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Jets win their fall opener in Montana!

Bozeman, Montana –

The VAB opened their fall campaign with a solid 8-0 victory over the Big Sky Seniors Friday night.  Big Sky is a grade 12 all-star team from the state of Montana.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound to earn the victory going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 5 K’s with 2 BB’s.   Brendan Hendriks threw the final 2 innings of relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s, 2 double and 1 BB.  Cody Lenchuka was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 SB.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with a double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 SB.  Levi Westerlund, Matt Clark, Ben Dartnell and Greg Adams all had 1 hit each.

The Jets play again tomorrow against the same Big Sky Seniors at 12 noon (DH).

Jets loose a big one to Team SK!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets did not show up to play tonight and lost by a score of 8-1 to Team SK.  Tyler Vavra started on the mound and went 5 innings, allowed 1 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 5 BB’s, 2 HBP’s, and 5 K’s while taking the loss.  Victor Caruso relieved and went the final 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned, with 2 BB’s and 1 K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Hayes who was 2 for 3 with an RBI and Josh Stephenson was 1 for 3.  The Jets managed only 3 hits and only gave up 4 hits but, allowed 9 free passes and that dictated the ballgame. 

The Jets and Team SK are at it again tomorrow at 1 pm (DH) at Jets Stadium.

Jets finish off a successful weekend with 2 more wins!

Vauxhall, AB –

THe Jets matched up early today with the St. Fx Academy out of Edmonton with a win by a score of 6 – 5.  On the mound Jordan Wong got the no – decision going 4 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs with 0 earned, 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Jamin Heller earned the win going 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 run, 1 earned, 2 BB’s and 3 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI, Josh Stephenson who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and Ben Dartnell who was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.   Tyler Hayes, Mike Washburn, and Adam Nelubowich all had 1 hit a piece. 

Game 2 saw the Jets beat the U of C Dinos by a score of 6 – 2.  On the mound Tyler Vavra earned the victory going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned, 1 BB, with 6 K’s.  Victor Caruso earned the save going 3 innings allowing, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 4 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were pretty quiet with Mike Washburn hitting a solo HR, Kym Barthel collecting a hit, Adam Nelubowich collecting a hit with an RBI, and Taylor Simmonds collecting a hit.

Next action is Tuesday at Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA starting a 5 pm.  The Jets overall record is 7-0-1.

Schedule announced for Great Falls Tournament!

The VAB will be travelling to Great Falls for the Tommy Tallef tournament May 23rd – 26th, 2008.  All games are at Centenne Field (Chicago White Sox Rookie Team Field) except for the 1 game listed below.  The team will be staying at the Holiday Inn.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday May 23rd, 2008

6:00 pm                Vauxhall Baseball Academy  VS  Great Falls Stallions 

Saturday May 24th, 2008

4:00 – 6:00       Team Diner for all “A” and “AA” Teams, Coaches, & Managers

5:00 – 5:30       Opening Ceremonies for all “A” and “AA” Teams, Coaches, & Managers

6:00  pm           Calgary Cubs  VS  Vauxhall Baseball Academy

 

Sunday May 25th, 2008

 

10:15               Edmonton Cardinals  VS  Vauxhall Baseball Academy

 

 

 

6:00                 Belgrade Bandits VS Vauxhall BB Acad. @ Don Olson Memorial Field

Monday May 26th, 2008

11:15 am Championship Game #1 vs #2

Jets advance to Tournament Final!

The VAB Jets won their last 3 games of their 2nd Annual Invitational Tournament presented by Haven Agencies by scores of 12-0 over Okotoks Jr. Dawgs, 3-0 over the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs, and 8-6 over the Great Falls Electrics.  The Okotoks Jr. Dawgs are now 0-3 in the tournament, Lethbridge Spitz Elks are 0-3, Medicine Hat 2-1, Great Falls 2-1.  The winner of the Medicine Hat/Great Falls game will advance to the play the Jets at 4:00 pm Sunday afternoon.

Tyler Vavra, Steven Inch, and Adam Nelubowich have been the game MVP’s.

 

Ford committs to Prairie Baseball Academy!

Infielder – Tyson Ford – Chinook, Alberta has committed to play for the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs for the fall of 2008.  Frod will be attending the University of Lethbridge.  Tyson will be playing for recently Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame inductee – Blair Kubicek and will be competing for a Canadian College Baseball Championship.  PBA has a tremendous track record of developing Canadian players for the rigors of college baseball and sending them on to very good 4 year schools in the United States.

Coach McTavish had this to say about Ford, “Tyson has sure had some tough luck this season.  He underwent shoulder surgery a couple of months and due to his committment to his rehab is ahead of schedule coming back off the injury.  Tyson was one of best hitters throughout the winter and has made so many strides with his game in the last 2 years we really look forward to seeing how good he will be for the Dawgs.  Tyson carries a 94% average in high school, he is tremendous in the community (currently coaching the Vauxhall Bantam team), he is one of the most committed players we have in the weight room, and his game on the field continues to improve everyday – even while rehabbing.  WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR IN A STUDENT-ATHLETE!  PBA is getting the complete package with Tyson.

The VAB wishes Tyson all the success in college!