Las Vegas, NV –

The Vauxhall Academy Jets opened up the Bishop Gorman Easter Classic with a victory over Churchill County, NV by a score of 16-2.   On the mound the Levi Westerlund started on the mound earning the victory going 4 innings, allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 8 K’s and 7 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean threw the final inning with 2 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brant Hittel who was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 3 with 4 runs scored, 5 RBI’s and a 2 run HR.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with a triple, RBI and 2 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 3 with a double, triple, 4 RBI’s and run scored.  Brody McDonald and Nic Koh also had a hit apiece in the victory. 

The win matches the Jets up against San Benito, CA who best a very good Oaks Christian High School.  Game time is 12 noon at Bishop Gorman’s new high school baseball complex. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 10 – 4 and 1 – 0 in the Easter Classic.

Kamloops, AB –

The VAB Jets started on a positive note but to make walks and errors ended in a 10-2 loss to a strong Fraser Valley Chiefs club.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound taking the loss going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs, 4 earned runs, 1 K and 6 BB’s.  Justin Davies returned to the mound going 2 inning allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 K’s, and 3 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the final 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 unearned runs, 0 K’s and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Luke Barry was 2 for 3 with a double and run scored.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 4 with a double.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3.  Blair Balog was also 1 for 3. 

The loss pushes the Jets record to 9-4 overall.  Next action is Wednesday April 7th in Las Vegas.  11 am PST start time vs Churchill County, NV at Hadland Park.

Kamloops, BC –

The Vauxhall Academy Jets lost the final game of round robin play by a score of 7-4 to the Langley Blaze Navy.  The Jets offense wasn’t able to get anything going all morning.  Blair Balog started on the mound and took the loss going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Ben Dartnell threw 1 inning allowing 1 BB on 0 runs.  Brody McDonald threw the final 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs, 1 K and 2 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets only mustered 4 hits.  Chayse Marion, Ben Douglas (double), Greg Adams and and Marc St. Jean all had hits in the loss. 

Even with the loss the Jets finished as the #1 seed in their pool.  They will play in the semi final Sunday at 12:30 pm PST vs TBA.  The loss pushes the Jets overall record to 9-3 and 2-1 in the Best of the West Tournament.

Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy Jets won by a score of 8-0 behind a dominate pitching performance by Paul Schaak on a very cold day in Kamloops.  The game was very close until the 4th inning when the Jets broke it open.   Schaak was dominate going 5 innings allowing 1 hit with 6 K’s and 2 BB’s on only 59 pitches. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Luke Barry who was 1 for 3 with a run scored and RBI.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 2 with a BB.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 2 for 2 with a double, 3 RBI’s and run scored.  Blair Balog was also 1 for 2 and made a great play in the middle part of the game to end an inning. 

The win pushes the Jets record to 9-2 overall and 2-0 in the tournament.  Next action is tomorrow morning at 9:00 am PST vs Langley Blaze who are 1-1.

Kamloops, BC –

The Jets opened up with an 8-0 victory over the Kelowna A’s on a chilly opening day.  Levi Westerlund started on the mound and went 5 innings to the earn the victory allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 6 K’s with 4 BB’s.  Brendan Hendriks went the final inning with a K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chayse Marion who was 1 for 3 with a run scored, RBI and BB.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored and 2 BB’s.  Matt Clark was 2 for 4 with a run scored.  Blair Balog was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s. 

Next action is Friday April 2nd at 11:00 am PST vs Victoria Mariners who are 1-0 with a victory over the Langley Blaze. 

The win puts the Jets overall record to 8 – 2.