Windham Boy's Basketball First Team Outlasts Portland in 59-53 Battle

High School Basketball - First Team

November 27, 2009

By David Field

 

Calvin Field brings the ball up court. David Field photo.

 

Windham ME: In the first game of the Hoops for Hope game, Windham’s First Team defeated Portland 59-53.

 

Brad Carpentier passes to Vlad Y. David Field photo.

 

The match was very closely played throughout.  Of Windham’s 12 players, nine contributed to the score.  With only a handful of days play under their belt, Windham’s team played very well.  

 

With very balanced play in the first half, the Eagles were moving the ball well, but were a little too aggressive in the opinion of the referees.  Windham got into the bonus area after committing 7 fouls.  Portland seemed more disciplined in the first half.  With Windham dominating the first quarter, Portland rallied to make it a one hoop game at the half.

 

Vlad Y finishes with the soft lay in. David Field photo.

 

In the second half, Portland’s discipline seemed to vaporize as they committed 15 fouls against Windham.  In the game, Windham was fifty percent from the line going 16 for 32.  However, Windham’s aggressive play on offense and defense in the final three minutes widened the gap and didn’t allow Portland any points. 

 

Calvin Field goes up for the layup, makes basket and draws the foul. Field would have nine points on the day.

 

Top scorers for Windham were Joe Francoeur, 14, Shawn Francoeur, 11, Calvin Field, 9 and Vlad Y., 6.  With some of these Eagles just flying in from the football field, it doesn’t seem like it has taken much to get them accustomed to round play.  We look forward to an exciting season from this young squad.