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1 week 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.
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1 week 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
DUXBURY — Harwood’s hunger to compete intensified daily while weather-related postponements resulted in a single boys lacrosse game over the past two weeks. And when the Highlanders finally suited up for battle Wednesday, they didn’t hold back during a 14-1 victory over Spaulding. Charlie Lamonia (three goals, four assists) paced a balanced attack, while Teighen Fils-Aime (one assist), Bridger Lillard (six ground-ball wins) and Eamon Langlais contributed two goals apiece.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
MONTPELIER - A six-day layoff was a minor obstacle Tuesday for the Montpelier girls tennis team, which were sharp up and down the lineup while cruising to a 6-1 victory over North Country. “We’re always glad to get a win, especially against a Division I opponent,” MHS coach Peter Sterling said. “We knew going in from our first match against them that North Country has consistent players throughout their lineup. But once again our depth was the difference.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
BARRE - Peyton Laperle and the Spaulding girls lacrosse team continue to prove that’s it’s never too late for a new beginning. Five days ago the Crimson Tide were desperately seeking a spark after opening the season with nine straight losses. But Tuesday’s 14-11 victory over Harwood confirmed that Spaulding could be one of the most dangerous dark horses in the upcoming Division II tournament after the Tide extended their winning streak to three games.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
FAYSTON – The Green Mountain Valley School underscored the notion Monday that you either embrace change or get left behind. After struggling to gain much momentum in the first half against U-32, the Gumbies made some timely tweaks that served as springboards for a 16-6 girls lacrosse victory. GMVS erased a first-quarter deficit and outscored the Raiders 11-2 after break, using a massive 19-6 advantage on draws to turn things into a blowout.
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2 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
NORTHAMPTON - Montpelier’s boys Ultimate team had a sour taste in its mouth Saturday after suffering three straight losses at the Pioneer Valley Invitational. But Sunday’s ending to a marathon weekend couldn’t have been sweeter for the Solons. Given the chance to avenge one of its Day 1 defeats, MHS battled neck and neck with Massachusetts powerhouse Needham and secured an 11-10 victory.
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3 weeks ago | 
timesargus.com | James Biggam
DUXBURY – Friday’s girls lacrosse clash between Harwood and Rice included sunny skies, a half-hour thunder delay, Lindsey Boyden’s 100th goal and a wild comeback attempt by the Highlanders. And after the Green Knights watched a comfy lead nearly disappear, they held HU scoreless during a frantic final stretch to lock up a 9-8 victory. Peyton Bond paced Rice with four goals and teammate Bailey Clark scored twice.
