Windham Defeats Massabesic in Home Opener 55-35

High School Basketball - Varsity

December 04, 2009

By David Field

 

Jackson Taylor on the defense for the Eagles. David Field photo.

 

Windham: The Eagles took on the scrappy Mustangs of Massabesic Friday night and defeated them 55-35. 

 

The Mustangs rallied in the first quarter to keep the game close.  However, as the game wore on, there was more air for the Eagles and less muscle for the Mustangs. 

 

Garret Clemmer gets some air on his shot. Clemmer led the Eagles with 14 points. David Field photo.

 

The second quarter was even close and the game was 22-17 at the half.  The Eagles took advantage in the third quarter, outscoring the Mustangs 20-6 to extend their lead.  The fourth quarter turned into a foul fest as the frustration mounted.  Massabesic was called for an intentional or flagrant foul when one of their players leveled Drew Gagnon as he prepared to receive a pass.  Gagnon, unable to take the shots, was subbed for by Dylan Taylor.  Taylor sunk one of two for his injured team mate.

 

Windham Head Coach Kevin Millington eyes the game. David Field photo.

 

For the Eagles, the scoring was very balanced.  Ten of thirteen players recorded points.  Leading Windham was Garrett Clemmer with 14.  Nolan Allen followed with 13, Stephen Lambert had 8, Andy Brix had 7 followed by the rest of the squad with handfuls of points among them.

 

Dylon Taylor takes two free throws for the technical foul called on the Massabesic. The Mustangs were called for a flagrant foul on Drew Gagnon. Gagnon took a hard hit to the face and was unable to take his shots. David Field photo.

 

Catch the Eagles next in South Portland on Tuesday, December 8 at 7pm.