Year: 2010

McDonald committs to Muscatine making it 10!

Vauxhall, AB –

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the fall of 2010 – overall this makes 10 Jets so far! McDonald joins 9 other Jets who have committed to schools so far.  See below for details:

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.

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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

Jets finish season with Great Falls mini tournament victory!

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! 

Please stay tuned with the website for additional updates soon. 

Jets open Great Falls with 2 wins!

Great Falls, Montana –

The Jets opened up the Great Falls tournament with 2 victory Sunday afternoon.  Game 1 saw the Jets win in the bottom of the 7th inning by a score of 4-3.  Brody McDonald started on the mound earning a no-decision going 6 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs, 1 earned run, 9 hits, 6 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Chad Hodges earned the win going 2/3 of the innings allowing 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4.  Luke Barry was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 3.  Greg Adams rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 effort.

Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top again with a 7-2 victory.  Justin Davies started on the mound earning the victory going 6 innings allowing 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 4 hits, 7 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog threw the final inning clean with 1 K.  Offensively the Jets were led by Luke Barry who was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with a run scored and RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with a triple and a run scored.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 1 with a double, RBI and 3 runs scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Greg Adams rounded out the offense with a very good game going 3 for 3 with a double and run scored.

The 2 wins pushes the Jets overall record to 30 – 9 overall.  Next action is tomorrow at 11 am and 1 pm vs Edmonton and Great Falls.

Great Falls Tournament Schedule Updated!

Great Falls, Montana –

The Great Falls Chargers tournament schedule has been updated due to poor field conditions.  All games will be played at Centenne Field (Legion Park).  All games will be webcasts on http://gfchargers.org/.  Click on gametracker at the top.

Sunday May 30th

10 am – GF Chargers vs VAB

2 pm – VAB vs Edmonton

Monday May 31st

11 am – Edmonton vs VAB

1 pm – GF Chargers vs VAB

Jets lose a tight one vs Lethbridge Bulls!

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets played well offensively and on the mound but several defensive mistakes costs the Jets an upset win over the much older and expereienced Lethbridge Bulls.  The Jets gave up 4 unearned runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to lose 10-9 to a solid Bulls squad.  Paul Schaak started earning a no-decision going 3 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 5 run, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Ben Dartnell threw 1/3 of an inning clean.  Taylor Simmonds threw a solid 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run with a K.  Victor Caruso took the loss despite giving up only 1 hit.  Caruso ended with 2/3 of an inning allowing 1 hit, 4 unearned runs with a BB.  On the day the Jets made 6 errors in the loss. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 5 with a triple and RBI.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with a double, 3 BB’s and 3 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 3 for 4 with an RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with a triple and 3 RBI’s.  Brant Hittel was 2 for 2 with 2 BB’s and 2 runs scored. 

The loss pushes the Jets overall record to 28 – 9.  The Jets will finish off their spring schedule in Great Falls starting Saturday.

Tommy Talif Tournament Schedule Announced!

Great Falls, Montana –

The Tommy Talif Memorial Day Tournament was announced with the Jets opening play Saturday morning at 9 am. 

Saturday May 29

9:00 – 11:00                Vauxhall Baseball Academy Jets VS  Edmonton Cardinals 

11:30 – 1:30                Spruce Grove White Soxs VS Great Falls Chargers 

2:00 – 4:00                  Great Falls Chargers  VS Vauxhall Baseball Academy Jets 

4:30 – 6:30                 Edmonton Cardinals  VS  Spruce Grove White Soxs

6:30 – 7:00                  Opening Ceremonies   (at Centene Field)

Sunday May 30

9:00 – 11:00                Spruce Grove White Soxs  VS  Great Falls Chargers 

11:30 – 1:30                Great Falls Chargers  VS  Edmonton Cardinals 

2:00 – 4:00                  Edmonton Cardinals  VS  Vauxhall Baseball Academy Jets

4:30 – 6:30                  Vauxhall Baseball Academy Jets  VS  Spruce Grove White Soxs 

Monday May 31

11:30 – 1:30    Consolation Game   #3  VS  #4  (at Olson Field) 

11:30 – 1:30    Championship Game   #1  VS  #2  (at Centene Field)

Jets win 4th annual Tournament!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets got behind early 4-0 and 6-2 and found a way to battle back and win the tournament 18-8.  Ben Douglas earned the victory on the mound going 4 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 2 runs with 4 K’s and 2 BB’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led again by Brendan Hendriks who was 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Shane Zimmer was 3 for 4 with a double, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Luke Barry was was 2 for 3 with his 1st HR of the season and 3 runs scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 2 with a huge 3 run HR with 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Brody McDonald and Marc St. Jean also had 1 hit each with 2 RBI’s each.

The victory pushes the Jets overall record to 28 – 8 overall.  The championship is the Jets 4th straight Haven Agencies Invitational.

The final tournament standings:

Championship – VAB

2nd place – Medicine Hat Monarchs

3rd place – Great Falls Chargers

4th place – Lethbridge Elks

5th place – Calgary Cubs

Next action is Wednesday in Lethbridge vs Lethbridge Bulls.

Jets lose a tight one to end 17 game winning streak!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost a 6-5 ball game to the Great Falls Chargers in a well played game that snapped the Jets 17 game winning streak.  Justin Davies started on the mound earning the no decision going 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits with 11 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog took the loss going 2/3 of a inning allowing 6 hits and 4 runs.  Victor Caruso threw the final 1/3 of an inning. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Matt Clark was also 1 for 3 with a run scored. 

The Jets overall record is now 27 – 8 overall and 3-1 in the tournament.  Results from the Great Falls and Medicine Hat game will determine the #1 and #2 seeds. 

The records currently are:

Lethbridge 0-3

Calgary 0-3

Great Falls 3-0

Medicine Hat 2-1

VAB 3-1

Jets come from behind to win!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets came from behind to beat the Medicine Hat Monarchs by a score of 9-5.  The Jets were down 4-2 going into the bottom of the  6th inning before breaking the game open for 5 runs.  Brody McDonald started for the Jets earning the no-decision going 5 solid innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 1 earned run with 9 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Victor Caruso earned the victory throwing the final 2 innings allowing 1 unearned run. 

Offensively, the Jets were led once again by Brendan Hendriks going 2 for 2 with a double, run scored and 2 RBI”s.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 4 with the win RBI and 2 runs scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 2 for 4 with an RBI and run scored. 

The victory pushes the Jets overall record to 27 – 7 overall and 3 – 0 in the tournament.  Next action is 7 pm vs Great Falls Chargers.

Jets win a another big one!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets opened up with 11 runs in the first 2 innings to cruise to a 13-1 victory over the Calgary Cubs.  On the mound Taylor Simmonds started and threw very well going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run, with 8 K’s and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 3 for 4 with 2 more HR’s, double, 5 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 3 for 3 with a double, run scored and RBI.  Kym Barthel was 1 for 5 with 2 RBI’s.  Luke Barry was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4 with a HR and Nick Koh was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 runs scored. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 26 – 7 and 2 -0 in the tournament.  Next action is Saturday vs Medicine Hat at 10 am and Great Falls at 7 pm. 

Other action from the tournament:

Medicine Hat 15 – Lethbridge 5

Great Falls 16 – Calgary 6