Category: Highlight

Jets open the BOW tournament with a 9-7 victory!

Kamloops, BC – 

The Vauxhall Academy Jets opened the Best of the West Tournament with a 9-7 victory over PBF.  The Jets jumped out to an early lead with a 7-0 lead after the first inning before the Redbirds tacked on a few late runs.  Luc Hebert started on the mound and earned the victory going 3 1/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs, 5 earned runs with 6 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Nick Stobbe threw 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run with 2 BB’s.  Jesse Borden earned the save going 2/3 inning allowing 0 hits or runs.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 1 for 3 with a run scored, double and 3 RBI’s.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 2 with an RBI double.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a triple, Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with a run scored and Devan Thomas rounded out the offence going 1 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s.

The Jets are now 1-0 at the BOW and 5-2 overall.  Next action is tomorrow vs Parksville Royals at 9 am and North Delta Blue Jays at 2 pm.

 

Wallace signs at NAIA National Powerhouse!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US.

1B/OF – Travis Wallace – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NAIA Powerhouse  Lewis-Clark State College Warriors.  The Warriors have won 16 NAIA National Championships and have produced 14 MLB players.

More information about LC State Warriors: http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics/baseball/

Travis is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend LC. Congratulations Travis!

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Other Jets to sign this season

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

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

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

Seifrit travels to Sunshine State and signs with Pensacola State!

Vauxhall, AB – 

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US.

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

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Other Jets to sign this season

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

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

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

Jets fall behind early and end up losing 9-6

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets found themselves behind early again and couldn’t quite come back.  The Jets fell by a final score of 9-6 with the tying run at the plate in the 9th inning.   Luke Whelpton started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 6 runs, 4 BB’s and 1  Nick Stobbe threw the next 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Mitch McGeein and Jose Calderon threw a scoreless inning and Chris Thibideau threw 2 solid inning allowing 2 hits and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a solo HR.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 2 with an RBI.  Matt Benn, Jose Calderon and Chris Thibideau rounded out the offence with 1 hit each.

The loss pushes the Jets record to 5-2 overall.

Jets split to open home schedule with a split against U of C

Vauxhall, AB

The VAB Jets opened their home slate vs University of Calgary Dinos on a cool and rainy weekend.  Game 1 saw the Jets get behind 4-0 early following a tough start from Zach Mayo.  Luc Hebert came in and was outstanding going 4 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs with 3 K’s and 2 BB’s to earn the victory.  Jesse Borden earned the save going 2 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 BB’s a K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Konner Lutz who was 2 for 4 with a 3 run HR.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Chris Thibideau was 2 for 2 with a run scored.  Dan Moro, Matt Benn and Devan Thomas pitched in with 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets again get down early with another tough start to the game.  Tanner Spencer took the loss going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 runs but only 2 earned with 6 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Brandon Radmacher was outstanding out of the bullpen going 4 innings allowing 0 hits, 3 BB’s and 4 K’s.  Devan Thomas finished the game with 1 inning and 2 K’s.  The offence was led by Konner Lutz, Jason Field and Mitch McGeein who all had 1 hit each for a double.

The split pushes the Jets record to 4-1 overall.  Next action is tomorrow at 12 noon vs U of C Dinos @ Jets Stadium weather permitting.

Strathmore Minor Ball and the Jets team up!

Strathmore AB, –

From January 13th – March 9th the VAB kicked off the inaugural Strathmore Minor Baseball (SMBA) Winter Camp under VAB Instruction.  Every Friday three VAB players along with assistant coach, Zane Anderson and Strathmore Reds coach/player Cody Bangen helped teach the young players of the Strathmore region valuable baseball skills. The Camp consisted of approximately 60 kids, broken up into three age groups. Pitching and hitting was the primary focus of the camp. Infielding, outfielding, catching, and base running were also covered during the eight-week camp.

 We would like to send our appreciation to the Strathmore Minor Ball Association for allowing the VAB the opportunity to run the camp. The camp wouldn’t have been possible without SMBA’s president Daren Kennett spearheading the project. We are excited for the continued SMBA & VAB relationship, committed to improving the grassroots baseball system in the Strathmore region.

Jets finish off a successful weekend!

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets finished off a successful weekend with a 9-5 victory over the PBA JV team.  The day consisted of many positional players getting their chance on the mound for both clubs.  Konner Lutz, Jose Calderon, Travis Wallace and Mitch McGeein took the mound for the Jets with Jose Calderon earning the victory.

Offensively, the Jets were led by by Konner Lutz who was 3 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Travis Wallace and Matt Benn also added 2 hits each.  Benn had 3 RBI’s and Wallace pitched in with 2 RBI’s.  Mitch McGeein and Dan Moro rounded out the offense with a hit each.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 3-0 overall this spring.   Next action is next weekend vs University of Calgary Dinos at Jets Stadium in Vauxhall.

Jets take 2 to open the spring season!

Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets opened the 2012 spring season with a come from behind victory over the Okotoks Dawgs Academy by a score of 6-4.  The Jets found themselves behind early by a score of 4-0 and came from behind to earn the victory by a score of 6-4.    Zach Mayo started on the mound going 2 inning allowing 2 hits, 2 unearned runs with 5 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Tanner Spencer earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB and 1 K.  Jesse Borden was solid in 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs with 3 K’s.  Nick Stobbe earned the save going the final inning with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Benn who was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Jose Calderon was also 2 for 3 with a double.  Moro, Field, Thibideau, Wallace, Field and Lutz rounded out the offense with 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets get behind early again but came back to earn a convincing 16-10 slugfest vs a strong PBA JV club.   Brandon Radmacher started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs and 2 unearned runs with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Luc Hebert threw 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs with 2 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw 2 inning with 1 hit with 1 K and 1 BB.  Chris Thibideau rounded out the offense with 1 inning with 5 hits and 4 runs.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 2 for 4 with 4 RBI’s.  Matt Benn was 2 for 2 with 3 BB’s and a 3 run HR.  Dan Moro was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and Travis Wallace also added 2 hits. 

Next action for the Jets is tomorrow at 2 pm vs PBA JV.

6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a Tremendous Success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner was again a tremendous success raising over $30,000.00.  Featured speaker and Canadian Hall of Famer – Paul Quantrill electrified the crowd with stories of his 14 plus MLB years as well as inspired current Jets to battle through adversity.  The evening celebrates current and former Jets with several big awards being given out – including the Reno Lizzi Scholarships.   Again, Marty Baceda MC’d the evening and continued with the Hays – South Hays debate.  A highlight video created by former VHS student – Brock Skretting started the evening off in dramatic fashion – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICD3lqEyCY&feature=youtu.be

Below is the award winners from the great evening:

Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Travis Wallace

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Tanner Spencer

Reno Lizzi Underclassmen Scholarships – Jager Toffan and Nick Stobbe

Jet of the Year presented by Don Groves Sunlife Financial – Konner Lutz

Wanda Stober Scholarship – Mitch McGeein

Leadership and Sportsmanship presented by Scotiabank – Matt Benn

Sports Connection Scholarship – Guillaume Gingras and Dan Moro

Coaches Award presented by Creative Awards – Zach Mayo

Doug Stephenson Scholarship – Travis Wallace

Jets open this weekend in Lethbridge!

 

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB will open its spring season this coming weekend in Lethbridge with 3 games vs PBA and Okotoks.  The Jets will be a bit short handed as three Jets standouts are in Florida with the Canadian National Junior Team.  Guillaume Gingras, Logan Seifrit and Jager Toffan will be competing against professional teams, Dutch National Team and St. Pete JC as well as the Toronto Blue Jays.  Good Luck Boys!!

The weekend schedule is as follows:

Saturday March 10th

11 am vs Okotoks Dawgs @ Henderson Stadium

2 pm vs PBA @ Nolan Yard

Sunday March 11th

2 pm vs PBA @ Nolan Yard