Lethbridge, AB – 

Spitz Stadium was filled with emotion, tears, excitement and energy for the 1st Annual Tanner Craswell and Mitch MacLean Memorial baseball game between the VAB and Lethbridge Bulls.  The Craswell family, MacLean family and the lone survivor of the tragedy Shayna Conway were in attendance to Remember the boys!   The Jets also dressed and played several alumni that played with Tanner in Vauxhall.  In total 10 alumni and 21 Jets suited up for the special occasion.

The Jets ran out several pitchers on the special night with grade 11 Brandon Radmacher getting the start and went 3 great innings.  Zach Mayo and Tanner Spencer threw 1 solid inning each in the 4th and 5th.  Alumni Brody McDonald threw 2 solid innings in the 6th and 7th.  Luke Whelpton threw a great 8th and Jets Alumni Brandon closed things out.  The Jets committed 4 errors in the 5th inning that cost the Jets 4 unearned runs was the only blemish on the night.

The Jets pounded out 19 hits on route to the 11-5 victory.  Jager Toffan had a huge night with 3 hits including a big 3 run blast.  Chris Thibideau chipped in with 3 hits as well and flashed great defence.  Anthony McKinley, Guillaume Gingras, Konner Lutz, Mitch McGeein all had hits for the current Jets.  The alumni had very productive night with Tyson Ford leading the game with a single,  Luke Berry stroking a double, Dale Anderson hitting a solo shot and  Adam Nelubowich crushing a double.  A special thank you to best friend of Tanner Craswell – Jordan Duffy who started at 2nd base.  Alumni Jordan Wong caught in the bullpen and Tyler Vavra who brought the crowd to their feet with a pinch hit appearance.

Greg Vavra “Raimont Energy” and Shell Canada were title sponsors of the event with the initial count of over $14,000.00 profit going into the TCMM Memorial Fund.

Keith Craswell was a guest coach with the Jets and was the honorary Head Coach at the home-plate meeting.

Several Lethbridge Little Leaguers were part of the Jets for batting practice and the pre-game festivities.

The victory ends the Jets season with a record of 27 wins – 12 losses – 1 tie.

Great Falls, Montana –

The VAB Jets made the most out of their 2-0 1st inning lead to hold on for a 2-1 victory over the Okotoks Dawgs to improve to 2-0 at the GF Chargers tournament.  Zach Mayo ended up going the distance allowing 6 hits, 1 run with 4 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets only managed to get 3 hits.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Konner Lutz pitched in with an RBI.  Dan Moro rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 24-11-1 overall and 2-0 in the tournament.  Next action is tomorrow at 9 am and 7 pm.  Weather permitting.

Great Falls, Montana –

The VAB Jets opened the Great Falls Tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Cardinals.   Brandon Radmacher started on the mound and went the distance allowing 5 hits, 1 run,  4 BB’s with  5 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 3 with a triple and a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a double.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 3 and Dan Moro was 1 for 2 with a run scored.

The victory puts the Jets record at 23-11-1 overall.  Next action is tomorrow vs Okotoks at 10:30am.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets came back from a 7-0 deficit but eventually fell to the Great Falls Chargers 7-6.    Tanner Spencer started on the mound and threw the ball much better than the stats show.  He went 2 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits, 7 runs with 2 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw the final 4 1/3 innings and was outstanding allowing 1 hit, 3 BB’s and 6 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Mitch McGeein who was 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Chris Thibideau was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Devan Thomas, Konner Lutz and Jager Toffan each pitched in with 1 hit each.

The loss pushes the Jets overall record to 22-11-1 overall.  The final tournament standings were:

1st GF Chargers (3-2)

2nd VAB Jets (4-1)

3rd MH Monarchs (2-2)

4th PBF Red Birds (1-3)

5th Lethbridge Elks (1-3)

A special THANK YOU to HAVEN AGENCIES and INTACT INSURANCE for their support and sponsorship of the event.   It is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to everyone else who helped make the tournament a success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets finished off the round robin with a 4-2 victory over the Medicine Hat Monarchs and a 6-3 victory over the Great Falls Chargers in the night cap.

Game 1 saw Brandon Radmacher start on the mound going 6 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 unearned runs, 4 BB’s and 7 K’s to earn the victory.  Luke Whelpton got the save throwing 1 inning allowing 2 BB’s with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets didn’t strikeout in the game but only managed 6 hits.  Dan Moro led the way going 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 2 with a double.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 1 with a double.  Jason Field continued his hot streak going 2 for 3 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.

Game 2 saw Logan Seifrit go the distance 7 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 unearned runs with 9 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 3 for 3 with an RBI and a double.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 runs scored.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 4-0 in the tournament and will play in the 4 pm final.  The Jets opponent will be decided after the 2 morning games.  Tournament standings:

Jets 4-0

Medicine Hat 2-1

Lethbridge 1-2

Great Falls 1-2

PBF 0-3

Vauxhall, AB –

After some over night and morning rain the Haven Agenicies Tournament is off to a good start.  Game 1 of the day saw the Medicine Hat Monarchs defeat the Lethbridge Elks 2-1 and in Game 2 saw the Great Falls Chargers defeat the PBF Red Birds 11-5.  In the night cap the Jets had an offensive outburst beating the PBF Red Birds 11-1.

Zach Mayo started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 4 BB’s and 10 K’s.  Jesse Borden closed things out with 2 K’s in 1 inning of work.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Anthony McKinley was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras had a big game going 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s.  Jason Field was 1 for 1 with a run scored with 2 Sac Flies.  Matt Benn was 1 for 1 to round out the offence.  The victory puts the Jets record at 20-10-1 overall.

The Tournament standings to date:

Jets 2-0

Med. Hat 1-0

Great Falls 1-0

Lethbridge 0-2

PBF 0-2

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets started their home tournament off with a victory over the Lethbridge Elks by a score of 11-7.   The game was a sloppy at times but the Jets held on for a victory.

Luc Hebert started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs with 7 BB’s and 4 K’s.  Nick Stobbe finished off the game going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs with 2 BB’s and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 2 for 5 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a 2 run HR.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Travis Wallace was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Jason Field was 1 for 4.  Dan Moro was 1 for 2 with an RBI and JG Weeks was 1 for 2.

The victory puts the Jets record at 1-0 in the tournament.  Next action is tomorrow night vs PBF Redbirds at 7 pm.  The Lethbridge Elks play Medicine Hat at 1 pm and Great Falls plays PBF at 4 pm.

Vauxhall, AB – 

Haven Agencies (Peter and Connie Van Uden) and Intact Insurance are tremendous supporters of the Vauxhall Academy and we are proud to have both companies be a part of our 6th Annual Tournament.   See the tournament schedule below:

Vauxhall Academy Jets

6^th Annual Invitational Tournament

Presented by: Haven Agencies

Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada

 

                            Home Team                                                Visiting Team

Thursday May 17^th, 2012

 

7:00 pm               V.A.B                                  vs                     Lethbridge Elks

 

Friday May 18^th, 2012

 

1:00 pm               Medicine Hat Monarchs      vs                     Lethbridge Elks

4:00 pm               Pro Baseball Force              vs                    Great Falls Chargers

7:00 pm               V.A.B                                  vs                     Pro Baseball Force

 

Saturday May 19^th, 2012

 

10:00 am             Medicine Hat Monarchs      vs                     Pro Baseball Force

1:00 pm               V.A.B                                  vs                     Medicine Hat Monarchs

4:00 pm               Lethbridge Elks                   vs                     Great Falls Chargers

5:00 pm               BBQ (Players, Coaches and fans are Free)

7:00 pm               V.A.B                                  vs                     Great Falls Chargers

 

Sunday May 20^th, 2012

 

10:00 am             Lethbridge Elks                   vs                     Pro Baseball Force

1:00 pm               Great Falls Chargers            vs                     Medicine Hat Monarchs

                                                                Championship Game

4:00 pm              #1 Seed                               vs                     #2 Seed

Okotoks, AB –

The VAB Jets struggled throwing strikes all day long and it ended up being the story suffering 2 defeats to the Okotoks Dawgs by scores of 3-2 and 7-6.  Zach Mayo started on the mound earning the no-decision going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs with 5 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Brandon Radmacher threw the following 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 0 unearned runs, with 3 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Luc Hebert threw the final 2/3 of an inning and took the loss.  The offence was led by Chris Thibideau who was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Devan Thomas, Jose Calderon and JG Weeks rounded out the offence with 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw a similar story with the Jets losing 7-6.  Logan Seifrit started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 8 hits, 3 runs, 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 3 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Nick Stobbe threw 2/3 of an inning allowing 1 hits, 1 run, with 3 BB’s and 1 K.  Tanner Spencer threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 1 BB and 1 K.  Chris Thibideau threw the final 2/3 of an inning allowing 1hit, with with an  1 BB and 1 K.  Offensively, The Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 3 with and RBI and 2 runs scored.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 4 with a run scored and RBI.  Matt Ben was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Matt Benn was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Anthoney McKinley was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Jason Field was 1 for 2 with a run scored, double and RBI.  Dan Moro was 1 for 4 to round out the offence.

The 2 loses pushes the Jets record to 18-10-1.  Next action is the Haven Agencies Tournament.  First game is Thursday May 17th vs Lethbridge Elks.