Windham’s Freshman football squad defeats Cheverus 34-0

High School - Freshman Football

September 11, 2009

By David Field

 

Damien Shepard (21) advances the ball for Windham in the first quarter. David Field photo.

 

A total team effort was displayed at Windham today as Windham defeated the Cheverus Stags 34-0. 

 

Windham won the toss and elected to receive.  Windham started in their own territory and quickly moved the ball up the field.

On third and seven, Damien Shepard scampered 25 yards for the first down.  On the next play, a bad snap forced quarterback Calvin Field to run the ball and he advanced 14 yards for another first down.  On the next play, Field connected with Jordin Allen for a 30 yard pass completion touchdown.  Shawn Francoeur booted the extra point.

 

Windham gained possession again by forcing Cheverus to punt after three plays.   The Eagles took possession on the Stag 44 yard line.  On fourth and 12, Damien Shepard carried the ball for 25 yards to give Windham a first down, only to be called back on a block in the back penalty.  So, Windham, fourth and five, Field attempts pass to Coons but is incomplete, giving Cheverus the ball.

 

Windham’s defense again looms large and forces Cheverus to punt after three plays.  Colby Waterhouse took two hand offs for a total of 39 yards to put Windham on the board again.  The PAT snap was low and covered by Calvin Field.

 

Colby Waterhouse evades a Cheverus tackle and would score his second touchdown on this play. David Field photo.

 

After the Windham kickoff, Marinus Madsen recovers a Cheverus fumble to give the Eagles possession on the Stag 46.  The Eagles put together a very efficient drive behind Colby Waterhouse, Christian Coons and Calvin Field.  Waterhouse started with  26 yard carry, Coons added a 9 yarder, then Field rambled for 6 on a keeper and Waterhouse finished the drive with a QB keeper of his own for a four yard touchdown.  Shawn Francoeur kicked the PAT to make the score 20-0.

 

After the Eagle kick off, Cheverus is stifled by the Eagle defense again and tries to convert on fourth and 9.  The Eagles stopped the attempt and took over on their own 49.  Windham quickly converted on Colby Waterhouse’s 51 yard touchdown run and Shawn Francoeur added the PAT to make the score 27-0. 

 

Calvin Field holds the ball for Shawn Francoeur as he boots one of his six successful PAT kicks. David Field photo.

 

In the second half, the Eagle defense was effective in controlling the Stag assault.  Damien Shepard received a deep Cheverus punt and returned it 50 yards to give Windham possession at the Stage 34 yard line.  After a short run play, quarterback Calvin Field found newly converted receiver Jake Perry in the middle and threw him a pass which saw him take to the end zone.  Shawn Francoeur again hit the PAT kick to give Windham the lead 34-0.  Windham would hold off the Stags and record their first victory of the season. 

 

Catch the Varsity action Saturday at 12:30 in Portland behind Cheverus HS.  The JV football game will be played Monday, in Windham at 4pm.  Go Eagles.