Windham’s First Team Rolls Over Gorham 41-0

High School Football - First Team

September 20, 2009

By David Field

 

#22 Colby Waterhouse tackles the Gorham kickoff receiver. David Field photo

 

GORHAM ME: To start, Windham lost the toss, but dominated the Rams in the game by defeating them 41-0.

 

Gorham took possession to start the game and Windham’s defense swarmed them.  Gorham was forced to punt on fourth down.  Damien Shepard took the ball at the Eagle 25 and sprinted 75 yards to put Windham on the board.   Shawn Francoeur kicked the PAT to make the score 7-0.

 

Damien Shepard runs back 75 yard punt for a touchdown. David Field photo.

 

On Gorham’s next possession Colby Waterhouse intercepted a pass at the 35 yard line and advanced the ball to the Gorham 8 yard line.  After a few plays and a penalty, QB Waterhouse would take the ball 13 yards to record the touchdown.  Waterhouse stepped in today to fill the shoes of Calvin Field who is out recovering from a concussion.  Francoeur would kick his second PAT to put the Eagles up 14-0.

 

Gorham takes possession in the second quarter and again Windham’s defense forces Gorham to punt.  Damien Shepard again was deep and ran 75 yard to record the Eagle’s third touchdown.   Shawn Francoeur booted his third PAT to make score 21-0.

 

In lieu of Calvin Field, Colby Waterhouse took his position in the shotgun position at QB. David Field photo.

 

Windham opened the second half on rocky ground.  Windham took possession after the kick off and fumbled on their own 22.  The defense took control and got possession back on their own 13.  Waterhouse found Damien Shepard on a pass which he took 87 yards to record his third touchdown of the day.  The PAT kick was blocked. 

 

After the Windham kick off, the defense again held the Rams in check forcing a punt.  The Eagles took control on the Gorham 45.  Christian Coons took two hand offs for 20 yards, gaining a first down.  On the next play, Dan Stewart broke through the middle, destined for the end zone.  However, he got hit and fumbled on the 8 yard line.  Gorham would take possession and the Windham defense pushed them deep, up to the goal line.  On fourth and 17, Gorham attempted to convert and the Eagle defense held them.  

 

#83 Josiah Purves stops the Grizzly running back. Dan Stewart prepares to help. David Field photo.

 

On first and goal, Windham took over and 3 plays later Christian Coons put another six on the board.  A wild snap caught by Coons would be run in for the two point conversion.  Windham led 35-0

 

The Grizzly offense continued to struggle against the very strong Eagle defense.  Windham again held them and forced a punt.   This punt was blocked and recovered by Logan Ronco in Gorham territory.  After a few plays, Shawn Francoeur checked in as full-back and ran a 1 yard touchdown for the Eagles.  His PAT kick was blocked.