By Charlotte Wheeler and Annie Fitzpatrick, Banner Staff On October 19, three Winsor boats raced in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR). This year, The Banner went behind the scenes to learn about how the crew team prepares for the pinnacle event of their fall season! An important aspect of the rowers’ preparation …
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Volleyball Season Recap
By Daniela Antras and Evie Cleary, Contributing Writers After winning their very first EIL championship last season, all eyes have been on the Winsor Varsity Volleyball Team: luckily for us Winsor fans, the team has had an equally strong start to the 2025 season. Training hard every afternoon, the Volleyball Team has worked its way …
Track & Field World Championships: Team USA Recap
By Avery Fantasia, Contributing Writer American athletic excellence is represented in no better way than at worldwide competitions. One of the most recent examples was the Track World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, which took place from September 13 through September 21 in 2025. With 49 total events, athletes representing the United States came away with …
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Spooky Sports Superstitions and Activities
By Cindy Jin, Banner Staff Pumpkin carving, creepy dolls, and haunted houses are common sights as October rolls around each year. Often, people fill their fall with eerie activities and superstitions, and so do many of Winsor’s fall sports! The Banner interviewed Winsor’s Cross Country, Junior Varsity Volleyball, and Varsity Soccer teams to hear about …
From Rugby Athlete to Icon: Ilona Maher
By Serena Toscani, Banner Staff Ilona Maher has become one of the most recognizable faces in women’s sports, rising to fame as a dominant force in rugby—but her impact extends far beyond the pitch. Born and raised in Burlington, Vermont, Maher was a multi-sport athlete from a young age, participating in field hockey, basketball, and …
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