COLCHESTER, Vt. - Hartford football saved its biggest offensive night of the season for its last one. The eighth-seeded Hurricanes scored 32 points at top-seeded Colchester on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the playoffs, but the Lakers answered with 54 and moved on.

The 32 points were the most Hartford put up all fall, topping the 26 it scored in a four-point home loss to Lyndon Institute on Oct. 15. The Hurricanes had scored 20 in each of their other two October losses, at Mount Anthony on Oct. 9 and at home against Fair Haven on Oct. 23.

It was a tall order for an eighth seed. Colchester came in 7-1 and improves to 8-1. The Lakers face North Country in the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 6.

Hartford finishes 1-8. Its lone win came at home against Brattleboro, 21-6 on Sept. 25. The Hurricanes played a demanding schedule all fall: seven of their eight regular-season opponents earned playoff spots, including season-opening road trips to Champlain Valley, Rutland and Burr and Burton.

Two of those playoff teams kept rolling this week. Fair Haven, which beat Hartford 34-20, shut out U-32 42-0 on Thursday, and Lyndon Institute, which edged the Hurricanes 30-26, hosts Spaulding on Saturday.

The scoreboard did not go Hartford’s way on Friday, but the Hurricanes went out with their best scoring night of the season.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - For one half on Wednesday afternoon, Hartford boys soccer was right where it wanted to be: at home in the semifinals with a 1-0 lead. Then fifth-seeded Milton took over.

The Yellowjackets scored three times in the second half and beat the top-seeded Hurricanes 3-1 at the Maxfield Sports Complex, ending Hartford’s season one game short of the state championship game.

The loss snapped a 14-game winning streak that began after Hartford’s season opener, a 3-2 loss to North Country. The Hurricanes finish 14-2. They went unbeaten in league play, closed the regular season with shutouts of Brattleboro and Rutland and earned the top seed.

Four days earlier, Hartford looked unstoppable. The Hurricanes routed Lyndon Institute 8-0 in the quarterfinals behind a hat trick from Jackson Jewett, two goals and an assist from Jack Lashua and a goal and two assists from Max Capurso. “We started the game out well with two goals in the first six minutes,” coach Connor Brooks said after that game.

Milton had other plans on Wednesday. The Yellowjackets, who won 3-2 at fourth-seeded Montpelier to reach the semifinals, have now won five straight and improve to 12-5. They face second-seeded Rice in the final on Saturday at 2 p.m. at South Burlington High School.

For Hartford, a No. 1 seed and a 14-game streak made this a fall to remember, even if it ended a game earlier than the Hurricanes hoped.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 28:

U-32 0 at Rice 4 Rice shut out U-32 to set up the final against Milton.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Hartford field hockey’s season ended Tuesday afternoon against the one team nobody has solved this fall. Top-seeded and unbeaten U-32 beat the fourth-seeded Hurricanes 4-2 in the semifinals at U-32.

Hartford made it a much closer game than the first meeting. U-32 won 5-0 on Sept. 1, the second game of the season, and the Raiders had outscored their previous five opponents 34-1 coming in. On Tuesday the Hurricanes found the net twice against them.

U-32 improves to 14-0 and moves on to the final on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Burr and Burton Academy. The Raiders will face the winner of Wednesday’s other semifinal between Otter Valley and Bellows Falls.

Hartford finishes 9-6-1, two more wins than last season’s 7-7-2 team, and reached the semifinals for the second straight year. The Hurricanes earned this trip with a 3-0 home win over Spaulding in the quarterfinals on Oct. 22, their fifth shutout of the season.

This was a young team that grew up fast. The roster was built around sophomores and juniors, including Nora Comeau, Bella Lombardi and Amaya Argyros, who all scored in last year’s quarterfinal win over Spaulding.

Longtime coach Heather Scudder saw this coming before the season. “I am looking forward to seeing their growth as players, teammates and young ladies,” Scudder said. Nine wins and a semifinal trip later, that growth showed.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - J. Jewett scored three times and top-seeded Hartford boys soccer poured in a season-high eight goals in an 8-0 win over eighth-seeded Lyndon Institute in the quarterfinals Saturday afternoon at home.

The Hurricanes were up 3-0 at halftime and added five more after the break. L. Applebee set up two of the goals.

Hartford improves to 14-1 and has won 14 straight since a 2-3 loss to North Country in its season opener. The defense has been the engine of the streak, allowing four goals in those 14 games. Before Saturday, the Hurricanes had not scored more than four in a game all season.

Lyndon came in on a high after a 4-3 win over Lamoille in Wednesday’s opening round, but finishes 5-7-4.

Next up is fifth-seeded Milton (11-5), which knocked off fourth-seeded Montpelier 3-2 on Saturday. Hartford beat Montpelier 4-1 on Sept. 1.

Hartford boys soccer is next at home against Milton in the semifinals on Wednesday, October 28, at 3 p.m.

Other relevant play on Saturday, October 24:

Harwood 0 at Rice 0 Second-seeded Rice advanced on penalty kicks.

Middlebury 1 at U-32 3 Third-seeded U-32, which Hartford beat 3-0 on Sept. 5, moves on to face Rice.

Milton 3 at Montpelier 2 Milton, Hartford’s semifinal opponent, edged fourth-seeded Montpelier.

Montpelier at Hartford | Saturday, October 24

Hartford girls volleyball got off to the start it wanted Saturday, taking the first set 25-17 against fifth-seeded Montpelier in the quarterfinals at home. Montpelier answered by winning the next three, and the fourth-seeded Hurricanes’ season ended with a 1-3 loss.

Montpelier’s P. Bay-Hansen had seven kills. The result flipped the teams’ first meeting, when Hartford beat Montpelier 3-2 on Sept. 28.

Hartford came in on a four-match winning streak, including a 3-1 win over Mid Vermont Christian in Tuesday’s opening round. The Hurricanes finish 12-4, with wins over Mount Anthony, Mt. Abraham, Lyndon, Colchester and Vermont Commons among them.

Montpelier improves to 10-6 with its third straight win.

Set scores (Hartford first): 25-17, 16-25, 13-25, 14-25.

Hartford at the state championships in Thetford | Saturday, October 24

Senior Sylvia Johnson finished fifth in her division race Saturday at the state cross country championships at Thetford Academy, running 21:27.9 to lead Hartford.

Senior Elijah Ofstad led the boys in eighth in 17:52.6. Behind him the Hurricanes packed three runners within 10 seconds: junior Scott McSherry in 21st (18:56.3), senior Elliott Brooks in 24th (19:03.5) and sophomore Leo Snyder Hamalainen in 25th (19:05.4). Jaidin Bennett (33rd), Samuel Ofstad (37th) and Oliver Munn-Campusano (49th) completed the varsity seven.

Kira White (45th), Aria Smith (53rd) and Alyss Carbino (56th) followed Johnson on the girls side. U-32 swept both team titles in Hartford’s division. Last fall the Hartford boys placed fourth and the girls eighth at states.

Coach Dan Talbot was looking for steady running before the season. “The keys for success will be remaining consistent, staying healthy and continuing with the great energy we’ve established in preseason,” Talbot said.

Hartford boys: 8. Elijah Ofstad 17:52.6; 21. Scott McSherry 18:56.3; 24. Elliott Brooks 19:03.5; 25. Leo Snyder Hamalainen 19:05.4; 33. Jaidin Bennett 19:33.1; 37. Samuel Ofstad 20:08.5; 49. Oliver Munn-Campusano 20:51.0.

Hartford girls: 5. Sylvia Johnson 21:27.9; 45. Kira White 26:02.9; 53. Aria Smith 27:49.5; 56. Alyss Carbino 28:21.5; 69. Scarlett Brooks 30:15.5; 70. Emma Davis 32:17.5; 71. Juliette Brooks 34:22.2.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - Hartford football closed its schedule Friday night with a 20-34 loss to Fair Haven at home.

The Hurricanes put up 20 points for the second time in three games, but Fair Haven pulled away and improves to 6-2. The loss was Hartford’s fourth in a row.

The offense did pick up as the season went on. After being held to 14 points or fewer in three of its first four games, Hartford scored at least 20 in each of its last three, including a four-point loss, 26-30, to Lyndon on Oct. 15.

Hartford finishes 1-7. Its win came on Sept. 25, a 21-6 victory over Brattleboro. The Hurricanes scored 126 points and allowed 225 over eight games, a schedule that included unbeaten Burr & Burton.

It is a big weekend for Hartford athletics. Boys soccer, the top seed in its bracket, hosts Lyndon in a quarterfinal Saturday at 2 p.m., girls volleyball hosts Montpelier in a quarterfinal at 4 p.m., and field hockey plays at top-seeded U-32 in the semifinals next week.

Other relevant play on Friday, October 23:

Essex (4-4) 16 at Burr & Burton (8-0) 44 Burr & Burton, which beat Hartford 48-14 on Sept. 19, stayed unbeaten.

Mount Anthony (6-2) 40 at Brattleboro (0-8) 8 Mount Anthony, which beat Hartford 34-20 on Oct. 9, won at Brattleboro, the team the Hurricanes beat for their lone win.

Middlebury (4-4) 21 at Rutland (4-4) 22 Rutland edged Middlebury by a point. Both teams beat Hartford this fall.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - Hartford field hockey is headed back to the semifinals. The fourth-seeded Hurricanes beat fifth-seeded Spaulding 3-0 at home Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the playoffs.

It was a familiar script. The same two teams met in the same round with the same seeds a year ago, and Hartford won that one 3-0 at home, too. Last fall’s run ended with a semifinal loss at Bellows Falls, and this group now gets its own shot at the final four.

The Hurricanes improve to 9-5-1, already two more wins than last season’s 7-7-2 team, while Spaulding finishes 7-7-1. Thursday was Hartford’s fifth shutout of the fall, joining wins over Rutland (3-0), Burr & Burton (1-0), Bellows Falls (1-0) and Brattleboro (1-0). Hartford has won four of its last five, including a 5-1 win over Fair Haven on Oct. 14.

This is a young team that has grown up fast. A year ago, then-freshmen Nora Comeau and Bella Lombardi and then-sophomore Amaya Argyros scored the goals in that quarterfinal win over Spaulding, and goalie Gracie Roberts made three saves. All four were back this fall on a roster built around sophomores and juniors.

Longtime coach Heather Scudder said before the season that last year “was a rebuilding year, which gave many young players an opportunity to gain game-time experience.” She added, “I am looking forward to seeing their growth as players, teammates and young ladies. As for how it will end up, well, that is an unfolding mystery. So stay tuned and GO CANES!”

The mystery gets tougher next week. Top-seeded U-32 is waiting in the semifinals, and U-32 beat Hartford 5-0 on Sept. 1, the second game of the season. The Hurricanes have won nine of 13 games since that night.

It is a busy stretch for Hartford athletics, too. Football hosts Fair Haven on Friday night, and girls volleyball hosts Montpelier in a quarterfinal on Saturday afternoon.

Hartford field hockey is next against top-seeded U-32 in the semifinals on Wednesday, October 28, or Thursday, October 29.

Other relevant play on Thursday, October 22:

Otter Valley (6-7-2) 2 at North Country (9-4-1) 1 Sophie Parker scored both goals for sixth-seeded Otter Valley, which pulled the upset and moves on to face Bellows Falls in the other semifinal.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - Hartford girls volleyball is into the quarterfinals. The fourth-seeded Hurricanes beat 13th-seeded Mid Vermont Christian 3-1 at home Wednesday in the first round of the playoffs.

Hartford rolled through the first set 25-10, but Mid Vermont Christian answered with the longest set of the night, a 31-29 win in the second. The Hurricanes took control from there, winning the third set 25-17 and closing it out 25-10 in the fourth.

Mid Vermont Christian came in on a three-match winning streak and finishes 11-4. Hartford improves to 12-3 and has won four straight since a 1-3 loss at Enosburg on Oct. 9, beating Vermont Commons, Colchester and Mount Anthony before Wednesday.

Second-year coach Natasha Niffka’s team is chasing another deep run after reaching the semifinals last season, when Enosburg ended the Hurricanes’ 12-2 season. This year’s roster has four seniors, Julia Bonnett, Amara Johnson, Emma Taylor and Maya Johnson, along with seven sophomores.

Hartford will see a familiar opponent next. Fifth-seeded Montpelier swept Missisquoi Valley 3-0 on Wednesday, and the Hurricanes won 3-2 at Montpelier on Sept. 28.

Hartford girls volleyball is next against fifth-seeded Montpelier in the quarterfinals.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 21:

Missisquoi Valley (1-14) 0 at Montpelier (9-6) 3 Montpelier, Hartford’s quarterfinal opponent, swept 25-20, 25-6, 25-14.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - Hartford girls soccer’s season ended Tuesday afternoon with a 0-6 loss at eighth-seeded Rice in the first round of the playoffs.

The ninth-seeded Hurricanes trailed 2-0 at halftime before Rice scored four times in the second half. Rice has now won the last four meetings between the teams.

Hartford finishes 6-8-1, while Rice improves to 7-7-1 and moves on to a quarterfinal at top-seeded Harwood.

The Hurricanes’ best stretch came in late September, when they won four straight: 3-0 over Windsor, 4-2 at Fair Haven, 3-2 at Brattleboro and 2-1 in overtime against Woodstock. Their last win was 3-1 at Stratton Mountain on Oct. 13.

Coach Blake Lopes, in his second season, said before the fall, “We have a very resilient upperclassmen group of girls that are turning into great leaders, and we have an amazingly talented underclassmen group.”

Other relevant play on Tuesday, October 20:

Milton (2-13) 1 at Mt. Abraham (11-4) 0 Fifteenth-seeded Milton knocked off the second seed on the road.

Stratton Mountain (1-10) 2 at Springfield (15-0) 4 Springfield, which beat Hartford 4-0 on Oct. 15, stayed perfect.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

HARTFORD, Vt. - Hartford boys soccer beat Rutland 2-0 at home Friday for its 13th straight win.

Max Papurfo and Owen Jenks scored for the Hurricanes, both in the first half, and Hartford held on through second-half pressure from Rutland to keep the clean sheet.

The Hurricanes improve to 13-1, while Rutland falls to 7-7. Hartford has not lost since a 2-3 setback at North Country in the season opener on Aug. 28, and Friday’s win was its second straight shutout.

Other relevant play on Friday, October 16:

Green Mountain (2-13) 2 at Springfield (3-10-1) 4 Springfield, which Hartford beat twice this season, won at home.

Middlebury (4-10) 1 at Rice Memorial (12-1-1) 6 Rice Memorial rolled at home in their division.

Hartford at Mount Anthony | Friday, October 16

Hartford volleyball swept Mount Anthony 3-0 on the road in Bennington on Friday.

The Hurricanes improve to 11-3, while Mount Anthony falls to 7-7. It was Hartford’s third straight win since a loss at Enosburg on Oct. 9, and the Hurricanes have now swept Mount Anthony twice this season after a 3-0 home win on Sept. 4.

Hartford at small-school league championships, Westminster | Friday, October 16

The Hartford boys won the team title at the small-school league cross country championships Friday on the Bellows Falls Union High School course in Westminster, Vt.

The title capped a big Friday for Hartford, with boys soccer and volleyball also picking up wins.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

HARTFORD, Vt. - Hartford football came up just short at home Thursday, falling 26-30 to Lyndon Institute in a back-and-forth night.

The Hurricanes move to 1-6, while Lyndon improves to 6-1. Hartford stayed within striking distance all evening but could not finish the comeback against one of the stronger sides in their division.

Hartford football's next game was not listed at draft time.

Hartford at Springfield | Thursday, October 15

Hartford girls soccer was held scoreless through the half and fell 0-4 at Springfield on Thursday.

The Hurricanes move to 6-7-1, while Springfield improves to 13-0. Springfield has been rolling through the fall, and Hartford could not break through against an undefeated side.

Hartford girls soccer's next game was not listed at draft time.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

HARTFORD, Vt. - Hartford boys soccer handled business at home Wednesday, beating Brattleboro 3-0 in a game moved up from Tuesday. It was another clean sheet for one of the strongest sides in their division.

The Hurricanes improve to 12-1, while Brattleboro falls to 7-5-1. Hartford has been rolling through the second half of the regular season and keeps stacking shutouts as tournament time approaches.

Hartford boys soccer is next at home against Rutland on Friday, October 16, at 4 p.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 14:

Middlebury (4-9) 1 at Milton (5-4) 2 Milton edged Middlebury in their division.

Hartford at home vs. Fair Haven | Wednesday, October 14

Hartford field hockey closed its regular season at home Wednesday with a 5-1 win over Fair Haven.

The Hurricanes finish the regular season at 8-5-1, while Fair Haven falls to 3-7-2. It was a strong send-off before the postseason, and Hartford controlled the night from the opening whistle.

Hartford at home vs. Colchester | Wednesday, October 14

Hartford volleyball dropped the first set, then won the next three to beat Colchester 3-1 at home Wednesday. Set scores were 23-25, 25-14, 25-18, and 25-22.

The Hurricanes improve to 10-3 with a second straight win, while Colchester falls to 6-7. Hartford bounced back after losing the opener and took down a ranked Colchester team.

Hartford volleyball is next at Mount Anthony on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

STRATTON, Vt. - Hartford girls soccer got a measure of revenge Tuesday, winning 3-1 at Stratton Mountain School. The same Stratton Mountain team beat the Hurricanes 4-2 in White River Junction back on Sept. 15.

Hartford moves to 6-5-1 on the season, while Stratton Mountain falls to 1-8. It was a nice bounce-back for the Hurricanes after a 4-0 loss at Otter Valley on Saturday, and it keeps them close to .500 with a few games left in the regular season.

Hartford girls soccer is next at undefeated Springfield on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Riverside Middle School.

Other relevant play on Tuesday, October 13:

Mount St. Joseph (5-9) 0 at Otter Valley (12-1) 5 Otter Valley, which has beaten Hartford twice this fall, rolled at home in their division.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Hartford boys soccer kept its strong season rolling Saturday with a 4-1 win at Springfield. Liam Applebee scored for the Hurricanes, and Colin Morlock picked up an assist.

Hartford improves to 11-1 on the season, while Springfield falls to 2-9-1. With the regular season heading into its final stretch, the Hurricanes have lost only once all fall.

Hartford boys soccer is next against Brattleboro on Tuesday, October 13, at 4 p.m.

Hartford at Otter Valley | Saturday, October 10

Hartford girls soccer made the trip to Brandon on Saturday and fell 3-0 to Otter Valley, one of the top teams in the state.

The Hurricanes move to 5-6-1 on the season, while Otter Valley improves to 11-1. Hartford has a few games left to push back toward .500.

Hartford girls soccer is next against Stratton Mountain School on Tuesday, October 13, at 4 p.m.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

BENNINGTON, Vt. - Hartford football put up 20 points on the road Friday night but fell 34-20 at Mount Anthony. The Hurricanes drop to 1-5 on the season, while Mount Anthony improves to 4-2.

Hartford kept scoring against one of the better teams on its schedule, but could not keep pace with the Patriots. The Hurricanes come home next week looking for their second win of the fall.

Hartford football is next at home against Lyndon on Thursday, October 15.

Other relevant play on Friday, October 9:

Lyndon 26 at Bellows Falls 20 Lyndon, Hartford’s next opponent, won a close road game.

North Country 40 at Milton 7 North Country rolled on the road.

U-32 21, Rice 6 U-32 won at home.

Hartford at Burr and Burton | Friday, October 9

Hartford field hockey lost a close one on the road Friday, falling 3-2 at Burr and Burton in Manchester. The Hurricanes scored twice but came up one goal short.

Hartford moves to 7-5-1 on the season, and Burr and Burton is now 7-5. The Hurricanes have stayed above .500 all fall with the regular season winding down.

Hartford at Enosburg Falls | Friday, October 9

Hartford volleyball took a set from one of the top teams in the state Friday but fell 3-1 at Enosburg Falls. The set scores were 25-15, 20-25, 25-20 and 25-10 for Enosburg.

The Hurricanes won the second set 25-20 and drop to 8-3 on the season, while Enosburg improves to 13-1.

Hartford volleyball is next on the road at Vermont Commons on Monday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vt. — Hartford boys soccer kept its strong season rolling Thursday with a 2-1 road win at Stratton Mountain. The Hurricanes move to 10-1 on the season, while Stratton Mountain falls to 2-3-2.

It was a close game the whole way, and Hartford did just enough to get out with the win. The Hurricanes have now won 10 of their first 11 games and stay near the top of their league with the regular season winding down.

Hartford boys soccer is next on the road at Springfield on Saturday, October 10, at 4:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Thursday, October 8:

West Rutland 3 at Long Trail 2 West Rutland won a one-goal road game in their league.

Proctor 3, Mount St. Joseph 1 Proctor won by two in their league.

Hartford at Green Mountain Valley School | Thursday, October 8

Hartford girls soccer fell 5-0 on the road at Green Mountain Valley School in Waitsfield on Thursday. GMVS led 3-0 at halftime and pulled away in a non-conference game.

The Hurricanes drop to 5-5-1, while GMVS improves to 5-2. Hartford gets right back at it on the road this weekend.

Hartford girls soccer is next on the road at Otter Valley on Saturday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Thursday, October 8:

Mount Anthony 1, Otter Valley 0 Otter Valley, Hartford's next opponent, lost a one-goal game.

Stowe 2, Peoples 1 Stowe edged Peoples by a goal.

Hartford at Ralph Myhre Golf Course, Middlebury | Thursday, October 8

Hartford boys golf finished sixth out of eight teams at the state championships at Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury on Thursday. The Hurricanes shot a team score of 373, finishing ahead of Bellows Falls (426) and Green Mountain (428).

Harwood won its second straight title with a 331, followed by Middlebury (334), U-32 (342), Stowe (357) and Lyndon (360). U-32's Bubba Chamberlain repeated as medalist with a 77. Hartford's lineup was Teelin Nowlan, Cody Hathorn, Matthew Bean, Wyatt Chambers and Jackson Whitney.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Hartford volleyball took care of business at home Wednesday, sweeping Randolph 3-0. The Hurricanes move to 8-2 on the season, while Randolph falls to 2-9.

It was the second time this fall Hartford has beaten Randolph in straight sets, after a 3-0 road win back in September. The Hurricanes have now won eight of their first 10 matches and head north for a road match at the end of the week.

Hartford volleyball is next on the road at Enosburg Falls on Friday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 7:

Missisquoi Valley 0 at Enosburg Falls 3 Enosburg Falls, Hartford’s next opponent, swept at home in their league.

Lyndon 3 at Mt. Abraham 0 Lyndon won in straight sets on the road in their league.

Burlington 0 at CVU 3 CVU swept Burlington at home in their league.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

BRANDON, Vt. — Hartford's Isabella Lombardi is a state champion. Lombardi shot a 91 at the girls golf state championships at Neshobe Golf Club on Tuesday to win the individual title in her division, one stroke ahead of Rice's Charlotte Walker (92).

It was a big day for the Hurricanes as a team, too. Hartford tied Harwood for third in the team standings in their division, while Rice took the team title, seven strokes ahead of Northfield in second.

Hartford at Springfield | Tuesday, October 6

Hartford cross country put together a strong day at the Springfield home meet in North Springfield on Tuesday. The boys placed four runners in the top seven of the 5K: Elijah Ofstad was third in 17:52.77, Leo Snyder Hamalainen fourth in 18:13.66, Jaidin Bennett fifth in 18:23.40 and Scott McSherry seventh in 18:29.79. Samuel Ofstad added an 11th-place finish in 19:37.40.

On the girls side, Sylvia Johnson finished second in 19:22.43, nine seconds behind the winner. Team scores were not posted.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We'll see you next time!

SWANTON, Vt. — Hartford volleyball swept Missisquoi Valley on the road Monday, winning 3-0 by set scores of 25-23, 25-15 and 25-17. The Hurricanes move to 7-2 and left the Thunderbirds at 1-9.

It was a good bounce-back night in their league. Two days after a five-set home loss to Middlebury, Hartford held off a close first set and then pulled away in the next two to finish the sweep.

Hartford volleyball is next at home against Randolph on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Monday, October 5:

Vermont Commons (3-7) 1 at Randolph (2-8) 3 Randolph, Hartford’s next opponent, won at home in their league.

Montpelier (5-5) 2 at Harwood (8-2) 3 Harwood outlasted Montpelier in five sets at home in their league.

Mt. Abraham (2-8) 0 at Middlebury (10-1) 3 Middlebury swept at home in their league.

Enosburg Falls (11-1) 3 at Colchester (5-6) 0 Enosburg Falls swept on the road in their league.

That wraps up the day for Hartford High School sports. We’ll see you next time!

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Hartford boys soccer shut out Woodstock 4-0 at home Saturday for its ninth straight win. The Hurricanes move to 9-1 after leading 1-0 at halftime and adding three more in the second half at the Maxfield Sports Complex.

It was another sharp home night in their league. Hartford protected the early lead, pulled away after the break, and kept a long winning streak rolling against a familiar rival.

Hartford boys soccer is next at home against Stratton Mountain School on Thursday, October 8, at 4:00 p.m.

Middlebury at Hartford | Saturday, October 3

Hartford volleyball fell at home Saturday, dropping a 2-3 five-set decision to Middlebury. The Hurricanes move to 6-2 and left the Tigers at 9-1 after a long home match that went the distance.

It was a tough home night against one of the stronger sides in their league. Hartford pushed Middlebury to five sets but could not close out the final frame.

Hartford volleyball is next on the road at Missisquoi Valley on Monday, October 5, at 6:00 p.m.

Otter Valley at Hartford | Saturday, October 3

Hartford girls soccer fell at home Saturday, dropping a 1-2 result to unbeaten Otter Valley. The game was tied 1-1 at halftime before Otter Valley (10-0) found the winner. The loss ended Hartford’s four-game winning streak and dropped the Hurricanes to 5-4-1.

It was a tight home test against the league’s top team. Hartford matched Otter Valley through a half, then could not find the equalizer after the Otters took the lead.

Hartford girls soccer is next at home against Green Mountain Valley School on Thursday, October 8, at 4:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Saturday, October 3:

Middlebury (3-7) 1 at Mt. Abraham (9-1) 2 Mt. Abraham took a one-goal home win in their league.

Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy | Saturday, October 3

Hartford cross country had a standout day at Thetford’s Woods Trail Run on Saturday. Senior Elijah Ofstad won the Boys Division 2 5,000 meters in 18:06.9, beating Finnian Evans by a few seconds. Junior Cooper Warren placed third in Boys Division 4 in 21:15.8, and sophomore Samuel Ofstad ran 20:21.0 in Boys Division 3. Team scores were not posted.

It was a strong individual meet for the Hurricanes. Elijah Ofstad’s Division 2 win headlined the day, with Warren and Samuel Ofstad adding solid finishes in their races.

Middlebury at Hartford | Friday, October 2

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Hartford football fell at home Friday, dropping a 12-35 result to Middlebury. The Hurricanes move to 1-4 and left the Tigers at 2-3 after Middlebury jumped out to a 21-0 lead after the first quarter.

It was a tough home night in their league. Middlebury kept stacking scores — including a strip-return touchdown from Trevor Wright, a Maverick Gardner-Wacker score, a Tucker Wright touchdown, and Brady Lloyd’s kickoff return plus a touchdown pass to Adam Larose — while Eagan Cadreact accounted for both Hartford touchdowns, the first coming on a Joey Gardner handoff.

Hartford football is next on the road at Mount Anthony on Friday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Friday, October 2:

BFA St. Albans 0 at Mount Anthony (3-2) 28 Mount Anthony rolled at home in their league.

Bellows Falls at Hartford | Friday, October 2

Hartford field hockey won at home Friday, shutting out Bellows Falls 1-0. The Hurricanes move to 6-4-1 and left the Terriers at 6-3-1 after a one-goal home win against a familiar league contender.

It was a sharp defensive night in their league. Hartford found the only goal of the game and closed out the clean sheet without needing a late equalizer scare to go the other way.

Hartford field hockey is next on the road at Brattleboro on Wednesday, October 7, at 4:30 p.m.

Other relevant play on Friday, October 2:

Windsor (2-3-1) 1 at Fair Haven (3-5-1) 0 Windsor took a road shutout in their league.

South Qualifier at Crown Point | Friday, October 2

Hartford boys golf took first at the South Qualifier on Friday at Crown Point Country Club, finishing 81-over as a team. Teelin Nowlan led the Hurricanes with an 86, and Cody Hathorn finished about five strokes back around 91 as Hartford punched its ticket to states.

It was a strong qualifier day for the program. Hartford outpaced the rest of the South field, with Green Mountain and Bellows Falls also advancing behind them, and the next stop is states Thursday at Ralph Myhre.

Hartford boys golf is next at the state tournament on Thursday at Ralph Myhre Golf Course.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Hartford girls soccer edged Woodstock 2-1 at home Wednesday. The Hurricanes move to 5-3-1 and left the Wasps at 2-7-1 after a one-goal win in a familiar league matchup.

It was a sharp home night in their league. Hartford found a way to finish the chances that mattered and held on through a late push from Woodstock.

Hartford girls soccer is next at home against Otter Valley on Saturday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, September 30:

Springfield (9-0) 1 at Windsor (6-5) 0 Springfield stayed perfect on the road in their league.

Hartford at Rutland | Wednesday, September 30

Hartford field hockey fell on the road Wednesday, dropping a 0-1 result at Rutland. The Hurricanes move to 5-4-1 and left the Raiders at 2-7-1 after a one-goal away night.

It was a tight road test in their league. Rutland found the only goal of the night, and Hartford could not get the equalizer before the final whistle.

Hartford field hockey is next at home against Bellows Falls on Friday, October 2, at 4:00 p.m.