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Lethbridge, AB –

Game 1 saw the Jets score in the top of the 9th (extra innings) to come out on top 3-2.  Ben Erwin started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Bryce Fraser went 1 1/3 innings in relief allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 1 BB and 1 K. Wesley Moore earned the win going 2 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jordan Malainey who was 1 for 4 with a double.  Jordan Dray hit a 2 run HR ending 1 for 3.  Jared Binsfeld was 1 for 3 with a double and Brett Resch rounded out the offense going 1 for 4.

Game 2 saw the Jets go down early and never recovered losing 9-1. Jalen Lane started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 7 hits, 6 runs with 3 BB’s and 1 K.  Garrett Nicholson went 1 inning in relief allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 earned run with 3 BB’s.  David Richards threw 2 good innings allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 1 K.  KJ Moreno threw the final inning allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run to finish things off.  Offensively, the Jets didn’t muster much offense.  Brett Resch was 1 for 3, Spencer Rankin was 1 for 3 and Ben Erwin finished 1 for 3.

Weather permitting the Jets will travel back to Lethbridge on Sunday to face PBA at 11 am (9 innings).

Jets shut out Chiefs to move to 2-1!

Kelowna, BC –

The Jets score a pair of runs in the bottom of the 6th before cruising to a 7-0 victory over a young Whalley Chiefs club.  The Jets pitching staff combined to throw a no-hitter lead by Ben Erwin who started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 3 BB’s with 3 K’s.  Garrett Nicholson threw the final 3 innings with 5 K’s.

The Jets offense was led by Brett Resch who was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 3 with an RBI to round out the offense.

The Jets will now take on Okanagan College at 8:30 pm for a chance to move onto playoff round.

Jets split to open up fall Kelowna tournament!

Kelowna, BC –

Game 1 saw the Jets break the game open with 3 in the 3rd and 5th innings to cruise to an 8-0 win over a solid Okanagan A’s club.  Josh Burgmann started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Wesley Moore finished things off going 1 inning with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brett Resch was 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 4 with a double, triple and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Victor Cerny was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Damiano Palmegiani rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

Game 2 saw the score tied at 2-2 entering the bottom of the 6th when the North Shore Twins scored 5 runs.  Brandon Hatley started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs with 1 BB and 5 K’s.  Bryce Fraser took the loss going 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs with 3 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets only mustered 3 hits all coming off the bat of Liam Vulcano.

The Jets will take on the Whalley Chiefs tomorrow at 10:30 am.

In memory of Ron Robbins (1959-2015)

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Robbins.  Ron is the father of Jets alumni Sean Robbins (2015 grad).  Ron passed away suddenly September 17th in Edmonton.  Ron’s infectious smile, positive outlook and generous personality will be sadly missed by so many within the VAB community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron’s wife Laurie, daughter Kelsey and Sean.  Once a Jet…Always a Jet.

Celebrate Ron’s life at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club on Thursday September 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ronald C. Robbins Scholarship Foundation and forwarded to
216- 3132 Parsons Road, Edmonton, Alberta T6N 1L6.

Online condolences: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=ron-robbins&pid=175888379

 

PBA takes 2 from the Jets!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Over the last 3 games the Jets have ran into a much more experienced college team with the PBA.  Game 1 saw the Jets fall behind early again by a score of 7-0 and couldn’t come back falling 12-1.  The Jets gave up 7 runs in the 2nd and 4 runs in the 7th.  Jalen Lane started on the mound going 1 2/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 7 runs with 1 BB and 1 K.  Garrett Nicholson was solid in relief going 2 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  KJ Moreno had a good outing going 2 innings scoreless.  David Richards finished things off going 1 inning allowing 4 hits and 4 runs.  The Jets were quiet offensively with Victor Cerny going 1 for 3, Spencer Rankin going 1 for 2, Jordan Malainey going 1 for 3 and Jared Binsfeld rounding out the offense going 1 for 3 with an RBI.

Game 2 was a much closer game.  The PBA spun a double play with runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out in the bottom of the 7th.  Final score PBA 4 Jets 3.  Ben Erwin started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Conner Green threw 1/3 of an inning allowing 1 hit 3 runs with 4 BB’s.  Wesley Moore finished things off with 3 2/3 of an inning allowing 4 hits, 1 run with 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brett Resch was 2 for 4 with a double.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for4 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 3 to round out the offense.

Next action is next Sunday in Lethbridge vs PBA.  12 Jets will travel to Toronto to participate in the Tournament 12

12 Jets will be attend the Tournament 12 in Toronto!

Vauxhall, AB – 

12 current Vauxhall Academy Jets will be attending the Tournament 12 in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays Baseball Academy, in collaboration with Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar will host the third annual Tournament 12 showcase baseball tournament at Rogers Centre, September 14-18, 2015. Tournament 12 highlights the best Canadian amateur players with college eligibility. Eight teams represent the Canadian provinces.

All players have been selected by the Blue Jays Baseball Academy with the assistance of the Blue Jays Scouting Department, Baseball Canada, and the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau.

Attending the 2015 Tournament 12:

BC – Josh Burgmann, Jordan Dray

AB – Bryce Fraser, Jalen Lane, Shawn Grandmont, Coach McTavish

Prairies – Brett Resch, Brandon Hatley, Carsen Perkins, Jordan Malainey, Victor Cerny, Tyler Wood

Maritimes – Garrett Nicholson

Good luck to all the players involved.   For more information on the tournament: http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/baseball_academy/tournament_12.jsp

Jets open the fall season with a tough loss to PBA!

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Season 10 is underway in Vauxhall with the annual Spirit week game vs PBA.  Vauxhall High School and Elementary schools dismiss classes to attend the game.

9 free passes and a couple errors cost the Jets early falling behind 11-1 before scoring 4 runs late.  Final score PBA 11 VAB 5.

Carsen Perkins started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs with 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Brandon Hatley went the following 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 5 earned runs with 4 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Bryce Fraser had a solid outing going 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 3 K’s.  Wesley Moore made his Jets debut going 1 clean inning.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brett Resch who was 1 for 5 with an RBI.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 4.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 4 to round out the offense.

A combination of youth, nerves and a good PBA club proved costly for the Jets.  Next action is Saturday back at Jets Stadium vs PBA 11 am DH.

Falls season kicks off with Pennies for K’s and workouts!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball began season 10 with a tailgate celebration.  The event started with Yukio Kitagawa leading some Vauxhall elementary students on a bike ride followed by the launch of the 2nd Annual Pennies for K’s fundraiser for Jets baseball.  Yukio will ride his bike throughout southern Alberta from September 1st – March 31st.  For every kilometer that he rides the Academy will collect pledges with the Kitagawa’s matching the pledges.  Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 in pledges.  We are off to a great start with $3200.00 being raised on opening day.  For more information please contact Lynda Unruh at [email protected].

Following the tailgate the new and old families of the VAB began season 10 with a BBQ and opening workouts with strength & conditioning coach Jeff Krushell.

The fall schedule will be released soon on the website.  Welcome back Jets we look forward to an exciting year.

6 more Jets off to college!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 6 more Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2014-2015 season.  All 12 players are finishing their exams in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2015.  We are very proud of all of these young men and we look forward to following their long and healthy careers.

INF – Blake Gallagher – Waais, NB – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 athletic scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas Monticello in Monticello, Arkansas.  The Boll Weevils play in a very challenging  Great American Conference.  For more details on Monticello Baseball: http://www.uamsports.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&

C – Shawn Robbins – Edmonton, AB – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas.  The Rebel play in one of the top JUCO baseball regions in the country Region V.  For more information on Hill College: https://hillcollege.edu/athletics/baseball/index.html

INF – Tyler Scott – Calgary, AB – has accepted an NAIA  scholarship to attend Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee.  The Lions play in one of the NAIA conference in the US the Appalachian Athletic Conference.  For more information on Bryan College: http://www.bryanlions.com/sport/0/3.php

RHP – Jake Cook – Miramichi, NB – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 scholarship to attend Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota.  The Beaver play in a very competitive Northern Sun Athletic Conference.  For more information on Minot State: http://www.msubeavers.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

RHP – Reilly O’Rourke – Syndey, NS – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 scholarship to attend Garden City College in Garden City, Kansas.   The Bronc Busters play in a very talented Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.  For more information on Garden City: http://www.gobroncbusters.com/sports/bsb/index

INF – Geordie McDougall – Lumsden, SK – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 scholarship to attend Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota.  The Beaver play in a very competitive Northern Sun Athletic Conference.  For more information on Minot State: http://www.msubeavers.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

 

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The following is a list of Jets who previously signed:

OF – Zach Kunkel – Medicine Hat, AB – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend California State University Northridge in Northridge, California.  The Matadors play in a very challenging  Big West Conference.  For more details on Cal State Northridge Baseball: http://www.gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/index

INF – Nolan Rattai – Medicine Hat, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend  NJCAA Division 1 Midland College in Midland, Texas.  .  The Chaparrals play in the competitive Texas Junior college circuit.  Midland was in the 2014 JUCO World Series with 2 Jets Thibideau and Clarkson on the club.  For more details on Midland College Baseball: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/

RHP – Brady Moxham – Oakville, MB –  has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend  NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota.  The Bisons play in the competitive Summit Conference.  For more details on North Dakota State Baseball: http://www.gobison.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

RHP – Brody Burnett – Binscarth, MB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 2 University of Mary Marauders in Bismark, North Dakota.  The Marauders play in a very challenging Northern Sun Conference.  For more details on the University of Mary Baseball: http://www.goumary.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&&tab=0

C – Ben Komonosky – Regina, SK – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NJCAA Division 1 Blinn College Buccaneers in Brenham, Texas.  The Buccaneers play in the Region XIV Conference.  Blinn was also in the 2014 JUCO World Series with 1 Jet on the roster Jager Toffan.  For more details on Blinn Baseball: http://www.buccaneersports.com/sports/bsb/index

LHP – Jared Kennedy – Calgary, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Golden Griffens in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffens play in the MAAC Conference  and lost in the Conference championship in 2014.  For more details on Canisius College Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886