Golfers have busy week

 The three Addison County high school boys’ golf teams and the MUHS girls’ golf team all saw action last week.

The MAUHS girls’ soccer team scored four goals in the first 20 minutes of Friday’s game, ultimately beating MUHS 5-0.

In a rain-soaked game on Saturday, a blocked field goal made all the difference in the Mount Abraham-Vergennes Cooperative football team’s season-opener against Otter Valley.

Mount Abraham Union High School has released its honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.

In a rematch of the dramatic 2024 Division II championship game, Mount Abraham baseball earned a measure of payback over MUHS, when the Eagles broke open a 2-2 game and came away with 11-5 victory.

Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School in Bristol proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 25, the team will represent their school in a 148-team national competition.

The Mount Abraham-Vergennes cooperative girls’ lacrosse team lost two road games late last week dropping their early-season mark to 0-3.

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Ten members of the girls’ basketball teams at Middlebury, Mount Abraham, Vergennes and Otter Valley union high schools have received postseason recognition.

The Middlebury and Mount Abraham girls’ high school basketball teams met in Bristol Friday for a Division II quarterfinal; MUHS showed no fear in the 2nd half and won the game.

MUHS claimed 2nd place as a team not far behind perennial champion Mount Anthony; Vergennes senior Peyton Lavoie tapped as “Outstanding Wrestler” at the event.

It was a certified big game for the Vergennes and Mount Abraham high school boys’ basketball teams on Friday, with both teams jockeying for better position in this week’s playoffs.

In the Mount Abraham gym on Thursday night, the Eagles and the visiting MUHS took turns going on runs. In the end, the Tigers rallied last to defeat the Eagles, 51-45.

The Yellowjackets threw a sideline trapping defense at the Eagles in the final period, and Mount Abe committed six turnovers down the stretch. But the Eagles pulled it together and pulled away.

Looking back, Mount Abraham Union High School sports teams didn’t raise any banners after the winter of 2023-2024, but Eagle athletes saw some success. Mount Abe Athletic Director Devin Wendel let the Independent know what to expect this winter.