Editor's Note: “A Look at Times Gone By” is an in-depth look at weekly Times Gone By entries compiled since 2015. These articles represent the history of Washington County sports.
The Blair Windmills age 10 and younger softball team won and advanced.
The ballclub secured five victories during the Class C8 district tournament on June 26, 2005, and advanced onto Class C's state tournament. It beat Wahoo twice, David City, Gretna and Wayne during the 20-team tourney to earn its state qualification.
The Windmills were 10-2 overall in their league that summer. They were coached by Paula Bennett, Brian Fernau and Russ Nelsen, who were pictured alongside their team in an Washington County Enterprise after their district win.
