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immediately. All of those values are essential to sport and We are proud to are taught through mark the compleexample by diligent tion of another fine and patient coaches. year of athleticism, I believe the true competition and acworth of high school complishment with sports is that particithird annual Banner pation helps devel& Journal Regional op the qualities we All-Stars Gala.

Sports are often Fredric D. Rutberg associate with the most productive and referred to as “exsuccessful memtracurricular” activities. Indeed, they take place bers of the community. Sports after the school day is over, and and coaches teach teamwork participation is in addition, or an and reliability. Playing sports, extra, to required school work. especially team sports, can reHowever, when one views high quire sacrificing personal glory school as necessary prepara- for the good of the team, sometion for young people to begin times taking a back seat so a to take their places as full and teammate can make a meaningcontributing members of soci- ful contribution. Understanding ety, sports can properly appear and embracing one’s role on a to be at the center of a student’s team demonstrates the need curriculum. Attaining a level for honest, forthright commuof academic knowledge is es- nication. Most important, parsential for anyone to become a ticipating in sports forces one participating adult in a 21st cen- to learn to accept defeat and to tury community. George San- persist despite its pain. There tayana, the philosopher, taught are few life lessons that so esthat those who do not study sential and so difficult to learn.

For us here at the Bennington history are bound to repeat it.

Banner and Manchester JourOur most recent past includes wars and economic meltdown, nal, it is particularly gratifying so avoiding errors of the past is for us to dedicate an evening to critical to the future. People of celebrate success in the form my vintage are told how impor- of a new crop of local heroes. In tant knowledge of technology is that spirit, we salute the players, and how much more important coaches and those who emit will be in the decades to come. body the spirit of goodwill and But, in addition to acquiring sportsmanship tonight at the knowledge, education teach- Banner & Journal Regional Alles and reinforces values that Stars Gala. Congratulations, all. civilized society requires and ____________________________ desires of its members. CritiFredric D. Rutberg, president cal thinking, honesty, and re- and publisher of the Bennington spect for others come to mind Banner and Manchester Journal

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Former NFLer Keith Willis to speak at All Stars Gala Keith is a former high school All-American two-sport athlete, he played football and basketball at Virginia Tech. Following collegiate sports, Keith played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. He won the World Bowl Championship in 2006 with the Frankfurt Galaxy while playing in NFL Europe. Keith has a B.S. in human nutrition foods and exercise and a M.S. in health promotion from Virginia Tech.

Keith is the CEO and Founder of MOSS Movement and is responsible for leading the creation of innovative and informative business development strategies. To this end, he works closely with the MOSS advisory board and MOSS partnership organizations to launch cutting edge life skills programming for student athletes across the nation.

With over 15 years of experience structuring teams and creating revenue streams in athletics, education and technology, Keith is pushing MOSS forward to ďŹ ll the curriculum gap in athleticism life skills education.

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– he is motivated to help individuals identify and achieve their full potential. He inspires people to live a purpose driven life. Keith’s heart for service, especially for the youth has never been more evident than what he does every year in his Friday 2 Saturday program.

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Blake Greene BURR AND BURTON

Blake had a season for the ages for the Bulldogs in 2018-19. He was at the top of the podium for every race he ran, including a pair of individual victories at the state championships at Burke Mountain. At states, he won the giant slalom by 1.3 seconds and the slalom by almost four seconds. Blake was the champion in both disciplines at Southern Districts, and scored victories in the Dave Pinder Memorial, the Rutland meet and BBA’s home event at Bromley.

Annabelle Gray BURR AND BURTON

GREENE

Annabelle, a freshman, had a strong rookie season on the slopes for the Bulldogs. She won the Bromley race in February on BBA’s home course and finished top five in a handful of other races, including a second-place finish at the Dave Pinder Memorial, a fourth at Rutland and a second-place finish in the giant slalom at Southern Districts. She proved she could handle both the slalom and giant slalom, scoring a third-place finish in that event at Districts.

BASEBALL

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ALPINE SKIING

John Morgantini BURR AND BURTON

John had a breakout year for the Burr and Burton baseball team in 2019. Hitting in the middle of the order, he hit over .500 for much of the season. He had many standout performances, with one of his best coming against rival MAU, where he went 3-for-3 with three RBIs. Along with his offense, John provided great defensive play at first base for BBA.

MORGANTINI

Chandler Pouk BURR AND BURTON

Chandler remained as one of the best hitters in the Burr and Burton baseball team’s lineup with a potent senior year. In a run-rule win against MAU, he went 3-for-4 with three runs scored. Whether hitting in the middle of the order or in the No. 2 spot, where he was moved part way through the season, he was always a multi-hit threat. Chandler was last Gala’s baseball Most Valuable Player.

Evan Webster HOOSICK FALLS

Evan was the go-to pitcher for the Hoosick Falls baseball team all season long. He turned into the Panthers’ ace and stepped up in many crucial games. Against No. 1 seed Chatham in the sectional tournament, he tossed a three-hitter, and in a pitchers’ duel with rival MAU, he threw a five-hit shutout. Evan is a major piece of the Hoosick Falls bowling team as well.

POUK

WEBSTER

Mike led a Hoosick Falls baseball team that was seeded No. 13 in the Class C sectional tournament, all the way to the sectional title game, where they fell to Fort Plain. With a team that lost a handful of crucial pieces to graduation, he led the Panthers to a better record than last year, finishing at 12-10. Pitching was a concern coming into the season, but under his watch, Evan Webster turned into one of the most reliable pitchers in the area and the pitching staff ended up being a strength.

BASKETBALL

Jon Kempf HOOSICK FALLS

KEMPF

Jon was the top scoring option for a Hoosick Falls boys basketball team that went 21-2 and made it all the way to the Class C sectional championship game, before falling to Lake George. He averaged 21.8 points per game on the year and got his points in many different ways, whether it be from driving to the basket, hitting the three-point shot or his stellar shooting from the foul line. He had his best game of the year during a sectional tournament game against Canajoharie, where he scored a career-high 41 points.

Jon became the fourth player in program history to score 1,000 points in their career and was named the Wasaren League most valuable player and to the Class C all-state fifth team at season’s end.

LILAC

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Mike Lilac HOOSICK FALLS

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Jake Nicholson BURR AND BURTON

Jake was the top scoring threat for a Burr and Burton boys basketball team that went 14-8 this past winter. He averaged 15.6 points per game and had five games with 20 or more points this year, including a 30-point output against Woodstock. He competed in the North-South senior all-star game, along with teammates Will Frank and Patrick Forstmann. At season’s end, Jake was named as a Marble Valley League first-team all-star.

Dmitri Rose HOOSICK FALLS

NICHOLSON

Dmitri was one of the best defenders on a Hoosick Falls boys basketball team that went 21-2 and made it to the Class C sectional championship game, where they lost to Lake George. He was a constant presence on the defensive end of the floor causing steals and was great at getting the ball out in transition off of those steals. Routinely, he was tasked with guarding the opposing team’s top offensive threat and one of his best defensive efforts came in the sectional semifinals when he kept Maple Hill’s Nate Mannion in check offensively, despite being eight inches shorter than the Wildcats’ center. He was a Wasaren League honorable mention at season’s end.

ROSE

Mike Lilac HOOSICK FALLS

Mike continued his storied career on the sidelines for the Hoosick Falls boys basketball team with another top-notch season for the team. He led the Panthers to a 21-2 record and to the Class C sectional championship game, where they fell to Lake George. Late in the year, he had to deal with the loss of starting center and major scoring threat Tristan Williams and still saw his team reach the same level they did in last year’s sectional tournament. Under his watch, Jon Kempf was named the Wasaren League most valuable player and was a Class C fifth-team all-state selection.

Logan Thayne HOOSICK FALLS

LILAC

Logan continued to prove herself as one of the top players in the area with a stellar junior season for the Hoosick Falls girls basketball team that made it to the Class C sectional title game, where they lost to eventual state-champion Cambridge. She averaged 23.3 points per game this year, which was one of the top marks in all of Section II. On top of that, she was a presence on the boards and in blocking opponent’s shots. During the season, she reached 1,000 points for her Hoosick Falls career and is on pace to challenge for program all-time mark next winter. Logan was a first-team Wasaren League all-star and has received multiple Division I offers to play basketball in college.

THAYNE

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Sophie Phillips CAMBRIDGE

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Sophie was the top offensive threat at the point guard position for a Cambridge girls basketball team that went 25-1 and won its first Class C state championship in program history. She averaged 17.4 points per game, along with her strong ability to distribute the ball and be a presence in the rebound game. She was at her best in crucial moments, as during the Indians’ eight-game playoff run, she scored 20 or more points in six games. Sophie was named the Most Valuable Player in both the Wasaren League and the Class C tournament. Just a sophomore, she has already received a Division I offers to play basketball in college.

Lilly Phillips CAMBRIDGE

Lilly was one of the defensive leaders for a Cambridge girls basketball team that went 25-1 and won its first Class C state championship in program history. With her long arms and length on the defensive end, she, and her sister Sophie, were the catalysts for a relentless Indians’ defense that constantly caused chaos and turnovers for opposition. She was a crucial reason Cambridge allowed just 38 points per game this winter and she was strong offensively as well, averaging 15.3 points per game. Sophie was named to the Class C all-tournament team and was a Wasaren League first-team selection. Just a sophomore, she has already received a Division I offer to play basketball in college.

Bob Phillips CAMBRIDGE

PHILLIPS

In his first season as head coach, Bob led the Cambridge girls basketball team that went 25-1 and won its first Class C state championship in program history.

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BOWLING

Meghan Backes HOOSICK FALLS Meghan was one of the top bowlers on a Panthers team that was dominant throughout the 2018-19 season. She was one of a handful of Hoosick Falls bowlers with an average of more than 200 points per game. Heading into the league tournament, she had an average game score of 214.9, best for the Panthers. She had a high game of 238 and a series score of 671 in the Adirondack League tournament.

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mostly underclassman to heights the program hadn’t seen before. Bob led an Indians’ squad that averaged more than 60 points per game and only allowed 38 points a game to their opponents. Under his watch, both of his daughters, Sophie and Lilly Phillips, were named to the Class C all-tournament team and were both Wasaren League all-star selections.

CHEER

Iris Patterson MOUNT ANTHONY Iris was a senior leader on the Mount Anthony cheerleading team this past winter. She played a key role in MAU finishing second in both Vermont meets and a third-place finish at states for the third year in a row. She helped the Patriots qualify for New Englands for the third straight season, where they finished 12th.

Kyla Obenauer MOUNT ANTHONY

PATTERSON

Kyla was one of two seniors on the Mount Anthony cheerleading team this past winter.

She was crucial in MAU finishing second in both Vermont meets and a third-place finish at states for the third year in a row. She helped the Patriots qualify for New Englands for the third straight season under MAU coach Jaime Capriola-George.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Evan Page MOUNT ANTHONY

Evan finished out a strong high school cross-country career with another great effort in 2018. He finished second in MAU’s home race in mid-September. He finished fourth in the 3-mile race at the Greenwich Invitational. At the Division I state championships, Evan was the top finisher for MAU, taking 14th place in the 5,000-meter race. This is his third consecutive year receiving the honor as the cross country athlete of the year.

Sarah Umphlett MOUNT ANTHONY

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Sarah once again was a top performer for MAU on the trails. She was a second-place finisher in the Patriots’ home race in mid-September. She finished eighth in the Marble Valley Leauge meet. Sarah took 16th in the 3-mile at the Greenwich Invitational. At the Division I state championships, she was the top Patriot finisher in the 5,000-meter race, placing 25th. This is her third consecutive year receiving the cross country athlete of the year honor.

UMPHLETT

Liara Foley BURR AND BURTON

Liara had a strong freshman season for Burr and Burton on the trails. She finished sixth in the Marble Valley League meet. She took third place in a meet on the road at Willow Park hosted by MAU and was first place in a race in Rutland in early September.

DANCE

Savannah Rogers MOUNT ANTHONY

FOLEY

Savannah was a captain on the Mount Anthony dance team this winter, having spent four seasons on the varsity roster. She helped the Patriots to their third straight season of competing at the New England regional meet. She played a major role in MAU placing third in POM at the Vermont state meet at Vergennes back in February.

Marissa DeJesus MOUNT ANTHONY

ROGERS

Marissa was a captain on the Mount Anthony dance team this winter, having multiple years of varsity experience. She helped the Patriots to their third straight season of competing at the New England regional meet. She helped MAU to place third in POM at the Vermont state meet at Vergennes in February.

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Brianna Murray MOUNT ANTHONY

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Brianna was one of three captains on the Mount Anthony dance team this winter, having multiple years of varsity experience. She played a big role in the Patriots competing at the New England regional meet for the third straight season. She helped MAU to place third in POM at the Vermont state meet at Vergennes in February.

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FIELD HOCKEY

Lillian Hickey HOOSICK FALLS

Lillian was a scoring machine for the Panthers, who won the Section II, Class C title and made it all the way to the New York state Final Four. She scored 35 goals, averaging nearly two goals a game. She was a five-year varsity player and earned Adirondack/ Wasaren League first-team honors for her play. This is her second consecutive year receiving the Offensive player of the year honor. The Panthers finished the year 20-1.

Lillian also signed a National Letter of Intent this fall to attend and play field hockey at the University at Albany.

MURRAY

Hannah Callen BURR AND BURTON

HICKEY

Hannah was the rock in the cage for the Bulldogs this fall, helping them reach the Division II final for the first time since 2005. During the season, she racked up six shutouts and had another three games where she only allowed a single goal. In the playoffs, she went through the quarterfinal and semifinal unscored upon before BBA lost 3-2 in overtime to Mount Abraham at UVM.

Barb Miceli BURR AND BURTON

After starting the season 1-3, the Bulldogs ran off six straight wins and went into the Di-

CALLEN

FOOTBALL

Tommy English CAMBRIDGE

MICELI

Tommy did it all for the Indians in 2018, helping the team to a 10-1 record and a state quarterfinal appearance in Class C, returning to the state playoffs for the third straight season. He racked up 2,282 all-purpose yards and 27 total touchdowns, scoring four different ways this season. Most of that total came from the backfield, where Tommy rushed for 1,527 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 10 yards per touch. He added 234 yards and a pair of touchdowns receiving, but also came through on special teams, with 208 kick return yards and a touchdown and 263 punt return yards and a TD (averaging 20 yards per return). Tommy also returned three interceptions for 50 yards, and his three picks tied for the team lead. On defense, he had 41 tackles from his defensive back spot, as well as three fumble recoveries.

Joey McCoy BURR AND BURTON ACADEMY

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vision II tournament as the No. 2 seed. Under Barb’s watch, BBA had a pair of shutouts in the D-II playoffs, before falling to Mount Abraham 3-2 in overtime in the state title game at UVM. BBA finished the season at 10-6-1.

Joey led the Bulldogs to their second title in the past four years back in November. Joey was the quarterback for a Bulldog squad that went 10-1 in 2018, scoring more than 40 points per game. He threw for about 2,000 yards with 24 touchdown passes in 11 games, but he also ran for more than 500 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year. In the BBA 63-14 rout of Fair Haven in the state title game, he had a hand in seven touchdowns, four through the air and three on the ground. For his efforts under center, Joey was chosen as a second-team all-state quarterback.

MCCOY

Jordan Dean CAMBRIDGE

Jordan led the way on the defensive side of the ball for the Indians, who went 10-1, falling in the New York state Class C quarterfinals to Ogdensburg. He racked up 132 tackles at the linebacker spot, averaging 11 stops a game for Cambridge. Jordan was second on the team with three sacks as well, leading an Indians defense that allowed 13.3 points per game.

Jason Thomas BURR AND BURTON ACADEMY

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GOLF

Ryan Bloomer HOOSICK FALLS

Ryan was one of the top golfers in Section II again in 2018, shooting a 75 at the sectional championship at McGregor Links to win the individual low medalist. He parlayed that performance in another appearance this summer in the state championships in Ithaca, N.Y. Bloomer led his team to a 12-2 record and a tie for the Wasaren League championship with Spa Catholic and Greenwich. Also this year, Bloomer had a milestone moment when he sank his first hole-in-one in school competition, getting an ace on the seventh hole at the Hoosick Falls Country Club against Mechanicville.

Julia Dapron BURR AND BURTON

BLOOMER

Julia finished off her high school career in style with a third individual Vermont state championship, shooting an 80 — 10 shots better than anyone else in the field. She helped the BBA team to a runner-up finish in Division II this season. She qualified for the New England Golf Championships in Keene, N.H. Julia is competing in the 2019 High School Golf National Invitational at Walt Disney World this summer as one of 120 invitees to play. She signed to play her college golf at Stonehill College.

DAPRON

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Jason led BBA to its second Vermont Division II state championship and third title game in four seasons in 2018. The Bulldogs finished 10-1 and won in dominant fashion over Fair Haven in November at Rutland High School’s Alumni Field. Under his guidance, BBA featured a relentless offensive attack that scored more than 40 points in every game except one and a tough defense that allowed fewer than 12 points a contest. Since he became coach in 2008, Jason led the Bulldogs to a 79-31 record, including 38-4 in the past four years.

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ICE HOCKEY

Jakub Mulac BURR AND BURTON Jakub was one of the top offensive threats for BBA this past winter. He was second in goals this season for the Bulldogs with 14 tallies and he was fourth in assists with five.

Jakub had multiple multi-score games with one of those coming in a 6-1 win against U-32, where he had two goals and an assist. The Bulldogs finished 11-11 and lost to Colchester in the Division II quarterfinals.

Owen King BURR AND BURTON Owen was a senior leader for BBA this winter and one of three seniors on the roster.

He was a great defender for the Bulldogs and kept pressure off of BBA goalie Ethan Simonds. He was a strong offensive threat as well, racking up four goals and four assists on the year. Owen was chosen to represent BBA in the Vermont All-Star Class in March.

MULAC

Stella Turner BURR AND BURTON

KING

Stella built upon a breakout freshman season with another stellar effort this past winter.

She scored 15 goals and had five assists in 19 games for BBA. One of her best efforts of the year came against CVU, where she had four goals. She also had a hat trick against Missisquoi late in the season. She was a Marble Valley League second-team selection in Tier 3 at season’s end.

Lola Herzog BURR AND BURTON In just her second season playing hockey, Lola continued to prove herself as one of the best goaltenders in the state. The sophomore faced 412 shots this year and made 369 saves, good for a .895 save percentage. She had one of her best games in a losing effort against Rice, where she made 43 saves. BBA went 10-9-2 and lost to Woodstock in the first round of the playoffs. Lola was a Marble Valley League second-team selection in Tier 3 at season’s end.

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Cooper Mason

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Cooper had a strong senior season for the MAU boys track team. At the New England meet, he had his second best time of the season in hurdles and was part of the 4x400 relay team that took six seconds off of their personal record. At the Vermont state meet, Cooper finished second in the 55m hurdles, finishing the race in 8.96 seconds. In MAU’s first meet of the season at HVCC, he finished fourth in the triple jump and hurdles.

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MOUNT ANTHONY

CROSIER

Rebecca etched her name in the MAU record books, breaking multiple records this past winter. Just this season, she set school records in the triple jump, long jump and pole vault, and broke her own marks multiple times. Those add to the outdoor decathlon record she previously held. In the Division I state championships, she won three state titles, taking first in 55m, 300m and long jump. At that meet, she anchored the 4x200 relay that finished fourth in the meet and qualified for New Englands. Crosier was chosen for this same Gala honor last winter as well.

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Jake was a senior leader for the Burr and Burton boys lacrosse team that made it to the Division I state championship game this spring. He was one of the top offensive threats for BBA and had many games throughout the year with three goals or more. Early in the season against rival MAU, Jake reached 100 goals for his high school career. Jake is a three-sport athlete, also playing football and basketball.

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Steven Schmitt BURR AND BURTON

Steven was the defensive leader for the Burr and Burton boys lacrosse team that made it to the Division I state championship game this spring. With him as a key cog, BBA allowed just 6.7 goals per game. He could get the job done offensively too, reaching double figure goals. Steven will play at Division I Mount Saint Mary’s in college.

Tom Grabher BURR AND BURTON

SCHMITT

Tom led the Burr and Burton boys lacrosse team to a 16-4 record and made it to the Division I state championship game in just his second year at the helm. Under his watch, BBA ran off win streaks of four and six games, respectively. Tom coached one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the state and a defense that allowed just 6.7 goals per game this spring.

GRABHER

Avery Galle MOUNT ANTHONY

Avery was once again the go-to player for the Mount Anthony girls lacrosse team in 2019. She scored 62 goals to lead all MAU players. She was especially strong late in the regular season, scoring 29 goals over the last four games of the year. Avery will play her college lacrosse at Division II Southern New Hampshire University next spring.

Olivia Watanabe BURR AND BURTON

GALLE

Olivia had a big senior season for the Burr and Burton girls lacrosse team that made it to the Division I state championship game. She had many standout performances throughout the season with two of her best outings coming in 7-goal efforts against Woodstock and Middlebury. She came up huge on the biggest stage, scoring four of BBA’s seven goals in the D-1 title game against South Burlington. Olivia reached multiple milestones this year, getting to 100 career points and 100 career goals.

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Lillian put the finishing touches on an outstanding high school career with the Hoosick Falls girls lacrosse team. She had many dominant performances throughout the season with her best coming against Catholic Central, where she had nine goals in a 12-6 win. Lillian reached 200 career goals this year and graduates as the program’s all-time leading scorer by a healthy margin. She will play Division I college field hockey at the University of Albany in the fall.

Maddy Yeung HOOSICK FALLS

HICKEY

Maddy finished off one of the best careers in goal for the Hoosick Falls girls lacrosse team this spring. She has been a constant in goal throughout her high school career and served as a vocal leader for the Panthers’ strong back line. Maddy passed 700 career saves this season for Hoosick Falls.

Cassie Pearce BURR AND BURTON

Cassie was a wall in net for the Burr and Burton girls lacrosse team this spring, helping lead them to an appearance in the Division I state championship game. For much of the season, she had a save percentage of well over 65 percent and that total was even higher in the second half of games. In goal, she was the backbone of BBA defense that held opponents under 10 goals 10 times in 2019. Cassie is a three-sport athlete, also playing soccer and basketball.

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Jamie Blake BURR AND BURTON

PEARCE

In her second year at the helm of the Burr and Burton girls lacrosse team, Jamie led BBA to an appearance in the Division I state championship game. Under her watch, the Bulldogs had one of the best defenses and balanced offensive attacks in the state. Jamie led BBA to an undefeated record through eight games, before its first loss to South Burlington. She led the Bulldogs to five more wins and two further playoff rounds than they made last season.

NORDIC SKIING

BLAKE

Natalie Jelley MOUNT ANTHONY

Natalie was a crucial piece in the Mount Anthony girls Nordic skiing team winning the Marble Valley League championship. At the Vermont state championships, she finished third in the individual classic race and helped her relay team to a third place finish as well. In the freestyle race, she was a fourth-place finisher. She helped Vermont to a win in the Eastern championships with three top 15 finishes throughout the weekend. Natalie was named a MVL all-star at season’s end.

Noah Payne MOUNT ANTHONY

PAYNE

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Noah played a crucial role in the Mount Anthony boys Nordic skiing team winning its first Vermont state championship since 2010. In the relay that decided the state title, he anchored the MAU group as he skied the last leg in 9 minutes, 4.2 seconds, giving the Patriots a comfortable win over Brattleboro. He finished sixth in the individual race that day and was third in the freestyle race the week before. Noah helped the Vermont team to a win in the Eastern championships as one of the four MAU skiers to compete.

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Jack Drew MOUNT ANTHONY

Jack was critical to the Mount Anthony boys Nordic skiing team winning its first Vermont state championship since 2010. He led off the relay that clinched the state title for MAU with a 9 minutes, 28.4 second run. In the individual race that day, Jack was the highest-finishing Patriot in fourth. He also finished fourth in the freestyle race. He helped Vermont to a win in the Eastern championships with two top 15 finishes during the weekend. Jack was named a MVL all-star at season’s end.

SNOWBOARDING

Tucker Baribault BURR AND BURTON

DREW

Tucker was at or near the top of the podium throughout the season for the Bulldogs.

He won giant slalom and slope events at Bromley in January and February, along with a halfpipe win and second place at Okemo in two different events. He was second overall at states after winning the slopestyle and halfpipe events.

BARIBAULT

Azurah Booth-Gage BURR AND BURTON

Azurah helped the Bulldogs win the state championship this season with her consistent finishes. She was first in a pair of slopestyle events at Bromley and second in two giant slalom events at Bromley. Overall in the final season standings, she was tied for first in slopestyle, second in giant slalom and tied for third in the halfpipe. Azurah was the winner of this award at last year’s Gala as well.

SOCCER

David Chorlton MOUNT ANTHONY

BOOTH-GAGE

David was the top scorer on a MAU team that finished the season at 7-8. The Spanish exchange student scored 23 of the 47 goals for the Patriots this past fall. He had his best two games against rival Burr and Burton and Fair Haven, when he had four goals in each game.

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Lewis scored the state championship-winning goal in overtime of a 1-0 victory over West Rutland, giving the Arlington boys its first title since 1995. For the season, the sophomore racked up 10 goals and had three games with multiple tallies. When the games got the biggest, that’s where Lewis shined — half of his goals came during Arlington’s playoff run to the title.

Aiden Francomb BURR AND BURTON ACADEMY

Aiden was a defensive leader for a BBA team that went 9-6 this past fall. In BBA’s final seven games, they allowed a total of three goals, winning six of those seven games.

Todd Wilkins ARLINGTON

WHALEN

Todd led Arlington to its first state championship in 23 years as the Eagles went 11-6 and topped West Rutland 1-0 in overtime in the Division IV championship game. Arlington didn’t allow any goals in its three playoff contests.

Tess Belnap ARLINGTON

FRANCOMB

Tess once again was a dominant force for Arlington this past fall. The junior scored 37 of the Eagles’ 68 goals, including three goals in the Division IV state championship to help Arlington win back-to-back titles. She had eight games where she scored three or more goals, including a five-goal effort against Black River. For her career, Tess has more than 100 goals. Belnap, the salutatorian of the senior class, will play soccer at Williams College.

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Lewis Whalen ARLINGTON

Jordan Mattison MOUNT ANTHONY

WILKINS

Jordan was the top scorer for a MAU squad that went 10-6 in 2018. Jordan scored 16 goals and goals in both of the Patriots’ playoff contests. She had four games where scored two goals, all of which were wins. She also hit a pair of penalty kicks in a playdown victory over Rutland.

Lilah Ward ARLINGTON

Lilah was the defensive anchor in the sweeping spot for the Arlington defense in 2018.

As a team, the Eagles allowed just 11 goals in 17 contests with Lilah being a leader on the back line, along with goalkeeper Shaana Staab.

BELNAP

Aaron Wood ARLINGTON

Aaron is 2-for-2 in state championships as he led Arlington to its second consecutive Division IV state championship in 2018, finishing the job with a 3-0 win against rival Proctor. Under his watch, the Eagles had a plus-56 goal differential.

SOFTBALL

MATTISON

Cat was a potent hitter in the middle of the Mount Anthony softball team’s lineup this season. Batting in the No. 3 spot in the lineup, she was a constant threat for extra bases and home runs. Cat had many standout games throughout the season. Her best game of the year came against rival Burr and Burton, where she went 5-for-6 and hit for the cycle. Along with her strong offensive output, she played great defense at shortstop. Cat will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the fall.

WARD

Keana Gauthier MOUNT ANTHONY

WOOD

GAUTHIER

Keana was a spark plug near the top of the Mount Anthony softball team’s lineup in 2019. She was consistently getting on base, whether it be with hard liners or beating out her signature drag bunt. Her speed was a major asset on the basepaths. She had good performances at the plate, with one of her best coming in a win against Rutland, where she went 3-for-5 with a double and RBI. Keana is a three-sport athlete, also doing soccer and cheerleading.

WORTHINGTON

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Emilie O’Brien MOUNT ANTHONY

Emilie filled big shoes for the Mount Anthony softball team following a major graduation at pitcher. She more than proved herself as a crucial piece for MAU in the circle, with many standout games. Her best outing of the year came against Otter Valley in early May, where she tossed a no-hitter, striking out six batters along the way. In a Division I playdown game against Mount Mansfield, she allowed just three hits. Emilie is a threesport athlete, also playing volleyball and basketball.

Jason Dicranian MOUNT ANTHONY

O’BRIEN

Jason took over the Mount Anthony softball team this year, following a dominant era under former coach Katie Contrada. He led a team that lost a handful of crucial players to graduation last year to a 13-5 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals. After starting out at 1-2, he led the Patriots to winning streaks of six and five games respectively.

Against teams from Vermont, MAU lost just two games all season long.

DICRANIAN

SWIMMING

Savannah Robson MOUNT ANTHONY

Savannah was a captain and senior leader for the MAU swim team this winter. On Senior Night, she was part of the relay team that cruised to an almost 11-second win in the 200 free relay against New Lebanon. In a pair of wins against Taconic, she was the winner in the 200 IM, along with wins in the 100 back and breaststroke in December.

Lily Spencer MOUNT ANTHONY (BBA STUDENT)

ROBSON

Lily, who is a Burr and Burton student, had a strong senior season for MAU in the pool.

She had a great showing on Senior Night when she helped the Patriots to multiple wins.

She was part of the winning 200 medley relay team and 400 free relay and was an individual winner in the 100 breaststroke. Lily won a pair of races, the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, in a win against Taconic. She won a pair of races in a win against Wahconah as well, taking the 200 free and 100 breaststroke.

SPENCER

Ben Medvedev MOUNT ANTHONY

Ben was one of the top performing MAU swimmers on the boys side. He was a winner in events across the board throughout the season and had one of his best performances on Senior Night when he won four events. In that meet, Ben was a winner in the 200 free relay, 200 medley relay, 400 free relay and 50 free. At season’s end, he earned AllBerkshire league honors in the 400 free relay.

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Devin Deets MOUNT ANTHONY (BBA STUDENT)

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MEDVEDEV

Devin, who is a Burr and Burton student, was a major contributor on the MAU swim team this winter. He had a strong effort on Senior Night when the Patriots beat New Lebanon.

During that home meet, Devin was part of the 200 medley relay team that easily won its race. He also won the 200 free on that afternoon. In a dominating win against Taconic, he won the 50 free and was a 100 free winner against Monument Mountain. One of his biggest moments of the season was when he filled in on the 400 relay for an ill teammate. He swam the first leg of the relay and MAU won the race. At season’s end, Devin earned All-Berkshire league honors in the 400 free relay.

DEETS

TENNIS

Nick Pappas MOUNT ANTHONY

Nick was hard to beat for the Mount Anthony boys tennis team this spring. He was perfect, not losing one set, until he finally lost during the Division I individual tournament.

Nick played a critical role in MAU earning the No. 3 seed in D-I, where they made it to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2010, falling to Burlington.

Bao Bao Shuang MOUNT ANTHONY

PAPPAS

Coming in midway through the season, Bao Bao was dominant for the Mount Anthony girls tennis team. At No. 1 singles, she was one of the top players in Division I. Some standout performances include a tight contest with Lenox, where she beat her opponent 6-3, 6-1 and a dominant outing against rival Rutland, winning 6-0, 6-1. Bao Bao helped MAU reach the state quarterfinals for the first time in two years.

SCHUANG

Jack Haynes MOUNT ANTHONY

Jack had a great junior season for the Mount Anthony track and field team in running events. He was fifth in the 200m dash at the Division I state championships and was first in the event multiple times throughout the year. Jack had multiple first-place finishes in the 100m and 4x100 relay as well.

Mia Grigsby BURR AND BURTON

HAYNES

Mia had a great sophomore season for the Burr and Burton track and field team. She finished second in the 100m dash at the Division II championships and helped her 4x100 relay team to a state championship in that event. Mia had multiple first-place finishes in the 100m throughout the year.

Will Frank BURR AND BURTON

Will was a dominant force in throwing events for the Burr and Burton track and field team. He had multiple first or second place finishes in the discus and shot put throughout the year. At the Division II championships, he finished second in both events, while earning a top-20 finish in discus at the New England championships as well. Will is a three-sport athlete, also playing football and basketball.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Gavin Johnson MOUNT ANTHONY

Gavin had a great season in both field and running events for the Mount Anthony track and field team, but really shined in throwing events. He was third in the javelin, his signature field event, at the Division I championships, while finishing ninth in shot put at the event. Gavin had first place finished first in javelin, shot put and discus at different meets throughout the year. He is a three-sport athlete, also playing football and basketball.

FRANK

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Lilah set a Division IV state record in the high jump for the Arlington track and field team this spring. Her jump of five-feet at the D-IV state championships, beat the previous record four feet, 11 inches set last season by a Green Mountain athlete. She also was second in the 200m dash at the D-IV meet and third in the 100m that day. Lilah is an all-state defender on the Eagles’ soccer team as well.

JOHNSON

ULTIMATE

Nate Lalor BURR AND BURTON

WARD

VOLLEYBALL

LALOR

Carly Bylina MOUNT ANTHONY

Carly was one of the senior leaders on the Mount Anthony girls volleyball team this fall. She consistently racked up the most assists in matches for MAU. She had eight assists against Wahconah and Mount Everett and six against South Burlington and Monument Mountain. Carly had eight digs against Pittsfield and six against Mount Everett.

WRESTLING

Keenan Taylor MOUNT ANTHONY

BYLINA

Keenan had a standout senior season for the MAU wrestling team, capped off by a strong effort at Nationals, where he won a pair of matches. At the New England regional tournament, he picked up his 200th career win, the 10th in program history to do that, and came just one match short of placing. He picked up his third state

TAYLOR

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Nate was a crucial piece for the Burr and Burton Ultimate team that made it to the Division I state semifinals this year in its first season as a varsity sport. Nate, who helped found the team, served as the team’s Spirit Captain, taking a critical leadership role on the team and avoiding conflict between teams. He was also a Nordic skier for the Bulldogs.

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championship at the 138-pound weight class, playing an integral role in the Patriots’ 31st consecutive team state title. At season’s end, Keenan was named a Marble Valley League all-star.

Keegan Coon MOUNT ANTHONY

COON

Keegan continued to build upon a strong career with the MAU wrestling team and capped off his junior season with a strong effort at Nationals, where he won a pair of matches. He improved upon his sixth-place finish at the New England regional tournament by placing fifth this year. At the Vermont state tournament, he repeated as state champion at the 145-pound weight class, playing a critical role in the Patriots’ 31st consecutive state championship. At season’s end, Keegan was named a Marble Valley League all-star.

Craig Sawyer HOOSICK FALLS Craig was one of three Hoosick Falls wrestlers to compete in the New York state tournament, placing third at the 285-pound weight class. He finished the year with a 39-2 record and become the first Panther to place at states since Luis Weierbach won the 106-pound class in 2013. He qualified for the New York state tournament by winning the Section II, Division II crown at the Cool Insuring Arena. During that event, Craig went 3-0, winning his quarterfinal and semifinal by pin before decisioning Ravena’s Christian Salvio in the final, 6-0.

Brian Coon MOUNT ANTHONY

COON

SAWYER

Brian led the MAU wrestling team to its 31st consecutive Vermont state championship during the 2018-19 winter season. Under his watch, seven Patriot wrestlers won individual state championships at the Vermont state tournament. He led MAU to a 10th place finish at the New England regional meet, with multiple wrestlers placing for the Patriots. One of his varsity wrestlers, Sam Wilkins, placed at the National tournament in Virginia Beach.

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