Windham Boys' First Basketball Team Regains Winning Ways Against Cheverus 41-24

High School Basketball - WHS Boys First Team

December 19, 2009

By David Field

 

Shawn Francoeur puts in a lay-up. Francoeur would have six points for the Eagles. David Field photo.

 

Portland ME: Windham got back on the winning track defeating the Cheverus Stags 41-24. 

 

From the opening tip-off, Windham dominated the game, with a few exceptions.  Joe Francoeur sparked the Eagles early to give them the first quarter lead by eight points.  Francoeur continued adding in the second and was helped by Vlad Yerkovich with six points and brother Shawn with a basket to give the Eagles a comfortable 12 point lead to end the half.

 

The third quarter was a short lived Stag rebound.  The Stags came out with full-court pressure, forced turnovers, and capitalized.  They went on a ten point run and then the air seemed to fill the Eagles wings and the game turned.

 

Calvin Field defends the Cheverus point guard. David Field photo.

 

After scoring only five points in the third quarter, the Eagles went on a tear and scored 16 points in the fourth quarter.  Brad Carpentier came off the bench and put in seven points for the Windham.  Isaac Gurney put in four.  Joe Francoeur added four free throws to notch his total to 15 points to lead the Eagles in scoring.  Windham’s speedy transitional game was key in sealing the victory.

 

Catch the Eagle First Team on Tuesday as they host Fryeburg Academy at 4pm.