James Biggam

1 week ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

EAST MONTPELIER - The U-32 softball team may be loaded with underclassmen, but lately the Raiders have been pulling out close victories like seasoned pros. The Division II Raiders continued to enjoy one of its best starts to the season in program history Saturday by securing a 12-8 victory over D-I Mount Mansfield. Even though U-32 was outhit 8-5, coach Mike Noyes’ squad capitalized on four errors and eight walks by the Cougars to prevail.

1 week ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

MONTPELIER - A slew of uncharacteristically dropped passes caused Montpelier’s boys Ultimate team to be its own worst enemy at times Friday. And the clock was CVU’s best friend during crunch time. After protecting a slim lead for most of the game, the Redhawks prevented MHS from earning a final offensive possession when Jacob Lepple intercepted a pass to close out an 11-9 victory. “You’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do,” Lepple said.

1 week ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

BARRE – Spaulding put its rally caps on Thursday and scored eight runs in the seventh inning while attempting to stage a miraculous softball comeback against U-32. But after the Crimson Tide batted around the order, an 11th-hour recovery effort by the Raiders stopped the hosts in their tracks to seal a 12-9 victory. “It was 12-1 going into the bottom of the seventh and credit to Spaulding for not rolling over,” U-32 coach Mike Noyes said.

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

BARRE - The Spaulding boys were floating on cloud nine Tuesday after extending their advantage to three goals during the third quarter of sunny spring lacrosse showdown against Stowe. But the Crimson Tide quickly came crashing down to earth when the Raiders reminded everyone that sizeable leads can disappear in the blink of an eye. Fired home six unanswered goals, Stowe pulled ahead for good in commanding fashion and never let things get too close down the stretch to lock up a 17-12 victory.

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

EAST MONTPELIER - U-32 has a reputation for its athletic supremacy in any season and takes plenty of pride in backing up the hype. One sport that the Raiders haven’t completely mastered over the years is softball. But that underdog status could be shifting quickly if the Raiders keep churning out runs like nobody’s business. Although Monday’s 11-7 defeat vs.