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Jacks earn third straight title

Nov 14, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

RUTLAND, VT — Soon after Olivia MacLeay knocked her final kick between the uprights, the celebration was on. Windsor sought revenge on an earlier season loss and earned it Saturday, Nov. 11, with a 36-0 drubbing of a team that spoiled their 28-game win streak a few weeks ago. “This was a big deal. We lost to a very good Woodstock team this season and we spent the last three weeks working harder than any team I’ve seen,” said Windsor Head Coach Greg Balch.
Windsor’s Cinderella Soccer Season Ends

Nov 7, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — Stowe grabbed their fourth straight state championship in Division 3 soccer downing Windsor, 5-0, with a flurry of second half goals. That flurry ended Windsor’s historic season on a beautiful turf fiend at South Burlington High school on Friday, Nov. 3. The scoring duo of Audrey Rupp and Olivia MacLeay were well known to the defending champions as both were shadowed with plenty of defenders all during the match. “We knew they could score,” said Stowe Head Coach Tyler Post.
Montpelier Topples Windsor

Nov 6, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

BURLINGTON, VT — Windsor opened their Saturday, Nov. 4, game with their typical “flood the goal and pound away” mentality, and nearly got a quick goal when Gabby Gilbert took her shot. But Bree Shrout would make the save, Montpelier found their footing on the fancy new turf field and ultimately grabbed their second straight state championship with a 2-0 win over the Jacks.
Windsor is Cooking With 4-0 Win

Nov 3, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

BURLINGTON, VT — The recipe is there, a very stingy solid defense, incredible goal tending, midfielders quick like cats and that offense, oh that offense. “We came here to play offense and that’s what we will do” said Windsor Yellow Jackets Head Coach Blake Holden during halftime. The team is headed to the championship game after a 4-0 win over Missisquoi on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Windsor eliminates Paine Mountain, 3-1

Nov 1, 2023 | timesargus.com | Christopher Shaban

WINDSOR – It may have been tough to predict that the Windsor girls soccer team would be playing for a championship title this year with only two seniors and new coaches. But the Yellow Jackets had their sights set on a trip to the finals way back in August. “Our goal was to win a championship and we have one more test to make that happen,” Windsor’s Miah McAllister after the Yellow Jackets dominated play and disposed of Paine Mountain, 3-1, during Tuesday’s Divisiion III semifinal.
Cardinals Girls Soccer Soars into Semifinals

Oct 31, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

CLAREMONT, NH — Cardinal freshman Faith Norton’s goal midway into the first half Sunday, Oct. 29, was all Stevens’ defense needed to totally shut down a strong Kearsarge team, sending the young Stevens squad into the semifinals with a 1-0 win. Kearsarge and Stevens split their games during the regular season but on Sunday, the Cardinals were the better team with a big time of possession advantage.
Yellow Jackets Roll into Semifinals With 8-1 Win

Oct 30, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

WINDSOR, VT — Hannah Tenney scored just 33 seconds into the game on Saturday, Oct. 28, and opened the flood gates for the Windsor field hockey team. The team netted 7 first-half goals and won 8-1. “That is the quickest we have scored all season,” said Windsor Coach Blake Holden. “We have played a very difficult schedule and we learned so much along the way.
Terriers Chew Up Spaulding for Win

Oct 30, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban |Bill Murphy

WESTMINSTER, VT — Football games at Hadley Field in Bellows Falls always seem to have a special feel. The spirit provided by the school band, the fire department on scene hoisting the American flag from their tower truck and passionate fans displaying their love for their favorites in Purple and White provide the perfect backdrop for a special evening. When you toss in a full moon, the atmosphere was over the top.
‘Playing for Something Special’

Oct 30, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

WINDSOR, VT — Windsor practice was all business this week and it showed on the field as they carried a 28-0 lead and stayed healthy the rest of the way for a 47-12 final on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Rutland. “This was the most intense week of practice I’ve ever had in my four years,” said Avery Bean, senior. “There was zero doubt we were ready and out to prove a point.
Windsor Soccer Headed to Semifinals

Oct 30, 2023 | eagletimes.com | Christopher Shaban

WINDSOR, VT — Danville kept the high-powered Yellow Jacket offense quiet until the second half, as Windsor pulled away for a 4-1 win on Friday, Oct. 27, and look forward to a semifinals home game scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 31. With six defenders clogging the goal area, Olivia Macleay smoked a shot that beat Bears keeper Leah Klark for a 1-0 lead only 5 minutes into the game. Windsor controlled time of possession but when they entered the offensive third of the pitch, things were very difficult.