18 June 2013
Planning Whiting's 250th birthday party
Whiting residents are asked to assist in planning the town's 250th anniversary celebration. An organizational meeting of the celebration committee is scheduled for seven o'clock tomorrow night (Wednesday) at the Whiting Elementary School. If you would like to help but cannot attend the meeting, contact Suzanne Denis at suzannedenis59(at)gmail(dot)com. The town celebration will be Saturday, September 7.
15 June 2013
OTTERS WIN!
Otter Valley secures its first
state baseball title since '76
Otter pitcher Patterson retires 17 in a row
The Otter Valley Union High School baseball team has defeated top-ranked Burr & Burton Academy to take the 2013 Division 2 state title. It is Otter Valley's first baseball championship since 1976.
Otter starting pitcher Brett Patterson was dominant, tossing a one-hit complete game shutout. The Burr & Burton Bulldogs, who have appeared in three of the last four state championship games without winning a title, managed just two baserunners against Otter Valley.
The Otters erupted for six runs in the third inning, which proved to be more than sufficient. They added a single run in the fifth inning, as Jim Winslow, who doubled to lead off and was sacrificed to third, scored on a Bulldog wild pitch. Two more runs were added in the sixth. John Winslow led off with a walk, stole second and scored on a Lonergan triple. Lonergan then scored on another Bulldog wild pitch.
Patterson shut the door on the Bulldogs early and retired the last 17 Burr & Burton batters he faced. The game's last batter went to a full count and then took a called strike on the outside corner.
Burr & Burton was top seeded in the Division 2 postseason. However, Otter Valley, which was ranked second, had a better overall record and had beaten Burr & Burton, 8-1, during the regular season. Heading into the championship game, no Burr & Burton postseason opponent had scored a run.
A large crowd of Otter supporters attended the championship game, played at Burlington's Centennial Field.
In 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
OV 0 0 6 0 1 2 0
BB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R H E
OV 9 9 0
BB 0 1 1
Photos are screen captures from live game coverage provided by NSNsports.net
state baseball title since '76
Otter pitcher Patterson retires 17 in a row
The Otter Valley Union High School baseball team has defeated top-ranked Burr & Burton Academy to take the 2013 Division 2 state title. It is Otter Valley's first baseball championship since 1976.
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| The Otters celebrate with the state championship plaque. |
Otter starting pitcher Brett Patterson was dominant, tossing a one-hit complete game shutout. The Burr & Burton Bulldogs, who have appeared in three of the last four state championship games without winning a title, managed just two baserunners against Otter Valley.
The Otters erupted for six runs in the third inning, which proved to be more than sufficient. They added a single run in the fifth inning, as Jim Winslow, who doubled to lead off and was sacrificed to third, scored on a Bulldog wild pitch. Two more runs were added in the sixth. John Winslow led off with a walk, stole second and scored on a Lonergan triple. Lonergan then scored on another Bulldog wild pitch.
Patterson shut the door on the Bulldogs early and retired the last 17 Burr & Burton batters he faced. The game's last batter went to a full count and then took a called strike on the outside corner.
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| After the game, the Otters receive individual medals. |
Burr & Burton was top seeded in the Division 2 postseason. However, Otter Valley, which was ranked second, had a better overall record and had beaten Burr & Burton, 8-1, during the regular season. Heading into the championship game, no Burr & Burton postseason opponent had scored a run.
A large crowd of Otter supporters attended the championship game, played at Burlington's Centennial Field.
In 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
OV 0 0 6 0 1 2 0
BB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R H E
OV 9 9 0
BB 0 1 1
Photos are screen captures from live game coverage provided by NSNsports.net
14 June 2013
Otters are one win from baseball title
The Otter Valley Union High School baseball team will face top-ranked Burr & Burton Academy tomorrow night in the Division 2 state championship game. The game begins at 7 p.m. at Burlington's Centennial Field.
The Otters, seeded second in the Division 2 postseason, defeated the Lamoille Lancers, 8-1, in Wednesday's semi-final game. Starting pitcher Justin Owen fanned ten lancers in the victory. At 18-1 for the year, OVUHS is poised to take the division title. The Otters were victorious against the Burr & Burton Bulldogs when the teams squared off in the regular season.
The Otters, seeded second in the Division 2 postseason, defeated the Lamoille Lancers, 8-1, in Wednesday's semi-final game. Starting pitcher Justin Owen fanned ten lancers in the victory. At 18-1 for the year, OVUHS is poised to take the division title. The Otters were victorious against the Burr & Burton Bulldogs when the teams squared off in the regular season.
GO OTTERS!
02 June 2013
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