The Vauxhall Academy Jets players, coaches, staff, support staff and Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year!
2012 will again be a great year for the Jets and we look forward to seeing everyone around Jets Stadium in the Spring!
Calgary, AB –
The majority of the Jets roster enjoyed a Live Calgary Theatre production – “A Christmas Carol!” The Jets have made an early December trip to Calgary for a play for 6 consecutive years. Yukio and Barbara introduced the idea of attending a live event 6 years ago and and it has been a very enjoyable experience for all the players, family, friends, boosters and alumni and of course – the Kitagawa’s.
This year’s team was a bit short handed at the play as 6 players are also playing basketball and ended up winning the Stirling weekend tournament.
Stay tuned for additional updates! Merry Christmas!
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB is very proud to announce the first collegiate signing of the year. Lutz is the 13th Jet to sign at an NCAA Division 1 program in the past 5 1/2 years.
C – Konner Lutz – Medicine Hat, AB – has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 powerhouse Stetson University Hatters. The Hatters play in the Atlantic Sun Conference and are the defending conference champions. Stetson was ranked as high as #15 in the country last season and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2010. Lutz is the second of 2 Jets to sign early this season. For more information on the Hatters: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238
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Other Jets to sign this season
LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB – has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons. The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few. Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season. For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB is very proud to announce the first collegiate signing of the year. Mayo is the 12th Jet to sign at an NCAA Division 1 program in the past 5 1/2 years.
LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB – has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons. The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few. Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season. For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103
Vauxhall, AB –
The Jets swept the Badlands Academy on a beautiful fall day in Vauxhall by scores of 6-2 and 10-5.
Game 1 saw Brandon Radmacher dominate threw 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 6 K’s and 0 BB. Tanner Spencer earned the save going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 unearned, 1 BB and 1 K. Offensively, the Jets were led by Guillaume Gingras who was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Jager Toffan was 1 for 3 with a run scored and a stolen base. Mitch McGeein was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored. Anthony McKinley was 2 for 2 with a double, 2 RBI’s and a stolen base.
Game 2 saw Luke Whelpton start and earn the victory going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 unearned runs, 6 K’s and 1 BB. Nick Stobbe threw 1 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs scored, 2 K’s and 3 BB’s. Jesse Borden threw the final 1 1/3 innings allowing 2 hits and 3 K’s. Offensively, the Jets were ledy by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 4 with a double, 2 runs scored and stolen base. Anthony McKinley was 1 for 2 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Konner Lutz was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a 3 run HR. Travis Wallace was 2 for 2 with a double, 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Matt Benn and Jose Calderon rounded out the offense with a hit a piece and Calderon pitched in with 2 RBI’s.
Next action is next weekend vs PBA. Schedule is TBA.
Lethbridge, AB –
The VAB Jets lost a tight one by a score of 4-1 to the Prairie Baseball Academy. A 3 run 5th inning ended up being the difference in the contest. The Jets out hit the Dawgs 7-4 but a a few walks and a couple of costly errors proved to the the difference.
Zach Mayo started on the mound going 4 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs, 6 K’s and 5 BB’s. Chris Thibideau threw a very solid 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits and 0 runs. Logan Seifrit held the Dawgs at bay going the final 2 innings with 3 K’s and 0 hits.
Offensively, the Jets were led by JG Weeks who had a very productive day at the plate going 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI. Dan Moro, Konner Lutz and Anthony McKinley pitched in with singles and Jager Toffan added a double.
Next action for the Jets is tomorrow @ Jets Stadium vs Badlands Academy with a doubleheader beginning at 1 pm.
Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB weekend schedule has changed slightly. The games on Saturday @ PBA have been changed from a DH to a single 9 inning contest starting at 2 pm. The Jets will then take on the Badlands Academy Sunday @ 1pm DH in Vauxhall.
The entire Jets organization, Vauxhall community members, VAB supporters and VHS staff were treated to a special event. #1 Jets supporter Yukio Kitagawa and his wife Barbara were in Vauxhall to celebrate his 75th birthday. Yukio treated the crowd to a special power lifting demonstration in the new weight room. Yukio is a former Canadian weightlifting champion and thrilled the large crowd with his passion, dedication and athletic ability in the weight room. Yukio was complemented by one of his first students dating back to 1960. Lorne put his true strength on display and truely impressed everyone in attendance. Yukio and his wife Barbara are true inspirations to our entire organization and we look forward to many more years as partners in developing our student-athletes on and off the field of play. In a special ceremony the weight room was officially named “Kitagawa Fitness Center!”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUKIO!!!
Boise, Idaho –
The VAB Jets saw a late lead slip away vs the College of Southern Idaho with 2 costly errors that eventually ended the game in a 10-8 score for CSI.
Brandon Radmacher started on the mound for the Jets going 4 innings allowing 9 hits, 6 runs, 2 BB’s and 1 K. Logan Seifrit threw 2 very solid innings allowing 1 hit, 1 K and 1 BB with 0 runs. Tanner Spencer took the loss despite only allowing 1 earned run going 1 2/3 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 BB’s and 1 K. Zach Yandeau rounded out the pitching going 1 1/3 iinnings allowing a solo HR.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Dan Moro who was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 4 with a solo HR. Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Konner Lutz was 2 for 4 with a double, RBI and 2 runs scored. Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 5 with a double and 3 RBI’s. Jason Field rounded out the offense going 1 for 3 with a single.
The Jets were also able to visit the Boise State University Campus. The players were treated to a tour of the football facility, locker room, weight, etc.
Next action for the Jets is next Saturday vs PBA in Lethbridge.
Boise, Idaho –
TheVAB Jets came out flat and battled from behind most of the day losing 7-0 and12-8 to Treasure Valley Junior College from Oregon. Game 1 saw Luke Whelpton start on the mound going 4 innings allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 K’s and 6 K’s. Nick Stobbe threw the final 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 4 runs, 1 K and 5 BB’s.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Dan Moro whowas 1 for 3. Jager Toffan was 1 for 3. Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 and Jason Field was 1 for 2 to round out the offense.
Game 2 saw some more offense but the Jets could not hold TVCC late in the game. Luc Hebert started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 1 runs, 1 earned run, 1 K and 3 K’s. Jesse Borden went 2 innings allowing 8 hits, 9 runs, 7 eared runs, 1 K and 5 BB.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Anthony McKinley who was 3 for 3 with a big 2 run HR, double, 5 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. JagerToffan was1 for 3 with a doule, run scored and RBI. Devon Thomas was1 for3 with an RBI. Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jose Calderon rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with a run scored.
The 2 loses puts the Jets record this fall to 8-8-1 overall. The Jets have now played 11 of their 17 games vs college baseball teams. Next action is tomorrow in Boise vs a very tough College of Southern Idaho team. Former Jet Ben Douglas (2008/2009) will be suited up for the Eagles
Boise, Idaho –
The VAB Jets rode the bus for 15 hours over 2 days, visited College of Southern Idaho Campus/Baseball Facility and finally played a good Idaho Cubs baseball team. The Jets went down 2-0 after 1 inning giving up a solo HR and an unearned run. The Jets chipped away with 1 run in the 5th and 1 in the 6th before the game ending in a 2-2 tie after 8 innings.
Zach Mayo started on the mound throwing 7 great innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 7 K’s and 5 BB’s. Tanner Spencer threw a scoreless inning in the 7th. Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Benn who was 1 for 4 with an RBI. Travis Wallace was 1 for 1 with a run scored and Jason Field was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored. Field lined out in top of the 8th inning on a diving play by the right fielder with a runner in scoring position.
Next action the Jets will face Treasure Valley College from Ontario, Oregon.
