets again get down early with another tough start to the game.  Tanner Spencer took the loss going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 runs but only 2 earned with 6 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Brandon Radmacher was outstanding out of the bullpen going 4 innings allowing 0 hits, 3 BB’s and 4 K’s.  Devan Thomas finished the game with 1 inning and 2 K’s.  The offence was led by Konner Lutz, Jason Field and Mitch McGeein who all had 1 hit each for a double.

The split pushes the Jets record to 4-1 overall.  Next action is tomorrow at 12 noon vs U of C Dinos @ Jets Stadium weather permitting.

Strathmore Minor Ball and the Jets team up!

Strathmore AB, –

From January 13th – March 9th the VAB kicked off the inaugural Strathmore Minor Baseball (SMBA) Winter Camp under VAB Instruction.  Every Friday three VAB players along with assistant coach, Zane Anderson and Strathmore Reds coach/player Cody Bangen helped teach the young players of the Strathmore region valuable baseball skills. The Camp consisted of approximately 60 kids, broken up into three age groups. Pitching and hitting was the primary focus of the camp. Infielding, outfielding, catching, and base running were also covered during the eight-week camp.

 We would like to send our appreciation to the Strathmore Minor Ball Association for allowing the VAB the opportunity to run the camp. The camp wouldn’t have been possible without SMBA’s president Daren Kennett spearheading the project. We are excited for the continued SMBA & VAB relationship, committed to improving the grassroots baseball system in the Strathmore region.