It's time for a new segment on the blog in 2025 involving the Vermont High School football season! After every week, I'll be looking at the 5 most important events from the previous week. Let's take a look at those moments from Week 1.
1---Playoff rematches=revenge*
In Week 1, 2 games were rematches of playoff matchups from last year...and in both cases, the team that lost in 2024 wound up winning in 2025. Lyndon, under new HC Colin Wells, shut out Rice 23-0 at home and Rutland, also at home, took care of CVU 35-10 to get to 1-0 on the season.
However, I did have to put an asterisk on this topic as both teams that won last year lost some key players to graduation (and in the Redhawks case, prep school) so we'll have to keep an eye on both Rice and CVU to see how the rest of the season goes.
2---drop down teams mean business
In 2025, Hartford dropped from D1 to D2 while Bellows Falls and Mount Abe/Vergennes went from D2 to D3. All 3 teams pitched shutouts in Week 1 with each team playing within their own division.
The Hurricanes defeated Fair Haven 33-0; The Terriers knocked off Windsor 44-0 while the Eagles got a blocked FG return for a TD en route to a 14-0 win vs. Otter Valley.
3---Colchester's continued success vs. D2
In Laker Land, the football program has one of the toughest schedules in the state with more than half of their 8-game schedule vs. D1 foes. But it's helped Colchester against D2 opponents, including rival Milton on Friday night.
The Lakers got out front with a KO return TD and never looked back in a 54-12 win over the Yellowjackets. A great start heading into the Metro slate that includes SJA, Essex and CVU on the horizon.
4---Bobwhites' impressive comeback
A handful of teams ended up with disappointing 2024s with 1 or 0 wins. BFA-St. Albans may have had the toughest year out of them all, but they started 2025 with a bang.
The Bobwhites went on an impressive 92-yard drive late in the fourth quarter and capitalized on a miscue on the ensuing kickoff to knock off North Country 21-20 and pick up their first W since 2023.
5---Mill River/Mount St. Joseph's co-op leads to football back at St. Peter's
Mount St. Joseph's football program hasn't been around for 20 years but have been able to see some players suit up for neighboring Mill River in the years since. On Saturday, St. Peter's Field at MSJ was home to football once more as the Minutemen hosted BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille.
The Bullets may have won 31-20 but for me and those who remember the days of the Mounties/Green Wave playing at St. Peter's, seeing it host another game makes it a special occasion for everyone involved.
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