Windermere High soccer teams take home district championship title

Windermere High celebrated victory Tuesday, Jan. 27, across the soccer field. The Wolverines’ girls and boys soccer teams won the Class 7A District 5 Championship on the same night. 

On the road to becoming District Champions, Windermere’s boys team first defeated Dr. Phillips High 6-1 to advance to the championship game. In the finals, Windermere closely contested with Olympia High in a 2-1 matchup. 

The Wolverines will play in regionals Friday, Feb. 6 against Harmony. The team enters the matchup with a 16-1-5 overall record, 2-0-1 in district play, nationally ranked No. 34 and ranked No. 26 in Florida. 

Windermere’s girls team followed a similar pathway. The team topped Dr. Phillips 5-0 Friday, Jan. 23, in the district semifinals. In the finals, the Wolverines won 1-0 over their East Ridge opponents. 

The Wolverines will play in regionals Thursday, Feb. 5 against Harmony. Windermere has put up a 12-4-2 record this season, 1-0-1 in district play, No. 108 Florida ranking and No. 414 in the nation.