Vauxhall Baseball Academy of Baseball http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:17:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en JC Paquin committs to Middle Georgia College! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/16/jc-paquin-committs-to-middle-georgia-college/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/16/jc-paquin-committs-to-middle-georgia-college/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:20:24 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=305 Senior 1st baseman and RHP - JC Paquin committed on an athletic scholarship to Division 1 JUCO Middle Georgia College Warriors in Cochran, Georgia. 

Coach McTavish had this to say about Paquin, “JC has made huge strides not only as a baseball player but, overall in his development as a young man this year.  JC has probably our biggest adjustment in a programs short history with English being his second language.  He responded very well with everything that is thrown at him and we are certainly going to miss the power LHH bat in the middle of our line-up.

For more information on Middle Georgia follow the link: http://www.mgc.edu/athletics/baseball/

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/16/jc-paquin-committs-to-middle-georgia-college/feed/ Paquin, Morrill, and Petite are in the final stages with Team Canada! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/14/paquin-morrill-and-petite-are-in-the-final-stages-with-team-canada/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/14/paquin-morrill-and-petite-are-in-the-final-stages-with-team-canada/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:06:42 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=304 Thunder Bay, Ontario - Brandon Petite, Lionel Morill, and JC Paquin are 3 of the final 25 invitees for the Canadian Junior National Team.  The summer tour begins in Thunder Bay, Ontario (July 13-16th) with games vs the Thunder Bay All-stars and Chinese Taipei, followed by Brandon, Manitoba (July 17-18) vs Chinese Taipei, Winnipeg (July 19), and Okotoks, Alberta (July 21-23) vs Okotoks Dawgs, USA, and Chinese Taipei.  The final cuts will be made (18 man roster) on July 22 and 23.  If they make the final roster the World Junior Championships take place July 25-August 3 in Edmonton, Alberta.  For more details please follow the Baseball Canada website - www.baseball.ca.

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/07/14/paquin-morrill-and-petite-are-in-the-final-stages-with-team-canada/feed/ 2008/2009 Roster is released! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/15/20082009-roster-is-released/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/15/20082009-roster-is-released/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:21:06 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=303 THe Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is proud to release the 2008/2009 roster.  Entering into the Jets 3rd season will see the roster have 13 seniors (grade 12) and 8 juniors (grade 11).   Please see below for details.

Returning student-athletes:

1.  Steven Inch - RHP - senior - Edmonton, Alberta

2.  Tyler Vavra - RHP - senior - Calgary, AB

3.  Tyson Denham - RHP/OF - junior - Caroline, AB

4.  Brandon Petite - RHP - senior - Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

5.  Josh Stephenson - C - senior - Strathmore, AB

6.  Jean - Guy Bilodeau - C - senior - Winnipeg, Manitoba

7.  Adam Nelubowich - 3B/OF - senior - Stoney Plain, AB

8.  Cole Stober - RHP - senior - Hays, AB

9.  Jamin Heller - RHP - senior - Lethbridge, AB

10.  Daniel Worb - 2B/SS - senior - Winnipeg, Manitoba

11. Austin Cooper - LHP - senior - Saskatoon, SK

Incoming recruits:

12.  Brant Hittel - C/OF - junior - Medicine Hat, AB

13.  Jordan Wong - RHP/1B - senior - Calgary, AB

14.  Kym Barthel - SS/2B - junior - Lethbridge, AB

15.  Victor Caruso - LHP - junior - Vauxhall, AB

16.  Derek Grubel - RHP/OF/3B - junior - Lethbridge, AB

17.  Ben Dartnell - LHP - junior - Winnipeg, Manitoba

18.  Mike Washburn - OF/3B/1B - senior - Fredricton, NB

19.  Tyler Hayes - SS/2B - senior - Calgary, AB

20.  Taylor Simmonds - LHP/OF - St. Albert, AB

21.  Shane Zimmer - OF/3B/2B - St. Albert, AB

Coach McTavish had this to say about the 2008/2009 roster, “it should be interesting again with a whole new group of guys coming in.  Both Coach K and I are very exciting about the leaders we have returning and feel that the newcomers will fit in very well.  Our program is very demanding both in the classroom and on the field and we feel that the new student-athletes will meet and rise above the challenges.  The entire Jets program and Vauxhall high school look forward to welcoming these new young men into the Jets family.”

 

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/15/20082009-roster-is-released/feed/ Vauxhall High School Ranked Among the Top in Alberta! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/13/vauxhall-high-school-ranked-among-the-top-in-alberta/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/13/vauxhall-high-school-ranked-among-the-top-in-alberta/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:15:46 +0000 greg http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=298 Fraser Institute recently released a school report card comparing performance of Alberta high schools and Vauxhall High School ranked 7th overall! For more information please read the Fraser Institute Press Release. Also check out the chart showing the Top performing Alberta high schools for 2008.

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/13/vauxhall-high-school-ranked-among-the-top-in-alberta/feed/ Lionel Morrill was selected in the MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/07/lionel-morrill-was-selected-in-the-mlb-draft-by-the-minnesota-twins/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/07/lionel-morrill-was-selected-in-the-mlb-draft-by-the-minnesota-twins/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:43:24 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=297 The VAB is proud to announce that OF Lionel Morrill (Edmonton, AB) was drafted in the 24th round by the Minnesota Twins - 726th overall.  Lionel becomes the 2nd player in the VAB’s short 2 year history to be drafted.  OF - Cody Phipps was drafted by the Houston Astros last year in the 28th round. 

The entire Academy organization and the town of Vauxhall is very proud of Lionel’s accomplishment.  The Twins now have until August 15th, 2008 to sign Morrill to a professional contract otherwise he will attend the College of Southern Idaho in the fall and will be able to re-enter the draft in 2009.  This years draft was dominated by college players with only 32% of the players drafted being in high school.

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/07/lionel-morrill-was-selected-in-the-mlb-draft-by-the-minnesota-twins/feed/ Morrill moves up the Bob Elliots draft list to 6th among all Canadians http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/02/morrill-moves-up-the-bob-elliots-draft-list-to-6th-among-all-canadians/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/02/morrill-moves-up-the-bob-elliots-draft-list-to-6th-among-all-canadians/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:58:10 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=296 Lionel Morrill has moved up on Bob Elliots (Baseball Writer with the Toronto Sun) draft list.  Elliot ranks all Canadian players, college and high school, for the upcoming draft.  Morrill has moved up to 6th among all active Canadian players eligible for the draft - both college and high school players.  Morrill is also ranked as the 5th ranked Canadian HS prospect by Baseball America.  Dale Anderson, Tanner Craswell and JC Paquin are also listed as players to follow for the draft.  The MLB 1st year Player Draft takes place June 5th and 6th from Disney’s Wide World of Sports.  Canadian Brett Lawrie is expected to be a 1st round draft after a very successful trip to the Dominican Republic.

Click here for the complete draft list: http://bp2.blogger.com/_k7ZUyjiV4CM/SECzVGXos5I/AAAAAAAAAC0/rilBMn_G6mk/s1600-h/May+31+blog.JPG 

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/06/02/morrill-moves-up-the-bob-elliots-draft-list-to-6th-among-all-canadians/feed/ Jets finish the season with a big win over the Medicine Hat Mavericks! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/30/jets-finish-the-season-with-a-big-win-over-the-medicine-hat-mavericks/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/30/jets-finish-the-season-with-a-big-win-over-the-medicine-hat-mavericks/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 15:05:16 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=295 The Jets ended the season in a big way with a 7-3 win over the WMBL Medicine Hat Mavericks.

On the mound Austin Cooper was very dominant on the mound going 4 innings for the win allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, and 5 K’s.  After the first batter of the inning Cooper did not allow another baserunner.  Cole Stober threw well in relief going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 BB, and 2 K’s.  Tyson Denham threw well for the 7th inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, and 1 K.  Jamin Heller closed things out for the win going 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB (first walk of the season - WOW), and 0 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Mark Clauson who was 3 for 4 with a triple, double, single and 3 RBI’s.  Dustin Thompson, Tanner Craswell, Chad Northcott, Josh Stephenson all had 1 hit a piece.

The victory ends the Jets season with a 30-7 record.  All the players made tremendous improvements and were a true pleasure to coach and be around on and off the field.

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/30/jets-finish-the-season-with-a-big-win-over-the-medicine-hat-mavericks/feed/ Jets loose a tight game to the Lethbridge Bulls! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/29/jets-loose-a-tight-game-to-the-lethbridge-bulls/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/29/jets-loose-a-tight-game-to-the-lethbridge-bulls/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 16:09:28 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=294 The Jets played alot better last night in a close loss to WMBL powerhouse - Lethbridge Bulls.  The Jets led 3-1 after 3 innings, 4-3 after 7 innings and ended up giving up the lead in the top of the 8th inning after a miscue on a double play ball.  The final score was 6-4 for the Bulls.

Steven Inch started and did very well on the mound going 6 innings for the no-decision allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 BB’s and 5K’s.  Kyle Muzechka took the loss but, threw the ball well going 1 1/3 allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 BB’s, and 2 K’s.  Jamin Heller threw well in relief going 1 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 0 BB’s, and 2 K’s. 

Offensively the Jets were led by Chad Northcott who was 2 for 5 with an RBI and Daniel Worb who was 2 for 4 with a double, triple and 2 RBI’s.  Nelubowich, Craswell, Clauson, and Denham all had 1 hit apiece.

Next action is tonight at 7 pm in Medicine Hat against the WMBL Marericks.  This raps up the season.  The Jets overall record is 29-7.

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/29/jets-loose-a-tight-game-to-the-lethbridge-bulls/feed/ Bulls end the Jets 20 game winning streak in a big way! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/28/bulls-end-the-jets-20-game-winning-streak-in-a-big-way/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/28/bulls-end-the-jets-20-game-winning-streak-in-a-big-way/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 15:22:31 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=293 The game was close for the first 5 innings and then the Bulls exploded for 12 runs in the 6th inning to end the game by a score of 18-2.

Tyler Vavra started on the mound and took the loss going 5 innings allowing 7 hits 6 earned runs, 4 BB’s, and 3 K’s.  Cole Stober pitched 1/3 of an inning and after 2 defensive errors in the infield the Bulls exploded for 6 hits, 11 runs (9 earned runs), 3 BB’s and 0 K’s.  Kyle Muzechka recorded the final 2 outs of the inning with a groundball and K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chad Northcott who was 2 for 3 with an RBI, Josh Stephenson was 2 for 2 with a run scored and RBI.  Adam Nelubowich, Dustin Thompson, Mark Clauson all ended with 1 hit each.

THe loss ends the Jets winning streak and takes their record to 29-6 overall.  Next action is tonight at 7 pm against the same WMBL Lethbridge Bulls.  Steven Inch is slated to start on the mound. 

]]> http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/28/bulls-end-the-jets-20-game-winning-streak-in-a-big-way/feed/ Tommy Tallef Tournament Cancelled! http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/23/tommy-tallef-tournament-cancelled/ http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/2008/05/23/tommy-tallef-tournament-cancelled/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 15:41:20 +0000 Les McTavish http://www.vauxhallbaseball.com/?p=292 The entire Tommy Tallef tournament has been cancelled due to poor weather.  It rained all night long and is raining today.  Currently, we are working on other options for games but, the forcast looks poor and the fields are in poor condition.  These will be posted online as soon as they become available.

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