James Biggam

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Raider girls cruise to 5th straight crown

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

BURLINGTON - The final outcome of Friday’s Division II girls track and field championships may have been a forgone conclusion since preseason. But the heavily favored U-32 Raiders still shot for the stars amid steady drizzles and downpours, refusing to let anyone or anything rain on their parade. A 62-point victory over runner-up Rice gave U-32 its fifth straight title, cementing the program’s status as one of the greatest dynasties in Vermont history.
U-32 boys dominate track and field championships

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

BURLINGTON - Devastation quickly morphed into delight for the U-32 boys midway through Friday’s Division II track and field championships. For several agonizing minutes the Raiders attempted to regroup after being informed they were disqualified for impeding the path of another runner in the 4x100-meter relay – a mistake that potentially gave rival Hartford a 12-point bonus in the blink of an eye.
Roundup: U-32 downs Vergennes in double overtime

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

EAST MONTPELIER - Sixth-seeded Vergennes was saved by the horn before a thunder delay during Thursday’s Division II girls lacrosse quarterfinal at No. 3 U-32. Fortunately for the Raiders, Ruby Eaton refused to let the Commodores off the hook twice. The senior tucked away the game-winning goal with 58 seconds left in double-overtime, lifting her team to a 10-9 victory after Vergennes erased an early five-goal deficit.
Roundup: Montpelier Ultimate ousts Colchester

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MONTPELIER - It’s often easier to destroy than to create, but Montpelier’s Jasper Ecklund and Evan Benoit did a little bit of both during Wednesday’s boys Ultimate playdown. The juniors delivered some masterful pulls after their team scored, showcased creative field vision and were perpetual pests defensively against No. 15 Colchester, fueling a 15-1 victory for the No. 2 Solons.
Roundup: Montpelier tennis shuts out Middlebury, 7-0

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MONTPELIER - There is plenty of history between the Middlebury and Montpelier girls tennis teams after the Solons beat the Tigers in the 2021 and 2022 title matches. And despite a different cast of characters Tuesday, the power dynamics remained the same. A tone-setting victory by Allegra Muller gave No. 3 Montpelier a surge of confidence that spilled over to the surrounding matches, sparking a 7-0 victory in the Division II quarterfinals.
Roundup: Montpelier Ultimate tops Milton

4 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MILTON - Tully Dubé scored a career-high five points Thursday and the Montpelier boys Ultimate team outlasted Milton, 15-10, in a battle that could decide which team gets to host a playoff semifinal in a few weeks. “Tully is emerging as a massive force on offense and defense,” MHS coach Cam Mack said.
Ups and downs for local tennis programs

4 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

Participation rates for various high school sports can experience wild swings that match Vermont’s fickle weather. The reasons behind those dips or surges can be debated until the cows come home. But one thing that’s crystal-clear right now is that the local girls tennis scene is thriving while numbers on the boys’ side hit an all-time low. This spring marks the first time there’s no varsity boys tennis squad in Washington County since the sport gained varsity status nearly a half-century ago.
Roundup: Lyndon earns sweep over Spaulding

1 month ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

BARRE - Lyndon is a 10-time softball champ and looked every bit the part Wednesday. The Vikings were champing at the bit to get back in the win column after their nine-game unbeaten streak came to screeching halt last week. And a big day at the plate by Ary Parker was just one of many highlights during a 13-2 bounce-back victory over Spaulding.
Roundup: U-32 girls lacrosse coasts past Milton, 15-5

1 month ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MILTON - When you play four games in five days, having a short memory can go a long way. For U-32 girls lacrosse, there was no masking the disappointment after two tough losses earlier in the week. But for the fourth time this season the Raiders regrouped in a hurry and earned a bounce-back victory Friday by waltzing past Milton, 15-5. “It was two tough losses this week,” U-32 coach Emilie Connor said.
Roundup: Montpelier defeats Rice, 15-7

1 month ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MONTPELIER - Calling an audible worked wonders for Montpelier’s boys Ultimate team during Thursday’s come-from-behind victory over Rice. The Solons abandoned a game plan of heroic hucks and opted to stick to short passes and airtight defense while rallying to a 15-7 victory.