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Overtime winner! Bazini sends Vermont soccer to quarterfinals of NCAA Tournament

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December 2, 2024

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Overtime winner! Bazini sends Vermont soccer to quarterfinals of NCAA Tournament

NCAA Tournament: Vermont soccer vs San Diego game preview video

Vermont men’s soccer meets host San Diego in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.

More late magic. More NCAA Tournament magic. Vermont soccer just keeps finding a way.

Yaniv Bazini’s penalty kick 29 seconds into the first overtime gave the Catamounts a 1-0 victory over host San Diego in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, advancing the America East champions to their third quarterfinal berth in three seasons.

The Catamounts (14-2-5) will play at second-seeded Pittsburgh (12-5) in the next round on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m., with the winner securing a berth to the College Cup semifinals.

Vermont pressured immediately at the start of overtime.

Good connections into the attacking third yielded a quick switch to Nathan Simeon from about 20 yards away from goal. Simeon’s ground pass into the box appeared out of reach for freshman Ryan Zellefrow to track down. But San Diego defender Trevor Dillon took Zellefrow down with a hard, sliding tackle, and the center official was quick to signal to the penalty spot.

From 12 yards out, Bazini, Vermont’s leading scorer, trotted in place and began his run-up before a slight hesitation. San Diego goalie Donovan Parisian leaned to his right enough for Bazini to bury the chance down the middle for the winner.

It was Bazini’s 12th goal of 2024 and his 28th of his Vermont career. The senior forward has also eight goals in 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Vermont goalie Niklas Herceg made seven saves for his fifth shutout this fall. Herceg denied a Casar Behena blast from outside the 18 for the first half’s best opportunity for both teams. He also rose up to paw away Luca Fava’s lefty knuckler about midway through the second half to keep the game scoreless.

Parisian finished with two stops for San Diego (15-3-2).

In their fourth straight NCAA Tournament and 14th overall in program history, the Catamounts blasted Iona 5-0 at home in the opening round before outlasting No. 7-seeded Hofstra on the road 2-1, via David Ismail’s game-breaking volley strike, to reach Sunday’s third round.

Two years ago, Vermont roared into the quarterfinals for the first time since 1989, highlighted by a pair of comeback triumphs that required extra periods and a rousing win over UCLA at Virtue Field. And last year, Vermont knocked off 12-seed Central Florida in a second-round OT clash.

Over the last three seasons, Vermont has collected eight NCAA Tournament victories. It had four in its history prior to that.

This fall, Vermont’s penchant for scoring goals near the end of regulation has become almost automatic: Bazini’s penalty winner Sunday was the team’s 18th goal in the 76th minute or later.

During the America East tournament, Bazini delivered an OT walk-off in the semifinals and Maximilian Kissel, Vermont’s super-sub, struck for the 86th-minute winner to seal Vermont’s first conference tourney championship since 2021.

Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.

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Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union [SVSU] invites community to annual collaboration night

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December 1, 2024

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Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union [SVSU] invites community to annual collaboration night

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) is excited to announce its annual Community Collaboration Night. This event is an opportunity to engage with some of the SVSU’s essential grants, while learning more and giving feedback on the continuous improvement plan goals.

The Community Collaboration Night will take place on Tuesday, December 5, from 5 to 6 P.M. at the SVSU Central Office, located at 184 North Street, Suite 1, in Bennington, Vermont.

This evening will provide participants with an overview of SVSU’s key grants, including:

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
IDEA B
Project Aware
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
Title I, II, and IV

“This is an opportunity for our community to learn about how we use grant funds to create programming,” said Superintendent James R. Culkeen. “We also welcome feedback to inform future grant investments.”

Participants of the event will also have the chance to contribute to discussions about the SVSU’s Continuous Improvement Plan goals, current district data, and next steps for state and federal grant planning. This collaborative effort underscores the SVSU’s vision of fostering lifelong learners by keeping community voices at the forefront.

“We value diverse voices from our community, allowing families to have an active part in their child’s education,” added Director of Student Services Kate Abbott.

If you are unable to attend, please visit the SVSU website www.svsu.org, navigate to the Curriculum department, and view the Continuous Improvement Plan under Families/Community. There is a feedback form button that is checked regularly.

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Lost juvenile hunter rescued from woods in Arlington, Vt.

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December 1, 2024

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Lost juvenile hunter rescued from woods in Arlington, Vt.

ARLINGTON, Vt. (WRGB) — A young hunter was rescued Saturday afternoon, after becoming lost in the woods in Arlington.

At approximately 5:23 p.m. Vermont State Police were advised of a lost juvenile hunter in the area of woods near South Road and Butternut Gutter.

After establishing a command post where joint operations could be conducted, members of the Arlington Fire Department entered the woods and were able to locate the young hunter, who was then escorted out to safety.

Once out, the juvenile was evaluated by Northshire Rescue before being released to a family member.

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VTDigger turns 15: A milestone for Vermont journalism – VTDigger

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November 30, 2024

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VTDigger turns 15: A milestone for Vermont journalism – VTDigger

Dear readers,

This year, VTDigger turns 15 — a milestone that marks a decade and a half of storytelling, impact, and the trust you’ve placed in us. What started in 2009 as Anne Galloway’s bold, one-woman newsroom has grown into Vermont’s most trusted source for statewide journalism — thanks to loyal readers like you.

We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you and invite you to join us in shaping the future of Vermont journalism with a special year-end gift. Will you help us reach our goal of 1,500 members by December 15th and keep us digging with a $15/month sustaining gift?

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Yet, local news is at risk. Vermont has lost 75% of its newspaper jobs in the past 25 years. Without local news, communities lose their voice, accountability declines and important issues remain hidden. Together, we can rebuild local news and create a stronger, more informed Vermont.

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