DORSET, Vt. - Rivendell boys soccer’s season ended Wednesday afternoon with a 0-5 loss at eighth-seeded Long Trail in the first round of the playoffs.

It was the second meeting of the fall between the teams. Long Trail won the first one 2-1 on Aug. 31. The ninth-seeded Raptors could not find the net in the rematch, and Long Trail (7-6-1) moves on to a quarterfinal at top-seeded Twin Valley on Saturday.

Rivendell finishes 5-9-1, a big step forward from a 2-12 season a year ago. The Raptors more than doubled their win total, with a 6-0 win over Mount St. Joseph, a 5-4 win over Proctor, a 3-0 win over White River Valley and one-goal wins over Blue Mountain and Otter Valley. They closed the regular season with a 2-3 loss to Randolph on Oct. 17.

Coach Soren Smith leaned on an experienced senior class this fall. “Our five seniors — Nolan Bourn, Josh Douglas, Julian Douglas, Wyatt Parker and Evan Woodward — are a strong group of players who have a lot of experience at the varsity level,” he said before the season.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 21:

Blue Mountain (0-15) 0 at Sharon (10-2-2) 5 Sharon, which beat Rivendell twice this fall, rolled at home.

Grace Christian (4-11) 0 at Leland & Gray (9-5-1) 3 Leland & Gray, which beat Rivendell 4-2 on Sept. 18, advanced at home.

That wraps up the day for Rivendell Academy sports. We’ll see you next time!

NORTH CLARENDON, Vt. - Rivendell girls soccer scored twice but saw its season end Tuesday afternoon with a 2-4 loss at sixth-seeded Mill River in the first round of the playoffs.

Bella St. Pierre scored twice for the Minutemen, and her sister Gracie St. Pierre and Cameron Behrendt added goals. It was Mill River’s first playoff win in girls soccer since 2016.

The 11th-seeded Raptors finish 4-11, while Mill River improves to 7-6-2. Rivendell won two of its last four games, 5-0 at Sharon on Oct. 3 and 6-0 at home against White River Valley on Oct. 7, and its other wins came against Woodstock and Blue Mountain.

Coach Jason Knowles knew this would be a building year. “We graduated nine of our 16 players from last season, so this year will be very much about rebuilding and development,” he said before the season.

Other relevant play on Tuesday, October 20:

Sharon (0-15) 0 at Richford (11-3-1) 2 Richford advanced past a Sharon team Rivendell beat 5-0 on Oct. 3.

Proctor (5-8-2) 1 at Leland & Gray (4-8-3) 0 Proctor won in overtime on the road against a Leland & Gray team that beat Rivendell twice.

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ORFORD, N.H. - Rivendell boys soccer fell 2-3 to Randolph at home Saturday. Nolan Bourn and Wyatt Parker scored for the Raptors.

The Raptors move to 5-8-1, while Randolph improves to 5-9. It was Rivendell’s fourth straight loss and its second straight one-goal game, after a 0-1 result at West Rutland on Thursday.

Other relevant play on Saturday, October 17:

West Rutland (8-4-2) 8 at Mount St. Joseph (1-11-1) 1 West Rutland, which beat Rivendell on Thursday, rolled on the road in their league.

Proctor (6-8) 2 at Grace Christian (4-10) 0 Proctor, which Rivendell beat 5-4 in September, won on the road in their league.

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WEST RUTLAND, Vt. - Rivendell boys soccer fell 0-1 at West Rutland on Thursday, the Raptors' third straight loss.

The Raptors move to 5-7-1, while West Rutland improves to 7-4-2. Rivendell stayed close on the road but could not find an equalizer against a West Rutland side that protected the shutout.

Rivendell boys soccer is next at home against Randolph on Friday at 4 p.m.

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ORFORD, N.H. - Rivendell boys soccer hosted Sharon Academy on Wednesday and fell 3-6 in a high-scoring game at home.

The Raptors move to 5-6-1, while Sharon improves to 9-1-2. Rivendell found the net three times but could not keep pace with one of the hottest attacks in their division.

Rivendell boys soccer is next at West Rutland on Thursday, October 15, at 4 p.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 14:

Long Trail (5-6) 4 at West Rutland (6-4-2) 3 West Rutland, Rivendell’s next opponent, fell at home.

Proctor (5-8) 2 at Mill River (12-2) 3 Mill River edged Proctor in their division.

That wraps up the day for Rivendell Academy sports. We’ll see you next time!

ORFORD, N.H. — Rivendell girls soccer had a big night at home Wednesday, beating White River Valley 6-0. The Raptors scored six goals and kept the Wildcats off the board, improving to 4-9.

It was the Raptors’ fourth win of the fall, and it came against a team in their league. White River Valley falls to 5-7-1. Rivendell gets a few days off before heading out on the road next week.

Rivendell girls soccer is next on the road at Paine Mountain on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, October 7:

Richford 1 at Paine Mountain 1 Paine Mountain, Rivendell’s next opponent, played to a tie at home.

Poultney 1 at Long Trail 1 Poultney and Long Trail played to a tie in their division.

Randolph 2 at Proctor 0 Randolph took a road shutout in their league.

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SHARON, Vt. — Rivendell girls soccer won on the road Saturday, beating Sharon 5-0. The Raptors snap an eight-game losing streak and move to 3-9 after a clear away win against the Phoenix.

It was a needed road breakthrough. Rivendell found the net early and often, and the clean sheet capped a full performance after a long skid.

Rivendell girls soccer is next at home against White River Valley on Wednesday, October 7, at 4:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Saturday, October 3:

Proctor (3-5-2) 3 at West Rutland (8-2-1) 3 Proctor and West Rutland played to a draw in their league.

Rivendell at Sharon | Saturday, October 3

Rivendell boys soccer fell on the road Saturday, dropping a 1-5 result at Sharon. Wyatt Parker scored for the Phoenix in the home win. The Raptors move to 5-5-1 after a tough away night.

It was a hard road test. Sharon controlled the match, and Rivendell could not keep pace once the Phoenix pulled away.

Rivendell boys soccer is next on the road at Bellows Falls on Tuesday, October 6, at 4:00 p.m.

Other relevant play on Saturday, October 3:

Otter Valley (0-11) 1 at White River Valley (4-5) 6 White River Valley rolled at home in their league.

Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy | Saturday, October 3

Rivendell cross country raced at Thetford’s Woods Trail Run on Saturday. Freshmen Ronan Stoudnour (26:48.9) and Theo Mohr (26:59.3) ran in the Boys Division 3 5,000 meters. Team scores were not posted.

It was a developmental meet day for the Raptors’ young runners at a crowded Woods Trail field.

PROCTOR, Vt. — Rivendell boys soccer won a wild road night Wednesday, beating Proctor 5-4. The Raptors move to 5-4-1 and left Proctor at 3-6 after a one-goal away win.

It was a high-scoring statement in their league. Rivendell kept answering and found a way to close a five-goal night on the road.

Rivendell boys soccer is next at home against Sharon on Saturday, October 3, at 11:00 a.m.

Other relevant play on Wednesday, September 30:

Green Mountain 0 at Twin Valley 8 Twin Valley rolled at home in their league.

CHESTER, Vt. — Rivendell girls soccer took a hard road loss Tuesday, falling 0-6 at Green Mountain Union. The Raptors move to 2-9 and left the Giants at 3-7 after a long night in Chester.

It was a tough away night in their division. Green Mountain kept the pressure on, and Rivendell could not find a way onto the scoreboard.

Rivendell girls soccer is next on the road at Sharon Academy on Saturday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m.

ORFORD, N.H. — Rivendell Academy boys soccer won on the road Saturday, beating White River Valley 2-0. The Raptors move to 4-4-1 and left the Wildcats at 3-4 after a clean away shutout in their league.

It was a sharp road afternoon. Rivendell kept White River Valley off the scoreboard and closed the win.

Rivendell boys soccer is next on the road at West Rutland on Monday, September 28, at 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER

Rivendell Academy at White River Valley | Saturday, September 26

Rivendell girls soccer took a road loss Saturday, falling 5-1 at White River Valley. The Raptors move to 2-8 and left the Wildcats at 5-5 after a tough afternoon in their league.

It was a hard away stretch. Rivendell stayed in the match early but could not close the gap once White River Valley pulled away.

Rivendell girls soccer is next on the road at Green Mountain Union on Tuesday, September 29, at 4:30 p.m.

Other relevant play on Saturday, September 26:

Windsor (6-4) 4 at Leland & Gray (3-6) 2 Windsor edged a road win in their league.

That wraps up the day for Rivendell Academy sports. We'll see you next time!

ORFORD, N.H. — Rivendell girls soccer fell 6-0 at home to Windsor on Wednesday. The Raptors are 2-8 after a night when Windsor scored six and kept a clean sheet.

It was a tough home outing. Rivendell could not find an answer as Windsor controlled the match from start to finish.

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It was a back-and-forth afternoon. Rivendell matched West Rutland on the scoreboard and earned a home draw against a familiar opponent.

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ORFORD, N.H. — Rivendell boys soccer won 1-0 on the road at Otter Valley on Saturday. One goal was enough, and the Raptors kept a clean sheet away from home.

A road shutout is a strong Saturday result. Rivendell found the finish it needed and locked down the other end to walk off with the win.

Rivendell vs Leland & Gray | Saturday, September 19

Rivendell girls soccer fell 2-1 at home to Leland & Gray. It was a one-goal home loss in a match that stayed within reach.

What was missed Friday: Rivendell boys soccer fell 4-2 at Leland & Gray.

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ORFORD, N.H. — Rivendell girls soccer took a hard home loss Thursday. Springfield won 8-2 and stayed unbeaten at 7-0, while the Raptors fell to 2-6.

Springfield’s attack was too much from the jump. Rivendell found the net twice but could not slow a side that has yet to drop a match this fall.

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Rivendell Academy girls soccer came up short on the road Monday. Windsor won 4-2 at Windsor High School, moving the Yellowjackets to 2-3 while the Raptors slipped to 2-4

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

Rivendell Academy girls soccer took a hard road loss Friday. Springfield won 7-0, with period scores posting Rivendell 0-0 and Springfield 3-4. Named scorers were not listed.

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