Vermont High School Football Season Kicks Off with Exciting Games

Vermont is buzzing as the 2024 high school fall sports season is fully underway, featuring exciting matches across various sports including soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf, and cross-country running. Coaches and team representatives are encouraged to report their results as soon as possible to keep fans updated.

In soccer, Montpelier just edged out U-32 with a tense 1-0 victory thanks to Lia Walsh’s goal at 12:42 of the fourth quarter. Regan Walke also contributed with an assist. Montpelier’s goalie, Indy Roberts, made 4 saves while U-32’s Linnea Darrow had a busier day, stopping 6 shots.

Another close match saw Spaulding defeat North Country 2-0, with Rylee Pelletier and Peyton LaPerle each netting a goal. St. Johnsbury narrowly triumphed over Harwood with a 2-1 score, highlighted by goals from Ayla Brown and Maggie Langlais.

In a dominating performance, Colchester took down Burlington with an impressive 8-4 score. Ava Moore shone brightly with 3 goals and 2 assists, marking her 60th career goal. The early momentum saw Colchester building a 4-0 lead by the midpoint of the first half.

Champlain Valley also showcased their strength by shutting out Mount Mansfield 5-0, fueled by Elsa Klein’s two goals and a solid team effort bringing in five different scorers. Hazen managed a close win against Caledonia United with a 1-0 score, Julia des Grosseilliers scoring the only goal.

In golf, Derin Suren from Essex was the standout performer with a medalist score of 36. The Essex team collectively shot 155, showcasing a strong team effort to secure the win.

As the season progresses, teams are preparing for more matches this week. Upcoming games include North Country at Montpelier tonight at 6 p.m. and additional matches featuring familiar rivals throughout the week. Fans are eager for more thrilling competition as teams battle for bragging rights and championships in the weeks ahead!