Vermont High School Games Kick Off with Surprising Wins

Boys’ Lacrosse – BFA‑Fairfax vs. Green Mountain Valley

• Score: Fairfax 10, GMV 7
• Key performers: Tristan Mitrak & Jacob Gray (3 saves each for Fairfax); Mateo Calcagni (3 saves for GMV).

Baseball – Milton vs. Mount Abraham/Vergennes

• Score: Milton 9, MA/Ver 2
• Pitching: Brock Bushey (5 innings, 3 ER); Lincoln Painter (1 save).

Baseball – Essex vs. Colchester

• Score: Essex 4, Colchester 3
• Highlight: Bryce Barber (5 innings, win); game decided by an error.

Baseball – Burlington vs. Mount Anthony

• Score: Burlington 2, MA 1
• Pitching: Eamon Morency (6 innings, 8 K, 1 ER).

Baseball – Mount Mansfield vs. BFA‑St. Albans

• Score: Mount Mansfield 13, St. Albans 7
• Pitching: Jake Philbrick (9 hits allowed); offensive explosion with 8 runs in the third.

Softball – BFA‑St. Albans vs. South Burlington

• Score: St. Albans 13, South Burlington 1
• Pitching: Irie Shedd & Chatham Brouillette (perfect, 9 K); strong hitters with HRs and double plays.

Softball – Colchester vs. Essex

• Score: Colchester 13, Essex 6
• Relief: Destiny Hendy (1 run over 3 innings); balanced offense with double‑digit hits.

Girls’ Lacrosse – St. Johnsbury vs. Milton

• Score: St. Johnsbury 13, Milton 2
• Standout: Devlin Murphy (4 goals); solid defense limiting Milton to 2.

Overall Takeaway The day showcased a blend of tight games and blowouts. Teams excelling in both pitching and hitting reaped rewards, while those lacking in either area suffered setbacks. The season is poised for more drama and surprises as the teams vie for league supremacy.