Maclay Ericson News Today

Sometimes half the enjoyment of sports is building up the hype before big events and debating how things will shake out during crunch time.

BARRE TOWN - Spaulding faced off against one of Vermonts hottest goalies Tuesday and caught a few early breaks before easily sealing the deal against Otter Valley.

HARDWICK - Goals were in short supply two weeks ago when the U-32 boys soccer team opened the season while facing a tall task offensively.

The Dog Days of Summer are almost over and many Central Vermont athletes can already smell the freshly cut grass on the playing fields.