Windham JV Squad Follows Varsity by defeating Portland 20-6

Football - JV

October 17, 2009

By David Field

 

Pat Pearson debuted on the Eagle defensive line and was constantly harassing the Bulldog backfield.  Here Pearson blocks a Bulldog pass. David Field photo.

 

On a very chilly morning, the Windham Eagles stopped the Portland Bulldogs in JV Football 20-6 at Fitzpatrick Stadium.

 

The game started with Windham kicking to Portland.  The Eagle defense started strong and was called upon much of the game to keep Portland from scoring.  On the first Bulldog possession, Windham forced Portland to punt.  However, the ball contacted a Windham player and Portland took possession on the Eagle 32 yard line.  Portland struggled against the defense and on fourth and 20, they decided to go for the conversion.  Windham’s Kevin Fitzgerald stepped up and intercepted the Bulldog pass to finally give Windham possession at the end of the first quarter.

 

With the Windham defense beat, the Portland receiver reaches in vain to attempt the pass reception. David Field photo.

 

The second quarter did not start well for the Eagles as the ball was fumbled and Portland recovered.  The Eagle defense again was called on to stop the Bulldogs.  On fourth down and three yards to go, the Eagles jumped offside and Portland got the easy first down on the Eagle 14 yard line.  In the next set of downs, Windham’s defense again was strong and took possession after four downs at their own 14.  Colby Waterhouse checked in at quarterback and took the first snap 39 yards to give the Eagles their first first down in the game.  A few plays later, Max McDonald found the end zone for the Eagles.  Colby Waterhouse ran the two point conversion to give Windham the 8-0 lead with four minutes left in the half. 

 

Pat Pearson hits the Portland quarterback. David Field photo.

 

On the kick off, Max McDonald recovered the fumble to give the Eagles possession at the Bulldog 25 yard line.  The Eagles wasted no time in scoring as Colby Waterhouse found Drew Gagnon on the left side to put another six on the board.  The two point conversion would be stopped by Portland.  Even though Portland dominated possession in the first half, Windham found itself on top 14-0.

 

The second half saw Christian Coons fumble on the second play and give the Portland Bulldogs possession on the Eagle 40 yard line.  Once again, Windham’s defense came in and only allowed 15 yards before they got the ball back on their own 25.  Max McDonald quickly advanced up the field by gaining on a 40 yard carry.  He eventually  would score on a five yard scamper to put the Eagles up 20-0.  However, Portland was not done.

 

Max McDonald looks to the end zone and would score on this run. David Field photo

 

After the kick off, Portland started on their own 20.  The Bulldog quarterback broke free and was stopped in Eagle territory.  The bulldogs then put together a string of running plays and on fourth down, the quarterback found a receiver deep in the end zone corner to put six on the board for the home team.  The weary Windham defense stopped the two point conversion.

 

#14 TD O'Brien hands off to #44 Christian Coons. David Field photo.

 

Windham took possession after the kick off and Portland’s defense keyed on a TD O’Brien pass and intercepted it.  Portland started on the Eagle 30 yard line.  In a familiar position, the Windham defense held strong and took possession.  Dylan Henry broke free and scampered across mid-field to get the Eagles out of their own zone.  Windham would manage the clock and keep the ball on the ground to end the game.

 

Catch the Eagle Freshman squad Monday at 3:30pm at Fitzpatrick Stadium as they have their turn against the young Bulldogs.