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Schofield turns in stellar freshman season
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — For many student-athletes, their freshman year can be a difficult experience. Days filled with hours of studying and class work, topped with a few hours of practice or perhaps athletic competition is the norm and for those who do not prepare themselves for this type of rigor, the experience may not be pleasant.
But for Tyler Schofield, a 2009 graduate of Middleboro High School and a freshman member of the Lyndon State College men’s tennis program, his first season in a Hornet uniform was a most memorable one.
Despite an early-season elbow injury, Schofield exploded onto the tennis scene in the North Atlantic Conference on Saturday, March 20 when he recorded a dominating 6-0, 6-3 victory over Thomas’ Mike Morris in No. 6 singles. When all was said and done, Schofield finished his rookie season with an impressive mark of 11-0 in singles play and record of 7-4 in doubles, partnering with Lyndon senior Jeremiah Powell.
“I wasn’t too concerned with the elbow injury early on. I just needed to stick with it and I knew I’d be back for most of the season,” said Schofield. “As it healed, I grew more confident and the team really helped me along. (LSC teammate) Mike Howard helped me with my forehand and backhand and playing against him and Teddy Fournier (the NAC’s Player and Rookie of the Year) just made me a better player.”
As the weeks progressed, Schofield continued to roll through the competition in straights sets while winning his first four doubles matches by an average score of 8-1. On Sunday, April 11, Lyndon coach Geoff Davison promoted Schofield to No. 4 singles and he responded with a 6-3, 6-0 victory.
Two weeks later, he moved up to No. 3 singles and turned in a 6-1, 6-2 win over Green Mountain’s Kyle O’Boyle, a performance that caught the eye of his teammates as well as his coach.
“It was a fantastic season for him,” said Davison. “I was a little concerned with the injury early on, but he earned a win in the second match of the season and never looked back. Tyler is a great asset to the team and will be for the next few years.
“He has an unusual style. He’s very laid-back in his approach to the game, but it’s proven to be very effective,” he continued. “He covers the court well and always figures out a way to beat you. He’s in a tough class with Mike and Teddy – two first-team All-NAC performers – but he is certainly capable of moving up to the No. 3 and 4 positions permanently. If he continues to work on his serve and be more consistent, that is a very realistic possibility.”
With his unbeaten streak intact, Schofield is looking forward to the 2011 season which he hopes is a memorable as his first. But despite his success on the court, he manages to keep things in perspective as he looks back on a freshman season many student-athletes can only hope for.
“It was great to be part of a team that was successful,” he said. And having had that experience was a memorable one.”
Schofield, who is studying Electronic Journalism Arts at Lyndon, is the son of Steve and Kathy Schofield of Middleboro, Mass.
Lyndon alumnus remembers MLB Hall of Famer
 MONTPELIER, Vt. – On Tuesday, May 11, baseball fans from Montpelier to Philadelphia to Tampa Bay, and many points across the country, mourned the passing of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts, who died on Thursday, May 6 at his home in Temple Terrace, Fla.
One the many people Roberts touched in is personal and professional lives was Brian Gallagher, a 1991 graduate of Lyndon State College, who cultivated a relationship with the former Philadelphia Phillies great through their work with the Vermont Mountaineers, a New England Collegiate Baseball League franchise that calls the state capital its home.
Gallagher has been the Mountaineer’s vice president and general manager, since he helped start the franchise and Roberts served as an honorary Mountaineers Board member since July 2003, making several trips to a game at the Montpelier Recreation Field over the last eight seasons.
“I first met him in Cooperstown, (N.Y.) at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, something he often attended,” said Gallagher. “We were then putting the team together at that time and planned to play on the same field as he did. I thought it would be a great if he could come back to Montpelier and make a big event out of it.
“We took it upon ourselves to put up a plaque in his honor, retire his number and erect a historical marker at the ballpark,” he continued. “He liked it so much that from 2003 on he kept coming back to help us and was an active member of the organization. Last fall, to honor his commitment, we established the Robin Roberts Award, which is present annually to the Mountaineer player who shows steady progress at the professional level. He has presented the award this past February to our first player assigned to a MLB roster.”
Roberts was a standout pitcher at Michigan State in his collegiate days and, during the summers of 1946 and 1947, he pitched for Montpelier’s Twin City Trojans. He went 11-8 with a no-hitter in 1946 before going 18 – 3 in 1947 with a no-hitter and an earned-run-average of 2.33.
Considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball, Roberts won 286 games during his 19-year career. He had six straight 20-win seasons from 1950 to 1955 and compiled a career ERA of 3.41. In his storied career, he amassed 2,357 strikeouts, threw 45 shutouts and had 305 complete games. The seven-time National League All-Star also finished second to Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Most Valuable Player voting in 1952.
On Tuesday, May 11, Roberts was eulogized by his sons at a funeral held at Christ Our Redeemer Church in Temple Terrace. Following the service, at a reception for those who came to pay their final respects to Roberts, Gallagher took a few moments to share a few stories about the man who touched many lives in central Vermont.
“At the reception, a number of people who knew Robin shared their favorite stories, most about his playing days and how he gave back to their organizations. To all of us he just wasn’t a great player, he was a quality person as well,” said Gallagher. “My favorite story is one that occurred while he was playing in Montpelier. In a game he was pitching, a runner on first attempted to steal second. After delivering the pitch, he turned his head to watch the play at second base. What he forgot to do was duck and the throw from the catcher hit him in the back of the head, knocking him unconscious.
“Robin managed to regain his consciousness and finish the game,” he went on. “The interesting thing about the incident was a Phillies’ scout was in the stands that day. He was so impressed with Robin’s toughness, he decided to sign him for his determination alone and the rest was history.
“Another quick story I like to tell deals with the Vermont governor’s secretary,” he continued. “She enjoyed watching him play so much; she would close the office early on those days he pitched. Robin was proud of this one, since not may people closed the Governor’s office! The stories told that day were certainly a celebration of him and his remarkable life.”
To honor his life and legacy, the Mountaineers will dedicate the 2010 season to Roberts as well as wear a No. 36 patch on their hats and home jerseys.
Lyndon Director of Athletics Chris Ummer (center) poses for a photo with (from left) Rebecca Irwin, Michael Muccilli, Josh Grant and Naomi White. Irwin and Muccilli were presented the Green and Gold Scholar-Athlete Award for earning the top grade-point-averages among Lyndon’s student-athletes earlier in the evening while Grant and White took home the Dudley Bell Male and Female Athlete of the Year Award.
Lyndon honors its standout student-athletes
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — The Lyndon Department of Athletics honored its top student-athletes for the 2009-10 sports seasons on Friday, May 7 with its annual athletic awards ceremony.
In one of the highlights of the evening, Josh Grant, a freshman runner with the Hornets’ men’s cross country team was named the Dudley Bell Male Athlete of the Year by virtue of his outstanding performance throughout the 2009 cross country season.
Grant, a native of Nashua, N.H., captured the men’s medalist honor, covering an eight-kilometer in 27:22, to lead the Lyndon State men’s cross country team to its second-consecutive North Atlantic Conference team title in October. For his efforts, Grant was given both the NAC Male Runner of the Year Award as well as the league’s Male Rookie of the Year honor.
One week later, at the 2009 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Meet at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., Grant finished to an impressive fourth-place finish overall, covering the eight-kilometer course in 26:51 for his third personal record in as many weeks.
Grant’s performance propelled the Hornets to an unprecedented 10th-place finish in a field of 50 teams. Later in the evening, he closed out the ceremony by receiving the Lyndon cross country program’s Most Valuable Male Runner Award.
Naomi White, a sophomore from Danville, Vt., was awarded the Dudley Bell Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year Award for her performances on both the Lyndon women’s soccer and basketball teams.
Despite a late-season injury, White turned in a solid defensive effort for the Lady Hornets’ soccer team and was often asked to mark many of the NAC’s top scorers. On the court, she averaged 12.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per contest while shooting an impressive .710 from the free throw line throughout the 2009-10 season.
In addition to the Bell Award, White received the prestigious Lyndon Champions of Character Award, which is presented to the student-athlete that best exemplifies the values of respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.
She was also named Most Valuable Player on the Lyndon women’s basketball team and received a LSC Scholar-Athlete Award. The honor is presented to student-athletes who are of at least a sophomore standing or earned a minimum of 25 credits and possess an overall 3.3 grade-point-average.
The Green and Gold Male and Female Scholar-Athlete Award, given to the top student-athletes in terms of GPA, were present to senior Rebecca Irwin and junior Michael Muccilli, who compete for the Lyndon women’s tennis and men’s cross country teams, respectively.
Irwin, an Exercise Science major who resides in Au Sable Forks, N.Y., currently holds a GPA of 3.84 on a scale of 4.0 and Muccilli, a Newton, N.J. native who is studying meteorology, has earned a GPA of 3.73in his three years at Lyndon.
Other award winners on the evening included:
Team Awards
Men’s soccer
Most Valuable Player – Ian Oliver
Frank Spears Award – Luke Haskell
Women’s soccer
Most Valuable Player – Abby Fadden
Coaches Award – Michelle Wilcox
Men’s cross country
Most Valuable Player – Josh Grant
Coaches Award – Jeremiah Powell
Women’s cross country
Most Valuable Player – Cassie Tricou
Coaches Award – Gabrielle Mathewson
Women’s volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Maegan Fried
Coaches Award – Michelle Petty
Women’s tennis
Most Valuable Player – Maria Parr
Coaches Award – Kaitlin Cunningham
Men’s basketball
Most Valuable Player – Jason Gray
Coaches Award – Logan Calkins
Women’s basketball
Most Valuable Player – Naomi White
Defensive Award – Shauna Buck
Baseball
Most Valuable Player – Ben Clark
Coaches Award – Shane O’Donnell-Leach
Softball
Most Valuable Player – Natalia Shams
Coaches Award – Kaitlyn Willey
Men’s tennis
Most Valuable Player – Teddy Fournier
Coaches Award – Tyler Schofield
Men’s lacrosse
Most Valuable Player – Max Ercole
Coaches Award – Taylor Stout
Hornet Academic Team Challenge Cup
• Women’s Tennis - GPA of 3.27
Male and Female Green & Gold Scholar-Athletes
• Michael Muccilli (Cross country) 3.73
• Rebecca Irwin (Tennis) 3.84
Dudley Bell Male & Female Outstanding Student-Athletes of the Year
• Josh Grant (Cross country)
• Naomi White (Soccer and basketball)
Champions of Character Award
• Naomi White (soccer & basketball)
LSC Scholar-Athletes
(Sophomore standing or minimum of 25 credits and overall 3.3 GPA)
• Rebecca Irwin (Tennis)
• Michael Farmer (Cross Country)
• Michelle Wilcox (Soccer & softball)
• Morgan Reilly (Volleyball)
• Benjamin Arsenault (Cross country)
• Kali Stoddard- Imari (Lacrosse)
• Michael Muccilli (Cross Country)
• Amber Hartman (Tennis)
• Caleb Noble (Soccer & Lacrosse)
• Sarah Leclerc (Cross Country)
• Katelyn Willey (Softball)
• Ian Oliver (Soccer)
• Danielle Jepson (Tennis)
• Naomi White (Soccer & Basketball)
• Luke Haskell (Soccer & Tennis)
• Christine George (Softball)
• Christine Bailey (Volleyball)
• Michelle Petty (Volleyball)
• Craig Johnson (Cross Country)
• Jeremy Schichtle (Baseball)
• Jennifer Young (Cross Country)
• Melissa Rosato (Soccer)
• Kyle Waterman (Soccer)
• Uriah Burhans (Soccer)
Ercole, Noble named to All-NAC lax team
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Two members of the Lyndon men’s lacrosse program have been honored by the North Atlantic Conference for their standout performances throughout the recently-completed 2010 season.
Max Ercole, a sophomore from St. Johnsbury, Vt., was named to the All-NAC Second Team as a midfielder and teammate Caleb Noble earned a selection to the same squad as a long stick midfielder.
Ercole, who transferred to Lyndon from Keuka College, tallied 26 goals on the season and collected five assists for a total 31 points. He took 83 shots in the campaign with 50 finding their way on goal. In conference play, Ercole scored 14 goals and dished out four assists for 18 points.
“Max became our go-to guy this year,” said Lyndon Head Coach Tim Tierney. “He has great skills and a tremendous knowledge of the game. He possesses the ball well, knows where and how to move, and is fundamentally sound.
“The most beneficial asset he brings to our team is his ability to make his teammates better,” he continued. “In practice he works with his teammates on improving their skills. He’s the type of player who gives it his all and isn’t afraid to sacrifice his body for the team.”
Noble, a sophomore from Rowley, Mass., came into his own in the 2010 season, drawing several tough defensive assignments against the many of the top attackers in the NAC.
In the 2010 season he managed to successfully clear the ball out of the defensive end 21 times and collected a team-high 57 ground balls. Noble also found his way onto the scoresheet, tallying his first collegiate goal against Johnson State on Tuesday, April 20.
“Caleb is extremely confident in his skills and that certainly paid off for us this season,” said Tierney. “He can defend any player in the league and has the ability to cause turnovers, pick up the ball and bring it upfield. He’s a great defender with outstanding stick skills.”
Lyndon finished the season with an overall record of 3-10 and a mark of 2-7 in the NAC.
Clark, Lyndon softball team receive honors
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Ben Clark, a senior first baseman with the Lyndon baseball program, has been named to the All-North Eastern Athletic Conference East Division Team for the 2010 season.
“Ben was a tremendous leader on and off the field,” said Head Coach Ryan Farley. “His consistency is his greatest quality. He’s a great hitter because he has the ability to recognize hittable pitches in certain zones and possesses the discipline not to chase balls out of the zone.
“Every game we could count on him to get big hits in different situations,” he continued. “If we could get him to the plate with runners on there was a good chance we would score. Simply put, he’s a game changer. He’s a competitor who was never too up or down. His even-keel approach was certainly a barometer of the type of player he is.”
Clark, who hails from Brattleboro, Vt., turned in a stellar performance in his final campaign in a Hornets’ uniform, leading the team in several offensive categories.
He led the team in batting average with a mark of .339 and was tops on the squad in games (36), starts (36), at-bats (118), runs (40) and hits (40). Clark also led the team in doubles with 10, home runs with six and runs-batted-in with a total of 24.
He amassed 40 total bases throughout the 2010 season, earned an impressive slugging percentage of .593 and had an on-base percentage of .433, all team-highs. In the field he recorded 154 putouts, had 37 assists and earned a fielding percentage of .932.
Pitching out of the Lyndon bullpen, Clark made five appearances, had no decisions and put up an earned-run-average of 2.08. In four and one-third innings pitched, he allowed only one earned run while striking out two and walking none.
The Hornets finished the 2010 season with a record of 11-25 and a NEAC East mark of 5-11.
In women’s softball, Lyndon recently completed a dismal season with an overall mark of 3-21. Despite a record of 2-12, the Lady Hornets managed to earn the respect of their NAC foes. By a voting of the coaches within the conference, Lyndon was presented the NAC Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2010 campaign.
“All of our players, including the coaching staff, knew this would be a tough season, but we all stayed dedicated and committed," said Lyndon Head Coach Jen Kirchoff. “There wasn’t one game where the team hung their heads in disappointment. They were always positive and knew they gave the best they could.”
Lyndon dominates All-NAC selections
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Fresh off its second-straight runner-up finish at the North Atlantic Conference Championships, the Lyndon men’s tennis program capped a stellar 2010 season by earning seven selections to the All-NAC team.
 Lyndon freshman Teddy Fournier, a native of Enfield, Conn., was chosen as the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year in a vote of the conference coaches. Fournier, who was also honored as the league’s Rookie of the Year posted a 5-2 conference mark, as well as an 8-4 record overall, competing in the No. 1 singles spot for the Hornets.
“This is a fantastic honor for Teddy and it’s certainly well-deserved,” said Lyndon Head Coach Geoff Davison. “He was an impact player as a freshman and is type of player who prepared for matches by working hard. Teddy is a great teammate who is encouraging and supportive of his teammates. If you look at his accomplishments both on and off the court, you will see that he is perhaps one of the most well-rounded student-athletes we have at Lyndon.”
Fournier was also honored as an All-NAC Doubles First-Team selection. Paired with fellow freshman Michael Howard, who hails from Rocky Hill, Conn., he amassed a perfect doubles record of 7-0 in his first season at Lyndon. The duo was also an impressive 10-2 overall in the 2010 campaign.
"Along with Teddy, Michael had a great first season at as well Lyndon going 6-6 in No. 2 singles on top of his unbeaten doubles mark in the conference,” said Davison. “He’s a fine young player, and a great person to be around and have on the team.”
Joining Fournier on the All-NAC Singles First Team is senior Matt Lentes of Holyoke, Mass. He had an impressive overall singles record of 8-3 in the No. 3 singles flite and was a respectable 8-3 overall in doubles with partners Paul Thibault and Brad Darby.
“Matt’s return to the team this season had a positive impact on us,” said Davison. “He was a very experience, intelligent player who didn’t blow you off the court, but managed to figure out a way to beat you. He was a stable influence on the team and this award is a great credit to him in his senior season.”
Lyndon also walked off with the NAC’s Team Sportsmanship Award, its first since joining the conference in 2008.
“To me, this is the best honor that has best bestowed upon us. It is the most important in terms of our achievements,” said Davison. “To win matches and be recognized as a respectful program is tremendous for everyone involved.”
For a second consecutive season, Davison, who resides in Northfield, Vt., was honored for his leadership of the Lyndon program. He was named Co-Coach of the Year sharing the award with Johnson’s Dean Writer.
The Hornets finished the 2010 season with an overall record of 8-5 and was 6-2 in the NAC.
Fils to serve on NCAA national committee
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Wildens Fils, a sophomore on the Lyndon men’s cross country team,  has been selected to serve on the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He will serve a three-year term from May 2010 through May 2013.
A SAAC is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. It also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.
Fils, a Stamford, Conn. native, is currently serving his first year on the Lyndon SAAC committee and is a member of the North Atlantic Conference SAAC.
“Wildens is a student-athlete with exceptional morals, values and ethics,” said Chris Ummer, Director of Athletics and Head Cross Country Coach at Lyndon. “His sincerity for other student-athletes and coaches is second to none. It’s been our pleasure and good fortune to have Wildens run for us the last two season as he brings these qualities to our cross country program. He will serve Lyndon, the NAC, as well as the national NCAA SAAC, with the highest standards.”
Lentes named NAC East Player of the Week
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Matt Lentes, a senior with the Lyndon men’s tennis program, has been named North Atlantic Conference Eastern Division Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, April 4.
The Holyoke, Mass. resident won his third consecutive No. 3 singles match with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Johnson's Alen Turan on Saturday, April 3. Along with doubles partner Paul Thibault, he earned his third straight win in No. 2 doubles with a hard-fought 8-6 decision over Turan and Kyle Young earlier in the day.
For the season, Lentes is 3-1 in both singles and doubles play.
Fournier, Arango named Rookies of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Two Lyndon State College freshmen have received North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Week honors for their performances in the week ending March 28, 2010.
 Teddy Fournier was named the NAC Rookie of the Week in men’s tennis for the second time in as many weeks. The Enfield, Conn. resident, paired with Michael Howard to earn his third consecutive win in No. 1 doubles by defeating Green Mountain's Samuel Dixon and Kyle O'Boyle by a score of 8-0.
In singles play, Fournier went on to record his third straight victory, with a 6-1, 6-4 decision over Dixon. For the season, Fournier is a perfect 3-0 in No. 1 singles and doubles.
 Josh Arango, an attacker on the Lyndon men’s lacrosse team, earned Rookie of the Week honors as well. He scored three goals and collected three assists to lead Lyndon to a 10-8 victory over Green Mountain College on Sunday. The freshman from Salisbury, Mass. opened the scoring at the 13:16 mark of the first quarter to give the Hornets the lead for good. At 3:19 for the third quarter, Arango made the score 8-3 with a man-down goal and closed out his hat trick with a tally at the 4:53 mark of the fourth quarter.
Mansour, Fournier recieve NAC weekly honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Chris Mansour, a senior attacker with the Lyndon men's lacrosse team, and Teddy Fornier, a freshman with the Hornet men's tennis program, have been honored by the North Atlantic Conference for thier respective perfoemances in the week ending Sunday, March 22..
 Mansour scored four goals, including the game-winner in sudden-death overtime, to propel Lyndon to an 11-10 season-opening victory over Mitchell College on March 21. For his efforts, he was named the NAC Player of the Week.
Mansour netted the game-winner with just 25 seconds remaining in overtime period to give the Hornets the win. Lyndon was down a man at the time, but Mansour picked off an outlet pass in Mitchell's end and charged in for the score from in front of the net.
Fournier was named the NAC Rookie of the Week by virtue of his outstanding play over the weekend. He remained undefeated on the season by winning both his matches against Thomas College on Saturday, March 20.
In No. 1 singles action, he recorded a 6-2, 6-0 victory over the Terriers' Jeremy Cliff. Later in the day, he teamed with Mike Howard to earn an 8-5 win over Cliff and Andre Giguere in doubles competition.
On Sunday, March 14, Fournier opened the 2010 season with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Castleton's Sam Levine and closed out his day with an 8-2 doubles win over Levine and Greg Klopfer.
Lawson named NAC Rookie of the Year
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Donna Lawson of the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team has been named Rookie of the Year in the North Atlantic Conference for the 2009-10 season.
Lawson, who won four of six Rookie of the Week honors in the NAC over the past several weeks, averaged 16.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game overall for the Lady Hornets. She shot 38 percent (95-245) from the field while connecting on .806 (58-72) of her free throw attempts.
In addition to points and rebounds, Lawson also led Lyndon in blocked shots with 22. She averaged 16.6 points and 11.5 rebounds in conference play, and ranked in the top-5 in field goals made, rebounds, blocks, points and free throw percentage.
Lawson, a 2009 graduate of Lake Region High School in Orleans, Vt., is currently enrolled in Lyndon’s Physical Education-Teacher Education program.
Lawson, Gray earn Rookie of the week honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Donna Lawson of the Lyndon State College women’s basketball  team, and Jason Gray, of the Hornet men’s program, capped their first seasons in a LSC uniform as the final Rookie of the Week selections in the North Atlantic Conference. The honor was Lawson’s fourth in the past six weeks while Gray earned the award for the first time ever.
Lawson, a freshman forward from Irasburg, Vt., closed out her first season in the NAC by averaging 18.5 points and 11 rebounds in the final two conference games of the year. On Friday, she collected 13 points and nine rebounds in an 81-67 loss to Thomas and closed out the 2009-10 campaign on Saturday by scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in a 74-66 loss to Farmington. She also shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the contest.
For the season, Lawson averaged 16.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. She shot 38 percent from  the field while knocking down 80 percent of her free throw attempts. In addition to points and rebounds, Lawson also led the Lady Hornets in blocked shots with 22. The Lady Hornets finished the season with an overall record of 7-16 and a mark of 2-12 in the NAC.
Gray, a freshman forward who hails from East Thetford, Vt., finished the season by averaging a double-double over the final two NAC matchups of the year. On Friday, he collected 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 91-73 loss to Thomas, and scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds in an 88-64 loss to Farmington on Saturday.
Gray averaged a team-leading 9.6 rebounds-per-game and scored at a 13.1 clip, good enough for second on the team. He was also tops on the squad in blocked shots with 38 and placed second on the team in steals with 24. The Hornets finished the 2009-10 season with an overall record of 8-16 and a mark of 4-10 in conference play.
NAC announces Fall 2009 All-Academic Team
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Six Lyndon State College student-athletes have been named to the  2009 North Atlantic Conference Fall All-Academic Team.
To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing, completed a minimum two years in their respective sports and earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.50.
The Lyndon cross country program was well-represented by Ben Arsenault, an  exercise science major from Lunenburg, Vt.; Sarah Leclerc of Berlin, N.H., who also majors in exercise science; and Michael Muccilli of Newton, N.J. who is studying atmospheric science.
Joining them are senior music business and industry major Michelle Petty of Pawlet, Vt. who competes for the Lyndon women’s volleyball team; Becca Ir win, a senior member of the LSC women’s tennis program, from Au Sable, N.Y., who majors in exercise science; and Ian Oliver of Westport, Mass., a goaltender on the Lyndon men’s soccer team who is studying atmospheric science.
“This demonstrates strong representation from our fall sports team,” said Chris Ummer, Director of Athletics at Lyndon State College. “Furthermore, this speaks to the academic excellence that many of our student-athletes possess and strive for.”
Lawson earns fourth Rookie of the Week honor
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Donna Lawson, a freshman forward on the Lyndon women’s basketball team has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for a fourth time this season.
Lawson, who resides in Irasburg, Vt., averaged 21.5 points and 13 rebounds in two conference losses. On Tuesday, Lawson scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked one shot in a 68-55 loss to Green Mountain College. A few days later, on Saturday she tallied 17 points, pulled down 13 rebounds and collected two steals in the Hornets 75-56 loss to Castleton.
For the season, she is averaging 17.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game for the Lady Hornets, who are 7-11 overall and 2-7 in the NAC. Lawson is also connecting on 78 percent (40-51) of her free throw attempts and has 16 blocked shots in 10 games.
Byrd awarded Rookie of the Week honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — O’Bee Byrd, a freshman center with the Lyndon State  Men’s basketball program, has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 31.
Byrd, who resides in Waterbury, Conn., averaged 14 points and six rebounds for the week as the Hornets earned two NAC victories. He connected on 59 percent of his shots (17-29) from the field.
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Byrd scored a career-high 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and had one blocked shot in a 77-75 victory over Johnson State. Later in the week, he was 5-of-9 from the field; scoring 13 points while pulling down seven rebounds in Lyndon’s 89-82 win over Maine Maritime Academy.
Byrd closed out the week on Saturday, Jan. 30 with seven points, five rebounds, and one blocked shot in an 89-70 loss to Husson. For the season, he is averaging 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Hornets, who are 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the NAC. Byrd is currently connecting on 55 percent (36-65) of his field goal attempts and 64 percent (21-33) of his attempts from the free throw line.
Lawson continues reign as NAC top rookie
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Donna Lawson, a freshman forward on the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team, has been named the Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for a third straight week.
Lawson, who resides in Irasburg, Vt., averaged 14.6 points, 12.3 rebounds to go along with seven assists, seven blocked shots and three steals in the week ending Sunday, Jan. 24.
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, she scored 16 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, dished out three assists and had two steals in a 74-62 loss to Castleton State. Three days later, Lawson amassed 17 points, 16 rebounds and had one assist, one blocked shot and one steal as Lyndon fell to Farmington 65-53.
The freshman forward finished up the week with 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and four blocked shots a s she led her team to a 79-69 win over Thomas on Saturday, Jan. 23.
For the season, Lawson is averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the 7-6 Lady Hornets. She is shooting .357 (30-84) from the floor, .375 (3-8) from beyond the three-point arc and .765 (13-17) at the free throw line.
Lawson retains NAC honor
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — For a second consecutive week, Donna Lawson, a freshman forward on the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team, has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference.
Lawson, a resident of Irasburg, Vt., tallied 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Lady Hornets' 67-29 win over Green Mountain College on Tuesday, Jan. 12. She also had five steals and three blocked shots in the contest.
Thus far in the Spring 2010 semester season, Lawson is averaging 16.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocked shots per game for the 6-5 Lady Hornets. She is shooting .373 (19-51) from the floor, .500 from beyond the three-point arc and is connecting on .727 (8-11) of her free throws.
Lyndon's Jason Gray skies to block a shot during a recent contest with New England College. Gray and his Hornets teammates returned to action Tuesday night as they defeated Green Mountain College 98-84 in their North Atlantic Conference opener at Stannard Gymnasium. The LSC women also earned their first NAC win of the season Tuesday with a 67-29 victory over Green Mountain.
Lawson named Rookie of the Week in the NAC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Donna Lawson, a freshman of the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team, has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 10.
Lawson, a resident of Irasburg, Vt., recently transferred to Lyndon from Keene State College of New Hampshire. She made an immediate impact on the Lady Hornets program by scoring a game-high 20 points in Sunday’s 70-47 loss to Middlebury College.
She connected on eight-of-17 field goal attempts, was three-four from the free throw line and collected a team-high nine rebounds in the contest.
King’s reign continues on NAC honor roll
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — For a second time this season, Avery King, a freshman guard on the Lyndon men’s basketball team, has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference. He won the honor for the first time on Monday, Nov. 23 and garnered Player of the Week honors in the NAC on Monday, Dec7.
A resident of Pawtucket, R.I., King scored a game-high 24 points, grabbed two rebounds and had two steals in the Hornets’ 83-54 loss to Division I Dartmouth College on Sunday. On Saturday, he tossed in 27 points, dished out three assists and had two steals in Lyndon’s 101-79 victory over New England College.
King opened the week with a 12-point, three-rebound performance in a 74-60 setback at the hands of Plymouth State University on Thursday, Dec. 10. For the season, he is averaging 22.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 steals for the 4-5 Hornets.
King named NAC Player of the Week
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Avery King, a freshman guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team, has been named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for his performance in the week of Nov. 13 through Dec. 6.
King continued his string of early-season successes by averaging 26.5 points, five assists, four steals and four rebounds for the week as Lyndon split a pair of contests with Vermont Tech and Western New England College.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, King poured in 39 points, including an eight-for-13 effort from beyond the three-point arc, as the Hornets stung the Green Knights 91-75. In addition to his scoring exploits, King also had four rebounds, four assists and a game-high five steals in the contest.
Two days later, King had 14 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals in Lyndon's 86-82 loss to the Golden Bears. For the season, he is averaging 23.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.8 steals for the 3-3 Hornets.
White, King receive weekly NAC awards
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Naomi White, a sophomore forward on the Lyndon State College women's basketball team, and Avery King, a freshman guard with the LSC men's basketball program, were recently honored by the North Atlantic Conference for their performances in the week of Nov. 15-22. White was named the NAC's Player of the Week for the period while King garnered Rookie of the Week h onors.
White, a native of Danville, Vt., averaged 16.0 points and 8.3 rebounds for the week as Lyndon State opened its season with a record of 4-0. She scored 16 points and had eight rebounds in Lyndon's 90-49 victory over the College of St. Joseph (Vt.) on Sunday, Nov. 15 before amassing 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 69-39 win over the Fighting Saints three days later.
At the University Credit Union Tournament, held Nov. 21 and 22 in Augusta, Maine, White poured in 19 points to go with eight rebounds, as the Lady Hornets squeezed by UMaine-Augusta 64-61 on Saturday, Nov. 21. She wrapped up the event the following day with a 16-point, six-rebound effort in a 73-37 win over Hesser College.
 King, who hails from Pawtucket, R.I., averaged 22.0 points and 4.5 rebounds for the week as Lyndon State opened the season with a record of 2-2. He scored 15 points and had four assists in Lyndon's 103-81 loss to Plattsburgh State on Sunday, Nov. 15 before erupting for 29 points, three assists and four steals in a 111-97 victory over the College of St. Joseph (Vt.) on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
At the 14th annual Wheaton Tip-off Tournament, held Nov. 20 and 21 in Norton, Mass., King poured in 34 points to go with three assists and three steals, as the Hornets fell 97-84 to tourney host Wheaton College. In the consolation game, he tossed in 10 points and dished out three assists as Lyndon salvaged an 85-67 win at the expense of Salve Regina. King's efforts landed him a selection on the all-tournament team.
LSC Hall of Famers Dudley Bell, Roger Cartee '64 and Ricky Sutton '79 pose for a photo at the 2009 New England Basketball Hall of Fame ceremonies
LSC Hall of Famers, teams inducted
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Two Lyndon State College Hall of Fame athletes, as well as two standout LSC athletic teams, were recently into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held atthe Mohegan Sun Resort on Friday, Oct. 9.
Inducted that evening were Rickey Sutton '79, Barbara Brown Sargent '59, the 1964 Lyndon State men's basketball team and the 1974 LSC women's basketball team.
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2009 NAC Men's Cross Country Champions
Front row (left to right): Torrance Gaucher and Wildens Fils. Second row: Ben Arsenault, Chris Hatch, Craig Johnson, Matt Carter, Mike Muccilli and Ethan Fontneau. Back row; Head Coach Chris Ummer, Jeremiah Powell, Michael Farmer, Brian Coyle, Jeffrey Ward, James Bielli, Joshua Grant and Assistant Coach Jeremiah Bias.
LSC men repeat as NAC Cross Country Champions
POULTNEY, Vt. – The Lyndon State College men captured their second-straight North Atlantic Conference Cross Country Championship with a slim victory over Maine Maritime Academy. The Hornets grabbed four of the top seven spots to easily capture the title Saturday on the campus of Green Mountain College.
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Brobst, Jepson earn All-NAC honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Two Lyndon State College student-athletes were named to their respective All-North Atlantic Conference teams Tuesday for their performances throughout the 2009 season.
 Danielle Jepson, a junior on the Lyndon women’s tennis team, was named to the All-NAC First Team after posting four victories in singles action and an additional five wins in doubles play.
She led the Lady Hornets to an overall record of 7-6 and a mark of 4-2 in the NAC. Lyndon State placed second at the conference championship tournament, falling to league champion Castleton State in the finals.
 In women’s volleyball, Kayla Brobst, a middle hitter from Merrimack, N.H., was named to the All-NAC Second Team for her performance throughout her sophomore campaign.
Brobst led the Lady Hornets in kills with 169, services aces with 52 and blocks with 64. She also had 15 assists, 105 digs and eight block assists. Her efforts landed Lyndon in the NAC playoffs for the first time in the program’s history. Lyndon State fell to Castleton State 3-1 in the tournament’s quarterfinal round.
Fadden named to All-NAC women’s soccer team
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Abby Fadden, a freshman on the Lyndon State College women’s soccer team, has been named to the All-North Atlantic Conference team by a voting of the coaches within the conference.
 Fadden, a resident of North Haverhill, N.H., earned a Second Team selection by virtue of her performance throughout the 2009 season. Playing on the forward line, as well as in the midfield, she tallied a team-high seven goals and collected five assists for a total of 19 points.
Fadden took 30 shots throughout the season with 18 making their way on goal for a shots-on-goal percentage of .600. Lyndon State completed the 2009 season with an overall record of 7-9 and a mark of 1-6 in the NAC.
In addition to Fadden's honor, the LSC Women's Soccer Team was also awarded the NAC Team Sportsmanship Award for 2009.
LSC teams to vie for NAC titles
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — As the Fall sports season comes to an end, three Lyndon State College athletic teams have qualified for post-season play and will begin pursuit of their respective North Atlantic Conference titles Saturday afternoon.
 The Lyndon men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt. to take part in the 2009 NAC Championship meet. A year ago, the Hornets' men's team ended UMaine-Farmington's five-year reign as conference champion and are looking to capture their second-straight conference title.
Freshman Joshua Grant has been a force on the trails all season and has recieved ample support from sophomores Craig Johnson - the 2008 NAC Male Runner and Rookie of the Year -, Wildens Fils and Michael Farmer as well as Jeremiah Powell.
 The LSC women, on the other hand, will look to improve upon their third-place finish from a year ago. Cassie Tricou has emerge as one of the Lady Hornets top runners along with fellow freshman Jesse Walker, Gabrielle Mathewson and Leah Morgan. Sophomore Holly Reed and junior Sarah Leclerc have also made significant contributions to LSC's success as well.
The NAC Championship gets underway at 11 a.m. with the men's eight-kilometer race. The women's five-kilometer run will follow at 12 p.m.
A few miles down the road from Poultney, the Lyndon State women's volleyball team will battle rival Castleton State College in the NAC Quarterfinals. Despite dropping two matches to the Spartans this season, the Lady Hornets rae playing their best volleyball of the season and may be poised to pull the upset.
Sophomore middle hitter Kayla Brobst leads the team in kills with 166 and services aces with 49, while freshman standout Maegan Fried is second in both offensive categories with 103 and 37, respectively. Senior setter Morgan Reilly has dished out 269 assists thus far in 2009 and junior libero Ally Ciaramitaro has amassed a team-high 237 digs.
The Lyndon State-Castleton State match begins at 12 p.m. at CSC's Glenbrook Gymnasium.
Lumumba named Rookie of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Patrice Lumumba, a freshman striker on the Lyndon  State College men’s soccer team, has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 25.
Lumumba scored two goals and assisted on another to lead Lyndon State to its first North Atlantic Conference victory of the season - a 3-0 shutout win over Green Mountain College Saturday afternoon.
In his first season in a LSC uniform, Lumumba, a resident of Burlington, Vt., led the Hornets in scoring with eight goals and three assists for a total of 19 points. He also led the team in shots with 33 and shots-on-goal with 22.
Lyndon athletic contests to be webcasted on NSN
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — For a second consecutive year, Lyndon State College athletic contests will be webcasted on Northeast Sports Network. More than 40 games on the LSC campus are scheduled for webcast over the Internet. To access the webcasts, or for a complete listing of Lyndon State College athletic contests to be covered by NSN, log onto www.lyndonstate.edu/athletics.
Grant continues to shine for LSC harriers
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — For a second consecutive week, and the third time this season, Joshua Grant, a freshman runner on the Lyndon State College men’s cross country team, has been named Runner of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference.
The Nashua, N.H. native took home the honor on Monday, Sept. 14 and again on Monday, Oct. 12. He was also named the NAC’s Rookie of the Week on Sept. 28.
Grant finished fifth overall out of 39 runners Friday at the Saint Michael's College Invitational, an event that featured a Division I program - the University of Vermont - as well as two Division II teams, meet host St. Mike's and Georgia College.
In the meet, he set a personal record with a time of 27:08 and his fifth-place finish resulted in the only non-NCAA Division I runner to complete the race in the top 10. Grant’s efforts led the Hornets to a second-place finish at the event.
LSC student-athletes receive NAC weekly honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Lyndon State College was well-represented on this week’s North Atlantic Conference honor roll as three student-athletes were honored for their performances in the week ending Sunday, Oct. 11.
For the second time this season, Joshua Grant, a freshman from Nashua, N.H., was named the NAC’s Cross Country Runner of the Week. He finished third overall out of 65 runners over a very challenging eight-kilometer course at the Runnin' Monks Invitational Meet held at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Me. Saturday.
He was the first runner in the conference to finish the race, covering the course in 27:45. The Hornets placed second at the event out of a field of eight full teams.
In women’s volleyball, Kayla Brobst, a sophomore middle hitter from Merrimack, N.H., earned NAC Player of the Week honors by leading the Lady Hornets to a 3-0 record last week.
She collected 27 kills, two assists, 11 aces, 11 digs and two blocked shots as Lyndon recorded 3-0 match victories over Hesser, Johnson State and Becker Colleges. On the season, Brobst has amassed 100 kills, 10 assists, 31 aces, 63 digs and 33 blocks for the 7-9 Lady Hornets.
 Rounding out the list of award winners was freshman Maria Parr of Montpelier, Vt., who has turned several stellar performances for the Lyndon women’s tennis team. For her efforts, she was awarded NAC Rookie of the Week honors.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Parr earned the lone victory of the match for Lyndon with a come-from-behind win over Plymouth State's Rachel Figura in No. 3 singles. She won the match by scores of 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-6).
She wrapped up the week by rallying to a 0-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Becker's Laura Mimms in No. 2 singles before closing out the weekend with 6-1, 6-1 win over Thomas' Ali Brunelle in No. 1 singles Sunday in Waterville, Maine. For the season, Parr is 8-2 in singles play and 4-6 in doubles action.
Bergeron, Tricou named NAC Rookies of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Two Lyndon State College student-athletes were honored by the North Atlantic Conference Monday for their performances in the week ending Sunday, Oct. 4.
 Samantha Bergeron, a junior midfielder on the LSC women’s soccer team, earned the NAC Rookie of the Week award by scoring one goal and collecting an assist in Lyndon's 3-0 victory over arch-rival Johnson State Sunday.
For the season, Bergeron, who hails from Milton, Vt., has two goals and seven assists for a total of 11 points for the 7-3 Lady Hornets.
Joining Bergeron on the Rookie of the Week honor roll is Cassie Tricou, a freshman cross-country runner from New Haven, Vt. Tricou finished 31st overall out of 83 runners, and was the first freshman to finish of the four NAC schools competing, at the Vermont State Intercollegiate Championships in Johnson, Vt. Saturday.
She completed the wet and hilly five-kilometer course in 22:13.7. The Lady Hornets placed fifth out of 10 teams in a field that included NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions.
Grant, Irwin, Cunningham earn NAC weekly honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Three Lyndon State College student-athletes were honored by the North Atlantic Conference Monday for their performances in the week ending Sunday, Sept. 27.
Earning Men’s Rookie of the Week in cross country was Joshua Grant, a freshman from Nashua, N.H. He finished second overall out of 61 runners over a challenging eight-kilometer course at Saturday’s Southern Vermont College Invitational, Bennington, Vt. Grant covered the course in 29:44 the lead the Hornets to victory in the eight-team field. The weekly honor was his second of the season. He was named the NAC’s Runner of the Week on Monday, Sept. 14.
 The Lyndon State women’s tennis team pulled off a sweep of the conference’s weekly awards.
Rebecca Irwin, a junior who resides in Au Sable Forks, N.Y., was named Player of the Week for her efforts in a match against arch-rival Johnson State.
Irwin won her fourth match in a row at the event and ran her straight-set winning streak to eight Saturday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over the Lady Badgers’ Emily Miller  in No. 2 singles. For the season, she is 4-2 in singles play and 4-2 in doubles.
Taking home the NAC Rookie of the Week award was Kaitlin Cunningham, a sophomore from South Stratford, Vt. She won her fourth consecutive match by a 6-0, 6-0 score, and ran her straight sets winning streak to eight, with a win over Johnson's Orina Umansky in No. 6 singles Saturday. For the season, she is 4-2 in singles play and 4-2 in doubles action.
Lyndon State joins the ECAC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — The Lyndon State College athletic program has now aligned itself with one of the more prestigious athletic conferences in the nation.
On Sept. 18, Lyndon was notified that it had been accepted into the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), an organization that features numerous NCAA Division I, II and III institutions along the east coast of the United States.
“This membership associates us with one of the more outstanding athletic conferences in the northeastern U.S.,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “It will allow many of our teams to participate in post-season play beyond, or in addition to, the North Atlantic Conference. Also, it will give our student-athletes an opportunity to receive more recognition, both weekly and in the post-season.”
The ECAC, located in Centerville, Mass., is an organization whose mission is to initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes, and to promote and develop educational leadership, athletics excellence and athletics participation. It is a leader, either as a primary or secondary provider, of services to its member conferences and institutions to achieve its intended mission.
Fadden, George named NAC Rookies of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Two freshmen student-athletes from Lyndon State College have been named Rookie of the Week by the North Atlantic Conference for their performance in their respective sports in the week ending Sunday, Sept. 20.
Abby Fadden, a midfielder from North Haverhill, N.H., earned the honor for a second time this season by scoring the game-winning goal in Lyndon’s narrow 2-1 victory over New Hampshire Tech on Thursday, Sept. 17. For the season, Fadden has tallied six goals and collected six assists for a total of 13 points.
 Joining Fadden on the conference’s weekly honor roll is Margaret George, a Glover, Vt. resident who competes for the LSC women’s tennis program. She won two singles and pair of doubles matches over the weekend to up her overall marks to 3-2 in both disciplines.
George defeated Thomas' Kayla Giroux 6-0, 6-1 on Saturday and 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday to lead the hornets to identical 9-0 sweeps. Together with teammate Kaitlin Cunningham, she also recorded 8-0 and 8-1 doubles wins over the Terriers’ Giroux and Jess Driver.
(Left to right) LSC Hall of Fame Committee member Roger Cartee, Marcel Choquette, Elizabeth Burnham, Patricia Baumann Randall, LSC Director of Alumni Affairs Hannah Manley and LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. (Photo by Bill Johnson)
Baumann, Burnham & Choquette inducted
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — The Lyndon State College Athletic Hall of Fame increased its membership Friday as three former standout student-athletes were inducted for their performances in a LSC uniform, as well as their life-long accomplishments.
The inductees included, Pat Baumann Randall ’62, Elizabeth Burnham ’97 and Marcel Choquette ’86.
Patricia Baumann Randall ‘62
Baumann Randall graduated from Lyndon with a degree in education. From 1958 to 1962, she lettered in four sports - soccer, basketball, softball, and cheerleading. She was also active in intramurals, the glee club, dramatics, school musicals, and student government.
Her coaching career in Vermont spans an impressive 39 years. She began at Stowe High School with varsity basketball and softball and then moved to Peoples Academy where she taught physical education for 10 years.
While at Peoples, she coached varsity field hockey, junior varsity and varsity basketball, varsity softball, JV and varsity cheerleading, and varsity gymnastics. She also served as athletic director and advisor to the Girls’ Athletic Association.
Baumann Randall later moved to the Blue Mountain Union School where her coaching career continued. She coached middle school and varsity field hockey, elementary basketball, JV basketball, middle school track and field, varsity cheerleading, and varsity soccer.
Over the four decades of coaching, she continually worked for equal rights for girls in athletics. Together with other female coaches, she fought to hold tournaments and recognition for girls on all levels and helped to bring about Title IX, giving girls the right for equal representation in all aspects of athletics.
At BMU, Baumann Randall worked as athletic director and represented the school in the Central Vermont League on both the scheduling committee and league scholarship committee for many years. She started a booster club and instituted student announcers at the games, as well as the singing and playing of the national anthem by students.
In 2003, she was inducted into the New Agenda: Northeast Women's Hall of Fame. This organization promotes the advancement of women in sports and recognizes the accomplishments of women in sports throughout New England. Pat was selected for her contributions as an athlete, coach, advocate, and athletic director.
She now works as a high school special education instructional assistant at BMU. She has been recognized for her hard work on behalf of the students she serves many times.
In 2002, it was with the Vermont Principal's Association Appreciation Award for outstanding contributions supporting student activities and in 2009, it was a Golden Apple Award from the Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators and the Vermont Principals' and Superintendents' Association for significant contributions to the promotion of free public education for students with disabilities.
As a senior in college, Baumann Randall received the Rita Bole Award for Community Service and Volunteerism. This was a strong indication of the role volunteerism would play in her life. Over the years, she has given selflessly to her church, the town of Groton, school musicals and events, numerous organizations and charities, and to Lyndon State College, where she volunteered her services to the Alumni Association for 10 years.
Baumann Randall currently resides in Groton, Vt., with her husband, Bill, a member of the Class of 1961.
Elizabeth Burnham ‘97
While working toward a degree in physical education at Lyndon, Burnham played basketball, softball, soccer and tennis for three years. She received much recognition for her athletic performance, including MVP and All-District honors in softball, Basketball Player-of-the-Year in the Mayflower Conference, LSC Female Athlete-of-the-Year, LSC Tennis MVP, and LSC Scholar Athlete.
Prior to coming to Lyndon, she attended the University of Connecticut and was named All-Northeast First Team as catcher for softball and All-Tournament Team at the Florida State Invitational Tournament.
In 1994 and 1995, Burnham competed for the Colorado Silver Bullets, a professional women's baseball team. She traveled the country playing against men's teams in minor league and major league parks.
Of her performance, team manager Phil Niekro said, "Elizabeth not only earned my respect, but also that of the other coaches and all the players for her dedication, attitude, hard work, love of the game, personality, and character that she brought to the game of baseball."
Burnham believes in the importance of community involvement. She is an active volunteer with Adult Basic Education, teaching adults to read. She has also served as a teacher for environmental learning for the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Green-Up Day volunteer, Newbury Recreation Committee member, Newbury Conservation Committee member, and coach of several area baseball and softball teams.
In addition to her athletic and charitable passions, Burnham is also an entrepreneur - she is a property manager, co-owner of a seasonal business, and a painting contractor. She currently resides in Newbury, Vt.
Marcel Choquette ‘86
Choquette graduated from Lyndon with a degree in physical education. As a student, he played soccer from 1981to1984 and basketball from 1982 to 1984. His athletic milestones came during his soccer seasons.
He was a three-time All-Conference selection and an All-New England and All-American candidate his senior year, when he also served as team captain. He is said to be among the college's record holders for career points, career goals and career assists. He has played professionally, most recently with the Vermont Wanderers.
After graduating, Choquette worked for two years at Sacred Heart Elementary and High School where he coached boys and girls in all levels of basketball and soccer. He then worked at Lyndon State College for one year as men's soccer and women's basketball coach, as well as director of intramurals and sports information director.
Following a year back at his alma mater, Marcel moved on to Missisquoi Valley Union High School. When he arrived in 1988, they had no youth soccer program for girls. This propelled him to create and organize a club for soccer in Swanton. During his tenure at MVU, he worked for seven years as a physical education teacher and soccer/basketball coach; and five years as athletic director of 43 programs.
For the past 11 years, he has been employed by St. Michael's College. He is the head women's soccer coach, director of intramurals and recreational activities, and summer camp coordinator. According to college officials, he has put the SMC women's soccer program on the local and regional map. The program has experienced historic success under his leadership.
He is the winningest coach in program history and his team has been honored nationally for academic achievement twice in the past three years.
Outside the college, Marcel is highly involved in the Nordic Soccer Club in Chittenden County in an administrative role. He coaches one team and oversees all girls' teams. Marcel provides free clinics for coaches and players and advocates his willingness to be a resource to anyone interested in coaching.
Choquette resides in Milton, Vt., with his wife, Rebecca, his son, Jayden, and his daughter, Kaeta.
Buck, Grant, Dana earn NAC weekly honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Three Lyndon State College student-athletes have been honored by the North Atlantic Conference for their outstanding performances in the week ending Sunday, Sept. 13.
 In women’s soccer, Shauna Buck, a senior forward from Newport Center, Vt., has been named NAC Player of the Week after scoring four goals and earning one assist in the period. She had an assist in Lyndon's 2-0 win over Vermont Tech on Wednesday, Sept. 9, before exploding for four goals in LSC's 8-0 victory over Southern Maine Community College on Saturday.
For the season, Buck has collected six goals and three assists for a team-high 15 points. She currently leads the team in shots (40) and shots-on-goal (20).
Joshua Grant, a freshman from Nashua, N.H. who competes on the LSC men’s cross country team, was named the NAC Male Runner of the Week for his efforts at the University of New England Invitational held Saturday, Sept. 12 in Biddeford, Maine.
Grant finished 12th overall out of 91 runners over a challenging eight-kilometer course. He completed the race in 28:19 to lead the Hornets to a tie for second place with UNE in an eight-team field.
 Rounding out the list of Lyndon honorees is Anthony Dana, a freshman Midfielder with the men’s soccer program. The Springfield, Vt. native tallied two goals and an assist in the week and was subsequently named the NAC Rookie of the Week.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, he scored one goal and collected an assist in Lyndon's 4-2 victory over Southern Maine Community College. On Sunday, Sept. 14, Dana scored the Hornets' lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Becker College. For the season, he has three goals and one assist for a total of seven points.
Fadden named NAC’s Rookie of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Abby Fadden, a midfielder on the Lyndon State College women’s soccer team has been named the North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 6.
Fadden, a freshman from North Haverhill, N.H., has exploded on the collegiate soccer scene, collecting four goals in her first week of competition. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, she tallied one goal in the Lady Hornets 3-1 victory over Southern Vermont College.
Three days later, on Saturday, Sept. 5, Fadden found the back of the net three times as Lyndon handed Mitchell College a 4-1 setback. Thus far on the young season, she has four goals for a total of eight points.
LSC Hoops now on Facebook
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College basketball fans can now keep up with the latest news on the Hornets by visiting Facebook. To do so, open the Men's Basketball team page listed above, then click on the link to the LSC Basketball Facebook Fan Page.
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Khairallah named to new LSC position
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Dr. Anthony Sgherza, chairperson of the Lyndon State College Department of Exercise Science, has announced the hiring of Maureen Khairallah as the institution’s Fitness Center Coordinator/Strength and Conditioning Coach beginning with the 2009-10 school year.
Khairallah, who holds a Master of Science degree in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from Central College in Pella, Iowa, will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the LSC Fitness Center as well as the undergraduate students who create self-designed fitness programs and participate in practicums within the facility.
“The Department of Exercise Science is pleased to have Maureen join our educationally-recognized National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) program,” said Sgherza. “Her academic and applied contributions will be welcomed on the field as well as in the classroom.”
In addition to her managerial and supervisory duties, Khairallah will also design, implement and oversee strength and conditioning programs for Lyndon’s 12 NCAA Division III athletic programs. The Hornets are currently in the final year of a four-year provisional membership in the NCAA and compete in both the North Atlantic Conference and North Eastern Athletic Conference.
“The Athletic Department is very excited to welcome Maureen to Lyndon State College,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “Her enthusiasm, knowledge and experiences will be a strong addition the department. A strength and condition professional, such as Maureen, will play a key part in our success in the NAC, NEAC and NCAA.”
Prior to her arrival in Lyndonville, Khairallah completed a two-year graduate assistantship at Eastern Illinois as well as internships at Central and Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Ill. A four-year member of the Central women’s tennis program in her undergraduate days, Khairallah won the Bogard Most Improved Player Award with the Dutch in 2005 and captained the team in 2006.
Stoddard-Imari named to All-Academic Team
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College capped its first season in the North Atlantic Conference with yet another selection to the league’s All-Academic Team.
Jennifer Stoddard-Imari, a senior and four-year starter with the Lady Hornets’ basketball program, was recently honored with a selection to the 2008-09 NAC Winter/Spring All-Academic Team. She earned the honor by maintaining a grade-point average of 3.58 for the entire academic year.
She joins fellow LSC student-athletes Lyndsay Calkins and Hayley Joseph of the women’s cross country team, and Ian Oliver from the men’s soccer program, who were named to the team in the fall of 2008.
Stoddard-Imari, a native of Danville, Vt., graduated from Lyndon State College in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing.
Elles named to LSC women’s soccer post
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – The Lyndon State College Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Wendy Elles, the current Education Director and Director of Coaching for the Far Post Soccer Club Inc., as its new head women’s soccer coach effective August 1, 2009.
“We are very excited to have Wendy become part of the Lady Hornets soccer tradition,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “Wendy is committed to the Division III philosophy and taking this program to the next level.”
Prior to coming to Lyndon, Elles served as an assistant coach at Endicott College (2005-2008), the University of Vermont (1997-2003) and Farleigh Dickinson University (1996-1997). Her primary responsibilities included practice organization, recruiting, academic monitoring, athletic conditioning and fundraising.
In her playing days at Gettysburg (Pa.) College, Elles was no stranger to success. She was named the Centennial Conference Player of the Year in 1995 and garnered Third-Team All-American honors that season as well. A three-time All-Centennial First-Team All-Star (1993-95), Elles was also named an All-Middle Atlantic Conference First-Team All-Star her freshman season (1992) and earned First (1995), Second (1992 & 1994) and Third (1993) Team All-Region honors during her career with the Bullets.
Elles, who played on two Centennial Conference championship teams and competed in the NCAA National Championship Tournament in 1993 and 1994, will open her first training camp on Saturday, Aug. 22 on the Lyndon State campus.
In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Elles also performs the duties of Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator. The position entails monitoring the academic progress of all Lyndon State student-athletes, as well as the oversight of performance assessments for the same throughout the academic year.
LSC alum excels as Fire Chief and High School Coach
Degre lives life as positive example for his players to follow
 By BRIAN CAIN
Special to the Collegiate Baseball News
NEWPORT, Vt. — Dedication, commitment, teamwork, a strong work ethic, sacrifice, putting others ahead of yourself, facing your fears head on. These are all desired traits that we look for in players and coaches in the game of baseball.
Eric Degre, the head baseball coach at North Country Union High School in Newport, Vermont, Chief of the Newport City Fire Department, and a man dedicated to teaching life lessons through baseball, has been successful in developing these traits in his players because he lives his life as a positive example
for them to follow.
“If I were to only teach these young men how to throw and hit, I would be doing them and the game of baseball a disservice. My job, first and foremost, is to teach them how to be better young men and how to be positive contributing members of society,” Degre said. “Most of the players we coach will never make a dime playing this game, but if I can get them to love the game, learn to make a commitment to their teammates and give it everything they have every day in trying to get better, we will be successful regardless of what the scoreboard says at the end of the day.”
Degre understands what is so often lost in coaching these days: Winning is a byproduct of doing things well.
“If these boys will truly make the commitment to each other and to the game, the success on the field will take care of itself. We cannot control what the scoreboard says at the end of the day, all we can control is how we play the game. If we play the game as well as were capable of, and play it pitch-by-
pitch, we are giving ourselves the best chance for success. I try to get them to realize that in baseball, as in life, you can do everything right, and still not get your desired outcome.
“This is a game of failure; you have to look at more than the results. You have to be able to look at the man in the mirror and know that you didn’t let him down. You have to know that you did everything you were capable of doing. That is success.”
Leading By Example
Leading by example is something that coaches often talk about, but fail to do. They demand that their players treat umpires and the game with respect, but often fail to do so themselves. As the Chief of the Newport City Fire Department, Degre often makes connections between life on the truck and life between the lines, hoping that his players will have a better understanding that what they learn on the field will help them later in life.
“As a fireman, you have to be willing to run into a burning building when everyone else is running out. That takes a lot of training, preparation and most importantly, a large amount of trust in the other men, that if you go in together, you are all coming out together.” Degre said, “Trust is not just given. You cannot have confidence in your team if you have not shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears with them through the preparation process.
“It is the same in baseball. How can you completely trust one of your teammates if you or they have taken shortcuts or done less than your best in the weight room or during practice? “We use the term ‘hold the hose’ as a fire department. ‘Hold the hose’ means that when you go into a fire, everyone is in it together. If you let go of the hose, you are letting go of one of your brothers and that can’t happen.
Firefighting And Baseball Go Hand In Hand
“Firefighting is a lot like baseball. There are so many things that you can’t control. “You have to learn to stay in control of yourself at all times. At a fire, or an accident, it might be a friend, family member or a student who I have had in class. “I have to be able to stay in control of myself and not get caught up in the emotion of the moment, or I might do something that could injure me or one of my teammates.
“In baseball, you have to stay in control of yourself at all times or you might end up giving away an at bat or making a pitch that you are not fully committed to. In either case, firefighting or baseball, the end result can be less than desired. The benefit of baseball is that you usually get to play again the next day.”
Quality Practices Mean Being Better Prepared
Degre mentioned that in both baseball and firefighting, quality practice is the most important factor in preparing for success. The better prepared you are for a game or for a fire, and the better you have practiced all the different scenarios that can occur, you are giving yourself a better chance for success.
“We try to simulate everything that is going to happen in a game or in a fire,” said Degre. “The better prepared we are, the more confident we will be. The more confident we are, the better we will perform. I think that is true in any field, and I really try to get our players to understand the value of quality preparation and practice.
“I try to throw as many different situations at them as possible. I want them to be comfortable being uncomfortable. “I want them to also know that we could practice and prepare 24 hours a day, and still not experience everything that is going to happen between the lines or in a fire. “The goal is to get them to be prepared for the unexpected so that when they are in a situation they have never been in, or when one of our firemen comes to a bad accident, and it is someone they know and love, they know how to stay in control of themselves emotionally.”
Imagery Is Essential
Degre said that imagery is used to simulate certain environments and experiences that would be hard to duplicate physically on the field or on the truck. “I use imagery to try and get our team and the firemen to paint a real picture of what it will be like for them to be at the plate with the count 3-2 and the bases loaded with the game on the line, or coming to a crash and finding a loved one, or a burn victim in a house.
“We use photographs, crowd noise, and videos to try and give them a mental picture of what the experience will be like. “We then have them go inside of their own mental projector and play a video of what it will be like for them to be in that environment. “I talk the players and the firemen through the imagery process. “We do this because the brain does not recognize the difference between what we physically experience and what we vividly imagine.
“The information is processed in the same neuron pathways. “Imagery is a great tool to prepare for any situation so that when the player or fireman is put in that stressful situation, they can feel like ‘man, I have been here before. There is not that surprise and deer in headlights look that you will find most people have the first time they are put in a high stress situation.”
Players Appreciate Efforts
The players who play for Degre know that he is as genuine and caring a coach as there is in the game today. It may take some players longer than others to understand the value of the life lessons he is teaching through baseball, but by the time they are ready to graduate, most have figured out that what they have learned between the lines will benefit them later in life.
“Coach Degre is the best coach I have ever played for,” former player Andrew Gillespie said. “His passion for the game is contagious. He challenges you to get better every day, and is always out in front showing us how to do it. We may be dog tired, but if Coach is still out there doing it, we have to continue to push ourselves.
“What he teaches us not only helps us on the baseball field, but in the classroom and outside of school as well.” “Coach Degre taught me how to be a better baseball player and a better person,” said former shortstop Sean Pare. “His dedication to the game and to us is something that I will never forget. I learned more about life than I ever thought I would play high school sports.”
Focus More Than Baseball
“You have to admire and respect a man who gives so much back to the community and does so with such enthusiasm and energy,” North Country Union High School Principal Bill Rivard said. “Eric has done a great job at rejuvenating baseball at our school and in the community. He cares about the kids more than just as baseball players. He sincerely cares about them as people. He is constantly checking in with them about their grades and sees to it that they give a best effort on and off the field. Eric does a great job in teaching life lessons through sport, something that as an administrator, I can’t say enough about the importance of.”
Teaching Life Lessons Through Sport
One way that Degre would try to teach life lessons through sport was to hold weekly meetings on the mental game of baseball, a time where he would stress the importance of taking life lessons from the game, and a time he would use to coach the character of his players, an idea he developed after attending the American Baseball Coaches Association convention.
“I have gone to the ABCA National Convention for years and one of the best things I took away from the convention and the opportunity to collaborate with lots of great coaches was the importance of coaching for character,” Degre said. “I realized that I was trying to teach life lessons, but might be more successful if I took a more direct approach and really laid it out there for the players that this is what I expect you are learning from playing in this program, and these are the standards of excellence that you are expected to live up to. “We would meet on Wednesdays for an hour or so.
“I would always buy them pizza just to make sure that they would stay motivated to be there, and we would talk about the parallels between the game and life. “We would talk about how most of the time we can’t control the outcome, but usually have a lot of control over the process. We would talk about the importance of having a good hand shake and looking someone in the eye when you talk to them, and how they are viewed differently than other people in the school and community because they are athletes and have a duty to be responsible and polite in and out of school.
“We ordered polo shirts that say North Country Baseball on them, and the players would wear them to school every game day. I wanted them to take pride in being a member of the baseball program and take pride in carrying themselves as a part of the team. “We also spent time developing and discussing our program mission. I let them have a say in the development of the mission because if they are able to be a part of the development, it becomes their mission and they hold each other accountable.
“The discipline issues take a turn for the better and the guys really get behind what it is they are expected to strive for. It has been a lot of fun to see their development as young men.”
Quote Of The Day - A Program Hit
One of the ways in which Degre would get his players to think about the life lessons learned through baseball would be to hang a quote of the day on the baseball bulletin board outside of the locker room every morning before school. He would also hang the practice plan for the day so that the players could look at the board during the school day when they had a free moment so that they could start mentally preparing for the day’s practice.
“I would hang a quote each day. I would hang them at 6:30 in the morning on my way into work. The quotes would sometimes be baseball motivational from great baseball players like Greg Maddux, Roger Clemens or Pete Rose, or they might be on a comic side from Yogi Berra or someone totally non-baseball related,” Degre said. “I would then start practice each day by asking the players what the quote of the day was and how it applied to what we were trying to do as a baseball team.
“They could almost always make a connection to the team and usually it was in a way that I wasn’t even thinking of. “The quote of the day exposed them to some great minds and some great books. “Great leaders like John Wooden, Helen Keller, Henry Ford, people who our players may not have really known a lot about.
“I always try to introduce them to some of the amazing leaders, coaches and people out there who they can look to as motivators and people who they should strive to be like, people who from my perspective have done a great job of ‘holding the hose.’”
This article appeared in the September 1, 2006 edition of the Collegiate Baseball News
Fisher returns to Lyndon State volleyball post
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — The Lyndon State College Athletics Department has announced that Sean Fisher, who resigned as head women's volleyball coach at LSC earlier this year due to work commitments, will return to the post for the 2009 season.
Fisher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Lyndon in 2000 and went on to coach track and field at Littleton High School before moving to Lake Region High school a few years later. He also worked as assistant cross country coach at Lyndon State from 1999-2005.
While competing as a student-athlete, Fisher earned a list of unparalleled accolades and is considered on the school’s top male cross country runners of all time. He list of honors include several selections to All-Conference, All-Region and All-State teams as well as Mayflower Conference Individual Champion and LSC Male Athlete of the Year in 1998. Well respected by his peers, Fisher was named team MVP three times and was the first athlete in school history to qualify for the NAIA National Cross Country Meet three times.
In the years following his graduation, Fisher has competed in the Boston Marathon, finishing 3,671st of 20,000 runners and placed 78th out 2,200 runners at the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. In addition to his LSC coaching duties, Fisher is an active volleyball official in the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department and can be see doing the same each summer at the Caledonia County Fair.
LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer (center) is flanked by four award-winning student-athletes at the 2009 Lyndon State College Athletics Award Banquet held Friday, May 1. The honorees include: (from left to right) Lyndsay Calkins, Michael Muccilli, Jeremiah Powell and Darren Roberge.
Lyndon State honors student-athletes
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – The Lyndon State College Athletic Department held its annual awards banquet Friday, honoring more than 150 athletes for their academic and athletic performances throughout the 2008-09 school year.
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LSC student-athletes, coach named to All-NAC teams
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College ended its first season in the North Atlantic Conference on a proud note as of its several student-athletes were named to the All-NAC team in their respective sports on Friday, May 1.
Ben Clark, a resident of Brattleboro, Vt., capped an outstanding season with a First team All-NAC selection. The junior infielder batted .312 on the season with 34 hits, eight doubles, one triple, two homeruns and 19 runs-batted-in. In addition to his offensive totals, he had a slugging percentage of .459 and an on-base percentage of .429.
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Maerder, Mansour receive weekly NAC honor
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Zach Maerder, a centerfielder on the Lyndon State College baseball team, and Chris Mansour, an attacker with the LSC men’s lacrosse program, were recently honored by the North Atlantic Conference.
Maerder was named the NAC Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, April 19 and Mansour took home Player of the Week honors for the same time period.
Maerder batted a sizzling .466 over nine games in the week, and in addition to his hitting exploits, he knocked in six runs to reach double-digits for the year.
On the season, the freshman leadoff hitter from Woodsville, N.H. is hitting .302 with 26 hits, two doubles, one triple and 10 runs-batted-in for the Hornets.
Mansour, a junior from Mansfield, Mass., scored 11 goals in the week for Lyndon State, who upped its record to 3-8 on the season. Mansour netted seven goals in a 13-11 conference win over Green Mountain on Saturday, April 18; and tallied three more goals in a 15-5 loss to Backer College on Sunday, April 19.
For the season, Mansour has scored 35 goals and collected six assists for a total of 41 points.
LSC coach, student-athletes attend NCAA symposium
BOSTON, Mass. - Lyndon State College was well-represented at the 2009 NCAA Women's Final Four Symposium on Preparing Student-Athletes for Life after Athletics, held Saturday, April 4 at the Westin Copley Place Hotel.
Throughout the event, an elite panel of coaches, administrators and former student-athletes engaged in a thoughtful discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing student-athletes as they transition to life after their NCAA athletic career – with a special focus on topics of interest for female student-athletes. ESPN Basketball Analyst Nancy Lieberman moderated the panel, which included:
- Judy Sweet, NCAA Senior Vice President, Championships and Education
- Doug Bruno, WBCA President and Head Coach, DePaul University Women’s Basketball
- Jennifer Rizzotti, Head Coach, University of Hartford Women’s Basketball
- Gene DeFilippo, Director of Athletics, Boston College
- Kristy Curry, Head Coach, Purdue University Women’s Basketball
- Sherri Coale, Head Coach, University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball
- Joan Cronan, Director of Women’s Athletics, University of Tennessee
The vast majority of NCAA student-athletes will pursue a career other than professional sports, relying on their education and practical guidance to succeed. The panel provided a fresh look at how today’s student-athletes are being equipped to excel in their lives after college. The symposium was presented by The Hartford in conjunction with the NCAA and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) as part of The Hartford and NCAA’s Playbook for Life educational campaign to help student-athletes plan for their financial future.
Attending the symposium for LSC, and pictured above, were (left to right): Natalia Shams, Holly Reed, Morgan Reilly, LSC Head Women's Softball Coach Jennifer Kirchoff, Mary Gagne and Naomi White.
Durr to compete in New England DIII All-Star Game
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Brad Durr, a 6-foot-8 senior center on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the New England Division III All-Star Game to be held Sunday, April 19 at 3p.m. on the campus of Babson College.
Durr, a Windham, Conn. native and a first-team All-North Atlantic Conference performer, was the only player from the NAC selected to participate in the event.
“It is definitely an honor to represent the NAC in the senior all star game and not only the NAC, but Lyndon State itself,” said Durr. “ I have been trying to figure out if basketball is in my future after college and then this opportunity presented itself, so I am just looking forward to it. It’s nice to know I can represent my school one more time before its officially over and playing with and against the best seniors in New England should be a lot of fun.”
Anthony Leonelli of the Wentworth Institute of Technology and Pat Doherty from Williams College will coach the team Durr competes for. The squad will feature senior all-stars from the Commonwealth Coast Conference, New England Small College Athletic Conference, New England Collegiate Conference, the NAC and Brandeis University. The opposing team will be comprised of seniors from the Little East, Massachusetts Sate Collegiate Athletic, New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic and Great Northeastern Athletic Conferences.
“I am excited for Brad for his selection to participate in the New England Division III All-Star game on Sunday,” said Joe Krupinski, the head men’s basketball coach at Lyndon State College. “It is a well-deserved honor and a great way for him to finish up an outstanding LSC career. I think it is terrific that all of Brad's hard work, effort and leadership for our team this season is being recognized by the coaches throughout New England with this invitation.”
In the 2008-09 season, Durr led the Hornets in field goal percentage (166-318/.522), free throw percentage (105-139/.755), rebounding (244/10.2 rebounds-per-game), blocked shots (32) and scoring (455/19.0 ppg).
Darby named NAC Player of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Brad Darby, a junior on the Lyndon State College Men’s Tennis Team has been named Player of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference for the week ending Sunday, April 5.
Darby, a resident of Sanford, Maine, turned in a dominating performance in the past week in the No. 2 Singles position. On Thursday, April 2, he defeated Johnson State’s Ben Algar 6-1, 6-0 and two days later blanked Thomas Dave Campbell 6-0, 6-0.
He also won a pair of doubles matches in the period, teaming with Chris Hammett in an 8-3 win over Johnson’s Ryan Joy and Kyle Young before recording an 8-4 victory with John Kennedy Saturday over Campbell and his doubles partner Corey Daige.
For the season, Darby is 3-2 in singles play out of the No. 1 and 2 positions and 5-1 in No. 1 doubles for the 3-2 Hornets.
Salvagno named NAC Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Craig Salvagno, a senior attacker on the Lyndon State College lacrosse team, was named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sundau, March 15.
The Trumbull, Conn. native opened the 2009 season with with seven goals and one assist as Lyndon State topped Mitchell College on Saturday, March 14 by a narrow margin of 12-11. Salvagno connected on half of his 14 shots in the game and accounted for 10 of Lyndon's 20 shots-on-goal in the contest.
Two weeks later, Salvagno netted four goals in a 19-8 loss to Emerson College in Boston, Mass. For the season, Salvagno has scored tallied 12 goals and earned one assists for a total of 13 points.
Paparo, Mosher compete in NECHA All-Star Game
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Ricky Paparo and Jordan Mosher of the Lyndon State College Men's Hockey Club recently competed in both the Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association's All-Star Game and Skills Competition held March 28 and 29 at UVM's Gutterson Fieldhouse.
 In Saturday's Shot Accuracy Competition, Paparo took home top honors as he bested 23 other all-stars, representing 11 other colleges and universities, by scoring on 13 of 26 shots. He won the event on his final shot. Competing in the Hardest Shot Competition, Paparo placed fourth with a shot clocked at 85 miles-per-hour. The winning shot traveled 89 mph. Mosher also faired well that day, placing second in the Fastest Skater Competition. After cruising through two rounds, he was narrowly beaten by a skater from Keene State College in the final round.
Thanks to Paparo's and Mosher's efforts, Lyndon State was well represented in the event which featured student-athletes from schools much larger than LSC including the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, Bryant, Norwich, Bridgewater State, Endicott and Tufts.
In Sunday's NECHA All-Star game, it took a two-goal comeback in the final three minutes of the third period, a five-minute overtime session, a three-skater shootout, and a sudden death shootout to determine a winner. Paparo, Mosher and the rest of the North/West All-Stars emerged victorious by a score of 9-8. Mosher tallied one goal in the contest on a quick shot from in front of the net and Paparo added a highlight reel assist going the opposite direction before feeding a pass across the low slot.
Henry returns to LSC women’s tennis post
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – The Lyndon State College Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Sue Henry as its new head women’s tennis coach beginning with the 2009 season. Henry, the Intramural Athletics Director and Athletic Facility Supervisor at LSC, returns to the program she founded more than a decade ago.
Lyndon struggled early on in the 2008 season, but managed to hit its stride late in the year and come up with victories in two of its final three matches. The first order of business, according to Henry, is to build the program’s numbers while getting to know the returning team members prior to the 2009 campaign.
“The first thing we need to do is to connect with the returning players and get to know them,” she said in a recent interview. “ Beyond that, we will need to find out if there are any other young women on campus who have tennis experience. We’ve already spoke with four people who are interested in playing next season and three have experience from high school.
"After our Spring Break, we’d like to get a short, non-traditional season together where we can go out, hit the ball around and see where we are,” she continued. “From there we will set goals for the women coming back, both individually and as a team. Beyond that we’ll begin connecting with high schools and some physical educators we know to see what’s out there.”
Henry, who succeeds Mary Lou Bell who retired from the post after 10 years, coached the Lady Hornets for two seasons in the early-90s after playing a number of years competitively in the late 80s and early 90s in a series of women’s tennis leagues sponsored by Volvo. In addition to her playing career, she has also taught tennis at Lyndon State in both the physical education teacher certification and recreational sports programs for several years.
Having laid a solid foundation in the spring on which to build the program, Henry will spend the bulk of the fall semester making the Lady Hornets as competitive as they can be in the North Atlantic Conference.
“We’d like to come back in the fall with a minimum of nine players,” she said. “In the first year, we’d like to field a competitive team that will make the program, athletic department and college proud. If we have the numbers, it will simply come down to me doing my job, deciding who will be our No. 1 player etc.
“It’s also important that we provide our young women with a good experience,” she went on. “There will be guidelines everyone will need to meet academically as well as individually and as a team. If we can represent ourselves, the program and Lyndon State in a positive manner, we will be able to look at ourselves and rest assured that we gave it our best.”
Durr leads list of All-NAC honorees
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Brad Durr, a 6-foot-8 senior center from Windham, Conn., leads a list of four Lyndon State College athletes who were named to All-North Atlantic Conference basketball teams Wednesday afternoon.
Durr, who earned First Team honors, led the Hornets in scoring this season with a 19.0 points-per-game average and was also tops in rebounding, pulling down 10.2 caroms per game. For the season, he shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and connected on 38 percent of his three-point attempts.
Durr also led the squad in free throw percentage with a mark of .755. His numbers ranked in first in rebounding, second in scoring, third in blocked shots (32) and fourth in field goal percentage in the NAC.
“I felt Brad was the best inside player in the conference,” said LSC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Krupinski. “Day in and day out he was a stable factor in our offense and he certainly will be hard to replacement next season.”
 Joining Durr on the All-NAC Team is senior guard Cesar Martinez, who garnered Second Team honors. He led Lyndon in assists (80) and steals (57) for a second straight season while scoring 17.7 points per game. For the year, he shot .411 from the field, .250 from beyond the three-point arc and .606 from the free throw line.
Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y., was tops in the NAC in steals, fifth in scoring and tied for ninth in assists with teammate Jose Fortuanto.
“Cesar was an all-around player who brought a different take to our team,” said Krupinski. “We were able to piece together many things with his talents and he played his best basketball at the end of the season.”
The Hornets finished their inaugural season in NCAA play with an overall record of 10-14 and a mark of 5-9 in the NAC.
In the women’s program a pair of LSC senior ended their careers with selections to the All-NAC Women’s Basketball Team.
Jen Stoddard-Imari was given Second Team honors for her performance throughout the 2008-09 season. The Danville, Vt. native led the Lady Hornets in scoring and rebounding with per-game averages of 12.8 and 9.2, respectively. She connected on 45 percent of her shots throughout the campaign and was successful on six-of-10 three-point attempts.
A 60 percent free throw shooter, Stoddard-Imari was fifth in the conference in scoring and rebounding, and seventh in field goal percentage.
“Jen was steady for us all season and is deserving of this honor,” said LSC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Vinnie Maloney. “She got big baskets for us all season long and did a great job rebounding the ball. She certainly was a big part of our successes this season.”
 Earning Honorable Mention honors for LSC is senior guard Jackie Wetzel of Braintree, Mass., who recently eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau for her career. She averaged 12.7 points-per-game while shooting a team-high .798 from the free throw line.
In her final season at Lyndon State, Wetzel knocked down 37 percent of her shots from the field and 35 percent of her three-point attempts. She was second in the NAC in free throw percentage and ranked fifth in scoring and three-point field goal percentage.
“Jackie had one of the best years of her career this season and that’s nice to have in your senior year,” said Maloney. “Despite some nagging injuries, she continued to shoot the ball well and played great down the stretch.”
The Lady Hornets finished the season with an overall record of 9-15 and a mark of 5-9 in the NAC.
LSC student-athletes reach milestones
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Despite not earning its first-ever berth to the North Atlantic Conference playoffs, both the Lyndon State College men's and women's basketball programs had plenty to celebrate over the weekend as three student-athletes reached prestigious scoring milestones in their LSC careers.
In the men's contest versus Thomas College, senior guard Cesar Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y. who transferred to Lyndon from Morrisville (N.Y.) State two years ago, tallied his 1,000th career point by hitting a pair of free throws midway through the second half. For the season, Martinez was second on the team in scoring with a 17.7 points-per-game average while leading the squad in assists (80) and steals (57). He shot .411 from the floor, .250 from beyond the three-point arc and .606 at the free throw line.
Later in the game, senior center Brad Durr, who hails from Windham, Conn., took his turn in the spotlight by draining a 15-footer that put him over the 1,500-point mark for his basketball career. He led the Hornets in scoring and rebounding this season with averages of 19.0 and 10.2, respectively, while shooting .522 from the field and .838 from three-point range. Durr also hit more than 75 percent (105-139) of his free throw opportunities in the 2008-09 season.
In the women's contest, senior guard Jackie Wetzel of Braintree, Mass. tossed in a running one-hander early in the second half to eclipse the 1,000-point plateau for her four-year tenure at Lyndon State. This season she was second on the team in scoring (12.7 ppg) while amassing 44 assists and 26 steals. Wetzel shot .370 from the field, hit .357 of her three-point attempts and knocked down .798 of her free throws.
All three feats were acknowledged shortly after they occurred with public address announcements and a presentation by LSC Head Women's Basketball Coach Vinnie Maloney.
Sackett named NAC Rookie of the Week again
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – For the fourth time in the past six weeks, Lyndon State College freshman guard Ben Sackett has been named Rookie of the Week in the North Atlantic Conference.
For the period ending Saturday, Feb. 21, Sackett; a resident of Lyndonville, Vt., averaged 14.3 points-per-game in the week for the Hornets, who ended their inaugural campaign in the conference with an overall record of 10-14 and a mark of 5-9 in the NAC.
Sackett scored 17 points, including five- three-pointers, in an 86-76 win over the College of St. Joseph on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and had 18 points and two treys in the Hornets' 87-71 upset victory over Maine-Farmington on Friday, Feb. 20.
The rookie guard ended the week with an eight-point (two threes) effort on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Lyndon dropped an 89-81 decision to Thomas College in its season finale.
For the season, Sackett averaged 14.1 points per game while starting 17 of the 18 contests he participated in. He shot .380 (84-221) from the floor, .388 (57-147) from beyond the three-point arc and .707 (29-41) from the free throw line. In addition to his scoring exploits, Sackett also had 35 rebounds, 26 assists and 11 steals in his first season in a LSC uniform.
LSC athletes named to NAC All-Academic Team
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – After a successful fall campaign, which included its first c onference championship in men’s cross country and the naming of three of its student-athletes as the top competitors in their respective sports, Lyndon State College continues to reap the benefits of its inaugural year in the North Atlantic Conference.
On Monday, two members of the Lady Hornets’ cross country program and one member of the men’s soccer team were honored with selections to the Fall 2008 NAC All-Academic Team.
Leading the list of honorees is senior harrier Lyndsay Calkins of Danville, Vt. The 20 08 NAC Women’s Runner of the Year and two-time United States Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s National Champion, currently holds a grade-point average of 3.72 while double-majoring in Exercise Science and Accounting.
Joining Calkins on the NAC Honor Roll is junior goalkeeper Ian Oliver of the Hornets’ men’s soccer program. A native of Westport, Mass., Oliver carries a GPA of 3.57 in Broadcast Meteorology, one of Lyndon State’s most challenging majors.
The final LSC student-athlete to receive recognition is senior runner Hayley Joseph. A non-tra ditional student who commutes daily from of Newport, Vt. She balances academics with both a career and family, and currently possesses a GPA of 3.55 in Natural Sciences.
“These three individuals are perfect examples of what we want all our student-athletes to strive for,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “Lyndsay is a young woman that sets the highest standards for herself, both in the classroom and on the trials, while Ian is a student-athlete that truly understands how to balance his athletics and academics. As for Hayley, she is a non-traditional student who has proven that athletic and academic excellence can be achieved at any point in one’s life.”
1,000 career points and counting!
The Lyndon State College Athletic Department took a few moments prior to it's game with Castleton State on Saturday, Feb. 7 to recognize senior forward Kali Stoddard-Imari (center), who recently reached the 1,000-point milestone in his basketball career. To honor Stoddard-Imari, LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer (left) and Head Coach Joe Krupinski presented him with a commemorative basketball. In the ensuing contest, Stoddard-Imari scored 22 points and collected 14 rebounds to lead the Hornets to a 68-66 victory.
Sackett named NAC Co-Rookie of the week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Ben Sackett, a freshman guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team has been named the North Atlantic Conference Co-Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 8.
 Sackett, who has held the award two of the past three weeks, shared the honor with Shawn Rodgers, a freshman forward on the Thomas College men’s basketball team. He averaged 13.3 points on the week as Lyndon State ended its seven-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Sackett scored 21 points, including a 7-for-14 effort from beyond the three-point arc, in a 92-90 overtime loss to Green Mountain College; and two days later he tossed in 13 points, including a pair of treys, in a 63-60 non-conference setback at Plymouth State. Sackett had six points in the Hornets' 68-66 victory over Castleton State Saturday.
For the season, Sackett - a resident of Lyndonville, Vt. - is averaging 13.9 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Hornets (7-11, 3-6). He is currently shooting .355 from the floor (54-152) while knocking down 38 percent of his three-point attempts (39-102). He is also fourth on the team in free throw percentage with a mark of .714 (20-28).
Davison to lead LSC men’s tennis program
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Geoff Davison, an assistant professor of exercise science and physical education at Lyndon State College, has been named the institution’s head men’s tennis coach succeeding Mike Smookler, who resigned recently to take a teaching professional position in his native New Jersey.
 “We are fortunate to have a person with Geoff’s background and expertise to fill this position,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “It will certainly make a difference to have him on campus to work with our student- athletes. Also, the leadership abilities and the wonderful demeanor he displays when working with our teacher education students will be a benefit to us as well.”
Davison, a 1980 graduate of the University of Sheffield, is looking forward to his first season with the Hornets’ program and brings a wealth of teaching and coaching experience with him.
“I have taught tennis and the high school and collegiate level for more than 20 years and have offered the sport several times as an activity course in various teacher preparation programs,” he said. “I consider myself a tennis enthusiast, but more importantly I look at myself as a teacher and student of sport.”
Bolstered by the return of upperclassmen John Kennedy, Brad Darby, Peter Dutile, Matt Lentes and Chris Hammett to the lineup as well as sophomores Chris Shadrock and Paul Thibault, Lyndon has a solid foundation on which to build a contender for the North Atlantic Conference title. Whether that goal becomes a reality may hinge on the players who fill out the roster, a task Davison sees a crucial for the success of the program.
“The first order of business is to increase our number and build the program,” he said. “We need to raise the awareness toward men’s tennis – market it if you will. Once that is done, people will begin asking about the team and come out for the matches. That will be one measure of our success.
“Beyond that, we will need to work with our players to ensure us that they are committed to the program,” he continued. “Along the way, if I can motivate, teach and improve our players to the point they have a good all-around experience, we will consider that a successful season.”
Lyndon State opens the 2009 season with a road match on Sunday, March 15. The Hornets will face NAC foe Castleton State College on the Spartans’ home courts at 1 p.m.
Sackett named NAC Rookie of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Ben Sackett, a freshman guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team has been named the North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 1.
Sackett, who hails from Lyndonville, Vt., averaged 12.7 points in three conference contests for Lyndon State. He had 14 points in a 73-64 loss to Johnson State on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and on Saturday, Jan. 31 Sackett scored 17 points in a 75-68 loss to Maine Maritime.
For the season, Sackett is averaging 14.1 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Hornets. He is currently shooting .357 from the floor (41-115) while knocking down 38 percent of his three-point attempts (30-78). He is also tied for third on the team in free throw percentage with a mark of .714.
Stoddard-Imari named NAC Player of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Jen Stoddard-Imari, a senior forward on the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team has been named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 25.
Stoddard-Imari, a native of Danville, Vt., averaged 21.3 points and seven rebounds per game last week while shooting 58.5 percent from the floor for the Lady Hornets.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, she scored 23 points and had four rebounds in a 73-64 loss to Castleton State. To open a two-game road trip on Friday, Jan. 23, Stoddard-Imari tossed in 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Lyndon's 73-64 win over Thomas College. She closed out the weekend with a 23-point, eight-rebound performance in a 77-65 loss to Maine-Farmington on Saturday.
For the season, Stoddard-Imari is averaging a team-high 13.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while shooting .485 from the field. She is also hitting 50 percent of her shots from beyond the three-point arc and knocking down a respectable 67 percent of her free throws.
Sackett named NAC Rookie of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Ben Sackett, a freshman guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team has been named the North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 18.
Sackett, a resident of Lyndonville, Vt. and a Lyndon Institute graduate, has made an im mediate impact on the Hornets program, averaging 17 points per game while knocking down 13 three-point field goals.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, he opened his LSC career by scoring 16 points, including four three-pointers, in Lyndon’s 70-66 victory over Green Mountain College. Three days later, Sackett tallied 11 points, including two treys, in a 78-65 loss to New Hampshire Tech.
The sharp-shooting freshman saved his best performance for his first home game in a LSC uniform, tossing in 24 points, 21 of which came from beyond the three-point arc, in Lyndon State’s 98-86 win over UMaine-Augusta Saturday.
Sackett is currently shooting .333 from the floor while knocking down 38 percent of his three-point attempts. He also second on the team in free throw percentage with an even mark of .800.
Lyndon State hoop squads prepare for NAC play
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – With the a modest two-game winning streak behind them, and its first North Atlantic Conference contest looming on the horizon, the Lyndon State College men’s basketball program has spent the last several days preparing for what it hopes will be a successful end to the 2008-09 season.
After compiling a 3-3 record in the Fall, the Hornets return to the court Tuesday when they travel to Poultney, Vt. to face in-state rival Green Mountain College, currently 7-2 on the campaign, in their first-ever NAC contest beginning at 8 p.m.
“I’m not sure how we’ll react on Tuesday, but hopefully we’ll carry over what we did from the first semester to the second,” said LSC coach Joe Krupinski. “We’ll continue to do the things we’ve done on the defensive end of the floor and focus on doing things the right way, which has been our goal all along.”
Lyndon’s fortunes will be bolstered by the addition of four freshman guards from the state of Vermont who could provide some much-needed depth in the backcourt. Ben Sackett of Lyndonville, Warren’s Liam Smith, Brendan Greene from Woodbury and Logan Calkins, a resident of nearby Danville, will spell point guard Jose Fortunado and shooting guard Cesar Martinez, who have been averaging 33 and 36 minutes per game, respectively.
Also returning to the Lyndon lineup will be senior guards Chris Stacy and Andrew Longley, who spent most, if not all, of last semester nursing injuries.
“The new guys will give us some depth, especially on the perimeter where numbers and injur ies were a problem last semester,’ said Krupinski. “It certainly will give us a different look and also give us an opportunity to do things differently if needed.”
The NAC has been notorious for its parity in years past and given the fact his team is healthy for the first time all season Krupinski is optimistic his Hornets will perform well down the stretch.
“Every league game is a battle,” he said. “We’re excited about heading into our first season in the NAC and we’re anxiously to see where we stack up in such a competitive league.”
For the Lyndon State women’s basketball team, the start of the conference season begins with a few question marks. Due to injuries and academic ineligibility, the Lady Hornets will dress n ine or 10 players when it takes to the court Tuesday to face GMC (6-3) at 6 p.m.
“We will approach the conference season the same way we approach any game,” said LSC coach Vinnie Maloney. “So far we’ve run a lot of minutes out of six-or-seven players. My hope is that they can hold up health-wise and we can get some contributions out of other people on the bench.”
Like their male counterparts, the Lyndon women are well aware of the tough conference schedule that lies ahead. Maloney feels if his Lady Hornets continue to improve, their lack of numbers will not be a factor.
“The conference is always tough and hopefully we’ll be playing our best basketball by the end of the year,” he said. “Right now we’ve got to take it one game at a time and the only thing we’re focused on is playing Green Mountain on Tuesday.”
Durr named NAC Co-Player of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – On the strength of two double-doubles in the span of a week, Brad Durr, a 6-foot-8 senior center on the Lyndon State College basketball team, was named Co-Player of the Week by the North Atlantic Conference for the period ending Sunday, Dec. 14.
Durr, a resident of Windham, Conn., shared the honor with Josh Tanguay, a 6’4” junior center who attends the University of Maine at Farmington.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, Durr helped the Hornets end a 30-year losing streak to Plymouth State University with a 13-point, 12-rebound performance in a 59-55 LSC victory. Three days later, he scored 32 points and collected 19 rebounds as Lyndon State topped NCAA Division III newcomer SUNY-Cobleskill 85-76.
For the week the senior center averaged 22.5 points and 15.5 rebounds while shooting 54 percent from the floor.
On the season, Durr is tied for the team lead scoring at a 19.2 points-per-game clip while grabbing a team-high 10.0 rebounds. He is third on the squad in field goal percentage (.538) and free throw percentage (.676) and tops on the team in three-point field goal accuracy (.462).
NSN to Webcast Lyndon State basketball games
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College has reached an agreement with Northeast Sports Network, a state-wide sports webcast provider located in Lyndonville, to broadcast one dozen LSC home basketball contests throughout the 2008-09 season.
“This is an excellent opportunity for our alumni, parents, families and prospective recruits to follow the Hornet basketball teams live,” said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “I look forward to feedback from these groups. In addition, the marketing of the athletic department as well as Lyndon State will be enhanced.”
NSN will open its broadcast schedule with the Lyndon State-Plymouth State basketball doubleheader on Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Three days later, the network will broadcast both the Lady Hornets and the Hornets as they take on NCAA Division III newcomer SUNY-Cobleskill on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Stannard Gymnasium. Tip-off for the opening game of the twin bill is scheduled for noon.
In the Spring 2009 semester, NSN will broadcast LSC’s North Atlantic Conference matchups with in-state rivals Johnson State (Tuesday, Jan. 27; 5:30 p.m.), Green Mountain College (Tuesday, Feb. 3; 6 p.m.) and Castleton State (Saturday, Feb. 7; 2 p.m.) as well as its season-ending clash with NAC foe Thomas College on Senior Day (Saturday, Feb. 21; 2 p.m.).
Northeast Sports Network will stream the contests live over the Internet and the links for both the audio and video portions of the broadcasts will be available soon on the LSC Athletics home page www.lyndonstate.edu/athletics. In addition, all contests will be recorded and archived on the NSN Web site – http://www.northeastsportsnetwork.com/ – for future review and access.
“We feel this agreement will provide the value we are seeking in promoting the college, giving more visibility to athletics and creating an opportunity to build stronger relations within the community as well as with parents and alumni,” added Bob Whittaker, Dean of Institutional Advancement of Lyndon State College.
The webcast concept was developed by NSN’s Chief Executive Officer Eric Berry and Chief Operations Officer Jim Davis, who have ties to the LSC campus. Berry is a 1989 graduate of Lyndon State and served as its head men’s basketball coach from 2000-06 while Davis, a 1981graduate of Middlebury College, is currently head coach of the Lyndon State women’s soccer program.
Martinez named NAC Player of the Week
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Cesar Martinez, a senior guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team, has been named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the  Week for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 16.
Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y., scored 25 points, collected eight rebounds and had four assists in a tough 74-71 loss to Mount Ida College in the opening round of the New England College Alumni Tip-off Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15.
In the tourney's consolation game, held on Sunday, Nov. 16, Martinez tossed in a game-high 20 points and handed out four more assists in a 72-68 win over tourney host New England College. His efforts landed him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
A year ago, Martinez led the Hornets in scoring with a 15.9 points-per-game average, was second on the squad in rebounding at 6.4caroms per outing and had a team-high 65 assists (2.8 apg). Thus far on the 2008-09 season, he is averaging 22.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and four assists per game for LSC (1-1).
Lyndon State athletes recieve highest NAC honor
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College continued to reap the benefits of a fine first semester in North Atlantic Conference play as three of its athlete walked off with the highest individual honor given out by the NAC each year.
Darren Roberge, junior striker on the Lyndon State College men’s soccer team, made his inaugural season in the North Atlantic Conference a memorable one, leading the conference in goals with 13 and in game-winning goals with a total of seven. To honor Roberge’s performance throughout the 2008 season, the coaches within the NAC named him the 2008 Player of the Year Wednesday.
Roberge, a resident of Sheldon, Vt., led the Hornets in scoring with 13 goals and two assists for a total of 28 points. He was also second in the NAC in points (28) and fourth in shots (48). Possessing an uncanny ability to score big goals in crucial situations, his most notable goal came in overtime on Wednesday, Oct. 8 when LSC upset previously unbeaten Norwich University 2-1.
Also earning All-NAC honors for Lyndon was senior goalkeeper Jeff Giroux of Derby, Vt. Giroux was fifth in the conference in saves (70) and seventh in goals-against-average (2.05) and saves percentage (.722). Overall, Giroux had a record of 7-6 in 15 starts and earned two shutouts.
A pair of senior midfielders completed Lyndon’s list of All-NAC selections as Kyle Hessler of Middletown, R.I. and Chris Cowan of Averill Park, N.Y. were given Honorable Mention status.Hessler was second on the team in scoring with two goals and five assists for nine points while Cowan ranked third with four goals for a total of eight points. The two were solid on both the offensive and defensive end of the field for the Hornets, who completed the season with an overall mark of 10-8 and an NAC record of 3-4.
In cross country, Lyndon State College made quite an impression on the North Atlantic Conference in 2008. The Hornets won the men’s team title as well as both the men’s and women’s individual titles in their inaugural season in the NAC. For their efforts, the Hornets were recognized with several selections to the All-NAC Cross Country Team.
 Lyndon State freshman Craig Johnson, of North Kingstown, R.I., became the first runner from an institution other than the University of Maine at Farmington to win the event in the past six years. His efforts earned him both the 2008 Runner of the Year and NAC Rookie of the Year awards. He sprinted to the NAC men's individual title with a time of 29:03.
Joining Johnson on the All-NAC First Team were teammates Michael Farmer, a freshman from Colchester, Vt. and junior Jeremiah Powell of Concord, Vt. The duo placed fourth and sixth, respectively, at the NAC Meet recording times of 29:37 and 29:55.Two LSC freshmen were named to the All-NAC Second Team for their top-15 finishes in Johnson. Wilden Fils (30:27) of Stamford, Conn. came in ninth, and Sean Fitzgerald (31:09) from Saco, Maine ran to a 13th-place result.
To round out its list of honors, the Lyndon State men’s team earned the NAC’s Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2008 campaign.
On the women’s side, LSC senior Lyndsay Calkins earned the 2008 Runner of the Year after winning the women’s race in a time of 18:52. A former two-time Women’s National Title holder in the USCAA, Calkins won her race by a margin of 1:20 over her nearest competitor. Freshman Allynne O’Hearn of Pelham, N.H. closed out an outstanding first season in a LSC uniform with a 13th place finish (22:28) at the NAC Meet and garnered a selection to the All-NAC Second Team.
In a vote of the conference coaches, Ummer was honored as the NAC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year and shared the Women’s Coach of the Year award with Maine-Farmington head coach Ryan Wagner.
NAC honors Promphong, Johnson
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Sue Promphong, a junior on the Lyndon State College women’s tennis team, and Craig Johnson, a freshman with the LSC men’s cross country program, have bee n named Athletes of the Week by the North Atlantic Conference for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 19.
Sue Promphong, who resides in St. Johnsbury, Vt., was named the NAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for her performances a week ago. She earned two of Lyndon State's four victories (both in singles) at Saturday's Vermont State College Tournament, held at Castleton State College, and recorded one singles win and another in doubles, with partner Jenn Falsetti, as LSC defeated arch-rival Johnson State 5-4 on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Promphong completed her season with a 5-4 mark in singles and a 4-4 record in doubles.
Craig Johnson, a resident of North Kingstown, R.I., was named the NAC Rookie of the Week in cross country by placing fourth overall at the Saint Michael's/University of Vermont Tri-Meet on Friday, Oct. 17. He set a personal record by covering the eight-kilometer course in 27:58. In the 2008 season, Johnson has been LSC top finisher in all but one race.
Dewhurst, Roberge receive NAC honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Ashley Dewhurst, a junior on the women’s tennis team, and  Darren Roberge, a junior midfielder with the men’s soccer program, have been named Players of the Week in their respective sports by the North Atlantic Conference for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 12.
Dewhurst, a resident of North Conway, N.H., recorded wins in No. 3 singles (6-2, 6-3) and No. 2 doubles (8-4 with teammate Jill Newell) as Lyndon State defeated the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 5-4 for its first victory of the 2008 season on Saturday, Oct. 11.
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, she earned the lone Lyndon State win on the day in No. 3 singles with a 7-5, 6-4 triumph over Plymouth State's Nikki Kolb. On the season, Dewhurst is currently 5-2 in singles play and 1-3 in doubles action.
Roberge, who resides in Sheldon, Vt. and has been named Player of the Week in the NAC three times this season, scored the game-winning goal in double overtime on Wednesday, Oct.8 as Lyndon State defeated previously unbeaten Norwich University 2-1.
On Sunday, Oct. 12, Roberge had a goal and an assist in the Hornets 2-0 win over the University of Maine at Farmington. In the current campaign, Roberge leads both the NAC and Lyndon State in scoring with nine goals and two assists for a total of 20 points.
LSC harriers continue to shine in NAC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – For a second straight week, three members of the Lyndon State College cross country team were honored by the North Atlantic Conference for their performances at the Vermont State Intercollegiate Meet held Saturday in Castleton, Vt.
In the women’s meet, Lyndsay Calkins, a senior from Danville, Vt. placed eighth the competition with a time of 19:41 over the five-kilometer course. For her efforts, she was named the NAC’s Runner of the Week for a second consecutive week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 5.
Joining Calkins on the NAC Honor Roll is freshman Allynne O'Hearn of Pelham, N.H., who garnered NAC Rookie of the Week honors for the second straight week. She placed 61st at the meet, turning in a personal record time of 23:14. O'Hearn was Lyndon State’s No.2 finisher on the day.
On the men’s side, freshman Craig Johnson of North Kingstown, R.I. placed 23rd overall and was the top Lyndon State finisher, covering the 8k course in 29:04. Named the conference’s Rookie of the Week a week ago, Johnson was honored Monday as the NAC’s Runner of the Week.
Hall of Fame inductees pose for a photo after Friday’s induction ceremony. Pictured are: (left to right) LSC Hall of Fame Committee member Roger Cartee, Kyle Amadon, Tom Tucker, Sean Fisher and LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer.
Three inducted into LSC Athletic Hall of Fame
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College held its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday to kickoff the school’s first-ever Family and Alumni Weekend festivities. This year’s inductees included Tom Tucker, Kyle Amadon, Sean Fisher and the 1974 LSC Women’s Basketball Team.
Albert “Tom” Tucker graduated from Lyndon Teacher’s College in 1962 and went on to build an outstanding teaching and coaching career in the Maine school system. He worked as a physical education and health teacher at the high school level for 21 years, as COOP Director for 10 years and as a special education teacher for three.
While at LSC, Tucker was a standout player on the men’s basketball team, earning Most Valuable Player honors during the 1961-62 season. He also competed on the Lyndon State College baseball team from 1962-1963. Tucker was also credited with recruiting several athletes to Lyndon, despite the fact that his effort directly impacted his playing time.
As a coach, Tucker coached varsity football for 36 years, winning his first conference championship in only his fourth year at the helm. He also coached basketball at a variety of levels including a junior varsity program after his retirement.
Tucker and his wife Janice, a 1961 graduate of Lyndon, reside in Winthrop, Maine.
Kyle Amadon earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation degree from Lyndon State College in 1979 and went on to a stellar career in several upscale health and wellness clubs in Texas and New Mexico. He has held many positions in the field from the front desk to personal trainer to general manager.
While at LSC, Amadon competed on the LSC Ski Team from 1975 to 1979 serving as co-captain his senior year. His team had the distinction of winning the Division II Championship in two of his four years and, as a Nordic Combined skier, Amadon placed in the top 10 at the 1979 Division I Ski Meet. He also played soccer at LSC from 1977-79 and served as the team’s co-captain in 1978.
In his spare time, Amadon has spent many hours working with non-profit organizations including the Special Olympics. He served on the Board of Director for Special Olympics New Mexico and was honored as its Board Member of the Year in 2001.
Amadon, and his wife Theresa, currently reside in San Antonio, Texas.
Sean Fisher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine from LSC in 2000 and went on to coach track and field at Littleton High School before moving to Lake Region High school a few years later. He also worked as assistant cross country coach at Lyndon State from 1999-2005 and is currently the head coach of the college’s volleyball program.
While a student-athlete at LSC, Fisher earned a list of unparalleled accolades and is considered on the school’s top male runners of all time. He list of honors include several selections to All-Conference, All-Region and All-State teams as well as Mayflower Conference Individual Champion and LSC Male Athlete of the Year in 1998. Well respected by his peers, Fisher was named team MVP three times and was the first athlete in school history to qualify for the NAIA National Cross Country Meet three times.
In the years following his graduation, Fisher has competed in the Boston Marathon, finishing 3,671st of 20,000 runners and placed 78th out 2,200 runners at the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. In addition to his LSC coaching duties, Fisher is an active volleyball official in the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department and can be see doing the same each summer at the Caledonia County Fair.
Fisher and his wife Harvest, a member of LSC Class of 2001, reside in Newbury, Vt. with their daughter Rylie.
To open the evening, the LSC Athletic Hall of Fame Committee paid a special recognition to the 1974 Lyndon State women’s basketball team. Under the direction of head coach Marilyn “Jamie” Owen, the team went undefeated in the 1973-74 season and earned its first-ever berth in the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Tournament.
In the first round of the tourney, in a game held at Brooklyn College, the Lady Hornets dream season came to an end with a loss to Southern Connecticut University.
Lyndon State athletes recieve weekly NAC honors
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Coming off a weekend sweep of Southern Maine Community College and Mitchell on the soccer pitch, and the split of a volleyball tri-match with Southern Vermont and the University of Maine at Machias, three Lyndon State athletes were honored by the North Atlantic Conference Monday for their performances the week of Sept. 8-14.
Tracy Zisselsberger, a sophomore back on the LSC women’s soccer team, was named the Rookie of the Week by the NAC for her efforts against the Seawolves and Mariners. The Bethel, Vt. resident had two assists in a 6-3 win over SMCC on Saturday and scored one goal in the Lady Hornets’ 3-1 victory over Mitchell on Sunday.
Joining Zisselsberger on the Rookie of the Week honor roll is freshman hitter Kayla Brobst of the Lyndon State College volleyball program. A resident of Merrimack, N.H., Brobst had two kills, seven aces and 17 digs in Lyndon’s 3-0 win over Southern Vermont College and followed that effort with seven kills, seven aces and 16 digs in a 3-1 loss to UMaine-Machias.
Rounding out the list of LSC honorees is junior Darren Roberge, a striker on Lyndon State College men’s soccer team who was named NAC Player of the Week for a second straight week. The Sheldon, Vt. native scored two goals in a 4-1 win over Southern Maine Community College and tallied the game-winning goal in the Hornets’ 2-1 overtime win over Mitchell on Sunday.
Roberge wins NAC Player of the Week honors
 LYNDON CENTER, VT. - Darren Roberge, a junior striker on the Lyndon State College men’s soccer team, has been named Player of the Week by the North Atlantic Conference for the week ending Sunday, Sept. 7.
Darren Roberge scored all three goals in 3-0 victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the consolation game of the UMPI Tournament. Roberge was named to the All-Tournament Team for his efforts.
A Recreation Resource and Ski Area Management major from Sheldon, Vt., Roberge tallied a team-high 11 points a year ago, scoring four goals and collecting three assists in his sophomore season.
Calkins featured in New England Runner magazine
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins, a two-time USCAA All-American and the association's reigning National Women's Title holder for the past two seasons, has been featured in the September/October edition of New England Runner magazine which hit the newstands more than a week ago.
A photo of Calkins appears in NER's 2008 College Cross Country preview (Page 44 & 45) along with a brief paragraph that reads: "Although Vermont's Lyndon State is a provisional member of D3 it competes against many D3 teams and fifth-year senior Lyndsay Calkins is a standout. She won her second USCAA title last fall by 1:20 in a course and meet record. She also won the Vermont State Intercollegiate Championships by 54 seconds. Her one loss on the season was early last September to Middlebury's Alexandra Kreig."
Copies of the magazine will remain on newstands until November 15.
2007-08
Ainsworth named to LSC rugby post
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Josh Ainsworth, a native of Danville, Vt, has been named head coach of the Lyndon State College Rugby Club. A former club player in the United States and England, Ainsworth is looking to pass on his experience in the game and promote the sport in the Northeast Kingdom.
"First and foremost I welcome the opportunity to represent Lyndon State College, and my goal is to bring a NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union) championship to LSC," he said. "I think it's important that our program become well-recognized in the community."
 As the current coach of the Newport U19 Rugby Program, Ainsworth has been teaching the game to youths for the past few years. At LSC, and in the surrounding communities, he plans on exposing area youths to the game and giving them a chance to enjoy the many oppotunities it has given him.
"I have a couple ideas of how to give young people a chance to enjoy the game that I simply love," he said. "In the future, I would like to put on clinics at the local elementary schools and perhaps hold a tournament locally. Through the Lyndon State Rugby program, I feel I can share my knowledge and love for the game and help our men and women represent themselves, and LSC, in a positive light."
The Lyndon State College Men's Rugby Club opens its 2008 season on Saturday, Sept. 20 with a road game at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt. The LSC Women will begin their season the following day, on Sunday, Sept. 21, when they travel to Bennigton to face in-state rival Southern Vermont College.
Kascenska and Ummer atop Mt. Kilimanjaro's 19,340-foot summitt
Lyndon State Associate Dean, AD conquer Mount Kilimanjaro
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - John Kascenska, the Associate Academic Dean at Lyndon State College, and LSC Athletic Director Chris Ummer recently returned from a successful climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek was Kascenska’s fourth climb of “Kili” and the first for Ummer.
Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb; in fact, it has been called the world’s highest walkable mountain, so climbers do not use ropes or special climbing equipment or oxygen, as do those on Everest and others. There is little that can be done to prepare for the altitude, so climbers rely on a slow pace with an appropriate number of days for their bodies to adjust.
At 19,340 feet (5395 meters), Kilimanjaro took Kascenska and Ummer through five climate zones on their way to the top, from rainforest to arctic environments; temperatures can range from 85 degrees to below zero. Few escape the effects of altitude, the major challenge on the trail. Sleeping becomes difficult, breathing can become labored due to the low oxygen levels, and a general feeling of unwellness can rob hikers of their energy. Physical training beforehand is critical.
Prior to heading out, the two talk about what to expect on the climb, how to cope with problems, how the altitude can affect the body, and they completed an equipment and gear check. Their guides attended this pre-climb session, explained their roles in terms of what can be expected of them and what they expected of the climbers. Meals were complete and well-balanced. Breakfast and dinner are hot meals, and lunch is typical trail food (sandwiches and fruit).
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park web site reports that approximately 15,000 people attempt the climb each year, and about half of those are successful.
Krupinski named to LSC men's basketball post
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Lyndon State College has announced the hiring of Joe Krupinski as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach beginning with the 2008-09 season. Krupinski, the former assistant men’s basketball coach at St. Michael’s College for the past seven seasons, is looking forward to the first year with the Hornets.
"I want to thank Chris Ummer and everyone at Lyndon State College for giving me the opportunity to join the LSC community,” he said. “It is an exciting time to be a part of LSC Athletics with the move into the North Atlantic Conference and I look forward to being a part of a new direction and a new era of success, both for men's basketball and for all of the Hornet programs."
Krupinski served on the Saint Michael's men's basketball coaching staff from 2007-08, and was in charge of all aspects of the Division II program, including recruiting, film exchange and on-the-floor coaching. He joined the Purple Knights program after a two-year stint at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., where he was the top assistant for the Engineers' program. He helped guide RPI to the ECAC Division III Semifinals and the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association finals in 2000-01.
Prior to his arrival at RPI, Krupinski was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Springfield College, from 1997-99. He was involved with the recruitment of student-athletes, on-the-floor coaching and was the team's liaison with both Admissions and the Sports Information office.
While at Springfield, Krupinski helped guide the Pride to a 26-2 record and a No. 5 national ranking in the 1997-98 season, both marks tops in program history. The following season, Springfield compiled a 19-8 record, finishing second in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament. Krupinski also recruited the first two Rookies of the Year in the newly-created NEWMAC.
“Joe is an ideal fit to take the men’s basketball program into the new era of the North Atlantic Conference, said LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. “With his experience, knowledge and passion for the game, Joe will also be an excellent role model for our student-athletes. LSC is fortunate to have had the opportunity to hire a men’s basketball coach with his back ground.”
At Springfield, Krupinski, earned a bachelor's degree in sports management in 1997 and went on to receive his master's degree in education in 1999.
Travis Roy makes appearance at LSC
 LYNDON CENTER, Vt. - Travis Roy, a well-known motivational speaker, made an appearance at Lyndon State College’s Alexander Twilight Theater on Sunday, June 22.
Speaking to crowd of more than 100 people who were attending the annual Rotary International Youth Leadership Institute, Roy stressed the importance of setting goals, working hard to attain them and enjoying the sense of pride that comes only with accomplishment.
As a young hockey player, Roy realized his life-long dream of playing Division I hockey only to see it end in 11 seconds. A few moments into his first collegiate game as a Boston University freshman, a freak accident drove him head-first into the boards. The incident left him with three cracked cervical vertebrae and paralyzed from the neck down.
For the better part of 90 minutes, Roy told of how this unanticipated event has blossomed into a story of courage and determination. Through the power of love, Roy began a new, astonishing life that has touched the hearts of millions across the nation. Despite his current condition, he spoke of how his core values remained intact after the incident and through them he has able to experience new things and continue to live a rich, fulfilling life.
In 1997, Roy established the Travis Roy Foundation to aid spinal cord injury survivors and fund research into a cure. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations across North America, the foundation has made an immediate impact on the lives of many individuals. Since 1997 the Travis Roy Foundation has distributed more than $2.5 million in individual grants and to research projects and rehabilitation institutions across North America.
The individual grant funds have been used to modify vans and to purchase wheelchairs, computers, ramps, shower chairs, and other adaptive equipment to help paraplegics and quadriplegics live their lives.
For more information on the Travis Roy Foundation, call (617) 239-0556 or send a fax to (617) 227-4420. Mailing address: The Travis Roy Foundation, 111 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center, 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02199-7613 E-mail: Administrator@travisroyfoundation.org.
LSC places fourth in Director’s Cup standings
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association has announced that Southern Virginia University is the winner of the 2008 USCAA Director’s Cup competition for a second consecutive year. The award is presented to the top performing institution at USCAA Championship events each year.
SVU was followed closely by Robert Morris College of Springfield, Ill. (392 points) and Columbia Union College from Takoma Park, Md. (358 points). Both Robert Morris and Columbia Union received plaques at the USCAA National Convention in honor of their second and third place finishes.
Lyndon State, who placed fourth, amassed 322.75 points throughout the 2007-08 school year while sending three teams to USCAA national championship tournaments.
The LSC women’s basketball team placed seventh at the 2007-08 USCAA Women’s Basketball Championships in Broken Arrow, Okla. In February, and Lady Hornet softball team came in eight at the association’s Softball National Championship held in Decatur, Ill. on May 9 and 10.
In men's athletics, the Lyndon State College men finished third for a second-straight year by amassing 85 points at the 2007 USCAA National Cross Country Championships. Also, the Lyndon State men’s baseball program capped its best season in more than a decade with a fourth-place finish at the USCAA National Baseball Championships held May 12-15 in Hampton, Va.
2007-08 USCAA Director’s Cup Final Standings
1st – Southern Virginia - 451 pts
2nd – Robert Morris College-Springfield – 392 pts
3rd – Columbia Union College – 358 pts
4th – Lyndon State College – 322.75 pts
5th – Spalding University – 294 pts
6th – Florida College – 278 pts
7th – Rochester College – 264 pts
8th – New Hampshire Technical Institute – 203 pts
9th – Dine College – 200
10th – Warren Wilson College– 195 pts
Kali Stoddard-Imari, Chris Ummer and Lyndsay Calkins
Calkins, Stoddard-Imari named Athletes of the Year
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Lyndon State College held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet over the weekend, and several area athletes came away with multiple honors, including the Dudley Bell Award, which is presented to the top male and female athlete.
Junior cross country runner Lyndsay Calkins, of Danville, Vt., was presented the Bell Award for her outstanding performances throughout the 2007 season.
In addition to winning her second-straight United States Collegiate Athletic Association women’s national cross country title, Calkins was named to both the USCAA All-American and Academic All-American teams.
At the USCAA Cross Country Championships in Buena Vista, Va., she broke her own record over the six-kilometer course with in a time of 23:57.95. In 2007, Calkins won five meets, including the Vermont Intercollegiate Championship on Saturday, Sept. 29, and was named USCAA Athlete of the Week four times.
In men’s athletics, Kali Stoddard-Imari of Lyndonville, Vt. received the Bell Award for his contributions to the LSC men’s basketball and lacrosse programs.
A 6-foot-5 power forward, Stoddard-Imari was named to the USCAA All-American men’s basketball team and ranked in the top-15 in doubles-doubles (2nd), rebounding (2nd)with 11.42 caroms per game, field goal percentage (3rd) with a mark of .536 and scoring (15th), collecting 15.79 points per contest.
A starting defender in the Hornets’ men’s lacrosse team, Stoddard-Imari was an imposing figure in front of the goal and improved greatly as the season progressed. On Wednesday, April 30, he moved up to attack position and scored the first goal of his LSC career in a loss to arch-rival Johnson State.
“I think Lyndsay and Kali’s accomplishments are testaments to the impact local athletes have in our program,” said LSC Athletics Director Chris Ummer. “We get quite a few here and many of them prove to be some of our finest athletes, on just on campus, but regionally, state-wide and in our current affiliation, nationally. We have many other area athletes who have performed well this year, but certainly Lyndsay and Kali have represented them, and represented them well.”
The top academic honors handed out went to Erica Kelleher of Cromwell, Conn., and Michael Paul, from New Haven, Vt., who were presented the 2008 Green and Gold Scholar-Athlete Awards.
Kelleher, a senior Ski Resort Management major, currently holds a grade-point-average of 3.79 and competes on both the Lyndon State volleyball and softball teams. Paul, a senior, holds a 3.65 GPA in Exercise Science and played four years in the Hornets’ men’s basketball program.
Other award winners included:
Hornet Academic Challenge Cup
(Highest Team GPA)
Women’s Cross Country – 3.45
Scholar-Athlete Awards
(3.3 GPA and a minimum of 25 credits)
Sarah Leclerc (Berlin, N.H.)
Michael Muccilli (Newton, N.J.)
Lauren Potter (Bowdoinham, Maine)
Ian Oliver (Westport, Mass.)
Kelly Warren (Carroll, N.H.)
Chris Stacy (Shaftsbury, Vt.)
Jennifer White (Danville, Vt.)
Nathan Taylor (Danville, Vt.)
Erica Kelleher (Cromwell, Conn.)
Kerrin Jeromin (Mendon, Vt.)
Justin Russo (Sebago, Maine)
Whitney Hoyt (Shaftsbury, Vt.)
Josee Patenaude (Canaan, Vt.)
Adrian Guyer (Lyndonville, Vt.)
Lyndsay Calkins (Danville, Vt.)
Michael Paul (New Haven, Vt.)
Hayley Joseph (Newport, Vt.)
Champions of Character Award
(Demonstration of the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity,
responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship)
Michael Paul (New Haven, Vt.)
Team Awards
Cross Country
Most Valuable Player
Men: Jeremiah Powell (Lyndonville, Vt.)
Women: Lyndsay Calkins (Danville, Vt.)
Coaches Award
Men: Jacob Silverio (Hampstead, N.H.)
Women: Hayley Joseph (Newport, Vt.)
Women’s Soccer
Most Valuable Players
Kelly Warren (Carroll, N.H.),
Angel Phelps (Brattleboro, Vt.)
Coaches Awards
Amy Tetu (Claremont, N.H.)
Brooke Everton (St. Albans, Vt.)
Men’s Soccer
Most Valuable Player
Matt Scagnelli (Sutton, Mass.)
Frank Spears Award
Heath Richmond (Amherst, Mass.)
Volleyball
Most Valuable Player
Kerrin Jeromin (Mendon, Vt.)
Coaches Award
Joslyn Sykes (Derby, Vt.)
Women’s Tennis
Most Valuable Player
Jen Falsetti (Albany, N.Y.)
Coaches Award
Jessica Donaghy (Lyndonville, Vt.)
Women’s Basketball
Most Valuable Player
Jennifer White (Danville, Vt.)
Outstanding Defensive Player
Jackie Wetzel (Braintree, Mass.),
Sara Fetterhoff (Jay, Maine)
Men’s Basketball
Most Valuable Player
Kali Stoddard-Imari (Lyndonville, Vt.)
Michael Tessier Award
Chris Stacy (Shaftsbury, Vt.)
Men’s Tennis
Most Valuable Player
Peter Dutile (Greene, Maine)
Coaches Award
Brad Darby (Sanford, Maine)
Softball
Most Valuable Player
Josee Patenaude (Canaan, Vt.)
Coaches Award
Sara Fetterhoff (Jay, Maine)
Baseball
Most Valuable Player
To be announced
Coaches Award
Matt Lapham (Groton, Vt.)
Men’s Lacrosse
Most Valuable Player
Craig Salvagno (Trumbull, Conn.)
Coaches Award
Chris Mansour (Mansfield, Mass.)
2008 Lyndon State College Baseball Team
Front row: Jason Koney, Nick Merlo, Adrian Guyer, Rob Malloy, Mike Hennessey, Matthew Picard and Jesse Ballard. Second row: Dana Biondi, Eric Durocher, Jordan Royer, Andrew Robbins, Nicholas Rivers and Jake Ainsworth. Third row: Ryan Wimble, Josh Fletcher, Ben Clark, Jordan Barnes, Michael Swan, Jason Ryan and Matt Lapham. Back row: Head Coach Ryan Farley, Assistant Coach Jared Marsh and Pat Ryan.
LSC baseball program receives tourney bid
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – For the second time in as many weeks, a Lyndon State College athletic team will leave campus in the days ahead in search of intercollegiate athletics’ highest achievement – winning a national championship.
On Tuesday, the LSC men’s baseball program learned it had received a bid to the United State Collegiate Athletics Association National Baseball Championships, to be held May 12-16 at historic War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Va.
“To tell you the truth, I’m relieved,” said LSC Head Coach Ryan Farley. “But more importantly, I’m happy for the guys considering all the work they’ve put in. I’m especially happy for the seniors who have worked hard for four years. They finally put together a winning record, through 24 games, and now have the opportunity to experience the postseason.”
One week ago, the Hornets were a mere 8-10 on the season and on the outside looking in when it came to earning a berth to the USCAA tourney. But thanks to wins over Castleton State and Vermont Tech, as well as sweeping two doubleheaders from the University of Maine at Farmington, Lyndon now finds itself reaping the benefits of its first winning season in more than a decade.
“Our guys really don’t need a lot of motivation, so we knew what needed to be done,” said Farley. “We had to win six out of our last eight games, including four in a row, to be considered. If you look at the makeup of our team, you can see they’re the type of team that can bounce back.
“I truly believe we leaned how to win this year and to do it coming from behind, which is something we rarely did in years past,” he added. “Our confidence is high and we know we can do it. Now it’s just a matter of making plays the rest of the way.”
Before Lyndon State departs for Virginia, it will have an opportunity to get something most teams relish heading into the postseason – momentum. With twin bills versus St. Michaels College and Norwich University slated for Wednesday and Thursday, respectively; and a pair of nine-inning tilts with the University of Maine at Presque Isle slated for Saturday and Sunday at Skip Pound Field; the Hornets will have an opportunity to get that momentum before competing for the natioanl title.
“For us the season is not done and I am optimistic that we’ll get a chance to play St. Mike’s on Wednesday, Norwich Thursday and the two games against Maine-Presque Isle over the weekend,” said Farley. “We have a few more accomplishments we want to finish and we need to hit the postseason with confidence and momentum.”
Davis named to LSC women’s soccer post
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Jim Davis, a former standout on the North Country Union High School and Middlebury College men’s soccer programs has been named head women’s soccer coach at Lyndon State College.
Davis, who played on NCU’s back-to-back state title squads in 1974 and 1975 as well as Middlebury’s New England Small College Athletic Conference championship team in 1977, will begin his tenure in the fall and has set his sites on transforming the Lady Hornets into one of the most competitive programs in the Northeast.
“My objective is to create one of the elite women’s soccer teams at the Division III level, and that will stem from the experience I had competing in a high Division III soccer program at Middlebury College,” said Davis. “I think this school (LSC) can compete at that level even though we play in the North Atlantic Conference. When look at the programs they have at Williams, Norwich, Bates and Middlebury, that is the epitome of where we want to be.”
Lyndon State has a solid foundation to build on in the 2008 campaign with the return of All-Americans Kelly Warren and Kathy Kline. Warren, a senior striker, is the top returning goal scorer (11 goals and seven assists for 29 points) and Kline, a junior halfback (11 goals, five assists, 27 points), will control the midfield area and be counted on to supplement the offense. Joining them will be senior goalkeeper/midfielder Kari Johnson (2.66 goals-against-average, .724 saves percentage), junior winger Shauna Buck (3G, 4A) and sophomore forward Ashley Phelps (4G).
“First, we will build the program on the dedicated core of players we already have,” said Davis. “Second, we will need to change the mindset of our players. We want players who have a desire to compete on a top-level team and be part of that success.
“We will also need to make changes in our recruiting process which will be critical to our success,” he continued. “We need to be able to go out and sell what we have: Come in and be part of this phenomenon. Be part of this change.”
The road to success is usually not an easy one in Division II athletics, but Davis doesn’t see it that way. He feels if the right concepts are taught and reinforced, winning with come naturally.
“Success always breeds success,” he said. “And having success on a small scale of personal achievement to a team level is contagious. Once that happens everybody loves it, everybody wants to be part of it. We’re going to breed that mentality into our players and it’s going to be a change for some players. Simply put, we’re here to win and we here to have the best team in our division.”
Patenaude, Salvagno named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Josee Patenaude, a senior on the women’s softball team, and Craig Salvagno, a junior with the men’s lacrosse program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Wednesday, April 30.
Patenaude, who hails from Canaan, Vt., collected four hits, including a pair of run-scoring doubles in a doubleheader sweep of the College of St. Joseph on Sunday, April 27. In addition to her hitting exploits, Patenaude picked up the win in the nightcap of the twin bill, allowing only two earned runs on three hits while striking out two.
Patenaude is currently hitting .310 on the season with 13 hits, four doubles, and seven runs-batted-in. In the pitcher’s circle, she has a record of 4-7 with 37 strike outs and an earned-run-average of 5.90.
Salvagno, a resident of Trumbull, Conn., scored eight goals on Monday, April 28 in a 24-15 loss to in-state rival Johnson State. Two days earlier, he continued his season-long scoring pace with six goals in a 15-11 setback at the hands of St. Joseph’s College of Maine.
For the season, Salvagno led the Hornets in scoring, tallying 31 goals and collecting seven assists for a total of 38 points. Lyndon State recently competed its first varsity lacrosse season in more than 20 years with a final record of 1-11.
LSC senior Angel Phelps swats a double in a recent contest against Johnson State.
Lyndon State earns bid to USCAA softball Tourney
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – What a difference a year makes.
A season ago, the Lyndon State College women’s softball program finished its first season under rookie head coach Jen Kirchoff with a record of 6-14. One year later, the Lady Hornets, bolstered by career seasons from a handful of upperclassmen, the influx of several talented freshmen and an aggressive offensive attack orchestrated by Kirchoff; find themselves on their way to an improbable place - the 2008 United States Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Softball Championships.
The championship bid was received via e-mail Monday by LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer. The tournament, sponsored by Robert Morris College in Springfield, Ill., will be held May 9-10 at the Borg-Warner Softball Complex in Decatur, Ill.
“This means a lot to me and the girls,” said Kirchoff. “The girls have put 100 percent of their effort into the season and they deserve to make nationals. In upcoming years this experience will help us attract higher-caliber athletes to our program.”
Lyndon State is currently ranked second in the latest USCAA women’s softball poll and sporting a team batting average of .335. Senior Ashlea Bourdon leads the team in hitting with an average of .457 and freshman Mary Gagne is hitting at a .424 clip. Gagne is tops in home runs and runs-batted-in with two and 24, respectively; and Bourdon leads the team in slugging percentage (.630) and on-base-percentage (.545).
In the pitching circle, Bourdon is 9-2 on the year with an earned-run-average of 4.81. She has allowed 39 earned runs in 73 innings, walked 35 and struck out 62. Fellow senior Josee Patenaude has earned three victories this season, giving up 45 earned runs in 64 and two-thirds innings while fanning 35 and walking 19.
“Everyone on the team has made a contribution in one aspect or another,” said Kirchoff. “Every single player we have has hit well. It’s not just one big bat hitting the home runs or triples. Everyone we have on the team can hit and make can make good contact with the ball.”
With the prospect of winning a national championship looming on the horizon, Kirchoff will spend the next two weeks preparing her team to compete against the elite teams in the USCAA. Unlike most coaches who find themselves in this situation, Kirchoff does not plan on making too many adjustments to the team’s approach to the game.
“We might change our approach to pitching a bit because we have one who is a bit faster than the other,” she said. “I plan on doing a little scouting to see what we’re up against. From a fielding and hitting standpoint, we’ll stay the same.
“The only thing we need to do more consistently is eliminate the numbers of errors we make,” Kirchoff added. “We’ve done a much better job of that since the start of the season and you can see that in our stats. We’ll also need to adjust to the faster pitching. We’ll play a ‘smaller’ game and force the opposition to make mistakes. We certainly have the offense to do that.”
The Lady Hornets, who are currently 13-9 on the season, will close out the season with three-straight doubleheaders against the College of St. Joseph, University of Maine at Farmington and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts from April 27 through 29.
They will return to the LSC campus for a week’s worth of practice on Wednesday, April 30 before flying to Decatur on Wednesday, May 7 or Thursday, May 8.
Gagne, Dutile named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Mary Gagne, a freshman on the women’s softball team, and Pete Dutile, a sophomore with the men’s tennis program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Wednesday, April 23.
Gagne, who hails from Highgate, Vt., collected seven hits in a doubleheader sweep of Southern MaineCommunity College on Monday, April 21. Three days earlier, she hammered out five hits and drove in four runs as the Lady Hornets split a twin bill with Thomas College
Gagne is currently hitting .424 on the season with seven doubles, two home runs and 24 runs-batted-in.
Dutile, a resident of Greene, Maine, topped Mark Lundeen 6-4, 0-6, 6-2 in No. 5 singles play to give LSC a hard-fought 5-4 win over Green Mountain College on Saturday, April 19 in Rutland. He continued his torrid play three days later on Tuesday, April 22, hammering a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Garrett Washburn as the Hornets defeated Norwich University 5-4 to avenged a 9-0 loss to the Cadets one week earlier in Northfield.
Teaming with doubles partner Chris Shadrock, Dutile also earned two wins in doubles play last week by identical scores of 8-5. For the season, Dutile has collected three wins in singles play and two in doubles for the 3-7 Hornets.
Ashlea Bourdon fires a strike to a Johnson State hitter
Bourdon, Royer named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – Ashlea Bourdon, a senior on the women’s softball team, and Jordan Royer, a senior with the men’s baseball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Wednesday, April 16.
Bourdon, who hails from Hampden, Maine, collected two hits, including a double, in a 6-4 victory over Johnson State College on Tuesday, April 15. In addition to her hitting exploits, Bourdon went four strong innings in the pitcher’s circle to get the win, striking out nine JSC hitters along the way.
On Saturday, April 12, Bourdon fanned five batters and knocked in three runs in the Lady Hornets’ 10-7 win over Green Mountain College. On the season, she is batting .417 with 10 runs-batted-in and is 6-1 in the circle with 36 strikeouts in 46 and one-third innings pitched.
Royer, a resident of Lyndonville, Vt., pounded out five hits in Lyndon State’s 10-9 extra-inning victory over Thomas College on Thursday, April 10. He continued his torrid hitting five days later on Tuesday, April 15, hammering out three doubles in a doubleheader sweep of Daniel Webster College.
For the season, Royer is hitting .351 with 13 RBIS. In the field, splitting time between first base, right field and the pitcher’s mound; Royer has yet to make an error, fielding a perfect 1.000 on the year.
Laxnews.com highlights Lyndon State program
LYNDON CENTER , Vt. - Laxnews.com, a well-known Internet site thats deals primarily with intercollegiate lacrosse, recently ran a short column on the revival of the Lyndon State College men's lacrosse program. The following article ran in the Sunday, March 22 edition of Laxnews.com:
College Beat Welcomes A New Division III Program by James Land
Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont played their first college lacrosse game in over 20 years this past week, a 12-11 loss to Mitchell College.
I spoke with Lyndon State Head Coach Tim Tierney this week (no relation to D1 guys Bill Tierney of Princeton and Seth Tierney of Hofstra) and he said that student demand led to the team being brought back to Lyndon State in 2008. Lyndon State is considered a new program even though the school had a team in the past that last played a game in 1985.
From the looks of their close loss to start the season, Lyndon State will be competitive right away. Coach Tierney says many of his players have experience playing lacrosse in high school, and that he is also working with a few students who have crossed over from other sports. Coach Tierney says that the biggest challenge has been getting the team onto grass in the snow covered ski country of northern Vermont.
If you have interest in playing at Lyndon state, check out their website in the LAXnews links section or e-mail coach Tierney at tim@kingdomtrails.org.
Best of luck to Lyndon State this season.
White sweeps USCAA All-American Honor
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. – It’s a story straight out of Americana. A small town girl leaves her humble beginnings to go on to fortune and fame using the rock-solid work ethic and values taught to her by her parents, and their parents before them.
This is the life led by Jennifer White, a junior Business and Marketing major at Lyndon State College who carries a 3.57 grade-point-average, who recently achieved a level of excellence so few will ever attained in their lifetimes. On the night of Tuesday, Feb. 26, White achieved her level of distinction by being named to both the United States Collegiate Athletic Conference All-American and Academic All-American Teams by virtue of her performance both in the classroom and on the basketball court.
“I had no idea I would get either award,” said White. “I thought I might get on the academic team because I work hard at school and carry a high GPA, but I had no idea that I would get selected to the All-American team. I was pretty surprised, and exciting, because I wasn’t expecting this at all.”
For those who have watched White compete on the LSC women’s basketball team for the past three years, they will have noticed that she gets the most out of her ability, especially against athletes much taller than she. This type of perseverance was something ingrained in her by her family at an early age and White is quick to be certain they receive much of the credit.
“My family has helped me out a great deal as an athlete,” she said. “I grew up around basketball and my parents, as well as my grandparents, pushed me to do the best in everything I did. Basketball was the sport I fell in love with the most. I played other sports, but basketball was the one I worked the hardest at because I played mostly against the boys. The big thing with me is that even though I play small forward, I can rebound. My grandfather taught me to get off my feet, because a lot of girls don’t jump for rebounds.”
In the 2007-08 season, White averaged a team-high 11.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 43 and 60 percent from the field and free throw line, respectively. She led the team in points (312) and rebounds (217) and was second on the squad in steals (40). Despite attain such lofty honors, White feels anyone is capable to achieve such a distinction.
“Anybody can do this, so I don’t regard myself as someone special” she said. “All you do is have to work hard. Anyone who puts their mind to getting something out of something will get it.”
Joining White on the USCAA All-American Team is teammate Whitney Hoyt, a resident of Shaftsbury, Vt. who majors in Exercise Science at LSC. In her final season in a Lady Hornets’ uniform she averaged 10.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from the floor and 72 percent from the line.
The Lyndon State College men’s basketball program was also represented with one selection to each USCAA All-American team.
Junior center Kali-Stoddard-Imari was named to the USCAA All-American Team for his performance throughout the 2007-08. One of the most dominant post players in the nation, he averaged 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game while shooting a sizzling 52 percent from the field. Stoddard-Imari also blocked a team-high 17 shots and collected 21 steals.
Michael Paul, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. who resides in New Haven, Vt., garnered a selection to the USCAA Academic All-American Team by accumulating a GPA of 3.64 while majoring in Sports Management and Business. The 6-foot-5 forward averaged 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds an outing for the Hornets and amassed a total of 231 in his senior season.
LSC student-athlete wins SAM honor
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Erica Kelleher, a junior Recreation Resource and Ski Resort Management major at Lyndon State College, was recently named 2008 Recruit of the Year by Ski Area Management (SAM) magazine, the professional trade publication for the mountain resort management market.
Colleges from across the United States that offer ski or resort management programs were asked to select two-to-four of their top students, who are in their final year of study and/or recent graduates within the past two years, to enter the contest. Each student had to submit two essays on critical issues within the industry as well as two letters of recommendation.
“I was incredibly psyched when I read the e-mail stating that I had won,” said Kelleher, who hails from Cromwell, Conn. “It’s a good honor to have on your resume when you’re looking for jobs and it’s certainly says something about the type of program we have here at Lyndon State College. We’re not a big school and we’re not located in Colorado, but this honor shows that we are able to accomplish a lot here.”
Students were judged by several industry leaders including Michael Berry, president of the National Ski Areas Association; Bill Jensen, chief operating officer of Intrawest; Tim Boyd, president of Peak Resorts; Bill Rock of Snowshoe Mountain and a number of SAM staff members.
“This is only the second year they (SAM) have offered this award and it’s a great way to get know in the industry,” Kelleher added. “SAM is a very prestigious magazine and to have Lyndon State’s name in it is certainly good publicity for the school.”
Kelleher will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco in May to accept the award at the National Ski Area Association’s national conference and will be fitted for a new pair of skis. Also, an article on her first-place finish in the contest will run in the March issue of SAM and will feature highlighted excerpts from the top-three recruit responses, along with comments from the panel of judges.
A two-sport athlete at Lyndon State, Kelleher is also a ski instructor at Okemo Mountain Resort, captain of the LSC Varsity Volleyball Team and president of the Lyndon State College Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
Martinez named USCAA Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Cesar Martinez, a junior guard on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team has been named National Player of the Week by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 17.
Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y., scored 32 points, including an 8-for-9 performance from the free throw line and a 4-for-7 effort from beyond the three-point arc in Lyndon State’s 99-89 upset victory over Green Mountain College On Saturday, Feb. 16. He also had a team-high four assists and three steals in the contest.
Martinez is leading the Hornets in scoring (352/16.0 ppg) and is second on the squad in rebounding (134/ 6.1 rpg). He is shooting 38 and 78 percent from the field and free throw line, respectively and is tops on the team in assists (63) and steals (42).
Lady Hornets receive bid to USCAA Tournament, face RMC-Springfield in opener
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – For a second consecutive season, Lyndon State College will compete for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association’s women’s basketball title at the upcoming USCAA National Tournament, to be held Feb. 27 through Mar. 1 at Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, Okla.
The bid was delivered to LSC Director of Athletics Chris Ummer via e-mail on Tuesday afternoon by Matthew Sims, Assistant to the Commissioner of the USCAA.
“Securing this bid certainly increases the profile of our athletics department at Lyndon State College,” said Ummer. “This team is a good example of the type of student-athletes we have here. They excel both in the classroom and on the court. Having the opportunity to compete on a national level will be a great opportunity to showcase what LSC athletics is all about.”
The Lady Hornets, who are currently 13-10 on the season with two games to play, are no stranger to the event, having competed in the 2007 tourney, winning one of three games before being eliminated. LSC dropped a tough 61-60 decision to Judson College (Ala.) in the tournament opener before handing New England rival New Hampshire Tech a 60-52 setback in the consolation bracket. Lyndon State’s season ended on Mar. 10, when they fell to Taylor University of Fort Wayne (Ind.) by a slim margin of 72-70.
With one national tournament, and a handful of narrow victories, under the team’s belt, Lyndon State Head Coach Vinnie Maloney is looking for better results this time around.
“I think going back to the tournament with the experience of having been there before will be a great benefit to us,” said Maloney. “We’re more focused than we were last year. In 2007, we were excited to be there, but I think the experience overwhelmed us to a degree. Our goal this season was to make the tournament and go in a get a few wins. The ladies are taking a more business-like approach to the tournament and I feel that too will be beneficial to us.”
The Lady Hornets are led by All-American nominees Jennifer White and Whitney Hoyt. White currently leads the team in scoring with an 11.1 points per-game-average and Hoyt is close behind at an even 10.0 clip. White is also tops in rebounds, averaging 7.8 caroms a contest while Hoyt is pulling down 6.2 rebounds per outing. Hoyt is also shooting a team-high 70 percent from the free throw line.
“We’re going to lean on Jen and Whitney a bit, but the beauty of our team is that any one of the starting five, as well as a few people off our bench, can lead us in scoring,” added Maloney. “We do a good job of sharing the basketball, so teams can’t shut us down defensively by focusing on one or two players.”
The remainder of the starting five – guard Jackie Wetzel, point guard Elizabeth Hall and center Sara Fetterhoff – will be counted on to carry their share of the responsibilities, on both ends of the floor, and the quintet of Kelly Warren, Stephanie Barclay, Megan Beaulieu, Marissa Baggarly and Krystle Gould will provided added depth and production off the bench.
Gould is shooting .471 from the floor this season, Wetzel is tops in three-point field goal percentage (.333) and Hall is dishing out 3.9 assist per game. Warren and Gould, a junior guard and senior center, respectively, have made significant contributions to LSC’s success all season long and the freshman trio of Barclay, Baggarly and Beaulieu have played extremely well down the stretch.
“All three of our freshmen are going to get a shot at playing in the tournament,” said Maloney. “Baggarly has come into her own lately as a scorer and defensively, she’s gotten stronger. At this juncture of the season, no one is a freshman. I expect them to have a few jitters early on, but once they get their feet underneath them, I think they’ll be okay.”
Lyndon State’s will face Robert Morris College of Springfield, Ill. at 4 p.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
LSC’s White honored by USCAA
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Jennifer White, a junior forward on the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team has been named Women’s Basketball National Player of the Week by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 10.
White, a junior forward from Danville, Vt., posted two double-doubles in three games last week, including a 20-point, 13 rebound effort in a 75-63 win over the University of Maine at Presque Isle and a 13-point, 11 rebound performance in a 69-60 loss to Plymouth State University.
“Jen gets a lot of her points by working hard on the offensive rebounds,” said LSC coach Vinnie Maloney. “She’s the type of player that puts her nose to the grindstone to help the team. We had a tough stretch of games a couple weeks ago, but Jen took it upon herself to help us get through it and now that effort has paid off for her.”
White is leading the Lady Hornets in scoring (11.1 ppg) and rebounding (7.8 rpg), while shooting 47 and 60 percent from the field and free throw line, respectively. In the spring semester, she has scored 176 points (12.5) and collected 123 rebounds (8.9) in 14 games.
White, Martinez named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Jennifer White, a junior on the women’s basketball team, and Cesar Martinez, a junior with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 10.
White, who hails from Danville, Vt., tallied 13 points and collected 11 rebounds in a 69-60 loss to Plymouth State University on Thursday, Feb. 7, and had 20 points and 13 rebounds in a 75-63 victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Sunday, Feb. 10. She is currently averaging 11.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for LSC (13-10) while shooting 47 percent from the field and 60 percent from the free throw line.
Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y., tossed in 14 points and had two assists in a 101-69 loss to Plymouth State University on Thursday, Feb. 7 and amassed 16 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three assists a tough 58-56 loss to Hesser College on Saturday, Feb. 9. He is currently averaging 15.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest for Lyndon State (6-17) and is shooting 37 percent from the field, 28 percent from beyond the three-point arc and 77 percent from the free throw line
Baggarly, Visker named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Marissa Baggarly, a freshman on the women’s basketball team, and Joe Visker, a sophomore with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 3.
Baggarly, who hails from Brattleboro, Vt., tallied a combined 15 points, collected seven rebounds and had seven assists in contests against Green Mountain College, Southern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Machias last week. She is currently averaging 3.2 points-per-game off the bench for LSC (11-9) while shooting 35 percent from the field and 33 percent from beyond the three-point arc.
Visker, a resident of Essex Junction, Vt., scored 34 points in losses to Southern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Machias. He is currently averaging 14.6 points per contest for Lyndon State (6-15) and is shooting 39 percent from the field, 34 percent from beyond the three-point arc and 80 percent from the free throw line.
White receives USCAA Honorable Mention honors
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Jennifer White, a junior forward with the Lyndon State College women’s basketball team, received an honorable mention for Player of the Week honors by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 27.
White posted a combined 22 points and 31 rebounds in a 64-62 victory over rival Johnson State College on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and a 69-51 loss to Mitchell College on Saturday, Jan. 26. Since the start of the spring semester season, she has averaged 14 points per game, including a 23-point performance against the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Saturday, Jan. 12, and collected 71 rebounds, which includes a game-high 15 caroms against Mitchell.
White, a resident of Danville, Vt., is currently leading the Lady Hornets in scoring (11.2 points-per-game) and rebounding (7.0 rpg) while shooting 49 and 60 percent from the field and free throw line, respectively.
Hoyt, Stoddard-Imari named Athletes of the Week at LSC
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Whitney Hoyt, a senior on the women’s basketball team, and Kali Stoddard-Imari, a junior with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 27.
Hoyt, who hails from Shaftsbury, Vt., tallied a combined 24 points and collected 14 rebounds in contests against Johnson State and Mitchell Colleges last week. She is currently averaging 10.0 points-per-game while for LSC (10-7) while shooting 44 percent from the field and 67 percent from the free throw line.
Stoddard-Imari, a resident of Lyndonville, Vt., scored 53 points and collected 38 rebounds in losses to Johnson State, Mitchell and Eastern Connecticut State. He is currently averaging 16.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per contest for Lyndon State (6-13). Stoddard-Imari is also shooting 57 percent from the field on the season.
Stoddard-Imari named Player of the Week in the USCAA
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Kali Stoddard-Imari, a junior center on the Lyndon State College men’s basketball team, was named the Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 6.
Stoddard-Imari averaged 27.5 points and 15 rebounds per game at the Vermont College Tournament held Jan. 5-6 at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt. He had a game high of 33 points against Johnson State on Saturday, Jan. 5 and a high of 18 rebounds against Vermont Tech on Sunday, Jan. 6. For his efforts, Stoddard-Imari was named to the VCT All-Tournament Team.
He is currently averaging 16.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while shooting a sizzling 57 percent from the field. Stoddard-Imari is also ranked second nationally in field goal percentage and rebounding by the USCAA and is fourth in scoring.
White, Visker named LSC Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Jennifer White, a junior on the women’s basketball team, and Joe Visker, a sophomore with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 13.
White, who hails from Danville, Vt., has scored 53 points in her last four games, including a season-high 23 in a 58-55 victory over the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Saturday, Jan. 12. She currently leads the Hornets (8-5) in scoring with an 11.2 points-per-game average and is second on the squad in rebounding at 6.0 boards per outing. White is also shooting 49 percent from the field and 61 percent from the free throw line
Visker, a resident of Essex Junction, Vt., tallied 22 points on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in a 77-65 win over Southern Maine Community College, and followed up that effort with a 22-point performance in a 106-81 loss to Southern Virginia University on Friday, Jan. 11. He is currently averaging 13 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest for Lyndon State (5-10) while shooting 37 and 83 percent from the field and free throw line, respectively.
White, Fink named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Jennifer White, a junior on the women’s basketball team, and Noah Fink, a sophomore with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Dec. 16.
White, who hails from Danville, Vt., had 17 points and nine rebounds on Wednesday, Dec. 12 in a 66-55 victory over Johnson State College. She is currently averaging 8.7 points-per-game while collecting 5.3 rebounds per contest for LSC (6-3). White is also shooting 50 percent from the field on the season.
Fink, a resident of Marshfield, Vt., tallied 30 points and collected 12 rebounds on Saturday, Dec. 15 as Lyndon State dropped a 103-73 decision to Castleton State College. He is currently averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest for Lyndon State (3-6). Fink is also shooting 60 percent from the field and 68 percent from the free throw line.
Calkins honored by VSSA
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins of the Lyndon State College women’s cross country team has been named the top female athlete for the month of October by the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.
Calkins, the reigning Vermont State Intercollegiate Cross Country Champion, won the Runnin' Monks Invitational meet in 19:47 at St. Joseph's in Maine on Oct. 6. The Danville High graduate followed it up by running away from the field, which included runners from the University of Vermont, a Division I program, during the St. Michael's College Invitational on Oct. 12. She ran the course in 22:39 to win by 33 seconds.
Calkins later recorded a personal record over five kilometers (18:07) when she placed seventh among 223 runners at the annual Saratoga-RPI Invitational meet on Oct. 20. Calkins is in her third year running for LSC and will be eligible to run next Fall as she completes a double major in accounting and exercise science.
LSC Hall of Famer steps down at Mount Abraham
BRISTOL, Vt. - Bill Leggett, a 1982 graduate of Lyndon State College and a member of the LSC Athletic Hall of Fame, has decided to step down as head football coach at Mount Abraham Union High School. Leggett, who has coached the MAU program since its inception, will continue on as the Eagles varsity basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. He also teaches physical education and driver education at the Bristol, Vt. institution.
The Eagles won two state football titles (2003 and 2004) and were runners-up twice (2000 and 2002) in their nine years of varsity play.
Leggett graduated from South Burlington (Vt.) High School in 1975 and Bridgton (Maine) Academy in 1976. He played football and baseball at both schools. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Lyndon State College in 1989 for his accomplishments in soccer, basketball and baseball.
Hall, Visker named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Elizabeth Hall, a junior on the women’s basketball team, and Joe Visker, a sophomore with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Dec. 10.
Hall, who hails from Newport, N.H., had 15 points and two steals on Saturday, Dec. 8 in a 68-64 victory over New England College. The following day, she collected 12 points, five steals and five assists in the Hornets’ 109-21 win over Paul Smith’s College. Hall is currently averaging 6.8 points and 4.0 assists a game for LSC (5-3).
Visker, a resident of Essex Junction, Vt., tallied 20 points and collected eight rebounds on Saturday, Dec. 8 as Lyndon State dropped an 88-75 decision to New England College. On Sunday, Dec. 9, he scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Hornets’ 83-64 victory over Paul Smith’s College at Stannard Gymnasium. Visker is currently averaging 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest for Lyndon State (3-6).
Fetterhoff, Stoddard-Imari named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Sara Fetterhoff, a junior on the women’s basketball team, and Kali Stoddard-Imari, a junior with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Dec. 2.
Fetterhoff, who hails from Jay, Maine, scored 12 points on Saturday, Dec. 1 in a 76-14 victory over the University of Maine at Augusta. The following day, she scored a nine points in the Hornets’ 86-49 setback to Husson College.
Stoddard-Imari, a resident of Lyndonville, Vt., tallied 20 points and collected nine rebounds on Saturday, Dec. 1 as Lyndon State dropped a 96-71 decision to Nichols College in the preliminary round of the annual Ed Hockenbury Classic basketball tournament at Norwich University. On Sunday, Dec. 2, he scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Hornets’ 76-47 loss to Johnson State in the tourney’s consolation game.
Hoyt, Martinez named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Whitney Hoyt, a senior on the women’s basketball team, and Cesar Martinez, a junior with the men’s basketball program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 25.
Hoyt, who hails from Shaftsbury, Vt., scored 12 points and collected 12 rebounds on Saturday, Nov. 17 in a 67-57 loss to Oswego State in the opening round of the Skidmore Invitational Classic in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The following day, she scored seven points and grabbed eight rebounds in the Hornets’ 75-51 setback to Purchase State in the tourney’s consolation game.
Martinez, a resident of East Harlem, N.Y., tallied 16 points and dished out two assists on Friday, Nov. 16 as Lyndon State dropped an 84-61 decision to Mount Ida College in the preliminary round of the New England College
LSC athletes named to USCAA All-American Teams
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – On the strength of winning her second consecutive United States Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s National Cross Country Title, Lyndsay Calkins, a senior at Lyndon State College, was recently named to the 2007 USCAA All-American Team for a second straight season.
Calkins was one of four LSC athletes to be honored by the USCAA for their performances throughout the 2007 fall athletics season.
A junior from Danville, Vt., Calkins topped the field of runners at the 2007 USCAA National Championship Meet; held Friday, Nov. 2 in Buena Vista, Va. She completed the six-kilometer course in a record time of 23:57.95. Calkins also won five of eight races on the season and captured her first Vermont Intercollegiate State Championship title on Saturday, Sept 29 in Lyndon Center.
“What can you say? It’s been another outstanding year for Lyndsay and she not only continues to raise the bar for Lyndon State in cross country, but for herself as well,” said Lyndon State College Athletics Director and Cross Country Coach Chris Ummer. “At the national championship meet, she won by competing against herself, and set a substantial course and meet record in the process. Lyndsay is a quality athlete, but more importantly, she's a quality student-athlete. We’re lucky to have her.”
Also named to the All-American team was sophomore harrier Jeremiah Powell, who reached another level of competitiveness in the 2007 season. A native of Concord, Vt., who now resides in Lyndonville, he led the Hornets to a third-place finish in the team standings at the USCAA National Meet, turning in a mark of 28:45.11 over eight kilometers to place fifth overall.
“Jeremiah is starting to come into his own now,” said Ummer. “Earlier this season he was hobbled early on by an injury, but he managed to come on at the right time and ran, in my opinion, his best race, by far, at the national meet. He’s just beginning to touch on his ability and if he can do the right things in the next year, he should be a solid runner, historically speaking, at LSC.”
In women’s soccer, Lyndon State College striker Kelly Warren was named a First Team USCAA All-American for a second consecutive season.
Warren, a junior co-captain from Carroll, N.H., led the Hornets in scoring in 2007, tallying 11 goals and seven assists for a total of 29 points. Warren started all 18 games for LSC and led the team in game-winning goals (2), shots (62) and shots-on-goal (23).
“Kelly continued to use her speed to score goals and that consistently drew defensive focus from our opponents,” said Lyndon State coach Miles Etter. “Recovering from knee surgery last spring, her challenged endurance was aided by her ability to switch to midfield and defense on occasion. Kelly worked well with several of our younger players in her new role and still put together an 11-goal, seven assist season. She has continued to develop her game and should again be a strong leader for us in her senior season.”
Joining Warren on the All-American team is teammate Kathy Kline, who earned an Honorable Mention. A sophomore midfielder from Coventry, R.I., Kline was second on the team in scoring with 11 goals and five assist for a total of 27 points. She was also second on the team in shots (52) and shots-on-goal (19).
“Kathy slid into the central midfield position this season from flank midfield. She adjusted well and developed into a solid midfielder as the season progressed,” said Etter. “Her strong left foot was used for corner kicks and it made her a scoring threat on free kicks. She converted many of these opportunities, amassing 11 goals and five assists this season. As she continues to develop her understanding of the game, she will certainly be an immensely vital contributor to our success next season.”
LSC athletes named USCAA Academic All-Americans
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association recently released its list of Academic All-Americans for the fall 2007 athletics season. Named to the team were four student-athletes from Lyndon State College who excelled in both the athletic and academic arenas.
Lyndsay Calkins, a senior member of the women’s cross country team from Danville, Vt., has earned a 3.68 grade-point-average as a double-major at LSC. Studying Exercise Science, with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, and Accounting, Calkins has been no stranger to success, winning won five of eight races this season while capturing her first Vermont Intercollegiate State Championship and a second-straight USCAA Women’s National title.
Joining Calkins on the USCAA squad is fellow senior harrier Hayley Joseph. A resident of Newport, Vt., Joseph currently has a GPA of 3.53 in Natural Sciences. This season, she placed seventh at the Hornets Invitational with a mark of 22:31, over four kilometers, and set a personal record in the 5k by posting a mark of 23:31 at the always-competitive Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
“This is a great honor for our student-athletes because it not only recognizes their accomplishments on the field, trails and court, but their accomplishments in the classroom as well,” said Chris Ummer, Director of Athletics at Lyndon State College. “All four of these individuals are involved in many things both on and off our campus. They are leaders who are respected by their peers in the classroom and in the athletic arena. Lyndon State College is very well represented by these particular people.”
Junior Erica Kelleher of Cromwell, Conn. was also named to the USCAA Academic All-American Team for a second consecutive semester. A Recreation Resources and Ski Resort Management major with a GPA of 3.81, Kelleher received her first honor in the spring as a member of the LSC softball program. As captain of the Lady Hornets volleyball team, she led the squad with 125 assists and 111 aces. Kelleher also chipped in 30 digs and 11 kills for the second-year program which finished its season with a respectable record of 12-12.
Ian Oliver, a sophomore goalkeeper in the Lyndon State men’s soccer program, rounds out the list of LSC athletes to receive USCAA honors. A native of Westport, Mass., Oliver is currently carrying a 3.75 GPA in Broadcast Meteorology. When an eye injury sidelined LSC starting goalie Jeff Giroux, Oliver performed admirably, earning a record of 2-2-1 in more than 556 minutes played. He allowed 11 goals for a goals-against-average of 1.78 and made 31 saves on the season for a saves percentage of .738.
“Our honorees are enrolled in some of the most difficult program on the LSC campus, and overall some of the best students in those programs are athletes. That certainly says a lot about our athletics department,” Ummer added. “In addition to our Academic All-Americans, we have a large number of student-athletes who are just a little below that standard. It’s just a matter of time before those athletes are ready to earn an honor such as this.”
Falsetti, Silverio named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Jenn Falsetti, a freshman on the women’s tennis team, and Jacob Silverio, a senior with the men’s cross country program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 10.
Falsetti, who hails from Albany, N.Y., had an outstanding first season in a LSC uniform. She won eight of 10 singles matches, may in straight sets, and paired with teammates Becca Irwin and Ashley Dewhurst to earn a pair of doubles victories against the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Newbury College, respectively. Falsetti is one of a handful of talented underclassmen who will be called upon to keep the Lyndon State program competitive for years to come.
Silverio, a resident of Hampden, Maine, placed 10th at the USCAA National Championship Meet with a mark of 29:56 over eight kilometers. He turned in several solid performances throughout the 2007 season including a fourth place finish (23:13.1) at the Hornet Invitational on Sept. 8, a 12th-place result (31:14) at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational in Standish, Maine on Oct. 6 and a 19th-place finish (29:33) at the Panther Invitational in Middlebury, Vt. on Sept. 15.
Calkins’ reign continues, LSC men third at USCAA Meet
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – For a second consecutive year, Lyndsay Calkins of Lyndon State College has won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s National Title in cross country.
Calkins, a senior from Danville, Vt., completed the six-kilometer course in 23:57.95, outdistancing second-place finisher Heather Searles of New Hampshire Tech (25:17.47) by more than 80 seconds. By virtue of her first-place result, Calkins was named to the USCAA All-American team for a second straight season.
In the men’s meet, the Lyndon State men’s program, who finished third in 2006, repeated the feat by amassing 85 points. Dine College of New Mexico won the race with 25 points and Warren Wilson College of North Carolina came in second with 70 points. Sophomore Jeremiah Powell led the Hornets with a time of 28:45.11. For his efforts, Powell was named to the 2007 USCAA All-American Cross Country Team.
Calkins, Powell named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Lyndsay Calkins, a senior on the women’s cross country team, and Jeremiah Powell, a sophomore with the men’s program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 4.
Calkins, a junior from Danville, Vt., topped the field of runners at the 2007 United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship Meet, held on Friday, Nov. 2 in Buena Vista, Va. Calkins completing the six-kilometer course in a record time of 23:57.95. The victory gave Calkins her second consecutive USCAA Women’s National Title as well as a selection to both the USCAA’s All-American and Academic All-American Teams.
Powell, a native of Concord, Vt. who now resides in Lyndonville, placed fifth at the USCAA National Championship Meet with a mark of 28:45.11 over eight kilometers. His efforts, along with those of teammates Jacob Silverio, Justin Russo, Michael Muccilli, Jack Sturm and Jeffrey Ward, led the Hornets to a third place finish overall with a total of 85 points. By virtue of Powell’s top-five finish, he was named to the 2007 USCAA All-American Team.
Phelps, Roberge named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Angel Phelps, of the women’s soccer team, and Darren Roberge, of the men’s soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 28.
Phelps, a senior from Brattleboro, Vt., closed out her career in a LSC uniform by scoring two goals and collecting one assist in the season’s final four games dating back to Saturday, Oct. 20. Phelps finished the 2007 campaign in fourth place on the team’s scoring list with three goals and three assists for a total of nine points.
Roberge, a resident of Sheldon, VT., scored three goals and earned one assist in the final two games of the season to propel the Hornets to victories over St. Joseph’s and Green Mountain Colleges. Roberge ended his junior year on top of the team’s scoring list with four goals and three assists for a total of 11 points.
Ireland , Scagnelli named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Ashlea Ireland, of the women’s volleyball team, and Matthew Scagnelli, of the men’s soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 21.
Ireland, a senior from Hampden, Maine, had 12 kills and three blocks in a 3-2 victory over Southern Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 20. Later that day, Kelleher led the Hornets to a 3-2 win over Paul Smith’s by collecting five aces and three blocks. Currently, Ireland leads the team in kills with 106, and blocks with a total of 42.
Scagnelli, a junior from Sutton, Mass., scored the game-winning goal in Lyndon State’s 1-0 double-overtime victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, Oct. 20. On Sunday, Oct. 21, he continued his scoring tear by netting one goal and collecting an assist in the Hornet’s 3-2 win over St. Joseph’s College of Maine.
Kelleher, Giroux named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Erica Kelleher, of the women’s volleyball team, and Jeff Giroux, of the men's soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 14.
Kelleher, a junior from Cromwell, Conn., had five digs, five assist and three aces in a 3-0 loss to New Hampshire Technical Institute on Wednesday, Oct. 10. In her next outing, on Sunday, Oct. 14, Kelleher led the Hornets to a 3-0 victory over Vermont Tech by serving 10 aces and handing out five assists.
Giroux, a junior from Derby, Vt., made six saves in a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to Thomas College on Sunday, Oct. 14. On the season, Giroux has allowed only 19 goals in 13 games. He is currently ranked 13th in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association with a goals-against-average of 1.91 and is 11th nationally with 63 saves for a saves percentage of .798.
Anketell, Powell named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Tracy Anketell, of the women’s volleyball team, and Jeremiah Powell, of the men’s cross country program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 7.
Anketell, a senior setter and outside hitter from Amesbury, Mass., returned from a leg injury to collect six aces, seven assists and six digs in LSC’s 3-0 victory over Hesser College on Sunday. Thus far on the 2007 season, Anketell has amassed 60 assists, 44 digs, 42 kills and 32 aces for the 9-7 Hornets.
Powell, a sophomore sports management and accounting major from Lyndonville, Vt., led Lyndon State to a third place finish Saturday at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational cross country meet, sponsored by St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine. Powell covered the eight-kilometer course in 30:10 to capture fifth place in the annual event.
Calkins, Middlebury dominate Vt. State Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins of Lyndon State College ran to a time of 20:27.3, nearly one minute less than her nearest competitor, to win the women’s title at the 2007 Vermont State Intercollegiate Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Sept. 29.
Calkins, a senior from Danville, Vt., took the lead off the start and opened up a lead of more than 100 meters heading into the final third of the race. Middlebury’s Kate Hirshboeck placed second with a time of 21:21.8 and teammate Erin Toner took third in 21:29.5 as the Panthers grabbed 12 of the top 15 finishes in the competition.
Middlebury topped the final team standings with 20 points, St. Michael’s came in second with 73 and the University of Vermont placed third with 77.
In the men’s race, the Panthers continued their domination of the event, earning nine of the top 10 finishes. Middlebury’s Stanis Moody-Roberts placed first in 28:59.0 while teammates Max MacKinnon (29:08.7) and Rainey Johnson (29:09.7) came in second and third, respectively.
The Panthers earned 20 points to win the men’s team title, Vermont placed second with 63 and Norwich earned 106 points to claim third.
Kline, Makuni named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Sophomore midfielder Katherin Kline of the women’s soccer team, and Verite Makuni of the men’s soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 30.
Kline, who hails from Coventry, R.I., scored the Hornets’ lone goal in a tough 2-1 loss to Mitchell College on Saturday, Sept. 29 in New London, Conn. Kline currently leads LSC in total scoring with seven goals and two assists for a total of 16 points.
Makuni, a resident of Burlington, Vt., scored the game-winning goal in the Hornets’ 1-0 double-overtime victory over rival Johnson State on Wednesday, Sept. 26 and tallied the game-tying goal in Lyndon State’s 4-3 overtime loss to Mitchell College on Saturday, Sept. 29.
On Sunday, Sept. 30, Makuni scored for a third straight game, since recovering from a leg injury, in LSC’s 2-1 loss to Green Mountain. Verite is currently third on the team in total scoring with three goals for a total of six points.
Warren, Richmond named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kelly Warren, a junior on the women’s soccer team, and Heath Richmond, a junior striker with the men’s soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 23.
Warren, a resident of Carroll, N.H. who was named a First-Team All-American by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) in 2006, scored three goals and collected one assist in the Hornets’ 9-0 victory over Hesser College. She currently leads the team in goals with four, has earned three assists and is tied for the top spot in total points with 11.
Richmond, who resides in Amherst, Mass., scored two goals in Lyndon State’s 6-1 victory over Hesser College. He is currently second on the team in scoring with two goals and is also tied for second in total points with five.
LSC’s Calkins receives USCAA honor
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins, a senior Exercise Science and Accounting major at Lyndon State College, has been name the Women’s Cross Country Player of the Week by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.
Calkins, a resident of Danville, Vt. who finished first at the USCAA Cross Country National Championships in 2006, was second overall at the Middlebury Panther Invitational on Saturday, finishing the five-kilometer course in 19:11. One week earlier, Calkins topped the women’s field at the annual Hornets Invitational meet in Lyndonville by posting a time of 17:18 over four kilometers.
Calkins, Thatcher named Athletes of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins, a senior on the women’s cross country team, and Michael Thatcher, a senior midfielder with the men’s soccer program, have been named Athletes of the Week at Lyndon State College for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 16.
Calkins, an Exercise Science and Accounting major from Danville, Vt., topped the field of runners at the 2007 Hornets Invitational, held at LSC on Saturday, Sept. 8, completing the four-kilometer course in 17:18. On Saturday, Sept. 15, Calkins placed second at the Panther Invitational, a five-kilometer race sponsored by Middlebury College, with a mark of 19:11.
Thatcher, a resident of Fairlee, Vt., scored one goal and earned two assists on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Lyndon State’s 3-0 victory over Vermont Tech and tallied both goals in the Hornets’ 2-0 overtime victory over Southern Maine Community College on Friday, Sept. 14. He currently leads the team in scoring with three goals and two assists for a total of five points.
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New NCAA Requirement- Mandatory Medical Examinations - Bylaw 17.1.5
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Prior to participation in any practice, competition, or out of season conditioning activities, student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of eligibility shall be required to undergo a medical examination or evaluation administered or supervised by a physician. The examination must be administered within six months prior to participation in any practice, competition or out of season conditioning activities.
In following years, an updated history of the veteran student-athlete's medical condition shall be administered by an institutional medical staff member to determine if additional examinations are required. The updated history must be administered within six months prior to the athlete’s participation in any practice, competition or out-of-season conditioning activities for the applicable academic year.
Hornets To Join North Atlantic Conference
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - LSC athletic department has accepted an invitation to join the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) beginning the fall of 2008. The NAC is presently comprised of eleven schools consisting of Castleton State College, Johnson State College, University of Maine @ Farmington, Thomas College, Husson College, Maine Maritime Academy, Bay Path College, Elms College, Becker College, Wheelock College, and Lesley College. At the end of the 2007-08 seasons five of the most southern member schools will be leaving the NAC to make their own new conference. The remaining schools, with the addition of LSC and Green Mountain College will comprise an eight school conference. In addition to joining the NAC in the fall of 2008, the Hornets will be immediately eligible for NAC post-season tournament play.
Christopher Ummer, Director of Athletics: “This is a real shot in the arm for the LSC athletic program! It can be seen as step two of a three step process/plan. The first step was leaving the NAIA to re-join the NCAA. The second step, our identification/membership with a viable NCAA conference, such as the NAC, and three, eventual full or active membership to the NCAA in the fall of 2010.”
While LSC will not compete as an active NAC member until 2008, they will become active organizationally with the NAC in August of this year.
Calkins, Durr selected as the 2007 Dudley Bell Outstanding Student Athletes
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Brad Durr of the men's basketball team is a USCAA All-American athlete, was named USCAA Player of the Week in January and February and was 4th in scoring, 2nd in total rebounds and 1st in defensive rebounds for the 06-07 season. From the Cross Country team, Captain Lyndsay Calkins was winner of the USCAA National Tournament, is an USCAA All-American and Academic All American, is on the first team Vermont All-State, was USCAA Player of the Week 3 times and she set two course and meet records and one national course record during her 2006 cross country season.
Skidmore selected as the 2007 LSC Champion of Character
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Captain Meg Skidmore (soccer) was selected for her efforts, character and balanced approach to academics and athletics at Lyndon State College.
Kelleher named USCAA Academic All-American
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kelleher, a softball player in her junior year from Cromwell, CT receives this recognition for her significant contribution to the team and maintaining at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale academically.
Five Hornet Basketball Team Members Receive All-American Honors
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Broken Arrow, OK – The following Hornet basketball team members were named USCAA All-Americans last evening at the pre-tournament banquet in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma: Junior Brad Durr (Division I All-American), sophomore Kali Stoddard-Imari (Division I All-American Honorable Mention), senior Michael Paul (Academic All-American), and sophomore Sara Fetterhoff (All-American Honorable Mention). Durr finished the season ranked high in numerous USCAA national statistics: 4th in scoring (17.86 ppg), 5th in free throw percentage (.817), 2nd in rebounding (10.41 rpg), and 3rd in double-doubles (9). Stoddard-Imari also recorded fine national stats with a national ranking of 7th in scoring (17.22 ppg), 5th in rebounds (9.43 rpg), and 1st in double-doubles (12). Fetterhoff was ranked in the top 20 nationally for both scoring (13.91 ppg) and rebounds (8.18 rpg) with a field goal percentage of .457 which was put her at 7th nationally. Paul, a senior Exercise Science major, met the Academic All-American criteria by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or greater as well as making significant contribution to his team.
St. Laurent and Hacking named to NECHA WEST All Star Roster
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Junior defensemen Michael St. Laurent and Myles Hacking were both elected by the coaches of the Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association to the West All Star Roster for 2007. This is St. Laurent's second consecutive year being elected to the West All Star Roster. The All Star game will take place on March 17th at the Conway Arena in Nashua NH. Game time is scheduled for 2:30 pm.
Warren is this week's USCAA Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kelly Warren is a sophomore out of Lyndon State College in Vermont. Last week, Warren posted 22 points and 9 rebounds in a win over new USCAA rival NHTI, to improve Lyndon State’s record to 17-4. Warren’s Lady Hornets have the 7 seed going in to next week’s tournament.
USCAA Seeds Announced for Women's Basketball Tournament
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The USCAA first round match-ups have been set and the LSC Women’s Basketball Team is seeded 7th out of the 12 teams competing in the tournament. The top four teams with receive a bye placing Lyndon against the 10th seeded team, Judson College. The Hornets will begin in the first round of the tournament at 4pm on March 7th. For additional tournament information, please click here to visit the USCAA website.
Stoddard-Imari USCAA Honorable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kali Stoddard Imari, a sophomore forward from Lyndon State, led the Hornets to a 93-84 win over rival Johnson State last week. Imari had a double-double in the game with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Lady Hornets Advance to the USCAA National Tournament
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Ranked sixth in the nation in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, the LSC women’s basketball team will advance to the national tournament at Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. The Hornets will be vying for the national title with the first round of the tournament beginning March 7th. The team currently has a 16-4 overall record under first year coach Vincent Maloney. For additional tournament information, please visit the USCAA website at http://www.theuscaa.com/.
Durr named USCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Brad Durr, is this week’s USCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week. Durr, a 6-8, junior, center from Windam, Connecticut once again led the Hornets with a double-double. Durr has been a double-double machine this year for Lyndon State. In Lyndon State’s game last week against Castleton State College, Durr poured in 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
Fowler named USCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Fowler, a forward at Lyndon State College in Vermont, posted 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in an 88-78 win over USCAA opponent Southern Maine Community College. He also added 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists against Paul Smiths College. Eighteen of Fowler’s 24 points came from beyond the arc.
Fetterhoff Selected as USCAA Player of the Week-Honroable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Sara Fetterhoff, a sophomore foward for the Lady Hornnets, averaged 23 points and 8 boards in two road games last week against Maine-Machias and St. Joseph’s College. Sara helped lead the Hornets to a 11-3 overall record and 6-0 USCAA record.
Durr Selected for USCAA Player of the Week-Honorable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Brad Durr, a Junior Center for Lyndon State, led the Hornets in two victories last week, beating USCAA opponent Vermont Technical College and Green Mountain College. Durr led the Hornets with a double-double in each game.
After 6 Years and 99 Wins, Eric Berry Resigns as LSC Men’s Basketball Coach
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - After six years, a win-loss record of 99-60, one Mayflower Conference Championship, one trip to the NAIA national tournament, three conference championship games, and six final-four appearances, 2003 Sunrise Conference Coach of the Year Eric Berry decides to make his leave of absence from coaching permanent. In his letter to Athletic Director Chris Ummer, Coach Berry reflected fondly of his coaching experience at Lyndon and said, “the hardest part is knowing that the relationships he developed at Lyndon will no longer be a part of his everyday routine.” Coach Berry mentioned he especially liked the Alumni game which offered him a chance to reconnect with his former student-athletes. Eric Berry may be best known for his ability to motivate his team, his love of basketball, and his desire to win.
Durr Named USCAA Player of the week, Hoyt Earns an Honorable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Brad Durr is this week’s Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week. Durr is a junior center for the Lyndon State College Hornets. On the week, Durr posted two double doubles, leading the Hornets to two wins. In the first, Durr had 16 points and an outstanding 14 rebounds as the LSC held off the Capitals of NHTI 73-72. Durr followed this performance up the next night with a 25 point, 11 rebound showing against Morrisville State of New York, leading LSC to an 89-83 victory. Whitney Hoyt of Lyndon State College averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds as the Lady Hornets went 2-0 last week. Hoyt put up 21 points and 16 boards against Morrisville State College (NY).
Stoddard-Imari Named USCAA Player of the week, Gould gets Honorable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Last week 6’4” sophomore Kali Stoddard-Imari put up a double-double against USCAA opponent, Hesser College. Stoddard-Imari grabbed 10 rebounds and posted 33 points, 25 of which came in the second half alone. He followed up the next night against Paul Smiths with a great performance, posting 18 points and 7 rebounds. Sophomore Krystle Gould averaged 23.5 points and 12 rebounds per game, posting double-doubles in both of the Lady Hornet victories this past weekend.
Hall receives USCAA Player of the Week Honorable Mention
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Elizabeth Hall led her team to a 2-2 record on the week after averaging 13.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 6.25 assists. Hall played all but four minutes in the four games. She also put down 19 points and assisted on 8 baskets in a win over USCAA opponent, Hesser College.
Bruce is this week’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Bruce is a freshman at Lyndon State College. Last week the forward was named to the 2006 Lady Hornet Tip-off All-Tournament Team. Bruce also led her team to a championship game win over USCAA opponent NHTI after knocking off Briarcliffe in the first round. For the tournament, Bruce averaged 11.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals per game.
Lady Hornets crowned LSC Tip-off Tourney champs
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - After beating Briarcliffe College 65-39 on Saturday, the Lyndon State College Women’s Basketball team advanced to compete against New Hampshire Technical Institute in the 2006 Hornet Tip-Off Tournament championship game. Whitney Hoyt (Shaftsbury, VT) managed 19 points on Sunday with a total of 34 for the weekend to lead Lyndon to a 63-51 win over the New Hampshire Tech Capitals. Lyndon’s current record (2-0)
Amos Named LSC Rugby Coach
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Rhet Amos has been named as the Head Men's and Women's Coach for the Lyndon State College Rugby Club. Rhet brings to Lyndon over 15 years of playing experience here in the United States and Australia. He is an active player and Captain with the Burlington Men's club which plays in the NERFU Division II league. Rhet currently serves as an administrator for a YMCA camp and has been involved in the camping industry in this capacity for the past ten years. In addition, Rhet has been involved as a coach at both the college and high school level.
Five additional Hornets receive USCAA All-American Recognition
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The following student-athletes have been named USCAA Academic All-Americans: Rebecca Braley (women’s soccer), Phillip MacAskill (men’s soccer), and Megan Monette (women’s volleyball). In addition, sophomore Kelly Warren has been named 1st Team Women’s Soccer All-American and senior Meg Skidmore has been named Women's Soccer All-American Honorble Mention by the USCAA. Warren is ranked fifth nationally in scoring and was twice named USCAA Player of the Week in September.
Calkins Wins USCAA National Cross Country Championships, Men Finish Third
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Junior Lyndsay Calkins, of Danville, VT cruised to a dominating win at the USCAA Cross Country Championships on Friday. Calkins covered the hilly, rain-soaked 6K course in a time of 24:21. The time was both a course and USCAA national meet record. Calkins out distanced the runner-up (Midge Sullivan of Southern Virginia University) by 1:41 to claim the national title.
In addition to winning the individual title Calkins was named USCAA All-American as well as a USCAA Academic All-American. She closes out her season with three wins, two second place finishes, two course records, and two meet records.
The men’s team finished 3rd at the National Championships. They were led by sophomores Bobby Penney in 7th place in 29:04 and Jon Harty in 8th place with a time of 29:05. Additional Hornets finished 15th (Justin Russo, 30:09), 16th (Jeremiah Powell, 30:23), 21st (Jacob Silverio, 31:14), 26th (Kevin Kieper, 31:47), and in 31st Jon Cunningham in 32:19. With his 7th place finish, Bobby Penney achieved USCAA All-American status while Jon Cunningham and Hayley Joseph were both named USCAA Academic All-Americans.
Lady Hornets Tennis Team Sets High Mark
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The Lady Hornets tennis team wrapped up its season with a dominating 8-1 win over Mitchell College on Saturday. The team finished the season with a 9-2 record. The 9-2 mark is the best in LSC women’s tennis history. Key wins this season came over rivals such as Johnson State, Castleton State, and Green Mountain. Junior Michelle Robert led the way the season with a 10-1 singles record.
Calkins Again Named USCAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins of Danville, Vermont, is a name that all of you should know by now. Lyndsay has been featured in someway in each USCAA update this season. Calkins did not upset last week, lowering her personal record in the 5K to 18:14 after finishing the St. Michael's College Invitational in second place. Lyndsay finished shortly behind the top runner from NCAA Division I, University of Vermont. On the season, Calkins has recorded two wins, two second place finishes, one course record, and three personal best 5K times.
Penney Named USCAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Sophomore Bobby Penney has been named Men's X-Country Runner of the Week by the USCAA. Penney fought hard for a win last week over a hilly 8K course in Standish, Maine. Penney, a meteorology major, held off the top runner from St. Joseph’s College over the last ½ mile to take the victory. Lyndsay Calkins received an Honorable Mention for her first place finish at the St. Joseph's College Invitational. Calkins looks to be a favorite at this year’s USCAA National Championships on October 27 at Southern Virginia University.
Athletic Department Personnel Appointed
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndon State College has appointed Associate Professor of Business Administration Mark Hilton as the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), Dean of Academic & Student Affairs Donna Dalton as the Senior Women Administrator (SWA), and Associate Registrar Tim Ulrich as Compliance Coordinator. These individuals will be an essential part of Lyndon’s provisional progress to NCAA Division III Active Status.
Calkins Named USCAA Runner of the Week for the Second Time
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Lyndsay Calkins is this week’s Women’s X-Country Runner of the Week. This marks the second time that the junior runner from Lyndon State College has been named runner of the week. This week, Calkins again bested her personal record as she recorded a 18:22 in the 5k at the Vermont State Intercollegiate Championships. Calkins led throughout most of the race, but was passed in the last 75 meters to finish 2nd in a field consisting of 67 runners from NCAA DI, DII, and DIII teams.
Calkins Sets Meet Record, Namted USCAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Junior Lyndsay Calkins of Danville, VT cruises to a dominating win at the 35th running of the Pop Crowell Invitational hosted by Gordon College in Wenham, MA on Saturday September 23rd. In a field of over 240 women Calkins took the lead 1 1/2 miles into the race on the course's second hill. From there Calkins went on to win the race in both a course and meet record of 18:40 (5K). While Calkins' time was a course and meet record her effort was actually slowed due to the extremely wet and muddy conditions.
LSC's Warren Selected as USCAA Women's Soccer Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kelly Warren is this week’s Women’s Soccer Player of the Week. Kelly earns Player of the Week honors for a second consecutive week. Kelly, a sophomore at Lyndon State College, led her team to a 2-1 record on the week, with a schedule filled by USCAA competition. Kelly had the team’s lone goal in a loss to NHTI to begin the week. LSC quickly rebounded, however, with wins against Vermont Technical College and Hesser. In these two games, Kelly combined for 3 goals and 4 assists, pushing her team to a 4-2 overall record. Kelly is off to a great start, with 29 points in her first LSC's Nick Rowe Enters U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame for LSC's Nick Rowe
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Nick Rowe, a former Lyndon State College goalkeeper, has earned a place in the US Soccer Hall of Fame's first high school record-holder's permanent display. His game jersey and other mementos were put on display in the hall in August. Rowe, Moravia High School Class of 2001 and Lyndon State Class of 2006, was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations in Indianapolis. He was the Moravia High School varsity soccer goalkeeper from 1997 through 2000.
He still holds the United States' record for most saves in a career by a male high school soccer goalkeeper with 1,130. Rowe broke the record of 936 then held by Brian Siebrasse of Malta, Ill., on Sept. 12, 2000. His achievement was covered locally and nationally by Sports Illustrated and ESPN. Rowe, a senior captain, went on to lead the Moravia squad to its first-ever Section IV, Class C sectional game that season. He was an IAC and Section IV all-star in soccer, basketball and baseball.
Rowe went on to star in goal for Lyndon State, earning top league goalkeeper honors in 2002, 2003 and 2004. A graduate of Lyndon State, he is an assistant coach for the Hornets, assistant director of the St. Johnsbury Youth Recreation Center and goalkeeper coach for St. Johnsbury Academy. He is working on a master's in sports management through the United States Sports Academy.
Vincent Maloney Named Women's Basketball Coach
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Vincent Maloney '02 has been named the Lady Hornets Basketball Coach after the retirement of long-time coach Dave Mellor. Maloney has been an invaluable assistant coach for the Hornet men's program the last three seasons after playing for the Hornets from 1998-2001. Maloney was a key member of the 2000-01 men's team that advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. In addition to coaching Maloney also serves as an admissions counselor for Lyndon.
Lady Hornets To Offer Soccer Clinics
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The Lady Hornets Soccer Team will host a clinic for the Waterford Soccer Program September 16th @ 11am prior to their 1pm home soccer game vs. VTC. Waterford will bring 3rd through 8th grade teams. The Lady Hornets will work with Waterford coaches in planning a session that focuses on each teams needs. The Lady Hornet's Soccer team will do this with several other local programs throughout the season. For information please contact Hornet Coach Miles Etter.
Warren USCAA Women's Soccer Player of the Week
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Kelly Waren is this week’s USCAA Women’s Soccer Player of the Week. Kelly, a sophomore at Lyndon State College, was the leading scorer last season in the Sunrise Conference as a freshman. Kelly blew it up this week, running away as the leading scorer in the USCAA, after posting 8 goals and 1 assist. Kelly led her team to two wins in the week after knocking in an astounding 5 goals against the College of St. Joseph’s-Vermont and 2 more in a 4-1 win over Thomas College. Kelly also had the lone goal in a loss to Colby Sawyer.
Lady Hornet's Volleyball Face Steep Learning Curve
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Despite losing their first four matches this past weekend (St. Joseph's-ME Tournament) the Lady Hornets learned a great deal about the game and themselves. After dropping two matches on Friday by significant margins the Ladies bounced back on Saturday to make each of the two matches well played contests. In the consolation match, which the ladies lost 0-3, they finished the weekend with 27-30, 19-30, and 21-30 game scores. Not bad for a team that's been practicing for just over a week. With spirits high the Lady Hornets look foward to their next match this Wednesday at Norwich University.
Tim Tierney Named LSC Men's Lacrosse Coach
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Tim Tierney has been named as the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach for the spring of 2008. Tim was four-year starter for the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was named team MVP twice and serving as the team captain in his junior and senior year. Tim still holds the all-time school record for scoring. In addition to the University of Wisconsin, Tim has played club lacrosse in Maryland, Oregon, and Washington. Prior to coaching at Lyndon State he coached boy’s varsity soccer at Lyndon Institute and boy’s varsity lacrosse at St. Johnsbury Academy. Tim is very active in the community as he is the director of Kingdom Trails, president of the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Newark School Board. Tim and his family reside in Newark, VT.
Vermont Frost Heaves Event Camp
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - Former Lyndon State College Men’s Basketball players Kerry Lyons (Milton, VT) and Chris Dorsey (Westerville, OH) were 2 of the 11 players invited to the Vermont Frost Heaves Event Camp that will take place on July 21 through July 23. Lyons and Dorsey were among 39 hopefuls that were present on the opening day of the weekend long tryout camp that concluded with an all-star game on Sunday morning. Both impressed Coach Will Voigt enough to make the camps final cut with Dorsey dishing out 8 assists and 7 points and Lyons scoring 12 points and hauling down 5 rebounds. The Vermont Frost Heaves are a professional basketball team that competes in the ABA and will play their home games at the Barre Auditorium (Barre, VT) and the Memorial Auditorium (Burlington, VT).
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