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Jets get on track with 8-3 win over Victoria!

Kamloops, BC

The Jets found themselves down after the top of the 1st inning 3-0 before scoring 8 unanswered to finish Victoria off by a score of 8-3.

JP Stevenson started going 5 inning allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run with 1 BB and 5 K’s to earn the win.  Nolan Bumstead finished the game off with 2 great innings allowing 0 hits, 0 BB’s with 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Bumstead again going 3 for 3 with a single, double and triple.  Treyton Grant was 1 for 4.  Brayden Resch was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Cole Schneider was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s.  Wyatt Schlosser was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Alex Bishop was 2 for 3 and Jay Oram rounded out the offense going 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.

The Jets will now play at 12:30 pm vs Edmonton Prospects.

Jets open BOW on a tough note!

Kamloops, BC

The 2nd day of the spring season outside was not exactly what the Jets hoped for losing both games.

Game 1 saw the Jets lose to the Okanagan A’s by a score of 7-2.  Brady Moxham started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 5 runs, 4 earned runs with 4 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Brody Burnett finished things off going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs with 2 K’s.  The offense was a little rusty collecting only 6 hits total.  Joel Mazurkewich was 1 for 3, Nolan Rattai was 1 for 4, Brayden Resch was 1 for 3, Brett Harrison was 1 for 3, Wyatt Schlosser was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s and Chris Thomas was 1 for 3 rounded out the offense.

Game 2 saw a couple of costly errors lead to a 5 run lead for Langley in a 0-0 game leading to an 11-3 loss.  Ben Onyshko started going 2 2/3 inning allowing 1 hit, 5 unearned runs with 4 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Josh Burgemann threw 2 1/3 in relief allowing 5 hits, 2 earned runs with 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brayden Resch who was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Treyton Grant was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Nolan Bumstead was 1 for 2 with a double.

The Jets next action is tomorrow at 430 pm vs Victoria Mariners.

Jets’ Spring Season is Underway

Lethbridge, AB – 

The 2014  Jets spring season is underway.  The Jets squared off in a double header in Lethbridge vs. PBA.

Game 1’s loss saw Jesse Borden start on the mound going 1.2 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs with 2 K’s. Jared Kennedy threw 2.1 strong innings allowing 1 run with 4 K’s. Reilly O’Rourke followed by going 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 1 run with 2 K’s and a BB. Offensively, Game 1 was led by Treyton Grant who was 3 for 3 with three singles, and 2 runs.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Brett Harrison was 1 for 3 with a double.  Joel Mazurkewich rounded out the offense with a single and 2 runs.

Game two’s win featured Josh Burgmann, throwing 3 strong innings allowing 2 runs on only 2 hits and 1 BB to go along with 3 K’s. Jake Cook followed by throwing a single inning allowing no hits. Next was Brody Burnett throwing a scoreless inning adding 1K. To close out the game Brady Moxham threw 2 innings with 3K’s and 1BB . The offense was led by Brett Harrison who added to his day by going 3 for 4 hitting a double and 2 rbi’s. Brayden Resch and Treyton Grant also added a double each going 2 for 5 and 2-4 respectively. Rounding off the offense was Joel Mazurkewich, Ty Scott and Alex Bishop – each getting one hit to add to the win.

Final score in Game 1 was 9-4 for PBA and Game 2 was 12-2 for the Jets giving the Jets a 1-1 record to begin the spring season.

Next action is a weekend series vs Prospects Academy at Jets Stadium on the weekend of March 22nd.

3 more Jets commit to US college programs!

3 2014 signees

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce three more Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2014-2015 season.  The 3 new signings brings the total of Jets committed to 8 total for the year.

The following is a list of Jets who signed:

OF – Treyton Grant – Calgary, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCJAA Division 1  John A Logan Vols in Carterville, Illinois.  The Vols play in the very challenging Great Rivers Conference .  For more details on Stetson Baseball: http://www.jalc.edu/athletics/baseball/

OF – Joel Mazurkewich – Red Deer, AB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend  NCAA Division 2 Montana State Billings University Yellowjackets in Billings, Montana.  .  The Yellowjackets play in the competitive Great Northwest Athletic Conference.  For more details on MSU Billings Baseball: http://www.msubsports.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball

OF – Wyatt Schlossar – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend  NCAA Division 2 Montana State Billings University Yellowjackets in Billings, Montana.  .  The Yellowjackets play in the competitive Great Northwest Athletic Conference.  For more details on MSU Billings Baseball: http://www.msubsports.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball

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LHP – Ben Onyshko – Winnipeg, MB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend  Stetson University Hatters in Deland, Florida.  .  The Hatters play in the very challenging Atlantic Sun Conference .  For more details on Stetson Baseball: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238&DB_OEM_ID=14600

LHP – JP Stevenson – New Glascow, PEI – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Canisius College Golden Griffins in Buffalo, New York.  The Golden Griffens are the defending champion of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and fresh off an NCAA Regional appearance.  For more details on Canisius Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886

3B – Nolan Bumstead – Calgary, AB – has accepted an 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

C – Brayden Resch – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend North Dakota State University Bisons in Fargo, North Dakota.  The Bisons plays in the Summit League which they lost in the title game in 2013.  For more details on North Dakota State Baseball: http://www.gobison.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&tab=baseball2

C – Brett Harrison – Winnipeg, MB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  UND plays in the very challenging Western Athletic Conference.  For more information on UND Baseball: http://www.undsports.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=13500&SPID=6384&SPSID=58538

The entire Vauxhall Academy is very proud of all 5 student-athletes accomplishments on the field, in the classroom and in the community.  Stay tuned for additional college commitments in the coming weeks.  2014 is going to be a great spring.

8th Annual Awards/Scholarship Banquet a tremendous success!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The 8th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet was once again a tremendous success.  Marty Baceda led the evening again as our MC.  Former MLB player and coach  – Sandy Alomar Sr.  electrified the crowd with stories of the past, lessons he learned and inspiration for the future.  Sandy has been involved in professional baseball every year since 1960.   Several Awards and Scholarships were handed out highlighted by the Reno Lizzi Scholarships.  Barbara & Yukio Kitagawa continued to inspire the entire Jets organization as they matched all donations in the silent & live auction up to $35,000.00.  An even greater surprise this year was the Barbara & Yukio Kitagawa offered an additional $10,000.00 to their donation if last years totals were surpassed.  Currently, we are very close and still accepting donations to push us over the top.   The 2014 banquet has set a new standard for years to come!!! The Award winners are listed below:

Jet of the Year – Nolan Bumstead

Reno Lizzi Scholarship – Brayden Resch & Brett Harrison

Reno Lizzi Underclassman – Tyler Scott/Brady Moxham

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Ben Onyshko

Jan Tolton Memorial Scholarship – Mike Holmes

Doug Stevenson Award – Alex Bishop

Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship – Mike Holmes

Coaches Award (newly named Blaine Burbank Coaches Award) – Jesse Borden

Sports Connection Scholarships – JP Stevenson

Scotiabank Scholarship – Joel Mazurkewich

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and sponsored the Banquet.  All donations go along way in assisting our student-athletes in Live Their Dreams.  Once a Jet….Always a Jet!

VAB Awards Banquet is fast approaching!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The 8th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner is fast approaching March 1st at the Vauxhall Community Center.  The night will be highlighted by our featured speaker Sandy Alomar Sr, several great Awards/Scholarship including the prestigious Reno Lizzi Scholarship, as well as great silent & live auction items.   Tickets are selling out quickly please contact Shannon Mossey [email protected] for details.

We are excited to give you a taste of some of the great auction items.  If you are interested in placing a reserved bid on an auction item please email Coach McTavish [email protected].

Big Surly

Big Surly Mukluk Salsa Bike.  Must See.  Ride anywhere 6″ tire fat bike.  Designed for all seasons & thrives in snowy conditions.

Joe Torre Signed New York Yankees signed jersey

Joe Montana Limited Edition Signed Jersey

Magic Johnson Signed Lakers Jersey

Sidney Crosby Signed Canvas Print. 25″ X 36″.  Gloss Stretch Canvas.

7 nights at Tahiti Village Resort & Spa – Las Vegas, NV

Signed baseballs – John Axford, Russell Martin, Greg Maddux, Paul Quantrill, Duane Ward, Jim Henderson, Michael Saunders and Jason Bay

Lower Bowl Concert tickets to Cher (June 25th Calgary) and Bruno Mars (August 5th Calgary).  

Pearl Necklace (Appraised at over $1000.00)

8th Annual Award/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

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Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB is excited for the 8th annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet March 1, 2014 at the Vauxhall Community Hall (5 pm cocktails and 5:45 pm program begins).  Former 14 year MLB veteran Sandy Alomar Sr will be the featured speaker at this years event.  Alomar coached several years after his playing career was over both in the minor leagues and at the Major League level.  Sandy is also the father of HOF/Toronto Blue Jay legend Robbie Alomar and MLB All-star Sandy Alomar Jr.

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.

Auction items will be posted prior to the banquet.  Some of the highlighted items received so far is a Joe Montana limited edition signed jersey, Magic Johnson signed jersey, Joe Torre Signed Jersey and Brett Lawrie signed game worn jersey.

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

 

2nd Annual Trip of a Lifetime!!

2014_auctionVauxhall, AB 

The VAB is proud to present the 2nd Annual Trip of Lifetime to beautiful Toronto, Ontario.  The trip includes airfare for 2 from anywhere in Canada to Toronto, 4 night stay at the Hilton downtown Toronto, great seats to watch the Jays/Yankees home opener, gold seats for the Leafs/Jets at the Air Canada and finish it off with VIP/Luxury tickets for the Jays/Yankees on Sunday.  

The auction opens Monday January 13th, 2014 and closes Thursday January 30th, 2014.  Thank you for your support.

 

Jets enjoy the Holiday spirit at Theatre Calgary!

Christmas Carol

Theatre presentation

**Jets Captains along with Barbara & Yukio presenting a cheque to Theatre Calgary!

Calgary, AB – 

Long time VAB ambassadors Yukio and Barbara Kitawgawa treated the Jets to the live theatre production, special luncheon and holiday cheer.    It was a great day with 53 guests including the entire team taking in the special day.  The Christmas Play has became an annual event for the Jets and the popularity was at an all-time high this season.  In a special presentation the current Jets captains made a donation to Theatre Calgary  in thanks for their support of our program and holiday tradition.  

Thanks again Barbara and Yukio for hosting us on this special day!