Category: Highlight

Jets open the season with a 7-3 victory over PBA!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The 2013-2014 Jets season is underway.  The Jets squared off with the annual Spirit Week game vs PBA.

Ben Onyshko started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs with 4 K’s to earn the victory.  Jesse Borden following going 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 run with a BB.  Jared Kennedy threw 1 inning allowing 1 run with 1 K.  Jake Cook threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 1 BB.  Reily O’Rouke threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 run with a BB.  Josh Burgmann finished things off going 1 inning with 1 BB and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Nolan Bumstead who was 3 for 3 with 2 HR’s and 3 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Alex Bishop was 1 for 2 with a double.  Brett Harrison and Mike Holmes rounded out the offense.

Final score was 7-3 and the Jets scored 3 more in the bottom of the 7th to allow for PBA to get another pitcher into the game.

Next action is a weekend series vs Prospects Academy with game 1 going at 3 pm on Saturday at Jets Stadium.

Jets are proud to announce the 2013/2014 Roster

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets are proud to announce the 2013/2014 roster.  The Jets will be returning 10 student-athletes who contributed to the best Jets record in history.

Vauxhall will be welcoming the new crew of athletes August 25th.  9 players are from Alberta, 2 from Nova Scotia, 2 from SK, 1 from BC, 2 from PEI, 2 from New Brunswick and 4 from Manitoba.  Welcome boys.

Alex Bishop
Jesse Borden
Nolan Bumstead
Josh Burgmann
Brody Burnett
Jake Cook
Treyton Grant
Brett Harrison
Michael Holmes
Jared Kennedy
Joel Mazurkewich
Brady Moxam
Ben Onyshko
Jay Oram
Reilly O’Rourke
Nolan Rattai
Brayden Resch
Wyatt Schlosser
Cole Schneider
Tyler Scott
JP Stevenson
Christopher Thomas

Jets alumni – Jeremie Fagnan – named 2013 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA National Player of the Year!!

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Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy has had many accomplishments over the years due to the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes either in a Jets uniform or as an alumni.  Today Jets alumni Jeremie Fagnan (Calgary, AB – class of 2010) set a new standard with Jets accomplishments.  Fagnan was named 2013 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA National Player of the Year.

Jeremie led the Midland Chaparrals to the Region 5 championship and their first appearance in the NJCAA DI Baseball World Series.  The Western Junior College Athletic Conference MVP batted for a .419 average in 2013, ranking fourth in the country with 77 RBIs. Compiling a .665 slugging percentage, Fagnan hit six home runs, 21 doubles and ranked sixth in DI with 11 triples. Fagnan also excelled on the base paths, stealing 34 bases and ranking second in DI with 89 runs scored.

At the NJCAA DI Baseball World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., Fagnan carried the Chaparrals offense. Going 6-for-12 at the plate, Fagnan hit two doubles and drove home six RBIs. Before Midland was eliminated in the 10th inning of their third game by Palm Beach State (Fla.), Fagnan forced extra-innings with a 2-RBI double in the bottom of the ninth.

Jeremie is the only Midland baseball player to earn first team All-America honors. With the highest batting average in the Southwest District, Fagnan earned a 2013 Rawlings NJCAA Big Stick Award for his efforts.

Jeremie has accepted an NCAA Division 1 scholarship to National Powerhouse TCU Horned Frogs in Forth Worth, Texas.  For more details on http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/tcu-m-basebl-body.html

Jeremie dedicated his season to his father, Guy, who passed away in the fall after a long battle with cancer.  Guy and his wife Yvonne have been great supporters of the Jets and we are thankful that Guy was able to enjoy Jeremie’s time in Vauxhall.

Congrats Jeremie from the entire Jets organization.  Once a Jet….Always a Jet.

 

Thibideau & Nelubowich drafted in the 2013 MLB 1st year player draft!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

The VAB is very proud to announce that 1 current Jet and 1 alumni were drafted in the 2013 MLB 1st year player draft.

Current Jets SS Chris Thibideau (Dartmouth, NS) was drafted in the 40th round, 1198th overall by the Padres.  in 2013 Thibideau broke the all-time Jets highest batting average hitting .485.  Chris has committed to both Central Michigan University and Midland JC.  Chris is currently playing with the Canadian National Junior Team.

Former Jet (2008-2009) Adam Nelubowich (Stony Plain, AB) was drafted in the 18th round, 527th overall by the Astros.  Nelubowich finished a successful career at Washington State University and is expected to sign a professional contract.

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros – signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attend Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays

2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – currently attending Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – currently attending University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed

 

Jets finish a great spring with another tournament title!

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Great Falls, Montana – 

The Jets found themselves in a 0-0 tie after 3 complete and trailed 2-0 going into the 4th.  2 runs in the 4th, 3 in the 5th(including a 2 run blast from McKinley) and 2 in the 6th sealed the victory.  The Jets finished the spring with a program record 32 wins, program record for least amount of losses with 5.   32-5-2 overall, 22-1 to finish the season with 3 straight tournament titles.  Job well done fellas!

JP Stevenson started on the mound going 6 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 run with 0 BB’s and 9 K’s.  Jesse Borden finished things off with 1 clean inning.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich was 1 for 3.  Anthony McKinley capped off a great weekend going 2 for 2 with a double, HR and 2 RBI’s.  Nolan Bumstead went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Brett Harrison went 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Treyton Grant finished off a productive weekend going 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.

The Jets will finish the season Wednesday at 7:05 pm vs Lethbridge Bulls in the TCMM Memorial Game at Spitz Stadium.  Lets pack the park in memory of these 2 great young men.

Jets make a statement with a 18-1 victory in semi-final!

Great Falls, Montana – 

The Jets scored 9 runs in the 1st and 9 runs in 4th on their way to an 18-1 victory over the Miles City Outlaws.

Luc Hebert started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 2 BB’s and 8 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich who was 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI’s.  Justin Clarkson was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan was 2 for 2 with a triple and an RBI.  Anthony McKinley was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Nolan Bumstead was 3 for 3 with a HR and 5 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 3.  Mike Holmes was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Treyton Grant was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI’s.

The Jets now play the Great Falls Chargers who defeated the Okotoks Dawgs in the Championship at 1 pm.

You can follow the game online at http://www.gfchargers.org/.  Click on Gametracker at the top.

 

 

Jets finish round robin with 10-4 win over Okotoks!

Great Falls, Montana – 

The game was tight until the 4th inning when the Jets broke open the 3-3 tie on their way to a 10-4 victory over the Okotoks Dawgs.

Nelson Quark started on the mound earning the victory going 4 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits, 4 runs with 5 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Pat Machibroda pitched the best he has in a Jets uniform going 2 1/3 innings with 0 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich who was 1 for 3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Justin Clarkson was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Anthony McKinley was 2 fro 4 with an RBI and a double.  Nolan Bumstead 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Treyton Grant was 3 for 4 with an RBI.  Mike Holmes rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

The Jets finished the round robin in 1st place and will play the loser of the Miles City vs Great Falls Chargers game at 7:30 pm tonight in the semi final.

Jets continue winning ways against Miles City!

Great Falls, Montana –

The Jets scored early and often on their way to a convincing 11-1 victory over Miles City Outlaws.

Nathan Haroldson started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 unearned run with 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Pat Machibroda threw the final inning allowing 1 BB.

Offensively, the Jets were led once again by Joel Mazurkewich who was 4 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Jager Toffan had a big day going 4 for 4 with a triple, double and 4 RBI’s.  Anthony McKinley was 1 for 2 with a double.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 2.  Treyton Grant was 2 for 3.  Brett Harrison was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Mike Holmes rounded out the offense going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

The Jets now play the Okotoks Dawgs tomorrow at 11:30 am to finish the round robin.   

 

Jets open Great Falls tournie with 9-3 win!

Great Falls, Montana – 

The Jets opened the Great Falls tournament with a strong 9-3 victory over the host Great Falls Chargers to open the tournament.

Brandon Radmacher started on the mound and was strong going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 unearned run with 1 BB and 6 K’s.  Nick Stobbe  threw 1 inning allowing 2 runs with 1 K and 1 BB.  Jesse Borden closed things out going 1 inning with 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich was 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI’s.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Anthony McKinley was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Nolan Bumstead was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Jose Calderon was 3 for 4.  Treyton Grant was 1 for 1 with 3 runs and 3 BB’s.

Jets now play Miles City, Montana at 1:30 pm.

 

Jets win the Haven Tournament with an 8-0 shut out!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The VAB Jets won the championship in a big way with an 8-0 shut out.  Luc Hebert started and earned the victory with 5 innings allowing 2 hits with 4 K’s and 0 BB’s.  JP Stevenson finished things off going 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 4 K’s and 0 BB’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 3.  Joel Mazurkewich was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Brayden Resch was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Anthony McKinley was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.

The Jets went undefeated in the tournament with a 5-0 record.

Special thanks to Intact Insurance and Haven Agencies for putting on another great tournament.

Next action is in Great Falls, Montana beginning Friday.