Windsor creates highlights at regional level

Published 6:26 pm Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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Windsor High School’s student-athletes provided strong representation for the school and town with their performances at the regional level.

TRACK AND FIELD

Juniors Tim Butler and Zimare Pearson led the way for the Dukes by winning titles during the Virginia High School League Region 2A Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 22 at Bailey Field in York County.

Butler won the regional championship in both the boys shot put and discus events. 

Pearson won the boys long jump. He also placed fourth in the boys triple jump and sixth in the boys high jump.

Lady Dukes junior Keaera Kea-Towns placed third in the girls 300-meter hurdles.

Junior Chevelle Joyner placed fifth in the girls 400-meter dash, fifth in the girls long jump and sixth in the girls high jump.

Senior Daria Wooten placed sixth in both the girls shot put and discus.

Butler, Joyner, Kea-Towns, Pearson, senior DonTavious Hayslett and junior Demond Smith all qualified to compete in the VHSL Class 2 State Championships that took place Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3, at the James Madison University Track & Field Complex in Harrisonburg.

Look for a separate update detailing how Windsor did at the state meet, with Butler leading the way.

SOFTBALL

The Windsor varsity softball team won the Tri-Rivers District Tournament after routing visiting Surry County High School 10-0 in the semifinals on May 15 and then edging out visiting Southampton High School 7-6 in the final on May 17.

Having earned the No. 5 seed in the Region 2A Tournament, the Lady Dukes opened up their play at that level May 23 when they shut out No. 12 Bruton High School 4-0.

Windsor traveled to play No. 4 Arcadia High School in the quarterfinals on May 25 and ultimately fell 4-0.

Despite the loss, Windsor finished the season with an outstanding overall record of 18-5, winning both the district regular season and tournament championships.

BASEBALL

The Windsor varsity baseball team finished as the runner-up in the district tournament. After defeating visiting Surry County 1-0 in the semifinals May 15, the Dukes gave host Southampton High School — dominant all season — a significant challenge in the final on May 17, falling only narrowly, 9-7.

Windsor earned the No. 7 seed in the Region 2A tourney and beat No. 10 Nandua High School 3-1 in the first round on May 23.

The Dukes hit the road to play No. 2 King William High School in the quarterfinals on May 25 and sustained a 4-0 defeat.

Despite a season with notable ups and downs, Windsor finished the year with a winning record of 12-11-1.

GIRLS SOCCER

The Windsor varsity girls soccer team earned the No. 5 seed in the Region 2A Tournament, and though the squad fell 3-1 in the first round on May 23, it put up a competitive showing against No. 4 Bruton.