News Summary

The 2025 Vermont high school fall playoff season is underway, showcasing intense soccer, field hockey, golf, and volleyball matches. Early excitement has been generated with shocking upsets and standout performances from various teams, including Hartford and Leland & Gray in soccer. As teams gear up for upcoming matches, the community is buzzing with anticipation for playoff glory. Make sure to follow updates from the Vermont Principals’ Association as they track results and brackets throughout the season.

Excitement Builds as Vermont High School Fall Playoff Season Kicks Off!

As the leaves start to turn and the air gets a bit crisp, it’s that thrilling time of year again—the 2025 Vermont high school fall playoff season! With intense matchups in soccer, field hockey, golf, and volleyball, teams from all over are gearing up to battle it out for playoff glory. This past week has been packed with fierce competition, and it looks like the energy isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Soccer Highlights

The soccer field has seen its fair share of action. In one of the most exciting games, No. 2 Hartford took down No. 7 Montpelier with a definitive score of 3-0. Turning our attention to another upset, No. 9 Leland & Gray shocked the crowd by defeating the top-seeded No. 1 West Rutland with a 3-1 victory. What a turn for events! In a nail-biter of a match, No. 6 Arlington edged out No. 3 Mount St. Joseph with a close 4-3 finish.

It seems the goalkeepers had a lot of work to do! No. 2 Harwood kept their net clean, shutting out No. 10 U-32 2-0, thanks to standout performances from Felix Kretz and Anthony Caforia, who each scored goals along with assistance from Brycen Scharf. Meanwhile, No. 5 Rice Memorial had an exhilarating performance with Theo Washburn scoring a hat trick against No. 4 Stratton Mountain, finishing 4-2.

There were some rescheduled matches, including No. 9 Essex against No. 8 BFA-St. Albans, now set for Saturday, Oct. 25, and No. 6 Milton versus No. 3 Montpelier has also moved to the same day. Excitement is sure to be bubbling as teams gear up for their next chances!

Other Notable Soccer Matchups

In other thrilling matchups, No. 1 Peoples secured a 3-0 victory over No. 9 White River Valley, and No. 3 Burr and Burton celebrated a solid shutout with a 2-0 win against No. 6 Colchester. And not to be left behind, No. 1 Rice displayed pure dominance against No. 8 Mount Mansfield with a staggering 5-0 finish, while No. 1 Bellows Falls triumphed over No. 8 Middlebury with a whopping 7-0 score!

Volleyball Action

As for volleyball, No. 1 Essex opened with a commanding performance, taking down No. 9 Burlington in straight sets (25-11, 25-15, 25-11). The energy doesn’t stop there, as Vermont gets ready to host Franklin Pierce at 6 p.m. soon!

Upcoming Matches to Watch

Looking ahead, there’s a whole lineup of matches to keep an eye on:

  • No. 5 St. Johnsbury at No. 4 Brattleboro, 11 a.m.
  • No. 7 Colchester at No. 2 Mount Mansfield, 10 a.m.
  • No. 14 South Burlington at No. 6 Spaulding, 11 a.m.
  • No. 9 Milton at No. 1 Rice, 10 a.m.
  • No. 12 Missisquoi at No. 4 Lamoille, 3 p.m.
  • No. 10 Montpelier at No. 2 Harwood, 11 a.m.
  • No. 6 Mount Abraham at No. 3 U-32, 1 p.m.
  • No. 8 Peoples at No. 1 Windsor, 11 a.m.
  • No. 12 BFA-Fairfax at No. 4 Fair Haven, noon.
  • No. 10 Burlington at No. 2 Essex, 3 p.m.

Stay Informed!

As these playoff matchups unfold, the Vermont Principals’ Association will be updating the playoff brackets and results each night, so make sure to check in regularly! Also, don’t forget that football quarterfinals are on the horizon— slated for Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, with the championships coming up on Nov. 15. Football, girls and boys soccer, field hockey, and volleyball playoffs are set to bring us plenty of thrilling moments throughout the season.

The excitement is just beginning, so keep your team spirit high!

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