The recent rematch between the Windsor High and Thetford Academy girls basketball teams resulted in a victory for the Yellow Jackets, with a final score of 41-31. Sydney Perry, the post player for the visiting Yellow Jackets, led the team to victory with 15 points, while Thetford guard Addison Cadwell contributed 14 points. Despite the significance of the meeting, Perry mentioned that the game held less weight than last season’s Vermont Division III final.
Perry mentioned in a post-game interview that the team anticipated a tough challenge from Thetford and had to remind themselves that the game was not a state championship match. Both teams engaged in a competitive battle that served as an early season evaluation of their performance. Alongside Perry, Brianna Barton and Audrey Rupp also made significant contributions to the Yellow Jackets’ win.
The standout performance of the game came from Sydney Perry, who demonstrated exceptional skill and strategic awareness, particularly in the paint. Her ability to read the game and make the most of offensive opportunities was evident, as she managed to outplay Thetford’s Whitney Lewis in a hard-fought game. Perry’s coach, Kabray Rockwood, commended her exceptional performance, labeling her as “a post player’s post player.”
Throughout the game, Windsor led by a point after the first quarter, trailed by four points at halftime, but ultimately took control in the third quarter, outscoring Thetford and securing the win. Rockwood’s strategy seemed to pay off, as the Yellow Jackets restricted the Panthers to just 10 points in the second half.
It was noted that Thetford coach Jolene Cadwell was unavailable for postgame comments and that one of the officials for the contest was Larry Ruffing, a fitness instructor at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center and a longtime Hanover assistant baseball coach. The article also mentioned that Kabray Rockwood’s older daughter, Olivia, is a senior guard at the University of Maine, averaging 20.4 minutes and 4.9 points per game for the Black Bears.
The victory for the Windsor High girls basketball team against Thetford Academy has undoubtedly set the stage for an exciting season ahead. The players’ exceptional skills and the coaching staff’s strategic prowess have been on full display, indicating a promising future for the Yellow Jackets.