Lady Dukes capture conference crown
Published 10:04 am Saturday, May 28, 2016
WINDSOR
The Windsor softball team won the Conference 41 championship with a 10-0 win over Chincoteague on Thursday night.
Those standing from left to right are Assistant Coach Jonathan Smith, Head Coach Sean Wade, Olivia Holmes, Edythe Carr, Tisha Copeland, E.J. Bankson, Alyssa Funai, Sydney Carter, Torri Queen, Madison O’Brien, Hailey Delgado, Cameron Pagan, Makayla Burks, Maria Tumminello, Kaycé Gray, Assistant Coach Joy Pack, Assistant Coach Brooke Stuphin; kneeling, Senior Captains Payton Gay, Brittany Wade and Victoria Holmes. — SUBMITTED | MANDY SMITH
The Dukes jumped out to an early lead with a six-run first inning and never looked back. Senior pitcher E.J. Bankson pitched a complete game one-hitter, striking out nine Ponies in seven innings.
The Dukes have secured the top seed in the Virginia High School League Eastern Regional.
They will face Centrel Lunenburg at 5 p.m. on Monday at Windsor High School.