Seventh Grade Wescott team Avenges OT loss to Windham 43-34

Middle School Basketball - Seventh Grade Boys

January 14, 2008

By David Field

 

John Clark looks small against Wescott's "big man". Clark had 6 points and 5 defensive rebounds. David Field photo.

 

At their season opener, Windham won an overtime contest against Wescott.  Wescott came to Windham and won back that loss in a battle 43-34.

 

Andrew Whiting drives to the basket in the first quarter. Whiting scored four for the Eagles. David Field photo.

 

In the first quarter, things were evenly matched and it seemed both squads were testing each other.  At the end of one, it was Windham 9, Wescott 8.

 

In the second quarter, with fresh bodies on the floor, Wescott gained the upper hand by outscoring Windham 12-9 to take a 20-18 lead in the half. 

 

Alex Barris puts up a free throw. Barris scored four points in the game. David Field photo.

 

The rest of the game was more of the second quarter.  Wescott seemed to have Windham’s number, no matter how they tried to penetrate to the basket.  Windham managed 8 points each quarter, but Wescott put in 14 and 9 in the third and fourth respectively.  8 out of 13 players put points on the board for the Eagles.  Spencer Hodge led with 9 followed by John Clark with 6 and Alex Barris, Andrew Whiting and Mark Hopkins had 4 each.

 

Catch the Eagles on Wednesday, January 21, in Gorham at 3:30.