Sports

Luke Rizio on the course during Monday’s Vermont state championships for the skate event. Rizio beat the field by almost a minute. Jess Rizio

Local skier headed to nationals

VERMONT- Twin Valley Middle High School cross-country skier Luke Rizio continues to dominate the Vermont high school racing world. On Thursday, February 24, at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, he won the Division 1 classic ski by 22 seconds. On Monday at Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton he destroyed...

Celebrate Stratton's 60th anniversary

VERMONT - Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum has gathered an impressive panel of Stratton Mountain insiders to sit on the virtual “red bench” to share their memories and the history of Stratton Mountain as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. “60 Years of Memories: Celebrating Stratton’s 60th...

Rebels, Chieftains rout Wildcats

TOWNSHEND- When Twin Valley and Leland & Gray met in Whitingham a month ago, the Wildcats were able to eke out a nail-biting four-point win over the visiting Rebels. On Thursday, February 17, the Rebels got their revenge on the Wildcats with a 59-31 win.
The Rebels rolled out to an...

Twin Valley’s Cody Magnant drives for a layup during the Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally. Chasing him are Mill River’s Adam Shum, #10, and Ryan Smith.

Twin Valley’s Cody Magnant drives for a layup during the Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally. Chasing him are Mill River’s Adam Shum, #10, and Ryan Smith.

Minutemen muster defense, hold off Wildcats

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley and Mill River came into their Thursday, February 10, game in search of a much-needed win. Each of them had identical 2-14 records and hopes of finding that elusive “W.” Host Twin Valley was down early before mounting a late comeback bid, but in the end fell agonizingly...

Legendary ski jumper Jim Holland will be inducted into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame during the weekend festivities for Harris Hill’s 100th anniversary.

Legendary ski jumper Jim Holland will be inducted into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame during the weekend festivities for Harris Hill’s 100th anniversary.

Ski jumper honored

BRATTLEBORO - Since 2002 the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame has recognized more than 70 athletes, pioneers, and contributors who have made skiing or riding history in Vermont and beyond. Olympian Jim Holland will be celebrated at an induction ceremony presented by the museum on Sunday,...

Participants at a previous Tough Mudder New England at Mount Snow. File photo

Tough Mudder returns to southern Vermont

STRATTON MOUNTAIN - Tough Mudder, the global leader in obstacle course adventures, recently announced that the company will be hosting its New England event at Stratton Mountain Resort on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5.
Tough Mudder New England will feature the following events: the...

Bellows Falls overpowers Wildcats

WHITINGHAM- Heading into Monday’s game with Bellows Falls, Twin Valley knew they were going to have their hands full. The Terriers are a top-four team in Division 3 and showed why, using a powerful inside game and stifling full-court press to overpower the host Wildcats, 99-36.
Twin...

Local freeskier ready for second Winter Olympics

DOVER - At just 21 years old, Caroline Claire is looking forward to her second appearance on the US Olympic Freeski Slopestyle team this month in Beijing, China.
Claire is the daughter of Edward and Allyson Claire, of West Dover. The Claire family have been skiing at Mount Snow since the...

Twin Valley’s Aidin Joyce, #10, goes in for a layup over Green Mountain’s Elias Stowell-Aleman. Randy Capitani

Rough week for ‘Cats

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity basketball team hoped to keep the winning momentum rolling on Thursday, January 27, when they hosted the Green Mountain Chieftains. The Wildcats had just come off a scrappy win over rival Leland & Gray a few days earlier. Unfortunately for the...

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Vermont Academy names new snow sports manager

SAXTONS RIVER - Snow sports have always played an important role at Vermont Academy. Whether a student comes to campus with expert-level skills or having never seen snow before, the school’s winter sports program provides opportunities for every level of experience. With his extensive background...