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The Twin Valley varsity track team will compete Friday afternoon at the state championship meet. From left, back row, Cole Cunningham, Yeongjun Yoo, Izaak Park, Cooper Pell, and Quinlan Barber. Front, Morgen Janovsky and Brianna O’Hearn. This photo was taken at Bellows Falls Wednesday, May 23, by coach Buddy Hayford.

Track team looks for success at finals

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley Middle High School varsity track team has had an interesting spring season, to say the least. While numbers are down and the weather has played havoc with meets and practice schedules, coach Buddy Hayford sees a lot of promise in the young squad as they head for Friday...

Twin Valley’s Jarrett Niles was tagged out by Poultney‘s Taylor Jordan during Friday’s Wildcat win. Photo by Randy Capitani

Softball team finishes season in style

WHITINGHAM- It took the entire season, but the Twin Valley Middle High School varsity softball team finally notched its first win of the year. The Wildcats did it in style Friday afternoon, coming from behind in the last inning of a tight game for a 9-8 win against the visiting Poultney Blue...

Twin Valley’s James McGovern delivers a pitch during the Poultney game. Photo by TJ Sibilia

Wolfpack hounds Wildcats in playoffs

MORRISVILLE- The Twin Valley Middle High School varsity baseball season came to an end Tuesday, as the the Wildcats dropped a 10-0 decision to Peoples Academy in the first round of the D3 state playdowns.
“They had a really good pitcher and we struggled to put the ball in play,” said Twin...

Twin Valley’s Logan Park slides safely into third base ahead of the tag by Leland & Gray third baseman Kaie Quigley. Photo by Randy Capitani

Rebels' late rally holds off Wildcats

TOWNSHEND- Twin Valley coach Brian Monroe has been citing progress in the Wildcats’ varsity baseball team over the past two weeks. While the team has improved, it is still in search of that elusive second win of the season. On Monday, Twin Valley dropped a close game to Leland & Gray, 10-6....

The fish were jumpin'

On Saturday, May 19, 27 children from toddlers to teenagers participated in the annual Lions Fishing Derby. Close to 50 fish were caught from the North River in Jacksonville. Lion Jeanette Felton says every participant was able to go home with a nice prize. Lion Ed Metcalfe reported that this...

Volleyball league ready to start

WILMINGTON- The Southern Vermont Volleyball League is ready to kick off summer outdoor play at the Sitzmark.
Tuesday, May 29, will be a work session to help get the courts ready for the season. Thursday, May 31, is the first night of league play. League officials remind all players that...

Basketball camps return

DEERFIELD VALLEY- The 22nd annual Deerfield Valley Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering grades five through nine will be held from 1 to 4 pm at the Twin Valley Middle High School in Whitingham from Monday, June 25, to Friday, June 29. Hoop camp director is Buddy Hayford, and camp staff...

Softball team plays well in close loss

WEST RUTLAND- The Twin Valley Middle High School varsity softball team hit the road Wednesday afternoon, heading to West Rutland High School. The Golden Horde played up to their billing, topping the visiting Wildcats 16-2.
“We didn’t play that bad,” said Twin Valley coach Jeff Putnam. “...

Mount Snow’s golf management team includes, from left, merchandise manager Linda Doty, Fairways restaurant manager Melissa Sutton, pro shop supervisor Jenny Darrigo, head pro Matt Conroy, assistant superintendent Frank Santoro, and head superintendent Bryan White. Photo by Randy Capitani

Golf club getting into the swing

DOVER- Golfers in the valley have been ready to get out on the local links this spring. They won’t have to wait any longer, as the Mount Snow Golf Club opens Friday, May 18.
According to head pro Matt Conroy, the course survived the winter just fine and is ready for the summer season....

Action during volleyball league play at the Sitzmark.

Volleyball captains meeting

DOVER- A captains meeting for the Southern Vermont Volleyball - Sitzmark League will be held on Monday, May 21, at 6 pm at the Valley View Saloon, 131 Route 100.
A representative or captain from each potential team is asked to attend the meeting. Topics of discussion will include rules,...