Windham Loses Battle Against Lyman Moore 44-30

Middle School - Eighth Grade Boys

January 12, 2009

By David Field 

 

Jake Perry releases a free throw in the second quarter. David Field photo

 

The score should not be an indication of how the Eagles played the Lyman Moore Falcons.  Despite the 44-30 loss, the Eagles learned that they have to play 4 complete quarters to be successful.

 

Joe Francouer puts u one of his eight free throws. Joe scored five points all from the line. David Field photo

 

The first quarter was a defensive battle.  Both teams ran the court and took a fair amount of shots. In the second quarter, Lyman Moore was quicker to the ball, forced turnovers and capitalized on them.  The Falcons went to the locker room at half time up 22-9.  Coach Fullerton took his time entering the locker room and then did his best to inspire his players.

 

Coach Fullerton addresses the team during the half time break. The boys were down by 16 at the half. They rallied in the third to get within four points. David Field photo

 

In the third quarter, the Eagles took the court and took it to the Falcons.  The game was physical and both teams starting racking up the fouls.  Windham’s defense started playing tighter and forced their own turnovers. They managed to out-score the Falcons 11 to 6 in the third.

 

The fourth quarter the Eagles seemed to lose their claws.  The Falcons came out with their aggressive 2-1-2 trap defense and forced bad passes which resulted in turnovers.  Added to that, they hit several three-pointers to put distance in the score. 

 

Catch the Eagles on Wednesday at Windham Middle School as the host the Wescott Falcons from Westbrook.