Windham Avenges Early Season Losses in 50-45 Victory Over Scarborough

Middle School Basketball - Eighth Grade Boys

January 26, 2009

By David Field

 

Brad Carpentier looks to pass the ball. Carpentier had three points for the Eagles. David Field photo.

 

Windham’s aggressive defense and ability to work the ball carried them in their 50-45 victory over Scarborough at Windham MS Monday afternoon.  This team had always known that they could play ball against the Red Storm.  Today they proved it.

 

Joe Francoeur puts up a free throw in the first quarter. Joe was Windham's high scorer with 14 points. David Field Photo.

 

In the first quarter, points didn’t come easy for either team.  Windham’s aggressive defensive unit of Calvin Field, Joe Francoeur, Christian Coons, Jordin Allen and Brad Carpentier worked hard to limit the Red Storm.  Windham got on the board first after three minutes of play.  Once the dam was broken, the Eagles swarmed and quickly got up by 8.  Scarborough’s top players also got into early foul trouble as the whistles came frequently.  However, Scarborough found the net and slowly put a few more in the basket.  Windham finished the first quarter with a five point lead.

 

Christian Coons guards Scarborough's Adam Eck. David Field Photo.

 

At first the Windham second quarter squad couldn’t put the defensive clamps on the Storm and couldn’t make a basket.  After a few jogs up and down the court, the Eagles got into the game and really started playing hard.  The group of Jake Perry, Shawn Francoeur, Hawreh Haddadi, Tom McGowan and Spencer Noel put together a string of 12 twelve points while holding Scarborough to 10.  At the half, Windham led 23-16. 

 

Joe Francoeur (30) and Calvin Field (4) share a thought during a Windham free throw. David Field photo.

 

Up to this point, Windham had played almost constant full court press.  Scarborough sporadically countered with it, but really used it in the third and fourth quarters.  Windham was able to force turnovers and capitalize.  It seemed Scarborough wasn’t used to the aggressive defense and Windham was getting more confident with each minute that rolled off the clock.  At the end of the third quarter, Windham had scored 12, Scarborough 10. 

 

Hawreh Haddadi (24) protects the ball as he goes around his defender to pass it. David Field.

 

Scarborough really stepped up its play in the fourth quarter.  They managed to get within four points before Calvin Field blocked a shot and dribbled coast to coast to put an easy layup in.  Windham’s full court press then caused and capitalized on two turnovers.  Scarborough then was called for fouls that put a few Eagles at the line.  Those free throws added insurance as the Windham Eagles celebrated a huge home victory against the Red Storm of Scarborough 50-45. 

Congratulations to the Eagle team!

 

Catch the Eagles on Tuesday as they host Mahoney.