Local Roundup: Thetford-Rivendell softball gains first win of season
Modified: 5/14/2021 1:40:10 PM
THETFORD Thetford-Rivendell softball trailed Twin Valley 9-3 after two innings at home on Thursday. But after a pep talk from head coach Jesse Soulia, the Panthers made a big comeback and won 26-14 for their first victory of the season.
The Panthers (1-3) scored 10 runs in the third to spark that comeback.
“Tonight, I watched my team come together and support each other on and off the field,” Soulia said. “Players playing in places that they had not played before. Hits were contagious tonight and I surely enjoyed seeing all the smiles.”
Local roundup: Bissaillon fans 15 in Woodstock baseball victory
Tom Bissaillon
Modified: 4/27/2021 10:49:56 PM
WOODSTOCK Woodstock High starting pitcher Tom Bissaillon would not be denied in 6⅔ dominant innings to help the Wasps beat visiting Springfield, 9-0, in a Southern Vermont League baseball game on Tuesday afternoon.
Bissaillon struck out 15 against four walks and three hits surrendered. The senior wasn’t done there, going 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Wasps (2-1).
Memphis Begin walked three times and came around to score a run each time. Jackson Martin added two hits, scored twice and drove in one. Chase Christiansen was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.