Tom Haley

Rutland

Scribe for Rutland Herald. CU alum. Grandfather of Halynn, Jasper, Brayden, Shannon,Hayden, Jesse, Camdon, Brookelyn, Treyton, Liam and Zander. Heisman voter.

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Articles

Cole at home on the court or on the horse

1 week ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

It has been a whirlwind basketball career for Fair Haven Union High School's Isabelle Cole. She played on two straight Division II state championship teams. She keyed the Slaters' game with some prolific 3-point shooting but was a multifaceted player able to contribute in many ways, inside and out. She is equally at home on a horse. Pond Hill Stables recently won the Interscholastic Equestrian Association title and Cole was the top rider.
Golden Horde overpower Rebels, 19-4

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Tom Haley

CASTLETON — The West Rutland softball team is used to the pressure of a big game. It's a feeling many of the Golden Horde's players have felt since before they could even drive. With their senior class playing in their ninth state final of their high school career, top-seeded West Rutland wasn't going to succumb to a little adversity in Monday's Division IV state championship game against No. 3 Leland & Gray.
These seniors did something golden

1 week ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

CASTLETON — The West Rutland softball team was on Spartan Field celebrating a state championship on Monday. But it was more than that. A lot more. They were celebrating one of the greatest runs by any group of seniors at any school. They had won the Division IV girls basketball state championship all four years, they made the title game in all three sports in the 2024-25 school year and this was their second softball state championship.
Notebook: Quinn can play the game, too

1 week ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

This is the summer of anniversaries. The Lions Twin State Soccer Cup, the annual all-star game between the recent top high school graduates of Vermont and New Hampshire, is commemorating its 50th anniversary. It is also the 100th anniversary of American Legion baseball and teams in Vermont will be holding celebrations. It is also the 100th anniversary of the Lake St. Catherine County Club. Maureen Quinn has written a book about the 100 years of the LSCCC.
GMVS wins thriller for D-III title

1 week ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

NORTHFIELD — The Green Mountain Valley School won a thrilling 14-13 victory in the Division III boys lacrosse state championship game at Norwich University on Saturday, but there was a time when the staunchest fans of their beloved Gumbies had to think that the title might not happen. When Kaynen Haines scored late in the first half it gave Montpelier an 8-4 lead. It appeared as though the Solons might be separating themselves from the Gumbies and taking control of the game.
Comets bring back memories for Rovnak

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

CASTLETON — Nobody got to watch BFA-St. Albans' 2-0 victory over Essex in Saturday's Division I softball championship game through the same eyes that Carolyn Rovnak did. Rovnak was celebrating the 40th anniversary of her own state championship in 1985 when she pitched all 11 innings of Burr & Burton Seminary's 4-1 victory over St. Johnsbury in her own state championship game at Randolph.
Westside, L&G clash in Monday's final

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

CASTLETON — They are saving the best for last. At least, that is the way Southern Vermont League softball fans are looking at the weekend schedule for the state championship games. The Division IV final between No. 1 West Rutland (17-1) and No. 3 Leland & Gray (13-4) will be played on Monday at 4:30 pm. on the Vermont State University Castleton softball diamond.
Mount Abe drops OV to get to finals

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

BRISTOL — Mount Abraham's Gretchen Toy powered her sixth over-the-fence home run of the season and pitched the complete-game victory in Wednesday's Division II softball semifinal game, a 21-12 victory over Otter Valley. "It felt good off the bat," Toy said. The win puts the Eagles into the championship game at Vermont State University Castleton. "It is hard to win at Castleton," Mount Abe coach Don McCormick said. He would know. His Eagles have been there plenty, most recently in 2019 and 2023.
Westside Story: It's about family

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

Vicki Wright totaled the family Volkswagen Rabbit while a student at West Rutland High School. She ran like a rabbit, too. Wright won four consecutive state cross country championships at West Rutland while running for coach Dave Kinsman. She was the individual state champion from 1980 through 1983. These days she is getting to watch her niece Kennah Wright-Chapman have similar success at West Rutland.
Rebels top Proctor to land in title game

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Tom Haley

PROCTOR — Proctor softball pitcher Olivia Graham had a season for the ages — 186 strikeouts in 103 innings against only 23 walks with a 1.69 ERA. But what Graham wanted even more was what Leland & Gray pitcher Kristen Lowe and her teammates had, a spot in the Division IV state championship game. The Rebels earned that distinction on Monday with a 5-4 victory over Proctor at the Phantoms' sports complex on Elm Street.