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Plattsburgh woman runs Boston Marathon after seven years in recovery
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Seven years ago, Amy Menard's doctor told her she had six months to live without a liver transplant. On Monday, she completed her first Boston Marathon with a net time of 3:33:01. "I had acute alcoholic cirrhosis," Menard said. "I was very, very sick for a...
Baseball Recap: Plattsburgh extends road winning streak to five
Plattsburgh waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over the Beekmantown Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Plattsburgh also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Midd, Cards Each Score Early Runs
Plattsburgh, NY – The Middlebury baseball team made their way over to Plattsburgh State, pulling away for a 14-5 win. The Panthers scored the first run of the game, right away in the first inning. Plattsburgh responded with a 3 run bottom half of the inning to go up 3-1. Top of the 3rd, Midd […]
2024 Summer Olympics: Complete guide to this year's games
PARIS, IDF — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France are coming up soon, and NBC5 is your official local guide to all things related to this year's incredible competition. We'll be following local athletes from Vermont, New York and New England on their journey compete on the world stage, and you can follow along here as well as on TV as we get closer to the games.
Vermont H.S. scores for Thursday, April 18: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Jess Perlmutter, 14-Year-Old Ripper from Vermont, Explodes onto the Scene at The Uninvited Invitational
On the first day of The 2024 Uninvited Invitational, Jess Perlmutter quickly made her presence known to everyone at Woodward Park City. The 14-year-old from Vermont may have arrived at the all-women's event relatively unknown to the greater snowboarding world, but after winning third place ...
Lanthier Plays Favorites With Top Plays
Colchester, VT – Saint Michael’s baseball outfielder, Andrew Lanthier has made two ESPN Top Plays in the last year. Both of them saw him flying over the outfield fence. I asked the Fair Haven alum, which play he thought was the better one. His answer, is in the video above.
Middlebury college baseball tallies 14 runs of offense, in road win over SUNY Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Middlebury baseball avoided a season sweep against Plattsburgh, picking up the 14-5 win on the road. The Cardinals, who took down the Panthers 14-11 back on Tuesday, March 12, were on a four-game winning streak heading into the contest. The Cardinals got off enough to another good start, where a three-run first inning, including a two-RBI single from Daniel Novelli, put them up 3-1 after the bottom frame.
Vermont H.S. scores for Tuesday, April 16: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
WATCH: Peru high school girls flag football quarterback Nyla Capen tallies four touchdowns
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — The Peru High School Nighthawks, as their name suggests, found success keeping the ball in the air in a girls' flag football contest against the Saranac Lake High School Red Storm. Peru's quarterback Nyla Capen tallied four touchdowns, three passing and one rushing, in a...
CVU boys lacrosse, South Burlington girls each win
The CVU Redhawks avenged their semifinal loss from last season by beating Middlebury on Thursday night. The Redhawks led 9-1 at halftime and needed every last score as the Tigers mounted a comeback that came up one goal short. CVU won 9-8. South Burlington girls lacrosse also won on Thursday night. The Wolves had less […]
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