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Windham MS JV Squad Struggles Again and Falls to Portland 30-8
WMS JV Football
September 18, 2011
By David Field

Windham, ME: The Windham MS JV squad struggled throughout most of the game but did manage to get points on the board as they lost their fourth in a row against Portland (1) 30-8.

Gavin Thibodeau carries the ball for Windham. David Field photo

Windham started the game by receiving the opening kickoff. The Eagles started at their own 43 yard line. Windham turned the ball over on downs. Portland quickly moved the ball. A 30 yard pass completion moved Portland to Windham’s 11 yard line.

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Tom McAvoy returns the ball after a kickoff for a healthy Eagle gain. David Field photo

On fourth down, the Eagles couldn’t stop Portland. So, with first and goal, Portland executed a quarterback keeper to get on the board. They also added a two point conversion to go up 8-0. As the first quarter wound down, the Eagles began their own drive. However, on fourth and 10, Windham attempted a reverse play that worked very well in the Varsity game and it was foiled by Portland. Portland moved quickly and got on the board again. The Eagles stopped the two point conversion.

Windham’s offense continued to sputter as Portland’s defense stifled them. The Eagles turned the ball over again on downs and Portland took control and marched 46 yards in two plays to get another touchdown. They added the two points to make the score 22-0. Again, the Eagles repeated the scenario. Portland took control and converted the possession to another touchdown. They added the two points to seal the half at 30-0.

Mitchell Delcourt tackles the Portland running back. David Field photo

In the second half, Windham’s defense came out refreshed and focused. They allowed only five yards in Portland’s first possession and the Eagle offense took control at their own 49. As the offense started to warm up and move the ball, the cooling effect of a fumble chilled the Eagle offense as the defense was again called into action. Windham’s defense rose to the occasion and stopped the Portland drive. The Eagles started at the Portland 33. Desmond Leslie completed a pass to Tom McAvoy for a 31 yard advance. Leslie scored on a quarterback keeper and did the same to convert the two points to get the Eagles on the board with just over three minutes left in the game. Mitchell Delcourt attempted an onside kick. Portland defended well, took possession and didn’t make any mistakes to end the game.

Catch the Eagles next week as they face Scarborough in Scarborough.

	1	2	3	4	Final
Portland	8	22	0	0	30
Windham	0	0	0	8	8

Desmond Leslie has a fistful of jersey in this tackle. David Field photo

Coach Field gives the thumbs up in his play call on the two point PAT. The PAT was successful for the Eagles. David Field photo

Quarterback Desmond Leslie takes the snap from center Ben McDonald. The PAT was successful for the Eagles. David Field photo

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