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The Vermont fall sports season is in full swing, with Week 6 showcasing thrilling moments across soccer, volleyball, and more. Teams faced intense matchups with notable victories, dramatic ties, and standout performances, including impressive wins from Essex and Burlington. Fans eagerly await the upcoming games, promising more excitement in the weeks ahead.

Vermont High School Fall Sports Frenzy: Week 6 Highlights

Greetings, Vermont! The fall sports season is officially buzzing with excitement, showcasing thrilling competitions across soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross-country running, and golf. Week 6 was packed with nail-biting moments, unbelievable plays, and heartwarming victories that you won’t want to miss!

Soccer Showdowns

The soccer fields were alive with action this week, and we witnessed some fantastic matchups. The UMass Lowell team handed Vermont a tough 2-1 defeat but don’t worry, spirits remained high as Vermont managed a dramatic 1-1 draw against St. Lawrence earlier in the week. Just a few days later, they redeemed themselves with a 2-1 victory against the same team, marking a strong comeback!

Champlain Valley and Colchester couldn’t be separated in their clash, playing to a tense 1-1 tie. Essex, however, stole the spotlight and absolutely dominated Rutland, winning decisively 6-1. Hazel Fry was the star of the game, scoring an impressive 3 goals! With contributions from teammates Ava Conti, Maddie Griffin, and Eva Wolf-Leventry, Essex’s offense was unstoppable. Paige Jager also made a significant impact, assisting 3 goals while Rutland managed to sneak in a goal from Ellie Whalen.

Mount Mansfield brought the heat with a 3-1 victory over Burlington, thanks to goals from Mallory Chicoine, Chloe DeJong, and Olive Martel, while Sydney Howard was a wall in goal with 5 saves. Mount Abraham also celebrated a 2-1 win against BFA-St. Albans, with Payton Shephard and Sophie Underwood putting points on the board.

North Country was cruising against Thetford, securing a massive 8-0 shutout. Dakotah Brown was electric on the field, scoring a hat-trick, while Madison Starr added 2 goals. Windsor also enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over Springfield with Avery Ducharme leading the way with a staggering 3 goals.

The thrilling action continued as St. Johnsbury edged out South Burlington 1-0 in a dramatic double overtime showdown. Not to be outdone, Lamoille blanked Harwood 6-0 with Brycen Scharf and Anthony Caforia each racking up 2 goals. Colchester pulled off a 2-1 victory against Mount Mansfield, while Essex squeezed past Burlington 4-3. In yet another close match, Rice triumphed with a 2-0 victory over South Burlington.

Burr and Burton and Hartford battled it out, with Burr and Burton narrowly winning 1-0. Woodstock capped off the week with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against Otter Valley. What an exhilarating week for soccer fans!

Volleyball Victories

Volleyball action was just as electrifying, with Essex displaying dominance, besting South Burlington with a straight-set 3-0 victory, scoring 25-5, 25-15, and 25-7. Champlain Valley matched this performance with a win against Rice, also going 3-0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-18). Colchester defeated Vermont Commons 3-1, while Montpelier had a solid win over Lyndon, sweeping it 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 27-25). BFA-St. Albans added another victory to their tally with a 3-1 win against St. Johnsbury.

What’s Next?

Looking ahead, local teams are gearing up for another round of exciting matchups. Burlington will face off against Mount Mansfield along with several other regional clashes, featuring various games predominantly kicking off at 11 a.m.. It’s a great time for coaches and team representatives to share their game updates! Just remember to send in those results promptly so everyone can stay updated and excited.

With so much happening in Vermont’s fall sports scene, fans have plenty to cheer for! Whether it’s a soccer thriller or an intense volleyball showdown, it’s clear that this season is heating up. So lace up those sneakers and get ready for another week of fantastic games!

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