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Jets split to open the season!

Burgy

PBA

Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets opened up their 10th spring season with the first game ever played in February.  Game 1 at Nolan Yard saw the PBA JV erase a 7-2 deficit coming back to win by a score of 10-9.  On the mound Josh Burgmann started going 1 2/3 innings allowing 0 hits with 2 runs on 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Brandon Hatley threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 K’s.  David Richards allowing 5 earned runs with 4 BB’s.  Ben Erwin threw 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 K’s.  Jalen Lane finished things off going 1 inning allowing 2 hits with 2 runs.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Wood who was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Brett Resch was 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 2 for 4 with a HR.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 4.  Shawn Grandmont was 2 for 4 with a double.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 1 with a double.  Spencer Rankin rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

Game 2 saw the Jets erase a 2-0 deficit before winning 7-4.  Carsen Perkins started on the mound going 1 inning allowing 2 hits with 2 unearned runs with 1 BB and 1 K.  Wesley Moore had a big day going 2 innings with 6 K’s!!  Garrett Nicholson went 2 innings with 1 BB an 5 K’s.  KJ Moreno went 1 inning allowing 3 hits and 2 runs.  Bryce Fraser earned the save going 1 inning with 1 hit, 1 BB with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brett Resch who was  for 4.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for 4.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Shawn Grandmont was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 4 with a double.  Jared Binsfeld was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI’s.  Matt Rath was 1 for 3 to round out the offense.

Next action is Sunday at Lethbridge again vs PBA.  Time TBA.

3 more Jets sign with college baseball programs!

Dray, Woody, Fraser

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 3 more Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2015-2016 season.  All 3 players will finish up their spring in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2016.  With the addition of these 3 Jets signing with college programs that makes 7 Jets on the current roster who have committed.   We are very proud of all of these young men and look forward to sharing additional college commitments soon.

RHP – Bryce Fraser – Lethbridge, AB  – has accepted an NJCAA  athletic scholarship to attend Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas.  The Trojans play in the very competitive Jayhawk Conference.  For more details on the Colby Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/index

SS – Tyler Wood – Winnipeg, MB  – has accepted an NJCAA athletic scholarship to attend Northern Oklahoma College Enid in Enid, Oklahoma.  The Jets play in Region II and the Plains District.  For more details on Northern Oklahoma Enid baseball: http://www.noc.edu/jets-baseball

OF – Jordan Dray  – Surrey, BC – has accepted an NJCAA  athletic scholarship to attend Midland College Chaps in Midland, TX. Dray will join current Jets teammate Brandon Hatley and former Jets Brady Moxham and Nolan Rattai at Midland.  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

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The following is a list of Jets who signed in the fall:

RHP – Josh Burgmann – Nanaimo, BC  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA.  The Huskies play in one of the top baseball conferences in the US the Pacific 12 Conference.  For more details on the University of Washington: http://www.gohuskies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=126625

RHP – Carsen Perkins – Bienfait, SK  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Canisius College Golden Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffs play in the MAAC Conference and are the defending Conference Champions.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12013

LHP – Brandon Hatley  – Morden, MB – 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

OF – Brett Resch  – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  The Golden Eagles play in one of the top junior college conferences the Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/index.aspx?path=baseball

The entire VAB organization is very proud of all 7 Jets and we look forward to following their very bright futures moving forward.  Stay tuned for additional signings throughout the spring months.

 

10th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

Devon White

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB is excited for the 10th annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet February 27th, 2016 at the Vauxhall Community Hall (5 pm cocktails and 5:45 pm program begins).  Devon White will be our featured speaker at this years event following his 16 year career with 6 MLB teams.  Devo’s career was highlighted with 3 World Series titles, 7 Gold Gloves and 3 All-star selections.

The evening will once again be highlighted by the Reno Lizzi Scholarships as well as several other Awards and Scholarship presentations.

A silent auction, live auction and raffles will be going on throughout the evening with Marty Baceda leading the charge as our MC.

Some of the highlight auction items will be posted prior to the banquet.

Please contact Lynda Unruh at [email protected] for tickets.  Tickets cost is $60/ticket or $450/table of 8.

Merry Christmas from the Jets!

Merry Christmas

10 year logo

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball staff, student-athletes and Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New.  We are looking forward to the 10th season of Jets baseball and look forward to seeing you at our 10th Annual Awards & Scholarship Fundraising Dinner Saturday February 27th, 2016

Make it 10 years celebrating XMAS “Christmas Carol”

Calgary, AB – 

Calgary Theatre and the 29th running of “The Christmas Carol” live theatre production has become an annual holiday tradition for the Jets.  2015 marks the 10th consecutive year that Yukio and Barbara Kitagawa have treated current Jets as well as many Academy supporters to a great day of holiday celebration and cheer.  On behalf of the entire Jets organization we would like to thank Carl Ringdahl, Kitagawa’s and Shirley from Theatre Calgary for the great day.  We would also like to thank Donna Brown from Intact Insurance for the special gift for each of the boys.

More exciting news from the Intact Foundation to be announced in the future.

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4 Jets sign with college baseball programs!

College Fall 2015

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 4 Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2015-2016 season.  All 4 players will finish up their spring in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2016.  We are very proud of all of these young men and look forward to sharing additional college commitments soon.

The following is a list of Jets who signed:

RHP – Josh Burgmann – Nanaimo, BC  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA.  The Huskies play in one of the top baseball conferences in the US the Pacific 12 Conference.  For more details on the University of Washington: http://www.gohuskies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=126625

RHP – Carsen Perkins – Bienfait, SK  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Canisius College Golden Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffs play in the MAAC Conference and are the defending Conference Champions.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12013

LHP – Brandon Hatley  – Morden, MB – 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

OF – Brett Resch  – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  The Golden Eagles play in one of the top junior college conferences the Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/index.aspx?path=baseball

The entire VAB organization is very proud of all 4 Jets and we look forward to following their very bright futures moving forward.  Stay tuned for additional signings throughout the winter and spring months.

Marathon Game is the official end of the fall season

Vauxhall, AB – 

The 10th Annual Marathon game is officially underway beginning at 10am.  The Jets veterans held a draft last night before taking the field at 9:45 this morning.  It turned out to be a sunny yet cool fall day.  The game is a fun way to end the fall season before moving indoors when the real work gets started.  Thanks to everyone for their support of the 10th Annual Marathon game.

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Team Cardinal tops Team Putty on a beautiful fall afternoon!

 

Vauxhall, AB –

The weekend schedule changed so the Jets split teams – Team Perkins and Team Hatley for some friendly chores around the residence.

Team Hatley ended up winning by a score of 7-6 with a flurry of late runs.

Below is the stats for the day:

Team Perkins

Pitching – Perkins 1 inning, 1 hit with 2 K’s.  Moore 1 inning with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Lane 2 innings 1 hit with 2 K’s.  Nicholson 2 innings 5 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs with 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Richards 2 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs with 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.

Team Hatley

Pitching – Erwin 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 run.  Hatley 1 inning with 1 K.  Fraser 2 innings 2 hits with 1 K.  Green 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs with 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Unruh with 2 inning, 3 hits, 2 BB’s and 4 K’s.

Team Perkins

Offense – Rath 1-3, Vulcano 1-3 with an RBI, Resch 3-4 with 2 RBI’s, Dray 2-4 with 3 RBI’s, Binsfeld 1-4, Moore 1-3 and Lane 1-3 with a double.

Team Hatley

Offense – Palmegiani 1-3, Wood 2-4 with a double and an RBI, Grandmont 1-5, Malainey 2-4 with an RBI, Cerny 1-5 with a double and 3 RBI’s, Erwin rounded out the offense going 1-3 with a double.

Thanksgiving Sunday is a good day for the Jets!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The VAB Jets were happy to be home on Thanksgiving Sunday beating the University of Calgary Dino’s by a score of 16-4 and 11-0.  Game 1 saw Bryce Fraser start on the mound going 2 innings allowing 2 hits and 0 runs.  David Richards threw 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 K’s.  Conner Green threw 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 4 runs on 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Wesley Moore finished things off going 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 1 BB and 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brett Resch who was 3 for 3 with a double.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 3.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with a HR and 2 RBI’s.  Tyler Wood was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 2 with a HR and 3 RBI’s.  Jared Binsfeld was 1 for 2 with a grand slam.  Shawn Grandmont rounded out the offense going 3 for 3 with a double, HR and 3 RBI’s.

Game 2 saw the Jets shut out the Dino’s 11-0.  Ben Erwin started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 2 K’s.  KJ Moreno threw 2 innings allowing 2 hits.  Garrett Nicholson threw 1 innings allowing 1 hit with 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Jalen Lane finished things off going 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Brett Resch was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for 3 with a solo HR.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 2 with a double.  Victor Cerny 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Jared Binsfeld 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 3 with a HR and 2 RBI’s.  Matt Rath was 1 for 2 with a double.

Next action will be announced this week for the weekend.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING Jets fans.

Back and forth battle in Lethbridge

Lethbridge, AB –

It was a great day for baseball in Lethbridge vs PBA.  Both clubs traded runs throughout the contest with the Dawgs score 1 in the bottom of the 9th to take a 8-7 lead and then the Jets scored 3 runs in the 10th with the exhibition game finishing up 10-8.

On the mound the Jets ran out 8 pitchers with Ben Erwin starting things off going 2 innings allowing 3 hits and 2 runs.  KJ Moreno threw 1 inning allowing 2 hits.  Garrett Nicholson threw 1 inning with 2 BB’s, 1 K and 1 run.  Bryce Fraser threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 1 K.  David Richards threw 1 inning with 3 K’s.  Conner Green threw 2/3 of an inning allowing 2 hits, 4 unearned runs with 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Wesley Moore threw 1 1/3 inning allowing 1 hit with 1 K.  Jalen Lane finished things off allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brett Resch who was 1 for 4.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 4 with a 3 run HR and 4 RBI’s.  Jordan Dray was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 5 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Victor Cerny was 2 for 4.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 4.  Jared Binsfeld was 1 for 4 and Matt Rath was 2 for 4 to round out the offense.

Next action for the Jets is Sunday at home vs U of Calgary Dinos 12 noon DH.