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2 tough losses for the Jets!

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The Jets found themselves take a 3-0 lead with 1 out in the 1st inning and slowing saw the Dawgs chip away.  The Dawgs scored 2 unearned runs in the 7th to walk off on the Jets 6-5.  Garrett Nicholson started and threw 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run with 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Ben Erwin took the loss going 3 1/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs with 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jordan Malainey who was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Jared Binsfeld rounded out the offense going 1 for 2 with a double.

Game 2 saw the Jets fall behind 4-0 after 2 innings and couldn’t find away to claw all the way back falling 4-2.  David Richards started going 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs.  Bryce Fraser threw 2 innings allowing 1 BB with 1 K.  KJ Moreno finished things off going 1 inning with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 3 for 4. Jordan Malainey was 1 for 3.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 3.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 4.  Damiano Palmegiani was was 3 for 4 with 2 triples and 2 RBI’s and Tyler Wood rounded out the offense going 1 for 4.  Next action is tomorrow in Lethbridge vs PBA at 11:30 am.

Jets take two from PBA JV in second weekend of the spring!

March 6

Drey

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Despite threatening  pregame rain, the Jets were able to take two from the PBA JV in their second week of action this spring.  Game one at Nolan Yard saw the Jets get off to a good start by putting up a combined 7 runs in the first three innings.  The Jets lead held as they coasted to a 10-5 victory.  A number of Jets contributed but the offence was lead by Matt Rath who scored 3 runs on 2 hits and added a stolen base to a solid game. Jordan Drey was the driving force in the 4 run second inning when he hit his second HR of the spring, collecting 3 RBIs and 2 runs himself. Jordan Malainey also had a big game going 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored himself and 2 stollen bases. Victor Cerny topped the multi-hit players with two singles and a double in four at bats.   Shawn Grandmont had a double and two stolen bases while Brett Resch beat out an infield single.  On the mound, Josh Burgmann faced the minimum in his two innings of work giving up one hit who Cerny gunned out at second, no walks and recording one strikeout.  Wesley Moore relieved Burgamann for the next two innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits, 2 walks and 2 hit batsmen.  Garrett Nicholson threw the next 1.1 surrendering 2 runs, 1 of which was earned, on 2 hits a walk and recorded 1 K.  Ben Erwin came on in relief and threw a solid 1.2 only facing 4 clean batters while punching one of them out. In the end, the Jets scored 10 on 11 hits with only 1 error while the Dawgs scored 5 on 6 hits and 5 errors.

Game 2 needed an extra inning to settle a back and fourth contest with the Jets edging the Dawgs 9-7.  The Jets were held off the board through the first 5 innings before putting up 9 runs in the remaining 3.   Jordan Malainey had another strong contest going 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a stollen base. Demiano Palmegiani went 2 for 4 including a big RBI single that pushed the Jets ahead of the Dawgs for the first time all game in the sixth. He finished with 3 RBIs, a walk and a stolen base.  Jordan Drey, DH Victor Cerny, Jared Binsfield, Spencer Rankin and Shawn Grandmount all had a single a piece, most notably Dreys’ single that scored Liam Vulcano to add an insurance run in the top of the 8th to make the score 9-7.  On the defensive side, Carson Perkins set the tone by striking out 3 in his two innings of work.  He held the Dawgs off the pillows outside of two walks in the second.  David Richards had a nice bounce back weekend going 1.2 with one hit, a walk, and 2 unearned runs.  Bryce Fraser took over for Richards, also only allowing 2 unearned runs and a walk on two hits while recording one punch out. Brandon Hatley threw the 6th, giving up 1 unearned run on one walk, no hits and two strikeouts.  Jalen Lane sniped the win throwing the final frame plus the needed extra, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits, a walk and 2 strikeouts.  The final box line had the Jets recording 9 runs on 10 hits with 5 errors while the Dawgs put up 7 on five hits and 3 errors of their own.

Next Action is Saturday the 12th in Lethbridge again vs PBA.  Games begin at 1:00pm

10th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner another great success!

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The 10th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet was once again a tremendous success.  Marty Baceda led the evening again as our MC.  Former Blue Jay, 3X World Series Champion, 7X Gold Glove winner Devon White talked to the crowd about dealing with adversity and the challenges that you face being an everyday big league player.  He spoke to the players and coaches about being a good teammate and chemistry.   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 to Pennies for K’s to $20,000.00.

2016 marked the 10th Anniversary of the Academy and lead to the 1st inductions into the “Wall of Excellence.” 3 inductions opened the Wall of Excellence with 3 great Jets.  Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Krushell, Alumni Steven Inch & VAB Ambassadors Yukio & Barbara Kitagawa were all inducted.  The VAB Board also surprised Coach McTavish with an induction!

Inch Induction  Krush Induction

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The Award winners are listed below:

Jet of the Year – Josh Burgmann

Reno Lizzi Scholarship – Brett Resch

Reno Lizzi Underclassman – Victor Cerny/=Liam Vulcano

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Carsen Perkins

Doug Stevenson Award – Jalen Lane

Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship – Jordan Dray

Coaches Award (newly named Blaine Burbank Coaches Award) – Brandon Hatley

Sports Connection Scholarships – Jordan Malainey/Bryce Fraser

Kalvin Odland Memorial Award – KJ Moreno

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!

The Jets are also excited about taking our Celebration in Achievement Dinner in June to the next level with several awards and scholarships presented at the event.  Date will be announced soon.

3 more Jets sign with college baseball programs!

Dray, Woody, Fraser

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The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 3 more Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2015-2016 season.  All 3 players will finish up their spring in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2016.  With the addition of these 3 Jets signing with college programs that makes 7 Jets on the current roster who have committed.   We are very proud of all of these young men and look forward to sharing additional college commitments soon.

RHP – Bryce Fraser – Lethbridge, AB  – has accepted an NJCAA  athletic scholarship to attend Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas.  The Trojans play in the very competitive Jayhawk Conference.  For more details on the Colby Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/teams/baseball/index

SS – Tyler Wood – Winnipeg, MB  – has accepted an NJCAA athletic scholarship to attend Northern Oklahoma College Enid in Enid, Oklahoma.  The Jets play in Region II and the Plains District.  For more details on Northern Oklahoma Enid baseball: http://www.noc.edu/jets-baseball

OF – Jordan Dray  – Surrey, BC – has accepted an NJCAA  athletic scholarship to attend Midland College Chaps in Midland, TX. Dray will join current Jets teammate Brandon Hatley and former Jets Brady Moxham and Nolan Rattai at Midland.  The Chaps play in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference which is home to some of the top junior college baseball programs in Texas.  For more details on Midland College: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/index.php

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The following is a list of Jets who signed in the fall:

RHP – Josh Burgmann – Nanaimo, BC  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA.  The Huskies play in one of the top baseball conferences in the US the Pacific 12 Conference.  For more details on the University of Washington: http://www.gohuskies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=126625

RHP – Carsen Perkins – Bienfait, SK  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Canisius College Golden Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffs play in the MAAC Conference and are the defending Conference Champions.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12013

LHP – Brandon Hatley  – Morden, MB – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Midland College Chaps in Midland, TX.  The Chaps play in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference which is home to some of the top junior college baseball programs in Texas.  For more details on Midland College: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/index.php

OF – Brett Resch  – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  The Golden Eagles play in one of the top junior college conferences the Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/index.aspx?path=baseball

The entire VAB organization is very proud of all 7 Jets and we look forward to following their very bright futures moving forward.  Stay tuned for additional signings throughout the spring months.

 

Merry Christmas from the Jets!

Merry Christmas

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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball staff, student-athletes and Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New.  We are looking forward to the 10th season of Jets baseball and look forward to seeing you at our 10th Annual Awards & Scholarship Fundraising Dinner Saturday February 27th, 2016

4 Jets sign with college baseball programs!

College Fall 2015

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The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 4 Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2015-2016 season.  All 4 players will finish up their spring in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2016.  We are very proud of all of these young men and look forward to sharing additional college commitments soon.

The following is a list of Jets who signed:

RHP – Josh Burgmann – Nanaimo, BC  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA.  The Huskies play in one of the top baseball conferences in the US the Pacific 12 Conference.  For more details on the University of Washington: http://www.gohuskies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=126625

RHP – Carsen Perkins – Bienfait, SK  – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Canisius College Golden Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffs play in the MAAC Conference and are the defending Conference Champions.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12013

LHP – Brandon Hatley  – Morden, MB – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Midland College Chaps in Midland, TX.  The Chaps play in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference which is home to some of the top junior college baseball programs in Texas.  For more details on Midland College: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/index.php

OF – Brett Resch  – Saskatoon, SK – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  The Golden Eagles play in one of the top junior college conferences the Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/index.aspx?path=baseball

The entire VAB organization is very proud of all 4 Jets and we look forward to following their very bright futures moving forward.  Stay tuned for additional signings throughout the winter and spring months.

6 more Jets off to college!

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The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce 6 more Jets have committed to US schools on scholarship for the 2014-2015 season.  All 12 players are finishing their exams in Vauxhall and will join their respective college programs in the fall of 2015.  We are very proud of all of these young men and we look forward to following their long and healthy careers.

INF – Blake Gallagher – Waais, NB – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 athletic scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas Monticello in Monticello, Arkansas.  The Boll Weevils play in a very challenging  Great American Conference.  For more details on Monticello Baseball: http://www.uamsports.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&

C – Shawn Robbins – Edmonton, AB – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to attend Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas.  The Rebel play in one of the top JUCO baseball regions in the country Region V.  For more information on Hill College: https://hillcollege.edu/athletics/baseball/index.html

INF – Tyler Scott – Calgary, AB – has accepted an NAIA  scholarship to attend Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee.  The Lions play in one of the NAIA conference in the US the Appalachian Athletic Conference.  For more information on Bryan College: http://www.bryanlions.com/sport/0/3.php

RHP – Jake Cook – Miramichi, NB – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 scholarship to attend Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota.  The Beaver play in a very competitive Northern Sun Athletic Conference.  For more information on Minot State: http://www.msubeavers.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

RHP – Reilly O’Rourke – Syndey, NS – has accepted an NJCAA Division 1 scholarship to attend Garden City College in Garden City, Kansas.   The Bronc Busters play in a very talented Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.  For more information on Garden City: http://www.gobroncbusters.com/sports/bsb/index

INF – Geordie McDougall – Lumsden, SK – has accepted an NCAA Division 2 scholarship to attend Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota.  The Beaver play in a very competitive Northern Sun Athletic Conference.  For more information on Minot State: http://www.msubeavers.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

 

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The following is a list of Jets who previously signed:

OF – Zach Kunkel – Medicine Hat, AB – has accepted an NCAA Division 1 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

INF – Nolan Rattai – Medicine Hat, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend  NJCAA Division 1 Midland College in Midland, Texas.  .  The Chaparrals play in the competitive Texas Junior college circuit.  Midland was in the 2014 JUCO World Series with 2 Jets Thibideau and Clarkson on the club.  For more details on Midland College Baseball: http://www.gochaps.com/baseball/

RHP – Brady Moxham – Oakville, MB –  has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend  NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota.  The Bisons play in the competitive Summit Conference.  For more details on North Dakota State Baseball: http://www.gobison.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

RHP – Brody Burnett – Binscarth, MB – has accepted an athletic & academic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 2 University of Mary Marauders in Bismark, North Dakota.  The Marauders play in a very challenging Northern Sun Conference.  For more details on the University of Mary Baseball: http://www.goumary.com/index.aspx?path=baseball&&tab=0

C – Ben Komonosky – Regina, SK – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NJCAA Division 1 Blinn College Buccaneers in Brenham, Texas.  The Buccaneers play in the Region XIV Conference.  Blinn was also in the 2014 JUCO World Series with 1 Jet on the roster Jager Toffan.  For more details on Blinn Baseball: http://www.buccaneersports.com/sports/bsb/index

LHP – Jared Kennedy – Calgary, AB – has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Golden Griffens in Buffalo, NY.  The Golden Griffens play in the MAAC Conference  and lost in the Conference championship in 2014.  For more details on Canisius College Baseball: http://www.gogriffs.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=20500&SPID=12013&SPSID=97886

Jets’ Spring Season is Underway

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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

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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 Award/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

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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.