Category: Press Release

Jets continue Vegas trip with another victory!

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Las Vegas, NV

The Jets scored in every inning cruising to a 10-0 victory over Alta, Utah.  Brandon Hatley started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 BB’s with 7 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets spread the offense out collecting 10 hits.  Matt Rath was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Shawn Grandmont was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 3 for 3 with a double, triple and an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Spencer Rankin was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Liam Vulcano rounded out the offense going 1 for 1 with 3 RBI’s.

The Jets continue with a match up vs Bishop Gorman Friday night at 7 pm @ UNLV.

Jets open the Bishop Gorman Tournament with a 5-1 victory over Carsen, NV

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Carsen Perkins started on the mound striking out the first 2 hitters of the game and the Jets scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning to set the tone.  Final score Jets 5 Carsen, NV 1.  Perkins went 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run with 3 BB’s and 9 K’s.  Jalen Lane finished things off going 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Offensiely, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 1 for 3.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s to round out the offense.

The Jets play next tomorrow vs Alta, Utah at 1 pm @ Bishop Gorman HS.

Jets split in Twin Falls to finish off the road trip!

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Game 1 vs Twin Falls HS was a great ball game with the Jets coming out on top in extra innings 3-2.  Brandon Hatley started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs with 3 BB’s and  K’s.  Jalen Lane earned the victory with 3 2/3 innings allowing 0 hits with 2 BB’s and 5 K’s (including striking out the side in the bottom of the 8th with bases loaded).  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jordan Dray who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Victor Cerny was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Spencer Rankin was 2 for 4 with a double.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 4 and Liam Vulcano was 1 for 4.

Game 2 vs Hillcrest HS was a tight ball game until the 6th when Hillcrest scored 5 runs cruising to an 8-1 victory.  Bryce Fraser started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs with 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Garrett Nicholson finished things off allowing 2 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned runs with 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets only strike out 1 time but only managed 5 hits with a lot of soft contact.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 3 with a double.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 3.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 3 and Tyler Wood was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.

Next action for the Jets is Wednesday March 30th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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!

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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!

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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.

 

4 Jets sign with college baseball programs!

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Vauxhall, AB – 

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.

In memory of Ron Robbins (1959-2015)

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The Vauxhall Academy is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Robbins.  Ron is the father of Jets alumni Sean Robbins (2015 grad).  Ron passed away suddenly September 17th in Edmonton.  Ron’s infectious smile, positive outlook and generous personality will be sadly missed by so many within the VAB community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron’s wife Laurie, daughter Kelsey and Sean.  Once a Jet…Always a Jet.

Celebrate Ron’s life at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club on Thursday September 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ronald C. Robbins Scholarship Foundation and forwarded to
216- 3132 Parsons Road, Edmonton, Alberta T6N 1L6.

Online condolences: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=ron-robbins&pid=175888379

 

Falls season kicks off with Pennies for K’s and workouts!

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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball began season 10 with a tailgate celebration.  The event started with Yukio Kitagawa leading some Vauxhall elementary students on a bike ride followed by the launch of the 2nd Annual Pennies for K’s fundraiser for Jets baseball.  Yukio will ride his bike throughout southern Alberta from September 1st – March 31st.  For every kilometer that he rides the Academy will collect pledges with the Kitagawa’s matching the pledges.  Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 in pledges.  We are off to a great start with $3200.00 being raised on opening day.  For more information please contact Lynda Unruh at [email protected].

Following the tailgate the new and old families of the VAB began season 10 with a BBQ and opening workouts with strength & conditioning coach Jeff Krushell.

The fall schedule will be released soon on the website.  Welcome back Jets we look forward to an exciting year.

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

TCMM Details are set!

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The 4th Annual TCMM Memorial Games will take place May 27 at Spitz Stadium. The Teammates forever alumni game will be at5:00pm and the game between the current Bulls and Vauxhall Jets will be at 7:40pm. Continue for more information. 

 May 27th will be another special day for the Lethbridge baseball community. The 4th annual Tanner Craswell and Mitch MacLean memorial game will take place at Spitz Stadium. Like last year, anyone who are alumni of the Vauxhall Jets, where Craswell played for two years, the Prairie Baseball Academy where both Tanner and Mitch played, or the Lethbridge Bulls where both played for one summer is invited to participate in the alumni game at 5:00pm. At 7:40pm, the 2015 versions of the Lethbridge Bulls and the Vauxhall Jets will hit the field for an exhibition game. It will kick off the 2015 Bulls Season and mark the end of the 2015 Jets season. Last year the turnout was fantastic. Some close friends of Tanner and Mitch made the trip from the East Coast all the way out to Lethbridge to participate in the alumni game. It is a great event where former teammates of the boys can hit the field again, and share stories and memories they have of the boys.  

 Anyone interested in attending the 2015 alumni game or the Bulls Vs. Jets game tickets are $30, which gets you a ticket to the game and a steak dinner on the Bulls patio. Tickets can be purchased from Lynda Unruh [email protected].  You can also contact the office at403-320-2025.

 All proceeds from the game will go towards the TCMM Scholarship. The scholarship is in place for young athletes who attend any of the three organizations the boys represented in their time in Alberta. It is an extremely enjoyable evening and it helps raise funds for a great cause.