News Summary

Vermont has officially launched its high school fall sports season for 2025, with thrilling soccer, volleyball, and field hockey matches capturing attention. Teams from across the state displayed their competitive spirit, from nail-biting soccer games featuring Paine Mountain and Burlington to intense volleyball clashes with Essex and Champlain Valley. As the excitement builds, fans are eagerly anticipating upcoming matches that promise to deliver more action. Stay tuned for scores and highlights as the season progresses!

Vermont High School Fall Sports Season Kicks Off with Exciting Action!

The vibrant state of Vermont has officially launched its high school fall sports season for 2025! As teams lace up their cleats and tighten their headbands, there’s a wave of excitement sweeping across fields and courts from Stowe to South Burlington. And boy, do we have some thrilling scores and highlights to share with you!

Soccer Scores: Thrilling Matches Unfold

The soccer scene is already heating up. In a nail-biting match, Paine Mountain triumphed over Rivendell with a score of 4 to 2. And the drama only intensified as Mount Mansfield edged out Champlain Valley in a tense 2OT showdown, finishing 2 to 1. The star of the show was none other than Zane White, who provided crucial assists, while goalie Levi Causey snagged an impressive 8 saves!

Burlington had its own thriller against Rice — an intense 【2OT】 game ending 2 to 1, with Dunia Shabani casting a magical winning goal just three minutes before the final whistle. The excitement didn’t end there as St. Johnsbury also pulled off a close match against South Burlington, winning 2 to 1 thanks to some stellar performances, including a goal and an assist from Riley Copans.

Other notable scores included Essex dominating Colchester with a whopping 8 to 0, and Stowe outlasting North Country in a raucous 6 to 3 match, where Graeme Jostrand showcased his goal-scoring prowess with an astounding five goals in total!

Field Hockey Highlights: A Season of Ups and Downs

Field hockey fans were treated to some thrilling clashes as well. St. Johnsbury took the upper hand over Burlington, clinching victory with a tight 3 to 2 score, cutting into Burlington’s plans! South Burlington managed to secure a slim win against BFA-St. Albans, wrapping up at 1 to 0. The top performance of the day came from Stowe, who completely overwhelmed Green Mountain Valley with a staggering 7 to 0 victory!

The upset of the day came when Mount Abraham halted Vergennes’ perfect start to the season with a close 3 to 2 win, showcasing that anything can happen in sports.

Volleyball Roundup: Dominance on the Court

Switching gears to volleyball, the action was equally fierce with teams looking to make strong impressions early in the season. Essex celebrated a decisive win against St. Johnsbury, finishing 3 to 0, while Mount Mansfield also secured a robust victory over Champlain Valley with a score of 3 to 1. Burlington and Rice were equally determined, with Burlington delivering a strong 3-1 performance against Champlain Valley!

What’s Next? Upcoming Matches to Watch!

Mark your calendars because we have a great lineup of upcoming games! South Burlington will face off against Essex, which promises to be a thrilling matchup. Other games to watch for include Hazen at Caledonia United, Mount Mansfield at Essex, and not to be missed, Burlington at Colchester at 6 p.m..

As teams continue to hit the field and court, it’s clear this season is shaping up to be nothing short of exhilarating. Remember to keep an eye on the scores and highlights, and don’t forget to send in your updates so we can keep the buzz going!

Contact Information

If you have game results or scores to report, make sure to email sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. For any queries, you can reach out to:

  • Alex Abrami: aabrami@freepressmedia.com
  • Judith Altneu: jaltneu@gannett.com

Let the games continue!

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