Category: Press Release

17th Annual Awards & Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

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The Vauxhall Academy is excited to announce our 17th Annual Awards & Scholarship Fundraising Dinner. We are happy to welcome former Toronto Blue Jay all-star Ricky Romero as our featured speaker.  Shaun Haney will join us again as our MC as well as several award being presented highlighted by the pretigious Reno Lizzi Award.  Please contact Lynda Unruh for tickets.

Big offensive games leaves the Jets 3-1!

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The 4 games this week started on Tuesday and ran through Sunday.

Tuesday and Friday’s match up’s were against the Capital City Reds out of Ottawa.

Game 1 Jets 18 Reds 1.  Brett Getz started on the mound going 4 IP allowing 1 hit with 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Keegan McNeil threw 2 IP with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Demitri Shakotko finished things off going 1 clean inning.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Cardel Dick who was 1 for 3 with a 2B and 2 RBI’s.  Jack Wheatley was 1 for 2 with a 2B.  Kyle Yip was 1 for 3 with 3 RBI’s.  Kayden Hleucka was 2 for 2 with a double and 4 RBI’s.  Jared Bendfeld was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Adam Vulcano was 3 for 3 with 2 2B’s and an RBI.  Brennan McTavish was 1 for 4 with a 2B and RBI.  Riley Pearce was 1 for 2 and Carson Boyko was 1 for 3.

Game 2 Jets 15 Reds 6.  Karter Andersen started on the mound going 4 IP allowing 4 hits, 3 runs with 3 K’s.  Mason De Ruyck threw 3 IP allowing 1 hit, 1 earned run with 4 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Offensively the Jets were led by Demitri Shakotko who was 2 for 4 with a 2B. Cardel Dick was 1 for 3 with a 2B and RBI.  Adam Vulcano was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Colin Fisher was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI’s.  Riley Pearce was 2 for 3 with 4 RBI’s.  Keegan McNeil was 1 for 4 with a 2B and 3 RBI’s.   Carson Boyko was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.

Game 3 Jets 20 Badlands 7. Garrett Smith started on the mound going 3 IP allowing 5 hits, 2 earned runs with 3 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Demitri Shakotko went the final 3 IP with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Demitri Shakotko who was 2 for 5 with 2 HR’s and 6 RBI’s. Kyle Yip was 2 for 3 with a 2B. Cardel Dick was 3 for 3 with an RBI.  Adam Vulcano was 2 for 2 with a 2B and HR with 3 RBI’s. Keegan McNeil was 2 for 2 with a HR and 4 RBI’s. Brennan McTavish was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Ty Clemett was 2 for 4 with an RBI.

Game 4 Jets 11 U of C 18. It was a tough day on the mound for the Jets.  David Stewart, Brett Getz, Keegan McNeil and Riley Pearce all battled in tough conditions.  Offensively the Jets were led by Demitri Shakotko who was 2 for 4 with a HR and 2B.  Kyle Yip was 2 for 4 with a 2B and RBI.  Cardel Dick was 1 for 4 with a HR and 2 RBI’s.  Adam Vulcano was 2 for 3 with a HR and RBI. Jared Bendfeld was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Colin Fisher was 3 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBI’s. Keegan McNeil was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s. Brennan McTavish was 1 for 4.

Solid 2nd weekend for the Jets!

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The starts started the weekend off on a solid note and and end the weekend off with a tought game.

Game 1 vs Parkland Academy the Jets won by a score of 7-0 with Drew Lenehan starting on the mound going 4 IP allowing 1 hit with 1 BB and 10 K’s.  Mason DeRuyck earned the save going 3 Ip allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 5’s.  Offensively the Jets were led by Raphael Ranger who was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Jack Wheatley was 2 for 4.  Cardel Dick was 2 for 4.  Adam Vulcano was 1 for 4.  Colin Fisher was 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s.  Brennan McTavish was 1 or 2 with an RBI.  Keegan McNeil rounded out the offense going 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI.

Game 2 vs PBA the Jets cam back to tie the game at 4-4.  David Stewart started on the mound going 4 IP allowing 6 hits, 4 runs with 6 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Garet Smith threw 3 IP allowing 1 hit, with 1 BB and 1 K.  Offensively, Hleucka, Dick, Wheatley, Vulcano, Bendfeld, Yip and Boyko each had 1 hit.

Game 3 vs PBA saw the Jets come out flat and PBA took it to us and rolled to a 11-4 win over the Jets. Karter Andersen started on the mound going 2 IP allowing 2 hits, 7 runs with only 1 earned.  Parker Austin threw 1 1/3 allowing 3 earned runs and Brett Getz finished things off going 2 2/3 allowing 1 hit with 4 K’s of solid relief.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Cardel Dick who was 1 for 3, Jared Bendfeld was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Kyle Yip was 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI and Eric Reiling rounded out the offense going 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI.

Jets open season #16 with 4 victories!

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The Vauxhall Academy began our 16th season with a 4-0 opening record while winning the Keith Jorgenson Memorial Tournament.

Game 1 vs PBA at Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge.  Karter Andersen started on the mound going 3 2/3 IP allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs, 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Mason DeRuyck finished things off going 3 1/3 allowing 5 hits, 1 earned run with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Cardel Dick who wen 3/5 with 1 RBI.  Jack Wheatley was 2/3 with 2 RBI’s.  Kyle Yip was 1/4.  Adam Vulcano was 3/4 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.  Riley Pearce was 1/4.  Brennan McTavish was 1/2 and Carson Boyko was 1/1 with 2 RBI’s.

Game 2 vs Badlands Academy at Jets Stadium.  Drew Lenehan started and went 4 IP allowing 1 hit with 1 BB and 9 K’s.  Brett Getz finished things off going 3 IP allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Raphael Ranger who was 1/1.  Cardel Dick was 1/1 with an RBI.  Jack Wheatley was 1/3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Kyle Yip was 1/3.  Demitri Shakotko was 1/3 to round out the offense.

Game 3 vs Team SK at Jets Stadium. David Stewart started on the mound going 3 1/3 IP allowing 6 hits with 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s and 6 K’s. Offensively, the Jets were led Raphael Ranger who was 1/3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Cardel Dick was 1/3 with a double.  Adam Vulcano was 3/3 with a double and RBI.  Carsen Boyko was 1/3 with 2 RBI’s and Riley Pearce rounded out the offense going 1/2 with a double and an RBI.

Game 4 vs Neutral Hills at Jets Stadium.  Garret Smith started on the mound going 4 IP allowing 4 hits with 2 K’s.  Parker Austin threw the final inning allowing 1 hit with a K.  Offensively the Jets were led by Jared Bendfeld going 1/2 with 2 RBI’s.  Kyle Yip went 1/2 with a long solo HR.  Riley Pearce was 1/2 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Brennan McTavish was 1/2 with 4 RBI’s and Keegan McNeil was 1/3 with 2 RBI’s.

Palmegiani goes in the 14th round to the Blue Jays

 

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Vauxhall Academy Jets  alumni standout – 3B/OF Damiano Palmegiani (Cloverdale, BC) was drafted in the 14th round, 422nd overall by the Toronto Blue Jays.  Damiano was a 3 year standout for the Jets before moving onto Cal State Northridge and College of Southern Nevada.  Palmegiani is coming off a monstor year at CSN earning himself NJCAA 1st team All American.  We are super proud of you Damiano!  You are a true Jet.  Congrats Damiano!!


Vauxhall Academy Jets  alumni standout – RHP Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, SK) was drafted in the 9th round, 280th overall by the San Diego Padres.  Garrett is a 2 year standout for the Jets before moving onto the University of British Columbia.  Hawkins had a challenging couple of years with Covid 19 and UBC being unable to cross the border for game.  We are super proud of G-Hawk!  He is a true Jet.  Congrats Hawk!!

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros –signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attended Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays 2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – attended Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – attended University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed

2013 – Adam Nelubowich – Houston Astros – signed

2013 – Chris Thibideau – San Diego Padres –  North Florida University

2014 – Ben Onyshko – Milwaukee Brewers –  Stetson University

2016- Josh Burgmann – St. Louis Cardinals – currently attending University of Washington

2018 – Damiano Palmegiani – Toronto Blue Jays – currently attending Cal State Northridge

2019 – Adam Macko – Seattle Mariners – signed

2019 – Josh Burgmann – Chicago Cubs – signed

Hawkins selected in the 9th round by the Padres!

 

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Vauxhall Academy Jets  alumni standout – RHP Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, SK) was drafted in the 9th round, 280th overall by the San Diego Padres.  Garrett is a 2 year standout for the Jets before moving onto the University of British Columbia.  Hawkins had a challenging couple of years with Covid 19 and UBC being unable to cross the border for game.  We are super proud of G-Hawk!  He is a true Jet.  Congrats Hawk!!

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros –signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attended Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays 2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – attended Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – attended University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed

2013 – Adam Nelubowich – Houston Astros – signed

2013 – Chris Thibideau – San Diego Padres –  North Florida University

2014 – Ben Onyshko – Milwaukee Brewers –  Stetson University

2016- Josh Burgmann – St. Louis Cardinals – currently attending University of Washington

2018 – Damiano Palmegiani – Toronto Blue Jays – currently attending Cal State Northridge

2019 – Adam Macko – Seattle Mariners – signed

2019 – Josh Burgmann – Chicago Cubs – signed

9th Annual Celebration of Acheivement!

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It has became a tradition of the Jets to celebrate special achievements throughout the 2020/2021 season.  A great meal with several presentations and awards was highlighted by the 15th Annual Reno Lizzi scholarship & ring presentation.  It certainly has been a difficult and challenging year to say the least.  We do feel fortunate and lucky that the Jets student-athletes have had very little interuptions to their daily schedules at the Academy.  Unfortunately we were unable to play outside competition over the last 3 months but we have been able to build 2-3 games internally each week.  In an annual tradition we moved forward with our 9th Annual Celebration of Acheivement sponsored by Barbara & Yukio Kitagawa.  There was many acheivements this year and even more great memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Barbara & Yukio donated $1000 in a “Covid” scholarship to the program.  We had a random draw for $250 cash each for 4 players.  Kalem Haney, Aaron Vulcano, Jared Bendfeld & Dallas Cummins took home the cash.  The players really appreciated the kind gesture.

Reno Lizzi Scholarship/Ring Presentation – OF Jackson Clemett – $2000 & Ring

Jet of Year presented by Don Groves – OF/1B – Hunter Porter $500 scholarship

Coaches Award – Hardest worker in the off season – Custom Rawlings Glove – SS Kalem Haney

Inch by Inch presented by Yukio & Barbara Kitagawa – $1000 scholarship – RHP Cole Alguire

Scott Hornstra Memorial Scholarship – Heart & Hustle – $500 scholarship – OF – Dallas Cummins

Wanda Stober Memorial Award – Volunteers of the Year $500 scholarship – RHP Tyler Boudreau

Kalvin Odland Memorial Award – Leadership/Dedication $500 scholarship – C – Aaron Vulcano

Brian Bauman Award – “All in”  “Voted by the players” Oakleys & New Balance provided by Sports Connection – C – Cardel Dick

Jan Tolton Memorial Award – Best in the Dorms $500 – RHP Drew Lenehan

 

McLeod Family Scholarship – Excellence everyday that doesn’t require talent – $1000 scholarship each – INF/RHP Shaye McTavish, INF/RHP – Nick Backstrom

Reno Lizzi Underclassman Bursary – Adam Nelubowich – $1000 tuition credit – RHP – Karter Andersen

Reno Lizzi Underclassman Bursary  – $1000 tuition credit – C – Cardel Dick

Sports Connection Award – Oakleys & New Balance production – RHP Anson McGorman

 

 

3 more Jets commit to college programs!

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The Vauxhall Academy is very proud to announce 3 more Jets have committed to college baseball programs on scholarship for the 2021-2022 season.  All 3 players will finish up their spring in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2021.  We are very proud of all of these young men and look forward to following their careers.  In total 9 Jets have now committed to college programs for the fall.  Stay tuned for additional Jets signing over the winter months.

OF – Dallas Cummins – Vauxhall, AB  – has accepted an NAIA athletic & academic scholarship to attend Missouri Valley College Vikings in Marshall, Missouri.  The Vikings play in one of the premier NAIA conferences in the country.  For more details on Vikings baseball: https://www.valleywillroll.com/roster/0/3.php

C – Aaron Vulcano – Vauxhall, AB/Cloverdale, BC  – has accepted an NJCAA D1 athletic scholarship  to attend Colby Community College Trojans in Colby, Kansas.  The Trojans play in one of the premier NJCAA conferences in the country Jayhawk conference.  Aaron will join his brother Johnny with the Trojans next fall.  For more details on Trojans baseball: https://www.colbytrojans.com/sports/bsb/index

RHP – Jaxon Filipenko – Lethbridge, AB – has accepted an NJCAA D2 athletic scholarship  to attend Williston State Tetons in Williston, North Dakota.  The Tetons play in the competitive Mon – Dak conference throughout North Dakota.  For more details on Tetons baseball: https://wsc.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2020-21/schedule

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Previous Jets who have signed:

OF – Jackson Clemett – Calgary, AB  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic & academic scholarship to attend the University of Utah Utes in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The Utes play in one of the premier conferences in the United States the PAC 12 conference.  For more details on Utes Baseball: https://utahutes.com/sports/baseball

RHP – Anson McGorman – Parksville, BC – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 scholarship to attend Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California.  The Hornets play in the very competitive Big West Conference and have competed for the Championship over the last few years. For more information on Sac State: https://www.hornetsports.com/sports/bsb/index

RHP/INF – Shaye McTavish – Lethbridge, AB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 2 University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.  The Marauders play in Northern Sun Collegiate Conference and are coached by former Jets standout Tanner Spencer.  For more details on UMary Baseball: https://goumary.com/sports/baseball

RHP – Tyler Boudreau  – Halifax, NS – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Midland College Chaps in Midland, TX.  The Chaps play in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference which is home to some of the top junior college baseball programs in Texas.  For more details on Midland College: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/index.php

 

INF – Kalem Haney – Lethbridge, AB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 2 University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.  The Marauders play in Northern Sun Collegiate Conference and are coached by former Jets standout Tanner Spencer.  For more details on UMary Baseball: https://goumary.com/sports/baseball

RHP – Jack Mount – Ottawa, Ontario has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NJCAA Division 1 Cloud County T Birds in Concordia, Kansas.  The T Birds play in the Jayhawk Conference and compete for a Championship every season.  For more details on Cloud County: https://cloudtbirds.com/sports/bsb/index

 

Jets represented on Bob Elliott’s top 100 again!

Vauxhall, AB –  Bob Elliott, HOF Writer, and the Canadian Baseball Network announced their annual list of the top 100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball for the year 2020. The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball was represented in the top 70 with Les McTavish (Head Coach and Director of Baseball Operations) listed 70th.  Coach Mac has been ranked in the top 100 since 2008.  Congratulations to Coach McTavish and the rest of the professionals, players, coaches, scouts and managers that made the top 100.  Coach McTavish had this to say about the accomplishment, “It is an honour to be part of such a list and it is a testament to our entire Academy – players, staff, support staff, billets, parents and especially assistant coaches Jim Kotkas &Joel Blake as well as support staff Alex, Krush, Greg & Hootie.”  To read the full article:

https://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/canadian-baseball-network-articles/fc6f6m0x4h1x70u1pbz5pwcmjxdl9l

5 more Jets committ to US college programs!

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The Vauxhall Academy is very proud to announce 5 more Jets have committed to college baseball programs on scholarship for the 2020-2021 season.  All 5 players will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2020.  We are very proud of all 9 of these young men and look forward to following their careers.

The following is a list of Jets who signed:

C – Ty Wevers – Lethbridge, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NJCAA Division 1 Cloud County T Birds in Concordia, Kansas.  The T Birds play in the Jayhawk Conference and compete for a Championship every season.  For more details on Cloud County: https://cloudtbirds.com/sports/bsb/index

RHP – Levi Abbott – Lethbridge, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Golden Griffens in Buffalo, NY.  Abbott will join teammates Max Grant and Carlin Dick in Buffalo.  The Golden Griffens play in the MAAC Conference  and compete for a Championship every season.  For more details on Canisius College Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886

RHP – Reece Keller – Spruce Grove, AB  – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 scholarship to attend McCook College Indians in McCook, Nebraska.  The Indians play in the competitive Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference and are very competitive every season.  For more details on the Indians: https://mccindians.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

INF – Nick Gravel – Fall River, NS  – has accepted an NJCAA Div. 1 Scholarship to attend Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas.  The Rebels play in Region V one of the most competitive Junior college regions in in the country. For more information on Hill College: https://www.hillcollege.edu/Athletics/Baseball/index.html

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RHP – Justin Adamoski – Burnaby, BC  – has accepted an NAIA Scholarship to attend the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in Vancouver, BC .  The Thunderbirds play in the competitive Cascade Collegiate Conference and compete for   the title every season.  For more details on UBC Baseball: http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/index.aspx?path=baseball

LHP – Ben Adams – Ottawa, ON – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 St. John’s Red Storm in Queens, New York.  The Red Storm play in the very competitive Big East Conference and have been a national powerhouse over the last couple of the years. For more information on St. John’s: https://redstormsports.com/sports/baseball

1B/OF – Carlin Dick – Abbotsford, BC – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Golden Griffens in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffens play in the MAAC Conference  and compete for a Championship every season.  For more details on Canisius College Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886

3B/C – Max Grant – Fredricton, NB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Golden Griffens in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffens play in the MAAC Conference  and compete for a Championship every season.  For more details on Canisius College Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886