Windham’s MS A Squad avenges HS loss at Bonny Eagle by defeating the Junior Scots 43-0.

September 15, 2008

By David Field

Second play from the line of scrimmage for the Windham Eagles.

Photo By David Field

Windham: Under rainy skies, the two teams faced off.  In the first few minutes of play, it seemed it would be a close game but Windham’s offensive and defensive strength would prevail over the Bonny Eagle Scots 43-0.

#25 Damien Shepard sprints fifty four yards for Windham's first touchdown of the game.  Shepard would add 2 more during the game. Photo By David Field

In the first quarter, Windham took control after the kick off would lose the ball and on the ensuing possession, Damien Shepard (AOW)  would run outside for a 54 yard touchdown.  Shawn Francoeur would boot the PAT.  Shepard (AOW) and Francoeur would repeat in the first quarter to make the score 14-0 at the beginning of the second quarter.

Quarterback Calvin Field (#14) hands off to #35 Colby Waterhouse in first quarter action. Photo by David Field

Try as they wanted to, Bonny Eagle struggled to move the ball against Windham’s strong defense.  In the second quarter, Joe Francoeur would record a blocked punt and Christian Coons and Jared Libby would sack the Bonny Eagle quarterback in the end zone to record a safety.  Windham’s offense kicked in and generated three more touchdowns as well. 

Colby Waterhouse would score on a 2 yard amble, Christian Coons would be denied at first from two yards and would make on the second attempt from one and Josiah Purves broke several tackles to sprint twenty eight yards to record six for the Eagles.

#44 Christian Coons gets the ball as Windham's Offensive line tries to make running room for him. Photo By David Field

In the second half, the Eagles kicked to the Scots and eventually would end up with the ball.  Garrick Rogers took his turn at quarterback and several players saw quality playing time.   In the fourth quarter, the Eagles would be forced to punt.  Damien Shepard (AOW) came in to punt the ball.  The snap to him was low and he bobbled the ball.  Without attempting the kick, he ran not only for the first down but for the end zone some sixty five yards away.  Tony Taylor kicked the PAT. 

Three Bonny Eagle defenders try to keep Colby Waterhouse out of the end zone.  He made it! Photo By David Field

Catch a very important game this coming Sunday at Windham’s Field 9 as the Eagles face Noble (2-1).  There only loss is to Scarborough and the Eagles will be looking to avenge last year’s playoff loss and keep their undefeated season going.

COMMENTS:

I can't say enough how proud I am of these boys and young lady. They are putting in long days of practice to come out on top. We have a big game on Sunday September 21st vs Noble. Noble knocked us out of the play-offs in the second round last year. Please come and support the team.

GO EAGLES!!!!

- Coach Coons