Windham Wins Home Opener
in Convincing Fashion 54-29 Against Gorham
Middle
School Basketball - Eighth Grade
December 4, 2008
By David Field
Jake Perry and
behind him, Dylan Weisser defend against the Gorham
advance. Referee Greg Goan keeps a watchful eye on
the action. Photo By David Field
Windham-The eighth grade boys’ basketball team
convincingly defeated Gorham 54-29 in their home
opener on Thursday afternoon. Nine out of 12
players contributed with Hawreh Haddadi leading all
with 13 and Joe Francoeur had 9.
Christian Coons
throws a long pass to Joe Francoeur in second
quarter action. Photo by David Field.
Starting the game were Shawn Francoeur, Isaac
Gurney, Jake Perry, Dylan Weisser and Colby
Waterhouse. Weisser had his hands full as he had to
defend Gorham’s #55 who had at least 3 inches on him
and very long arms. Windham scored first and Joe
Francoeur followed with a three-pointer but Gorham
got aggressive and started making moves to the
hoop. They emerged at the end of the first quarter
in the lead by 3.
Hawreh Haddidi
works his way around the Gorham defender. Hawreh was
the leading Eagle scorer with 13. Photo by David
Field.
In
the second quarter, Calvin Field, Joe Francoeur,
Brad Carpentier, Christian Coons and Hawreh Haddadi
took the floor. This group quickly clicked and
began putting points on the board and played tough
defense. They combined for 21 points and only
allowed seven to go into the locker room at half
time leading 30-19.
Strong play in both the third and fourth quarters
allowed Windham to pull away and put this one in the
books. Even though the third quarter was close,
Windham out-scored Gorham 24-10 in the second half
to record the win.
Catch the Eagles Monday, December 8, at Bonny Eagle
at 3:30pm. |
| |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Final |
|
Gorham |
12 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
29 |
|
Windham |
9 |
21 |
9 |
15 |
54 |
Attending WMS's
opening game were Varsity Basketball Coach Kevin
Millington, Varsity HS Football Coach Matt Perkins
and Middle School Football Coach Todd Coons. The
little guy next to Todd is Matt Perkin's son, and to
his left are seventh grade player John Martin and
Coach Adam Manzo. Photo By David Field
Everyone looks up
as Calvin Field puts in a lay-up. Field had six
points in the game. Photo by David Field.
Spencer Noel looks
to pass the ball. #54 Dylan Weisser waits patiently
for the play to develop. Photo by David Field
Shawn Francoeur
shoots a foul shot in the second quarter. Shawn had
7 points in the game. Photo by David Field |
