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The Jets open the season in Las Vegas, NV!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Several games have been cancelled due to poor weather conditions in Southern Alberta.  The Jets have continued to prepare indoors and occasionally outside for the start of the 2013 season and look forward to travelling south.

The season opener is now going to be in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The Jets are travelling to Vegas for the 7th straight season and are taking part in the 13th Annual Desert Classic at Nationally ranked Bishop Gorman high school.  The Jets have historically played in the Easter Classic but the change was made due to a conflict with the Best of West Tournament in Kamloops, BC.

The challenging schedule at the Desert Classic is:

Tuesday March 26th – 6 pm – Practice @ College of Southern Nevada

Wednesday March 27th – 3:30 pm – Vauxhall vs Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) @ Bishop Gorman HS

Thursday March 28th – 3:30 pm – Newberry Park, California vs Vauxhall @ Bishop Gorman HS

Friday March 29th – 8 am – Hillcrest, Utah vs Vauxhall @ Bishop Gorman HS

Saturday March 30th – TBD

Game updates will be published at the completion of each game.

7th Annual Awards/Scholarship Banquet was a great success!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The 7th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet was a tremendous success.  Marty Baceda led the evening again as our MC.  Former Toronto Blue Jay – Duane Ward electrified the crowd with stories of the past, lessons he learned and inspiration for the future.  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.  The 2013 banquet has set a new standard for years to come!!! The Award winners are listed below:

Jet of the Year – Chris Thibideau

Reno Lizzi Scholarship – Nick Stobbe

Reno Lizzi Underclassman – Brayden Resch/Jesse Borden

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Brandon Radmacher

Austin Cooper Comeback Player Award – Anthony McKinley

Doug Stevenson Award – Nolan Bumstead

Coaches Award – Nolan Bumstead

Sports Connection Scholarships – Ben Onyshko/Justin Clarkson

Scotiabank Scholarship – Luc Hebert

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

 

7th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraiser!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The VAB is excited for the 7th annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet March 2, 2013 at the Vauxhall Community Hall (5 pm cocktails and 5:45 pm program begins).  Former Toronto Blue Jays World Series winner – Duane Ward will be the featured speaker.  Ward won 2 World Series rings with the Jays in 1992 and 1993 and still holds the save record for the Jays today.

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.

Below is a list of some of the auction items.  If you are interested in please contact Coach McTavish ([email protected]) if you are interested in a reserved bid for an item.

Signed Iginla Jersey, Signed Cal Ripken Jr Jersey, Signed Ryan Vogelsong WS Jersey, Signed Joe Montana Jersey, Trip for 2 to Victoria for 3 nights/4 days (includes hotels, flights, golf, wine tour or whale watching and more), Signed balls from Votto, Lawrie, Alomar, Halladay, Andre Dawson signed bat, 7 night condo stay in Fairmont, Signed Toews Jersey, custom sitting bench, Tim Lincecum signed picture, golf throughout southern Alberta and much more.

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

Trip of a Lifetime Auction: MLB, NHL, NBA and MORE!

Here is your chance to experience the World Baseball Classic, MLB baseball, NBA basketball, NHL hockey and golf sunny Phoenix, Arizona.  This ia great opportunity to see the best players in the world and to possibly get their autographs, plus much much more!

The Trip of a Lifetime auction official opens on January 23, 2013.  Mark your calendar, get out your chequebook and help raise money for the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball.

For more information, visit the Trip of a Lifetime Auction page.

2012/2013 Jets at the Calgary Theatre

Calgary, AB –

The VAB Jets enjoyed some culture in early December.  Yukio and Barbara Kitawgawa treated the Jets to a live theatre production, special luncheon and holiday cheer.  The Jets enjoyed Theatre Calgary’s production of “The Christmas Carol.”  It was a great day with over 40 guests of the Jets present to take in the event.  The Christmas Play has became an annual event for the Jets and the popularity was at an all-time high this season.  Thanks again Barbara and Yukio for hosting us on this special day!

Jets finish off fall season with a victory over PBA!

Lethbridge, AB – ed

The VAB Jets finished off the fall season with a good victory over the PBA by a score of 16-7.  Luc Hebert started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run and 1 BB.  Ben Onyshko went 1 inning allowing 1 earned run with 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Nathan Haroldson threw 1 inning allowing 1 BB.  JP Stephenson threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 3 K’s.  Patrick Machibroda threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit.   Jesse Borden threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Nelson Quark threw 1 inning allowign 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 BB and 1 K.  Nick Stobbe finished things off throwing 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thbideau who was 2 for 6 with a double, HR and 5 RBI’s.  Justin Clarkson was 3 for 6 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 5.  Anthony McKinley was 3 for 5 with a double, HR and 2 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 5 with a double and 3 RBI’s.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 4.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 5 with an RBI.  Joel Mazurkewich was 3 for 5.

The Jets ended the fall season with a record of 12-12 overall.  The Jets were 7-1 against HS programs and 5-11 against college programs.  See You Next Spring at Jets Stadium!!!

Weekend Schedule changes!!!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The weekend schedule against PBA has been adjusted due to the weather forecast.  The weekend games have been cancelled and the VAB will be playing PBA on Friday at 1 pm (9 inning game) .  The game will be played at Lloyd Nolan Yard in Lethbridge.  Weather permitting the Jets will finish off the fall season with the 100 inning annual Marathon Game Saturday October 27th at 10 am.

Jets complete the sweep of St. Fx!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets completed the sweep of the St. FX Academy by scores of 13-0 and 16-13.   Game 1 saw Luc Hebert start and earn the victory going 5 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Brandon Radmacher finished things off throwing 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 3 with a triple and 3 RBI’s.  Nolan Rattai was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI’s.  Treyton Grant and Brett Harrison chipped in with 1 hit each.  Joel Mazurkewich was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Jose Calderon rounded out the offence going 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s and a double.

Game 2 saw the Jets build a 13-0 lead early in the game but FX battled back with a late game rally to make it close 16-13.  Nelson Quark started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 1 BB with 5 K’s.  Nic Stobbe went 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs with 2 hits and 2 K’s.  Nathan Haroldson threw 1 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 7 runs, 3 earned runs with 4 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Partick Machibroda earned the save giving up 2 hits with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 3 for 5 with a HR and 5 RBI’s.  Joel Mazurkewich was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Jager Toffan was 3 for 4 with a HR and 2 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 1 for 4 with a HR and 2 RBI’s.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 1 with an RBI, 3 HBP’s and a BB.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Treyton Grant was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and Mike Holmes was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI to round out the offence.

Next action is a 4 game set to round out the fall season in Lethbridge vs PBA.

Big day for Thibideau leads to 2 victories for the Jets

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets played well enough to win a couple of game vs St. FX Academy by scores of 11-3 and 15-1.  Game 1 saw Ben Onyshko get the start going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 BB’s with 5 K’s.  Ben Kennedy finished things off going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs with 5 BB’s and 4 K’s.  Offensively, it was a huge day for Chris Thibideau who was 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Justin Clarkson was 1 for 3.  Jager Toffan was 2 for 3 with a double.  Anthony McKinley was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI’s.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 4 with a grand slam.  Brett Harrison rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

Game 2 saw Jesse Borden start on the mound going 4 quality innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run with 4 K’s.  JP Stevenson threw 2 great innings allowing 1 hit with 5 K’s.  Patrick Machibroda finished things off with a clean 7th inning.  Chris Thbideau continued to lead the offense going 2 for 3 with 2 HR’s and 3 RBI’s.  Justin Clarkson was 1 for 4.  Brayden Resch was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Mike Holmes was 1 for 1.  Treyton Grant was 1 for 1 and Joel Mazurkewich rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.

Next action is tomorrow at Jets Stadium vs St. FX Academy.  11 am DH.

Jets battle hard against NAIA powerhouse!

Boise, Idaho –

The Jets finished off their Boise, Idaho trip with a 6-2 loss to the College of Idaho.  Brandon Radmacher started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 4 BB’s and 1 K.  Nelson Quark threw 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB and 1 K.  Patrick Machibroda fnished things off throwing 2 solid innings allowing 2 hits with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 4.  Justin Clarkson was 1 for 4.  Brett Harrison was 1 for 1.  Treyton Grant had a good day going 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.

Next action for the Jets is Saturday at Jets Stadium vs St. Fx Academy.   Game time is set for 1 pm (DH).