Michael Mawson

1 week ago | manchesterjournal.com | Michael Mawson

CVU senior captain Rose Bunting gains possession of a draw control with a trio of Bulldogs players surrounding her.   Michael J. Mawson — Vermont News & Media BURLINGTON — The clock quite literally ran out on Burr and Burton’s season Sunday afternoon at Virtue Field. Trailing 10-8 to Champlain Valley Union less than 30 seconds into the fourth quarter of the Division I state championship, the title game seemed poised for a dramatic finish.

1 week ago | benningtonbanner.com | Michael Mawson

BURLINGTON — Friday night’s Division I baseball championship at Centennial Field had no shortage of drama as No. 1 Mount Anthony and No. 3 St. Johnsbury Academy traded leads and momentum over the final four innings. But defensive miscues doomed the Patriots. MAU committed three costly errors, all of which led to unearned runs, as the Hilltoppers capitalized and claimed a 9-7 victory to win their first state title since 2016.

2 weeks ago | manchesterjournal.com | Michael Mawson

BURLINGTON — Friday night’s Division I baseball championship game at Centennial Field had no shortage of drama as No. 1 Mount Anthony and No. 3 St. Johnsbury Academy traded leads and momentum over the final four innings. But defensive miscues doomed the Patriots. MAU committed three costly errors, all of which led to unearned runs, as the Hilltoppers capitalized and claimed a 9-7 victory to win their first state title since 2016.

2 weeks ago | benningtonbanner.com | Michael Mawson

SHELBURNE — Burr and Burton came up just short in its quest for its first girls tennis title since 2014, falling 5-2 to top-seeded Mount Mansfield in Thursday’s Division II state championship match at Davis Park. The Cougars – led by individual champion Bea Molson — captured their third consecutive D-II crown, winning three of five singles matches and sweeping doubles play. For Bulldogs coach Lisa Kelly, the match marked the end of a memorable return season.

2 weeks ago | benningtonbanner.com | Michael Mawson

The Patriots dugout celebrates as Sean Moriarty slides in safely to make it 3-0 MAU in the bottom of the first inning. Michael J. Mawson — Bennington Banner BENNINGTON — Top-seeded Mount Anthony looked every bit the part during Wednesday’s Division I semifinal, scoring three runs before No. 5 Colchester could record an out and cruising to a 9-1 victory to punch its ticket back to the state championship game.