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Double recognition: WRV’s Trombly, Craven honored by coaches association White River Valleys Dominic Craven drives into the defense of West Rutlands Patrick Smith, left, and Timothy Blanchard as Levi Petit pursues during their playoff game in South Royalton, Vt., on March 20, 2021. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. White River Valleys Wes Trombly lays up the ball against the defens...

Local roundup: MVCS girls cruise in state tournament opener Sydney Goodwin Modified: 3/16/2021 10:25:10 PM QUECHEE — The third-ranked Mid Vermont Christian School girls basketball team quickly put to rest any upset concerns, opening Tuesday night with an 18-3 run en route to a 69-22 victory over 14th-seeded Richford to open the VPA Division IV playoffs. Sydney Goodwin led the MVCS attack with 26 points, including 12 from the free-throw line. Rachel Horner-Richardson and Hayley Goodwin each ha...

Local roundup: Windsor boys stun previously unbeaten Rutland Staff Reports Modified: 3/15/2021 7:34:52 PM WINDSOR — Owen Abrahamsen had 20 points to help the VPA Division III Windsor High boys basketball team stun previously unbeaten D-I Rutland, 55-50, on Saturday afternoon. The Yellowjackets took command in the second quarter with a 17-2 run to build a 29-17 lead at halftime. Rutland chipped away from there, rallying to tie the game at 50-50 with 51 seconds left in the fourth. Windsor made ...

Local roundup: Thetford girls grind out a victory over Williamstown Kelsey Smith Modified: 3/8/2021 10:58:31 PM WILLIAMSTOWN, Vt. — The Thetford Academy girls basketball team isn’t afraid of a little hard work. After all, it sometimes comes with victorious benefits. Riding a season-high 15 points from Kelsey Smith, the Panthers muscled their way to a 50-38 win over Williamstown on Monday night. A few days after struggling for a half in a 14-point loss at Windsor, Thetford (4-3) toughed out ...

Local roundup: White River Valley boys basketball finally hits hardwood Carder Stratton Modified: 2/22/2021 10:17:53 PM ORFORD — The Wildcats of White River Valley School finally hit the hardwood on Monday night.  After a delayed start for all of Vermont, the Wildcats had to wait a little longer due to a case of COVID-19 in the school. But at Rivendell on Monday, White River Valley earned a 59-44 season-opening victory in a VPA Division IV showdown.  The two teams clashed in last season’s...

Local roundup: Hartford boys basketball earns first road win of season  Staff Reports Modified: 2/15/2021 10:19:58 PM WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Tarin Prior had 19 points as the Hartford High boys basketball team jumped out to a 15-point lead after one quarter and never trailed again, defeating Bellows Falls 72-56 on Monday night.  Jacob Seaver finished with 13 points thanks to three treys. The Hurricanes led 45-19 at the half and led 60-41 entering the final frame.  Cole Jasmin contributed seven...