Windham's First Team Continues Winning Streak in Defeating Deering 26-6

High School Football - First Team

September 24, 2009

By David Field

 

Damien Shepard leaps and catches a pass from Colby Waterhouse and ended up running in a touchdown. David Field photo.

 

Despite 6 turnovers, Windham’s first team controlled the young Rams in a 26-6 win Friday afternoon.

 

Windham lost the coin toss but got the ball back.  Windham drove deep into Ram territory but fumbled, giving Deering the possession.  At the beginning of the second quarter, the Eagle defense was huge in pinning the Rams deep.  Windham took control and Dan Stewart ran in touchdown.  Christian Coons passed to Damian Shepard to put the Eagles up 8-0.  Later in the quarter, another Shepard reception from Colby Waterhouse put another 6 on the board for the Eagles.  The Rams held tough and stopped the Eagle two point conversion.

 

Windham resident Rich Johnson coaches the Deering first team. David Field photo.

 

To start the second half, Dan Stewart receives the kick and charges up field.  He was met hard by the Ram kicking team and fumbled the ball.  Windham’s defense came on to attempt to regain possession.  However, Deering put together a mix of passing and running plays that saw them quickly get to the end zone.  The Eagle defense stopped the Ram two point conversion and led 14-6. 

 

Windham's first team takes a first half time break. David Field photo.

 

On the next Windham possession, Christian Coons put together a strong run and Dan Stewart attempted to follow.  He again took a sharp hit and fumbled the ball for Windham.  However, Isaac Gurney intercepted a Deering pass to give Windham possession.  Windham then put together a strong offensive move that finished with Colby Waterhouse break through the line and score a 10 yard touchdown. 

 

 

#24 Dan Stewart looks to advance the ball. David Field photo.

 

After the kickoff, Windham’s defense was stellar.  They forced possession on downs when Deering chose to go for a fourth down conversion.  Windham started from their own 42.  Colby Waterhouse took the QB keeper 58 yards, outrunning the Ram defense for the touchdown.  The Rams stopped the two point conversion.  Windham’s First Team is now 3-0.