Windham Earns Victory Against Neighbor Gorham 47-30

Basketball - WHS Boys First Team

January 9, 2010

By David Field 

 

Calvin Field works to get by the Ram defender in front of the Eagles bench. David Field photo.

 

Windham ME: With 10 of 13 players putting points on the board, the Windham Eagles First Basketball Team defeated Gorham 47-30.

 

The first quarter started off like a foot race.  It was a low scoring, mad dash that left no team in control.  Up and down the court with blocked shots, blocked passes and just maddening speed for both teams.  At the conclusion the fans took a breath and the score was locked at nine apiece.

 

Isaac Gurney tries to draw the charge call, but to no avail. David Field photo.

 

The pace slowed a bit in the second quarter and the Eagles went on a scoring spree (17-7) that gave them the lead to end the half.  Those points would give the Eagles the scoring buffer needed to seal the victory later in the game. 

 

Joe Francoeur draws the foul and sank both free throws. Francoeur had nine points in the game for the Eagles. David Field photo.

 

In the third quarter, the Eagles managed to stretch their lead further.  The bench came on and held things well in control for the Eagles.  The fourth quarter was a more even match, but the Eagles held off the charging Rams to seal the victory.  In all, ten players contributed to the scoring effort.  Shawn Francoeur led Windham with 15 points.  Joe Francoeur had nine points.  Calvin Field, Brad Carpentier and Connor Flynn each had four.

 

Catch the Eagles next Friday as they take on the Bonny Eagle Scots at 5pm at Bonny Eagle.