WHS softball receives championship rings during ceremony

By Matt Pascarella

Windham High’s varsity 2025 softball team celebrated their second state championship win in three years after the team beat seventh-ranked Edward Little 7-0 at Saint Joseph’s College on Saturday, June 21. The Eagles celebrated with a championship ring ceremony at Pat’s Pizza in Windham on Friday, Nov. 28.

Windham High School's varsity 2025 softball team displays
its second Golden Glove and state championship rings
during the team's 2025 championship ring ceremony at
Pat's Pizza in Windham on Friday, Nov, 28.
PHOTO BY LANEY WORTHINGTON  

The 2025 girls’ softball team consisted of graduates Stella Jarvais, Kyla Harvie, Lydia Marden, Chloe Edwards, Kennedy Kimball; seniors Oakley McLeod, Jezabelle Pinto, Nola Bryant, Lacie Higgins, Addison Caiazzo, Chloe Delewski; juniors Kaylee Napolitano, Evelyn Anderson, Kiley Card, Sarah Smyth, Abhilasha Jain; sophomores Evelyn Robinson and Yani Kostopoulos.

“Being honored as a state champ for the second time felt awesome,” said Caiazzo. “Surrounded by our teammates, coaches, and family members ... this ceremony felt very meaningful to me personally. My teammates and I know what a big deal it is to win twice.”

From the start of preseason, this team had the goal of a second gold glove. They focused on it and reminded themselves why they were there. That mentality, plus skill, led to the championship win.

"It was amazing to reconnect with old coaches and especially the teammates I’ve known for most of my life,” said Jarvais. “I couldn’t be more grateful, especially in my final year, to have been part of something so special. Celebrating such an accomplishment meant the world to me; I will forever be grateful for that team.”

Each player received a championship plaque and a ring. They also received jackets donated from the Windham Athletic Boosters.

“Any chance to celebrate the 2025 team is special because of ... the bond that was formed over many years of playing together,” said Windham varsity softball coach Darcey Gardiner. “Our players go out and embrace whatever role they are asked to play, whether that’s starting pitcher or right fielder. I truly have to give all the credit to the players, they are champions because of their dedication, passion, and focus these past few seasons that has led them to have such great success.” <