Burlington kicked off the 2024 Vermont high school fall sports season with an exciting array of games across various sports including soccer, volleyball, and field hockey. Below are the highlighted scores and standout players from the week’s matches.
In soccer, strong performances were showcased in multiple games. Champlain Valley dominated Middlebury with a score of 10-1. Emery Thompson led the charge with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Penny Webster and Carly Strobeck contributed 2 goals each. U-32 also put on an impressive display, shutting out Lyndon 6-0, with Addie Gold netting 2 goals and Hannah Drury also contributing 2 goals.
In a closely contested match, South Burlington edged out Mount Mansfield 4-3 in overtime, with Evie Keblin scoring the decisive goal just 44 seconds into extra time. On the other hand, the match between Windsor and Woodstock ended in a 0-0 tie after overtime, showcasing solid defenses on both sides.
In volleyball, Montpelier enjoyed success as well, defeating Missisquoi with a resounding 3-0 victory, led by Abby Hess with an impressive 12 aces. Harwood prevailed against Middlebury with a score of 3-1, bolstered by Savannah Fulton who recorded 11 kills.
It’s clear that teams are eager to make their mark this season, and coaches and representatives are encouraged to report scores promptly via email at their respective contact addresses to keep fans updated. The fall season is just getting started, and many more thrilling games are sure to follow.
