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Top 10 Vermont high school football rankings (9/15/2024)
It’s that time of the year, everyone. High school football games kicked off throughout the state of Vermont Sep. 5-7 and there was plenty of great action taking place.
The No. 1 team in the Green Mountain State is Champlain Valley Union followed by a new No. 2 in Rutland.
Here’s the complete breakdown of Vermont’s elite high school football teams, heading into Week 4 of the 2024 season, as we see it.
The Redhawks kept up their winning ways by taking care of business and cruising to a 40-6 victory over Colchester. Next week Champlain Valley Union host Bellow Frees Academy.
We make more sense of this ascension up the rankings because of the Raiders’ win over Middlebury. Rutland elevates up the chain and at No. 2 this week.
The Hurricanes bounced back from their loss and throttled Battleboro 41-14 to notch win No. 2. Next up is a date with No. 4 Middlebury (below).
Don’t thin many of us saw the Tigers dropping this weekend’s game against Rutland, but here we are. Now Middlebury gears up for a showdown with Hartford.
The Wasps have been pretty dominant over the first three games, out-scoring opponents 123-41.
It is Week 3 where Burlington ended up losing itsfirst game, a 28-7 loss to a talented Essex bunch. Doesn’t get any easier against U-32 this week.
A 35-13 victory over Milton keeps the undefeated roll going for Bellow Free Academy/Fairfax. Next up is a matchup against Poultney.
The Vikings have continued to look impressive heading into Week 4, as they routed U-32 40-23 last week. Lyndon has piled up 111 points in three weeks.
Looking at what the Green Knights have done already, they deserve to make their way into the ranks. They’re coming off a 52-24 victory over Mt. Abraham.
Likely the biggest margin of victory for any team in these rankings was by Fair Haven, 56-8 over Mt. Mansfield.
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Sen. Sanders shoots hoops in southern Vermont Saturday
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – One of Vermont’s local congressional delegates was shooting hoops in southern Vermont Saturday afternoon.
K-12 students dribbled through gyms in Springfield, Bennington and Rutland with Sen. Bernie Sanders.
About 70 kids showed up to Keefe Gymnasium at the Rutland Middle School to shoot hoops with the senator.
Sanders says it’s an effort to get young Vermonters moving and promote an active lifestyle in their futures.
“We want them to study hard in school, we want good schools, we want them to be healthy and have strong bodies and strong bodies go with strong minds again I worry very much that kids are spending too much time indoors on phones on the internet rather than interacting with their peers you know playing ball and being outside getting healthy,” Sen. Sanders said.
All the kids took home a free basketball from all three events in southern Vermont.
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This Boutique Hotel In Vermont Has Launched A Fall Foliage Hotline
Vermont is a top destination for seeing fall foliage, but one hotel within the state is making the call on how to help their guests fully experience this season.
Hotel Vermont in Burlington has unveiled a Fall Foliage Hotline, a direct phone service providing first-hand information on all things related to The Green Mountain State’s foliage spectrum.
Inquiring travelers may use the hotline by dialing (802) 651-0080 from now through October 2024. The Hotel Vermont’s concierge team is managing this phone line and will answer phone calls between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Correlating information on fall activities is also available on Hotel Vermont’s website.
While the Fall Foliage Hotline is a new addition, the staff at Hotel Vermont regularly has been providing tips and encouragement in relation to visiting Burlington and its surrounding area.
“The hotline felt like a natural way to bottle up the depth of knowledge spanning our team, many of which are lifelong Vermonters,” explained the hotel’s General Manager Matt Canning, “to support travelers visiting Vermont in making the most of their fall experience or encourage them to visit us if they don’t have plans to already.”
Canning isn’t aware of other hotels offering a similar service relating to fall foliage, but he also proudly exclaimed his staff members’ expertise.
“At its core, offering this tool is a way to share why we have so much love for where we live in this especially colorful season.”
Through answering hotline questions, Canning’s team is applying their real time reporting from them traveling through Vermont along historical knowledge from fellow long-time Vermonters. They’re also referring to state resources, including information provided by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
“In addition to tracking foliage, our team will provide locals knowledge on the most scenic drives, country stores and fall activities,” added Canning.
Overall, Hotel Vermont’s concierge team can inform of where and when within Vermont to experience the state’s best fall colors.
Other tips from these hotline helpers extend to fall-related finds and seasonal events. They can recommend places in Vermont for buying apple cider donuts, farms for apple and pumpkin picking or shopping for produce or wineries offering onsite tastings. They can even point guests to scenic routes and other top leaf peeping spots.
Even Canning has some fall foliage tips to share. He suggested taking a ride along Burlington Bike Path or meandering along the walking trails at Shelburne Farms whose autumn views involve the farm’s Flower Gardens overlooking Lake Champlain.
Onsite, Hotel Vermont is offering guests a special Fall Harvest Package. It includes a welcome gift of fresh cider donuts, local cider and vouchers to rotating U-Pick apple orchards and pumpkin farms.
Yet, there are some areas out of the hotel’s concierge team’s range of expertise. They can’t confirm weather reports or predict when Vermont’s exact foliage peak will happen. However, Canning noted that its staff can provide guidance on current peak sightings and advise on other seasonal experiences that often fly under the radar.
“At its core, offering this tool is a way to share why we have so much love for where we live in this especially colorful season,” added Canning.
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