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Michelle Warner

Lakers cruise past RedHawks

Laker senior Tommy Critchlow (above) drops down a perfect suicide squeeze bunt to score a run during the Lakers 11-4 win over Champlain Valley Union last week. With the game tied 4-4 in the sixth inning the Laker bats explode. Kris Cauchon ripped an RBI single to get things started while starting pitcher Galen Doud showed off his warning track power with two doubles and three RBI. Critchlow added two hits and three RBI and sophomore sensation Spencer Dandurand (right) picked up the win with three innings of relief for the Lakers who are now 3-2 on the season. Up next for the boys are trips to North Country and Milton.

Warner, Lakers impress at

BHS Invitational

Laker senior Kevin Warner, shown here winning the 200 meter race, dominated the sprint distances and was named the meet's outstanding runner as Colchester finished an impressive 9th out of 27 teams at the annual Burlington Invitational. The Lakers track & field team has had a great spring and looks to continue their great start at the BFA relays Friday.

Kristen Schmidt

Colchester senior Garrett Bugbee reurns a backhand during his 6-1, 6-1 win over Rice's Rob Eylor.

Laker senior Dan Soons chases down a forehand against Rice's Mike Bula. Soons dropped the first set but stormed back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win. The Lakers boys won the match 5-2 and are off to a great start this season with a 3-2 record. The team will travel to CVU on Thursday before hosting Essex on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bayside Park.

Lakers Mary Spaulding charges through a pack of Rutland defenders during Colchester's 15-5 rugby loss to Rutland last week. Both Rutland and Colchester will be headed to Springfield Mass., on Saturday for the New England Championships. The Lakers will be returning to the tournament to defend the Plate division title they won last year. The team will then host Mad River at CHS on May 15.

Sophomore fullback Elise Crowley does her best to keep running with a Rutland defender hanging off her during Colchester's 15-5 Rugby loss to Rutland last week.

Boys tennis team off to hot start

Lakers rugby continues

to thrive at CHS