Courtesy Castleton Sports Information CASTLETON — The Little East Conference (LEC) Presidents Council announced on Thursday the addition of Castleton University as the league’s ninth member, marking the first expansion of conference membership in 20 years. Castleton University will join the LEC for the 2018-2019 academic year and participate in 18 of the 19 championships […]
Maybe the Red Sox should’ve signed Edwin Encarnacion! Find it funny that Yankee fans always used to rag on Red Sox fans for being too excited about early season success. It seems to me they are doing it more than Sox fans ever have done. Let me repeat what Yankee fans have been saying for years “It’s […]
In mens college basketball last night #1 Villanova, #2 Kansas and #4 Kentucky all losing last night. Meanwhile on the womens side UCONN won its 94th straight. Unbelievable! The story is on this website, but it’s great to see Hobart joining the New England Hockey Conference next season. Hobart, a mens program is currently #7 […]
I went 0-2 in the championship games and stand at 169-95. I was somewhat surprised by the Atlanta dominance and they sure have an impressive offense. The Patriots defense did come through against a prolific quarterback and prolific offense even though not in the class that the Atlanta offense is. I wish the Patriot defense could […]
by Bill Murphy There is a big week ahead in Vermont sports and many people are eagerly awaiting outcomes of both the on and off the field/court variety. High school sports alignments always cause a stir, while this years’ University of Vermont Mens’ Basketball team is another, waiting to happen successful rendition. Both of those […]
by Bill Murphy It is Vermont Football Day on Saturday in Rutland. What was born a few years ago (2010 if you lost track) in Castleton has continued to be the shining star of the gridiron season. Six teams and a large crowd gather for one day to showcase the games best teams in each […]
by Bill Murphy It’s Final Four Time in all football divisions in Vermont. Excitement reigns as most teams feel they can do what it takes to win this week. Although this corner feels all three divisions will end up with one versus two match-ups, no one knows for sure. Beginning with Division I, Hartford and […]
The 7-0 Rice victory over St. Johnsbury in high school football on Saturday was a shocker. Rice had one win on the year and St.Johnsbury was undefeated. It was the biggest upset in years. I know you can say that they’re kids and anything can happen in high school football, but the fact is upsets […]
by Bill Murphy There are times throughout life that one finds themselves wondering, does age matter? This week it did. I sometimes think that being twelve years old is a special time. Your interests have formed, your responsibilities are still at a fairly low level and there are some very special days ahead. HOWEVER, this week, […]
So it was high school football Friday night in Colchester, Norwich football yesterday in Northfield, and now the final two days of the Lake Monsters season late this afternoon and early tomorrow afternoon at Centennial Field. Holiday Weekend? What Holiday Weekend? Boy am I lucky that I actually like what I do! Thought on the […]
