Local roundup: WRV girls soccer edges Randolph

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Published: 10-06-2024 7:30 PM

Football

Windsor 48, Poultney 27

Key players: Windsor Yellowjackets — Justin Draper, Aiden Doxter, Tanner Crane Poultney Blue Devils — Peyton Book, Dickerson

Highlights: Tanner Crane had four rushing touchdowns and Draper had 180 yards rushing as the defending VPA Division III champion Yellowjackets finally broke into the win column.

Coach’s quote: ” The guys are starting to play for each other”” — Windsor’s Jamie Richardson

Records: Windsor 1-5; Poultney 2-4

Girls Volleyball

ConVal 3, Hanover 1

Highlights: Bella Poisson got nine kills and nine digs to lead the Bears. Claire Starosta had four kills, two aces, three blocks and eight digs. Ellie Molina had six kills and nine digs, and Hudson Cusimano had six kills.

Coach’s quote: “ConVal came with the full package tonight, they were on in every area of the game. Communication lacked on our side of the court tonight, which caused too many unforced errors, but overall still had a great match and great Dig Pink game!” — Hanover’s Hunter Gosselin

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Hanover 4, Manchester Central-West 1

Key players: Hanover — Cosi Torresani, Nora Bradley, Bumpsie Loughman

Highlights: Hanover maintained control over possession during the game’s first half, but a sluggish pace and some missed opportunities left the game scoreless until the 32nd minute, when Hanover converted a corner (Reese Hamlin to Ali Daigle). After some recharging during the intermission, Hanover came out with more determination in the second half and enjoyed goals from Cosi Torresani, Bumpsie Loughman and Campbell White. Central-West finally broke through with a breakaway goal from Nevaeh Powell in the closing minutes.

Coach’s quote: “We’re looking forward to two road games and tough competition next week.” — Hanover’s Doug Kennedy

Records: Hanover 7-2-0; Manchester Central-West 2-7-1

Rutland 3, Hartford 0

Highlights: The Hurricanes held their annual “Pink” game to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Rutland scored just before halftime to go up 1-0 and added two more goals in the second half off a penalty kick and an own goal from a deflected corner kick.

Coach’s quote: “The girls put up a real strong effort against Division I Rutland. We created more offense than we have in recent games but just couldn’t get the last magic finishing touch we needed.” — Hartford’s Jeff Acker

Records: Rutland 2-8-1; Hartford 1-8-1

White River Valley 2
Randolph 1

Key players: White River Valley — Julia Bowen, Cassie Armstrong, Mackenzie Vesper, Macy Allen, Liberti Bollman

Highlights: Randolph hosted the visiting Wildcats on a lovely day for soccer and held the visitors scoreless in the first half. Thirty seconds after the break, Mackenzie Vesper took the ball to the corner, then sent a perfectly threaded pass to Cassie Armstrong for the go-ahead goal for White River Valley. Armstrong followed up with a second goal, and the Wildcats held onto the lead.

Coach’s quote: “The end of the season is tough: more injuries, higher expectations. I’m proud that the team kept their focus to the end.” — WRV’s Kim Prestridge

Records: White River Valley 2-8; Randolph 0-8-1

Boys Soccer

Oxbow 4, BFA-Fairfax 1

Key players: Oxbow — Andrew Barrett, Russell Danforth, Jack Drugach, Ethan Emerson, Oden Schlager; BFA-Fairfax — Navin Sharp

Highlights: Oxbow’s Andrew Barrett, 2 goal and 1 assist; Russell Danforth, 2 goals; Ethan Emerson, 2 assists; Jack Drugach, 1 assist; Oden Schlager, 4 saves. BFA-Fairfax’s Navin Sharp with a PK goal.

Coach’s quote: “We possessed the ball well today, and our one-touch game is getting better. Very proud of these boys and keeping their heads in the game with all the circumstances surrounding them.” — Oxbow’s Chuck Simmons

Records: Oxbow 5-5; BFA-Fairfax 2-8-1

Lebanon 1, ConVal 1

Key players: Lebanon — Tyler Kelly, Kieran Lord

Highlights: ConVal opened the scoring with a penalty kick goal in the 20th minute. Lord’s first varsity goal, with an assist from Kelly, tied things up 10 minutes later.

Coach’s quote: “A fair tie. A pretty frenetic game, with very few clear chances either way. Hard-fought but not pretty.” — Lebanon’s Rob Johnstone

Records: Lebanon 6-3-2; ConVal 4-1-4