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CASTLETON, Vt. -- Cam Perry represented Bellows Falls during Vermont's 42-12 victory over New Hampshire during the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl today at VTSU Castleton.

Perry was featured on an offensive line which helped the Green Mountain State accumulate 208 yards on the ground in the blowout win.

Vermont entered the half with a commanding 28-0 lead en route to its fourth straight victory against the Granite State.

New Hampshire now holds a 50-20-2 all-time advantage in the series.

Doug MacPhee photo

RUTLAND, Vt. -- With a trip to the final game of the state tournament on the line, Essex Post 91 pulled away late for a 9-5 victory against Ludlow Post 36 this afternoon at St. Peter's Field in Rutland.

Essex held a 2-0 lead until Milo Tucker, Eli Boxer, and Tanner Swisher each drove in runs in the top of the fifth inning to claim a 3-2 edge for Ludlow.

Post 91 responded with 3 runs in the bottom half of the inning to reclaim the lead before Ludlow knotted the game at 5 on an RBI triple by Aidan Garvey and a sacrifice fly by Evan Farrar.

Essex exploded for 4 more runs in the bottom of sixth inning, but this time Ludlow was unable to battle its way back.

Eli Boxer and Milo Tucker had two hits apiece to pace Ludlow.

Essex advances to face Lyndon the the state championship game. At the time of this report, Essex currently holds a 3-1 advantage over Lyndon in the second inning.

Ludlow concludes the season with a 16-7 record.

Ludlow Hits: Milo Tucker (2), Eli Boxer (2), Evan Farrar, Aidan Garvey, Emmett Hutten, Andrei Solzhenitsyn, Tanner Swisher

Ludlow Runs: E. Boxer, Garrett Brickey, A. Garvey, A. Solzhenitsyn, M. Tucker

Ludlow Stolen Bases: A. Solzhenitsyn

Ludlow Runs Batted In: E. Boxer, E. Farrar, A. Garvey, T. Swisher, M. Tucker

Ludlow Extra Base Hits: A. Garvey (Triple), T. Swisher (Double), M. Tucker (Double)

Congratulations to Springfield's Ollie Kelley on being one of two in-state commitments to VTSU Lyndon's men basketball program this season. Click on the link for the full press release.

The following statement is an excerpt about Ollie from the press release:

[VTSU Lyndon Head Coach David] Pasiak feels that Kelley's ability to shoot the ball will be an asset for the Hornets as Kelley makes the adjustment to the speed and physicality of the college game. "In high school, Ollie showed that he could be an explosive scorer, as he put up some big numbers in several games. He's an efficient shooter and scorer who also plays with a great deal of energy. He has a great work ethic, which should help him to grow as a player and take his game to the college level."

Pair of Vermont guards adds depth to VTSU Lyndon men's basketball backcourt - Vermont State University Lyndon Lyndonville, VT - A pair of in-state guards, Hayden Lutz (Bristol, VT) and Ollie Kelley (Springfield, VT), have deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's basketball program for the Fall 2026 semester. Lutz will study Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepre...

FAIR HAVEN, Vt. -- Ludlow Post 36 handed Lyndon Post 30 its first loss of the state tournament with an 8-5 victory this afternoon at Fair Haven Union High School.

Ludlow pounced on Lyndon with a 4-run first inning and never looked back to become one of three teams advancing to the final day of the tournament.

Post 36 extended its lead to 7-1 by the end of the fourth inning before Lyndon fought back with four runs of its own in the top of the fifth.

That would be the end of Lyndon's run, however, as Evan Farrar held them scoreless over the final two innings to earn the save.

Milo Tucker allowed only 2 earned runs over 4 1/3 innings to earn the win for Ludlow.

Tucker, Caleb Bess, Eli Boxer, and Mason Parker each had 2 hits to pace Post 36 offensively.

Ludlow (3-1) is slated for a rematch with Essex Post 91 (3-1) on Thursday at 1 p.m. The winner will face Lyndon (3-1) at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Ludlow Hits: Caleb Bess (2), Eli Boxer (2), Mason Parker (2), Milo Tucker (2), Andrei Solzhenitsyn, Tanner Swisher

Ludlow Runs: M. Tucker (3), T. Swisher (2), E. Boxer, M. Parker, A. Solzhenitsyn

Ludlow Doubles: M. Parker, A. Solzhenitsyn

Ludlow Runs Batted In: M. Parker (3), A. Solzhenitsyn (2), C. Bess, T. Swisher

Ludlow Stolen Bases: M. Tucker (2), E. Boxer, Aidan Garvey, T. Swisher

Ludlow Pitching Highlights
Milo Tucker: 4 1/3 innings, 3 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts
Evan Farrar: 2 2/3 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts

Only four teams remain in the Vermont American Legion Baseball State Tournament which resumes tomorrow in Fair Haven.

Either Brattleboro (2-1) or Essex (2-1) will be heading home following tomorrow's opening contest, while the winning squad will advance to the final day of the tournament on Wednesday.

Lyndon (3-0) will advance to the final day of the tournament regardless of tomorrow's result, but they will undoubtedly be eager to end Ludlow's (2-1) run and remain perfect.

If Ludlow defeats Lyndon tomorrow afternoon, they will be one of three teams still in contention for the title on Wednesday.

Ludlow Post 36's Milo Tucker was named the Southern Division's Player of the Year during the Vermont American Legion baseball banquet on Saturday, July 25 in Fair Haven.

Tucker was joined by teammates Tanner Swisher (catcher) and Aidan Garvey (outfield) on the All-Southern Division team. Tucker, Swisher, and Garvey helped Ludlow to a 13-5 record in the regular season, and they are currently one of four teams remaining in the state tournament.

Bellows Falls Post 37's Eli Allbee (utility), Devyn Cheeney (pitcher), and Steven Joslyn (first base) were selected to the All-Southern Division team.

An Otis Nelson photo was used for this graphic.