In boys soccer: Ninth seed Hazen upsets top seeded Lake Region in overtime

Posted on October 28, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Austin Roberge looks on as Zach Royer pushes the ball up and across the field in the Rangers loss to the Wildcats, Friday. Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 29, 2014

by David Dudley

The Hazen Union High Wildcats ended the Lake Region Rangers season Friday with a 2-1 victory in overtime. Forward Jake Gilcris scored both goals for the Wildcats, to give them the edge they needed in a messy but exciting game.

As with the Rangers’ last home game, where they defeated the Oxbow Olympians, the field was slippery, muddy, and pockmarked by cleats. To make matters more challenging, it was cold, windy, and a mist engulfed the field for most of the first half of the game. Still, fans were lined up on the hill, stretching the length of the field, finding shelter under canvas canopies and umbrellas.

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In boys soccer: Rangers shut out Olympians 5-0, advance in playoffs

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Posted on October 21, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Olympian Carter Goodell (center) goes all out chasing the ball in the Olympians’ loss to the Rangers Tuesday. Bryant Prue is hot on Goodell’s heels. Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 22, 2014

by David Dudley

The Lake Region Rangers were in full force against the visiting Oxbow Olympians Tuesday afternoon. The pitch was sloppy after soaking up two days’ worth of a steady drizzle, which still persisted at kickoff. But that didn’t stop the Rangers from going hard for their first post-season victory, defeating the Olympians 5-0.

Riley Urie, who would go on to kick for a hat trick, scored the Rangers first goal 44 seconds into the game. And from there they never looked back.

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In girls soccer: Falcons blank visiting Rebels 1-0

Posted on October 21, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Dasha Plotnikov (left) and Mykayla Tanguay lock arms to defend against a throw-in. Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 22, 2014

by David Dudley

NEWPORT — The South Burlington High School Rebels traveled to Newport to play the North Country Union High School Falcons Friday. A single goal determined the winner of this hard-fought match, as the Falcons pulled off an impressive 1-0 win on their home pitch.

Dehlia Wright scored the game’s only goal with 13:54 left in the first half, leaving the burden to score on the Rebels for the remainder of the game.

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Lake Region hosts cross-country relays

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Posted on October 14, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Andrew Grittner of North Country Union high School waits for his second wind to kick in as he winds his way toward the final leg of Lake Region’s cross-country trail.
Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 15, 2014

by David Dudley

Lake Region Union High School hosted a six-team relay race on Tuesday. Among the teams competing were: North Country Union High School, Lyndon, Peoples, Hazen, Stowe, and Lake Region (LR).

It was a beautiful day, warm, sunny, 70 degrees, and not a cloud in the sky. The first part of Lake Region’s course is riddled with hills, leading into the woods behind the school. The latter part of the trail is all downhill, though, which tends to bring out the best in these runners. Especially when they don’t have to worry about puddles and loose soil.

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In boys soccer: Chargers push past Red Devils, 6-0

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Posted on October 7, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Caleb Paquette (left) and MaCaden Lyford (right) spent much of the afternoon in face-offs like this one. Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 8, 2014

by David Dudley

CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury Academy Chargers rolled up an impressive 6-0 victory over the Chelsea Red Devils, Friday afternoon in the Chargers’ final home game of the season. And what a Friday afternoon. The sun was shining, there wasn’t a bit of wind, and the sky was clear. Perfect weather for a soccer match.

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In boys soccer: Undefeated Rangers lose battle with Bullets

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Posted on September 30, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Ian Strange looks on as Riley Urie (left) and Jacob Sweet (right) take to the air to battle for the ball in Friday’s rough-and-tumble game between the Rangers and Bullets. Photos by David Dudley

copyright the Chronicle October 1, 2014

by David Dudley

The Lake Region Union High School Rangers lost a hard fought battle with the Bellows Free Academy Fairfax (BFA) Bullets, 3-1, Friday afternoon. The Rangers — who came into the game at the top of their division and undefeated — knew they had their work cut out for them.

The game began on a high note, with both teams playing aggressively from the jump. The competition was heated, and the game play physical. The sight of bodies colliding, falling, and lying prone upon the pitch became a familiar one as the game progressed. These two evenly matched teams were vying hard for the upper hand, but the Bullets out-hustled the Rangers in the end.

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In girls soccer: Craftsbury Academy chalks up big win against UCA

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Posted on September 23, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Craftsbury forward Lizzie Brown takes a moment to recoup after missing a shot late in Saturday’s game with United Christian Academy. Brown had two goals on the afternoon. Photos by David Dudley

by David Dudley

CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury Academy’s Lady Chargers — fueled by the potent offensive attack of seniors Aleia Augsburger, and Meghan Brown — defeated the United Christian Academy’s (UCA) Lady Crusaders Saturday afternoon, 9-0.

The Crusaders’ goalie, Andreanna “Drew” Andrew, faced a barrage of Charger shots in the first half. After a missed attempt, Augsburger put the Lady Chargers on the board off a feed from sophomore Amy DeLaBruere, making the score 1-0.

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In boys soccer: Rangers best Vikings in hard-fought game

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Posted on September 17, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Rangers freshman Rian Hayman-Jones looks for an angle against Vikings defender Kyle Morin during Friday’s soccer game. Photos by David Dudley

by David Dudley

LYNDON — The Lake Region Rangers traveled south Friday to face the Vikings of Lyndon Institute.

It was roughly 48 degrees at game time, but the competition between these two teams was hot. According to Rangers Coach Tom Evans, the two teams were equally matched.

After a scoreless first half, Fernando Tejero set up Alvaro Cortadellas to give the Vikings a 1-0 lead.

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In girls soccer: Rangers rout Enosburg in season opener

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Posted on September 9, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Rangers junior Karamae Hayman-Jones prepares to send the ball deep into Hornets territory in Friday’s win. Apart from playing air-tight defense, Hayman-Jones pitched in with an assist in the Rangers’ impressive season opener. Photo by David Dudley

by David Dudley

Tyrah Urie scored three goals to lead the Lake Region Rangers to an impressive 7-0 victory against the Enosburg Falls Hornets Friday.

The heat and the humidity didn’t slow the Rangers a bit. Through the first ten minutes of play, they played sticky defense, consistently pressuring the Hornets.

Rangers Coach Brad Urie was pleased with his squad, who held the Hornets to only four attempts on goal throughout the entire game.

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At the Orleans Country Club: Morin sets course record at championship weekend

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Posted on August 22, 2014 by nataliehormilla

Matt Morin is pictured with his scorecard after he set the course record at the Orleans Country Club on August 9, the first day of the club championship weekend. He scored a 61 (11 birdies, seven pars). Photo courtesy of Josh Olney

The Orleans Country Club held their club championship weekend on August 9 and 10.

Matt Morin broke the course record during the weekend, on Saturday, August 9. He scored a 61 (11 birdie, seven pars).

Also that weekend, Mr. Morin was named the Men’s Club Champion, and Mari Harter was named the Ladies Club Champion.

Ms. Harter carded a 171 after 36 holes. Mr. Morin carded a 130 after 36 holes.

Mari Harter (left) was named Ladies Club Champion, and Matt Morin was named Men’s Club Champion at the Orleans Country Club’s championship weekend, held August 9 and 10. Ms. Harter carded a 171 after 36 holes, and Mr. Morin carded a 130 after 36 holes. Photo courtesy of Irene Farrar

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