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The Windsor high school girl's varsity basketball team is making an early run to qualify for the state tournament.

With a record of 6-1, this is the best start in recent years.The roster has five experienced seniors  and  coach  Vinnie Cianfarani continues to depend on individual leadership when obstacles arise.

On Thursday, during a home game against Kolbe Cathedral, the Warrior girls got off to a slow start trailing 12-17 at the end of the first quarter and 22-25 at the half. Instead of yelling at the girls coach Vinnie charted a slow methodical comeback at half time. After identifying Kolbe's weaknesses he instructed the girls to pressure individual players and offensively spread out to keep the middle open so they could slide in and score. Four minutes into the third quarter Windsor took their first lead 30-29. The quarter ended 36-33  in Windsor's favor. Early in the fourth quarter Kolbe tied the game 39-39. Kenice Walker responded with a quick basket. Excellent defense by Sydnee Over sent Molly Curry clear to extend the lead to 43-39. Curry's big shot from downtown got the fans excited. Excellent time management and defense  gave Windsor the win.

Outstanding players for Windsor were Amanda Lopez with 18 points and Molly Curry ans Alexus Williams with 8 points each.Final score Windsor 48-Kolbe Cathedral 41.

Windsor's next home game will be on January 13th against East Hartford.

Photo by Lawrence Jaggon

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