Windsor Central High School senior Paige Smith is committing to Mansfield University to play softball and study early childhood education.

“I toured the campus, and I loved it. The coach seemed more like a mother figure than a coach. I connected with her and the players. I just loved the campus. It felt like home,” said Smith. “I would not be the person I am today without all the struggles I faced in my life. The coaches in my life taught me life lessons on and off the field. My teachers, my friends, my family helped me through high school, middle school, elementary, I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Paige has played varsity softball for WCHS for three seasons. She has earned All-Division, All-Star, and Scholar-Athlete honors. She has played travel softball for the Lady Rebels and Fury Fast Pitch in Elmira andLackawanna Lightning in Scranton.

In addition to her success in athletics, Paige has been a member of the WCHS Student Council, and National Honor Society. She has also been a High Honor Roll student.

Paige is the second member of her family to play for Mansfield. Her sister Cassidy played for the Mountaineers from 2016-2020.