Sports

Cats spook Phantoms, fall to Terriers

WILMINGTON- The Proctor Phantoms have haunted quite a few high school girls’ soccer teams over the years. They are a perennial Division 4 championship contender and consistent winners. The school played in 12 straight D4 finals from 2011 to 2022, winning eight titles. The 2023 season was the...

Wildcats riding three-game streak

WILMINGTON- Scoring has been a concern for Twin Valley boys’ soccer coach Buddy Hayford. That wasn’t a problem Wednesday evening, as the Wildcats tallied 11 goals and shut out overmatched Bellows Falls.
Niko Gerding opened the scoring 90 seconds into the match, heading in a crossing...

Fly fishing film festival screens

BRATTLEBORO – The 2024 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is coming to Brattleboro on Thursday, September 19, featuring nine official selections.
The Connecticut River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited #450 will host this event, along with cosponsors the Deerfield River Chapter...

Twin Valley comeback falls short, ‘Cats overcome Rebels’ rally

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity had its second match of the season, hosting Green Mountain at Hayford Field. The visitors built a big lead and then had to hold off a late-match rally from the Wildcats. But in the end, Green Mountain headed home with a 4-3 win.
“Green Mountain...

Wildcats shut out Long Trail, fall to Rebels

DORSET- Twin Valley has a motto this soccer season of “80 minutes strong.” On Wednesday, the girls showed they have taken that to heart as they earned their first win of the season, shutting out Long Trail School 2-0.
Taylor Smart gave the Wildcats the lead, knocking in a loose ball midway...

Twin Valley has holes to fill but coach optimistic for solid season

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity soccer team brings back a veteran squad that fell just short of an undefeated season in 2023. The Wildcats’ quest for perfection stopped a goal short when they lost 1-0 to Winooski in the Division 4 championship match last November.
“I’m...

Hungry Lion bike tour returns next month

WHITINGHAM - The 13th Hungry Lion Bike Tour, sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Lions, will be held on Saturday, September 28. The beautiful Town Hill will be the event base. This fall foliage cycling tour has become a favorite in New England and includes five different rides for cyclists of all...

Twin Valley girls look to stay strong all game, all season long

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer team has a new slogan, “80 minutes strong.” That saying was plastered across the backs of practice shirts the girls wore earlier this week, meant to signify the team’s attitude toward how they will finish games this fall.
“We have...

Clark, Graves, Lunde among 2024 inductees to the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

KILLINGTON - The who’s who of Vermont’s ski and snowboarding world will gather at Killington’s K1 Lodge on Saturday, October 19, to celebrate the induction of the class of 2024 into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event, hosted by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe,...

Twin Valley varsity soccer teams will begin practices on August 15. Parents should plan on attending an information meeting August 14 at the high school in Whitingham.
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Fall soccer signups and practices coming soon

WILMINGTON - All student-athletes entering grades nine to 12 at Twin Valley Middle High School are invited to pre-season soccer practice on Thursday, August 15 at the Old School Community Center.
The boys will practice from 8:30 to 10:30 am; the girls from 9 to 11 am. Boys and girls...