News Summary

The 2024-2025 high school winter sports season has started in Vermont, bringing excitement across basketball and hockey fields. Teams are already showcasing impressive performances, with Montpelier, Thetford, South Burlington, and Rice making headlines with their victories. As teams vie for championship titles, players are demonstrating remarkable talent on the court and ice. The slalom championship at Burke Mountain also highlighted the skiing prowess of local competitors, with Champlain Valley dominating the team scores. The playoffs promise more thrilling action as the season progresses.

Exciting Beginnings for Vermont High School Winter Sports Season

The crisp air of Vermont has brought with it the thrill of competition as the 2024-2025 high school winter sports season officially kicks off. Coaches and team representatives are urged to share the joys (and challenges) of their games by sending results to sports@burlingtonfreepress.com, making sure that no one’s hard work goes uncelebrated!

Basketball Highlights

Basketball fans were treated to some amazing games already as teams battled it out on the court. One standout performance came from Montpelier, who achieved a remarkable victory over Harwood with a score of 68-57. This win marks their fifth consecutive D-II championship! Leading the pack was Carter Bruzzese who lit up the scoreboard with 25 points.

Also making waves was Thetford, who faced off against Hazen and clinched a 58-44 victory, representing their back-to-back championship success in D-III. Hunter Clay led the charge with a commendable total of 19 points.

The Danville team couldn’t be overlooked, as they took down West Rutland 55-42, marking their first title in five years and adding another feather to their cap with a total of eight overall titles. Star player Landen Fournier dazzled with his seven 3-pointers and 23 points overall.

Hockey Action

On the icy rinks, the South Burlington hockey team made a splash by besting BFA-St. Albans with a score of 4-2, securing their spot in the title game for the second year in a row! Lucas Van Mullen shined with an impressive two goals and one assist during this pivotal matchup.

Not too far behind, Rice did not hold back, claiming a decisive victory against Mount Mansfield with a dominating score of 5-0, largely thanks to Oliver Quong, who netted three goals. Meanwhile, BFA-St. Albans battled fiercely, narrowly getting past Spaulding with a tense final score of 2-1—all the scoring action took place in the third period!

Basketball Continues to Thrill

In additional basketball action, St. Johnsbury emerged victorious over BFA-St. Albans, putting up a considerable performance with a score of 52-26—where Adrianna Hever added 14 points to the scoreboard. In other exciting matchups, Champlain Valley defeated Essex 60-43, with Zoey McNabb leading her team with 18 points, while Burlington showcased their skills against Rutland, winning 53-37 thanks to the outstanding effort of Nylah Mitchell who scored 24 points.

Mountain Climbers Shine in Slalom Championship

Over at Burke Mountain, the teams took to the slopes for the thrilling slalom championship. The Champlain Valley teams swept the boards by claiming first place in both boys and girls team scores. Individual stars included Mya Forkey from Rice and Rachel Bialowoz from CVU in the girls’ slalom, while Kyle Harned from Rutland managed to put down a winning time for the boys.

What’s Next?

As we dive deeper into the season, the upcoming playoffs promise more excitement and competition with each passing game. Many teams are already showing remarkable progress, gathering momentum as we move towards the championship titles. Be sure to keep an eye out for the individuals making milestones along the way, as they are what makes this season truly special!

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