Vermont High School Fall Sports Season Kicks Off
This week marks the beginning of the 2024 Vermont high school fall sports season, and teams across the state have been busy competing on the field. Here’s a quick roundup of the latest scores and highlights from soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf, and cross-country running.
In boys soccer, Richford secured a narrow win against Paine Mountain with a score of 4-3. Burlington triumphed over Mount Mansfield 2-1, driven by goals from Shedrick Bishula and Quinn Sessions. Mount Mansfield’s Raphael Campanile managed to find the net with a second-half equalizer.
The match between South Burlington and Essex ended in a draw, 0-0, with both teams showing solid defense. South Burlington’s Will Goyette made four saves, while Essex’s Cam Stultz was even busier, racking up 12 saves.
In another competitive game, Harwood shut out U-32 with a score of 3-0. Goals came from Eamon Langlais, Brycen Scharf, and Dylan Rogers, showcasing a solid team effort. On the other hand, Missisquoi defeated Vergennes 3-1, turning around a previous loss against them.
In girls soccer, St. Johnsbury had a dominant performance, defeating BFA-St. Albans 5-1. Luc Oliver stole the show with a hat trick, while North Country emerged victorious over Thetford, 3-0, with Zak Fortin scoring two goals.
In field hockey, Champlain Valley demonstrated stellar play against Burr and Burton, winning 6-1. The standout player was Emery Thompson, who contributed with two goals and two assists.
Also noteworthy is the performance of Rice High School, who defeated Middlebury 4-0 in their season opener. Sharmarke Hassan was among the scorers, highlighting the team’s strong attack.
Moving forward, coaches and team representatives are encouraged to report game results promptly to keep everyone updated. The excitement is just beginning as teams continue to battle it out on the fields across Vermont this fall season!
For future game details and scheduling, please keep an eye on updates as the week progresses.
