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Local weightlifters set state records at recent meet
Four local weightlifting athletes were among 20 who took part in the “Luck of the Lift” meet the day before St. Patrick’s Day last month at LiftVT in Williston.

Ken Squier Celebration of Life set for May 4 at Thunder Road
A meeting of Thunder Road and Vermont state government officials with representatives of the Squier family has resulted in planning for the Kenley Dean Extravaganza – A Celebration of Life honoring Thunder Road International Speedbowl founder Ken Squier on Saturday, May 4.

Harwood teams advance to semifinal matches
Harwood Boys Hockey and Girls Basketball teams advance in the state playoffs to their semifinal matches.


Harwood’s Tobey Bellows sinks his 1,000th point at home
Harwood Boys Basketball standout Tobey Bellows took care of a hard-earned individual milestone in the first half of the Highlanders’ Feb. 9 home game against North Country.

Harwood Athletics Schedule | Week of Feb. 12
Here’s a look at the Harwood varsity athletics schedule for the upcoming week submitted by HUHS. Schedules could change due to weather or other circumstances.

Harwood Athletics Schedule
Here’s a look at the Harwood varsity athletics schedule for the upcoming week submitted by HUHS. Schedules could change due to weather or other circumstances. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check the Harwood Athletics homepage and the daily calendar listing details for practices and games/meets.

Kerrigan announces coaching retirement
Veteran Harwood coach John Kerrigan announced his retirement this week.

Mad River spring soccer sign-ups are open
Registration is open now for Mad River Valley Soccer’s spring travel youth soccer program.

Sign up now for Stowe Nordic ski programs
The Stowe Nordic Ski Club offers programs and events for all levels of skiers.

Highlander Lacrosse announces 2024 spring season
The former Mad River Lacrosse and Harwood Youth Lacrosse programs have combined into one new program called Highlander Lacrosse and registration is now open for the 2024 spring season of practices, games and events.

Harwood Girls XC qualifies for New England Championship
Harwood Girls XC had a stellar finish to their season and the Boys XC shows promise for the near future, according to their coach, following the Vermont Division II Championships at Thetford Academy on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Mad River Valley Soccer assesses spring U10-U12 players on Sunday
Mad River Valley Soccer Association will hold its skills assessments on Sunday at Mad River Park for U10 and U12 youth players interested in spring travel soccer.

Harwood Girls, Boys Soccer win spots in D-II state title matches on Saturday
Harwood Boys and Girls Soccer teams are both headed to the Division II State Championships on Saturday to be held at the Maxfield Sports Complex in White River Junction. Details for attending or just watching are here.

Harwood team hosts Youth Field Hockey Clinic Oct. 29
The Harwood Union Varsity Field Hockey team will host a student clinic at the Harwood track on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Harwood anglers win state bass fishing championship
Lots of early-morning practices paid off for the Harwood bass fishing team, which set a new state record during Saturday’s state championships on Lake Champlain in South Hero.

Soccer players share and make new memories at Mary Harris Day
More than 100 local girls soccer players turned out under bright sunshine at Mad River Park in Waitsfield last Sunday for what’s become an annual tradition to train with Harwood Union High School players and honor the memory of a former HU varsity team member.

Sign up for Harwood Youth Basketball
Basketball season is just around the corner and registration is open for Harwood Youth Basketball league for players in grades 1-6.

Leaf Peepers to descend on Waterbury-Duxbury Oct. 1
Fall is officially here and that means leaf peepers of all varieties will be in Vermont soon. In Waterbury and Duxbury, that means the Leaf Peepers Half Marathon and 5K is fast approaching. The annual foot race is set for Sunday, Oct. 1.