From walk-off hits to photo finishes, middle school athletes from across Durham Public Schools brought their best to the field, track, and stadium for the 2025 DPS Middle School Championship series.
Held at locations across the district, the events highlighted not only the athleticism of Durham’s young competitors but also the strength of school spirit and community support behind them.
Students from Githens, Durham School of the Arts, Rogers-Herr, Shepard, Brogden, and other middle schools competed for top honors in baseball, girls’ soccer, softball, and track & field – with MVP performances and hard-fought team efforts marking each title matchup.
Whether it was under the lights at Durham County Memorial Stadium or on home diamonds and tracks, these championship games gave students a chance to shine at the end of a competitive spring season – and set the stage for future high school stardom.
Here’s a breakdown of this week’s championship results and standout athletes, shared by DPS Athletic Zone:
Baseball
- Champions: Githens Raiders
- Second Place: DSA Bulldogs
- Game MVP: John Kindem
Girls’ Soccer
- Champions: DSA Bulldogs
- Second Place: Githens Raiders
- Game MVP: Natalia Lemus
Softball
- Champions: Rogers-Herr Rams
- Second Place: DSA Bulldogs
- Game MVP: Charlotte Cupelli
Track & Field
- Boys Track Champions: Shepard Panthers
- Boys Second Place: Brogden Dragons
- Girls Track Champions: Rogers-Herr Rams
- Girls Second Place: DSA Bulldogs
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