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Wildcats win big over Golden Horde, Raptors, head back to state finals

WILMINGTON- “I have never coached in a game like that in 41 years of coaching. I’ve never been involved in a game like that where the weather was a major factor.”
That was Twin Valley soccer coach Buddy Hayford, talking about Wednesday afternoon’s semifinal match with Rivendell. The...

Twin Valley Wildcats win league title, head into state tournament

WHITINGHAM- “Now we have to go out and play some of our best soccer.” That was Twin Valley coach Buddy Hayford summing up the road ahead as the Wildcats enter the Vermont Principals’ Association tournament.
It’s playoff time, and the Wildcats are the top seed in the boys’ Division 4...

Four senior players and their families celebrated before the start of the Wildcats’ match with Springfield. The players honored were Cody Magnant, #11, Noah Dornburgh, #20, Garrett Ryan, #22, and Garrett Cunningham, #14. RC

Twin Valley boys win twice, secure top seed

WILMINGTON- Earlier this season Twin Valley coach Buddy Hayford said the Springfield Cosmos boys’ soccer team was going to sneak up on some teams this fall. The Cosmos have been playing well of late and have indeed pulled off a couple of upsets.
On Tuesday, the Cosmos hung tough with...

Wildcats wrap up with a trio of close matches

WILMINGTON- It’s been a challenging year for the young Twin Valley Wildcats, as they have been competitive in a number of close matches but have yet to put that elusive “W” on the scoresheet. Friday was no different, as they lost a 2-0 decision to the visiting Sharon Academy Phoenix.
What...

Twin Valley girls regroup, hold Horde in check

DORSET- Twin Valley played Long Trail for the third time this season, and once again the Mountain Lions were able to tame the Wildcats. This time Long Trail came away with a 5-0 win on their home field Thursday, October 5.
“We felt competitive against Long Trail early in the season but we...

Wildcats sweep gauntlet of games

ORFORD, NH- Twin Valley coach Buddy Hayford said last week that the Wildcats were getting ready to “run the gauntlet.” He was referring to a series of three challenging matches in six days.
Friday’s match at Rivendell’s field was the first test, and true to form the teams slugged it out...

Wildcats stay hot, torch Long Trail

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley Wildcats have been on a tear for the last few weeks, shredding opponents by lopsided scores. On Monday, they continued that run as they mauled the visiting Long Trail Mountain Lions 5-1 in boys’ varsity soccer action.
As has been the case for much of the...

P’s spell double trouble for ‘Cats

POULTNEY- The Twin Valley Wildcats made one of their longest road trips of the soccer season on Thursday, as they headed to Poultney to take on the Blue Devils. The trip turned out to be too big a hill to climb for the Wildcats as they came up short in a 4-0 loss.
“The girls fought as...

Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee Suzanne (Suzi) Rueck, snowboarder and founder of Stratton’s Green Mountain Series. Photo by Hubert Schriebel

Snowboard pioneer to hall of fame

STOWE- The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum will host its hall of fame induction ceremony, cocktail reception, and fundraiser at Killington Resort’s newly renovated K-1 Lodge, Saturday, October 14, from 5 to 8 pm.
Among the recipients is Suzi Rueck. She developed a love for skiing at a...

Long Trail tames the Wildcats again

ARLINGTON- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity came up short in the consolation game of the John Werner Soccer Tournament on Thursday, September 21, losing a 3-0 decision to Long Trail School. It was the second time the two schools have played each other this fall, and the Mountain Lions have tight...