Tuesday night brought plenty of action across Vermont high school sports, with exciting games on the hardwood, ice, and in the pool. Here’s a roundup of how your favorite teams performed:
Boys’ Basketball
- South Burlington 62, Essex 58: South Burlington edged out Essex in a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with standout performances by Jake Martin (24 points) and Liam Carter (18 points).
- Mount Mansfield 75, Colchester 61: Mount Mansfield’s offense was on fire, led by Josh Thompson, who notched 30 points and 10 rebounds.
- Burlington 54, CVU 47: A strong defensive effort by Burlington in the fourth quarter sealed the win, with key contributions from Elijah Perez and Noah Clark.
Girls’ Basketball
- Hartford 48, Woodstock 43: Hartford rallied in the second half, with point guard Emily Brown hitting clutch free throws in the final minute to secure the victory.
- Rice Memorial 64, Middlebury 51: Rice’s fast-paced offense proved too much for Middlebury, as Emma Wright recorded a game-high 28 points.
- Bellows Free Academy (BFA) 53, St. Albans 50: This overtime thriller kept fans on the edge of their seats, with Bella Hernandez sinking a three-pointer in the final seconds.
Hockey
- Boys’ Hockey: Essex 4, BFA 2: Essex capitalized on two power-play goals in the third period to pull away from BFA. Jack Simmons was stellar in goal, making 31 saves.
- Girls’ Hockey: Rutland 5, South Burlington 3: Rutland’s offense, led by a hat trick from Olivia Daniels, proved too much for South Burlington to handle.
Indoor Track
- State Qualifiers at UVM: Several athletes punched their tickets to the state meet with standout performances in Tuesday’s indoor track meet at the University of Vermont. Highlights included:
- Ava Thompson (St. Johnsbury): First in the 55m hurdles.
- Ethan Miller (Champlain Valley): First in the long jump and second in the 300m sprint.
Swimming
- Burlington Invitational Meet: Burlington High School hosted a meet featuring top swimmers from across the state. Key results included:
- Boys 200m Freestyle: Liam Connors (Mount Mansfield) took first place with a personal-best time of 1:52.34.
- Girls 100m Butterfly: Ella Jenkins (Middlebury) claimed gold with a time of 1:06.89.
Looking Ahead
As the winter sports season heats up, teams are beginning to jockey for playoff positions, and every game is crucial. Stay tuned for more coverage as Vermont’s high school athletes continue to showcase their skills!
