Windham's First Team Continues Winning Ways, Defeating Bonny Eagle 47-6

High School Football - First Team

October 8, 2009

By David Field

 

Colby Waterhouse takes the ball 22 yards to record his first of four touchdowns on the day. David Field photo.

 

Windham took its undefeated record against the Bonny Eagle Scots and retained it in soundly, defeating them 47-6.

 

Windham started the game by winning the toss and electing to receive.  Eagles took possession at their own 35 yard line.  Colby Waterhouse wasted no time and passed to Damien Shepard to get the Eagles to the 22 yard line in Scot territory.  Colby Waterhouse took the shotgun snap to the end zone to put the Eagles up 6-0.  The two point conversion carry by Christian Coons was snuffed by Bonny Eagle.

 

Damien Shepard carries the ball in the first quarter against the Bonny Eagle Scots. David Field photo.

 

Bonny Eagle took control of the ball and put together a nice march down the field by first time quarterback Tyson Goodale.  However, Windham’s defense stiffened in their own territory and on fourth down and one yard to go, Josh Rickett stuffed Goodale to record a loss and give the Eagles the ball on their own 31. 

 

Windham put together a nice string of plays starting with Christian Coons gaining 16 yards on a carry.  The Bonny Eagle defense showed that they had some muscle and forced Windham to fourth down and 11 yards to go.  Windham opted to go for the conversion and Colby Waterhouse not only got the first down but a 54 yard touchdown.  Shawn Francoeur kicked the PAT to give Windham the 13-0 lead. 

 

Christian Coons holds the ball as Shawn Francouer boots the PAT kick successfully. David Field photo.

 

Windham’s defense again held strong as Bonny Eagle attempted a fourth down conversion.  Windham took control at their own 42 yard line.  After a string of good gains, Colby Waterhouse took the ball 21 yards to put the Eagles further ahead.  Shawn Francoeur successfully kicked the PAT to put the Eagles up 20-0.

 

In the second quarter, Windham recovered a punt.  Waterhouse found Josiah Purves on a 25 yard pass reception.  Waterhouse took the ball to the end zone again on a 27 yard keeper to put another six points on the board.  Shawn Francoeur added the PAT kick to make the score 27-0.  Jordin Allen intercepted a pass at the Eagle 37 to give Windham possession.  However, on a play miscue, Bonny Eagle recovered a fumble and the Eagle defense held strong to end the half.

 

Josh Rickett snaps the ball to QB Colby Waterhouse. David Field photo.

 

Bonny Eagle took control of the ball to start the second half.  Tyson Goodale went to the air to break up the Windham defense.  He then took the ball 40 yards to put the Scots on the board.  The two point conversion was halted by the stunned Eagle defense.  Windham and Bonny Eagle traded possessions as the quarter wore on.  Christian Coons found the end zone on a 35 yard scamper to put the Eagles up 33-6.  The PAT snap was bad and the attempted two point conversion failed.

 

#27 Dan Stewart, Nick Sundquist and another Windham defender force the Bonny Eagle QB out of bounds. Bonny Eagle used three quarterbacks in the game against Windham. David Field photo.

 

In the next set of downs for the Scots, Windham’s defense showed their power.  Windham forced fourth down and blocked the ensuing punt and took control on the Scot 20 yard line.  To start the fourth quarter, Dan Stewart took the handoff all the way to put another six points on the board.  Shawn Francoeur kicked the PAT to make the score 40-6.  The scoring was not over. 

 

Windham capped its scoring by stopping Bonny Eagle on fourth down on the Eagle 30 yard line.  Josiah Purves took a few hand offs and finally charged 45 yards to record the final Windham touchdown.  Shawn Francoeur kicked the PAT to make the final 47-6.