Year: 2009

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!

Las Vegas Tournament Host is ranked #1 in the USA!

Vauxhall, AB –

Hopefully soon the weather will turn and the Jets will get outside to get ready for their spring games.  The 17th Annual Bishop Gorman Classic will consist of 15 teams with the host – Bishop Gorman High School being ranked #1 in the USA in all 7 polls – including Baseball America, ESPN and many others.  This is the link to the rankings: http://www.craigschinmusic.com/page9

Below is a list of the teams currently slated for the tournament.  The tournament schedule should be available soon.

  • Bishop Gorman
  • Bishop Manogue, NV
  • Churchill County, NV
  • Damonte Ranch, NV
  • Douglas, NV
  • Dublin, CA
  • Galena, NV
  • Highland, UT
  • Irvine, CA
  • Montclair Prep, CA
  • Newbury Park, CA
  • San Benito, CA
  • South Tahoe, CA
  • Vauxhall Academy, Canada
  • Bishop Gorman No. 2