Courtesy of CSJ Alphonso Howlett RUTLAND – College of St. Joseph has named Alphonso Howlett as men’s basketball head coach. Howlett brings a wealth of experience from both on the court and on the sidelines at the collegiate level, having served most recently as the assistant coach for the men’s basketball program at CSJ under…

By Dave Hoffenberg KILLINGTON — After a wild and mild winter, it’s finally time for softball. The defending champion Clearly Moguls began their quest for back-to-back-to-back titles for the first time in franchise history. They had the back-to-back part before in 2010-11 but could not get the elusive third. Could this be their year? The…

KILLINGTON – The Town of Killington opened its municipal pool a week early for the summer season. Originally set to open June 4, the pool first opened to the public Saturday, May 28, in time for folks to seek some relief from the Memorial Day weekend heatwave. The town parks and recreation staff, Kim Peters…

QUESTION: Mindy and Josh are playing in a tournament. On the 3rd hole both players walk to the green where their balls rest. Mindy is farther away and prepares to putt. She asks Josh to mark his ball, which is in her line.  Josh marks the position and then knocks the ball away with his…

LUDLOW – The Okemo Valley Golf Club Men’s League gathered for its third week of competition on May 24. The race for the top spot grew tighter, as only six points separate the top seven teams. The Honey Dew Man team, lead by Bill Higgins grabbing 6.5 holes in his match, helped his team of…

The warm, sunny skies stayed relatively clear for racers who came to the region for the Killington Stage Race held May 28 through 30.

By Ariel Kent The start of lift-served mountain biking is a monumental event in Killington, even more so than usual this year because bike trails opened Memorial Day weekend, almost two months ahead of schedule! Mountain biking in itself is much more than just a sport—it’s a community. The mountain bike community, especially the Vermont…

Courtesy of CSJ Alana Todd takes a swing for College of St. Joseph at a recent softball tournament. The team finished 6th in the nation. RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph softball finished the season sixth in the nation following their United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Tournament run May 16-18. The Lady Saints earned their…

Courtesy of KMS The Killington Mountain School boys’ lacrosse team went from an enjoyment sport to have great value. KILLINGTON — What began as a club sport aimed at providing enjoyment and cross training quickly grew into much more at Killington Mountain School this spring. The Killington Mountain School boys’ lacrosse team has cemented its place…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Quenneville victory opens Devil’s Bowl Speedway; Masterson, FitzGerald, Wood also take opening night wins WEST HAVEN – Vince Quenneville Jr. showed a good opening night crowd at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 21 that he never missed a beat over the winter. The Brandon, Vt., speedster and defending asphalt track champion…

By Robin Alberti At the end of every ski season, Basin Sports ski shop holds a party, the Basin Blastoff. Part of that celebration raises money for a local charity. This year the funds went to the Rutland Recreation Department for Flipside Skate Park. The party raised $1,600 and that donation was matched by the…

QUESTION: Connie and Howie are playing in a tournament. On the 14th hole, Connie’s ball rests on the green. Close to the ball is a twig (loose impediment). Connie removes the twig, but in the process of removal, she accidentally moves the ball with her foot. She says there is no penalty if the ball…

KILLINGTON — The first annual Beast of a Bike Swap is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend at Killington Resort’s Snowshed Lodge during a three-day stretch, May 27-29. Scheduled to coincide with the long-standing Killington Stage Race and opening weekend of the Killington Mountain Bike Park, these holiday weekend events create an atmosphere of family-friendly cycling fun…

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KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain School cycling team traveled to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for several races, taking podium positions in various categories. Coach Brad Ramsay checked in May 10 with an update and the following results. Limerock “On May 1, KMS Cyclists Noah Barrow, Josh Chu, Jack Lynch, and Johannes Stromski traveled to Lakeville, Conn.,…