Windham eighth grade boys’ soccer wipes out Gorham; seventh grade prevents shutout

By Matt Pascarella

Windham Middle School eighth grade soccer scored once in the first half and three times in the second with Windham’s Braeden Smith who took a shot from roughly half field that went over the goalie’s head and into the net. Windham eighth graders won 4-0 during a game Monday, Oct. 18 at Windham.

Windham eighth grader Daniel Hancock kicks the ball at
Gorham's goal on Monday, Oct. 18 at Windham. Hancock
scored  to add to Windham's sweep of the Rams 4-0. 
PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA

The seventh grade Windham Middle School team were down 1-0 going into the second half and were able to come back within one goal as they worked to get ahead of Gorham. Once all was said and done, Windham got close, but Gorham got the win by a 4-2 score.

Eighth Grade

Right out of the gate, Windham was aggressive and took several shots on goal. Their defense held off the Rams and kept Gorham away from Windham’s goal. Windham had strong passing and hustle.

Windham’s Tyrie James took a shot at goal that slipped by the goalie and found the back of the net. At the half, Windham led 1-0.

Windham goalie, Tate Robinson made several great saves throughout the game. In the second half, Windham overpowered Gorham. They continued to be aggressive and fought hard to be first to the ball.

The Eagle’s Daniel Hancock scored. Then Windham’s Aiden Dufour put the ball in the net. Windham’s Braeden Smith scored next. Windham’s defense prevented Gorham from many scoring opportunities.

James said his goal in the first half coupled with Windham’s teamwork and passing led to the win.

Windham eighth grade coach Rick Drapeau said this team has been together a long time. They pass well and have strong communication. They never give up.

Seventh Grade

Windham started going hard after the ball. They had strong defense and kept Gorham at bay early on. Windham moved the ball well.

Quick hands by Windham goalie Ben Lanser kept Gorham’s score to a minimum.

At the half Gorham led 1-0.

“I think we played pretty well,” said Coach Drapeau. “We could have done a little bit better as a team. “We kept our heads up; we didn’t get down after that first couple goals. We’re growing every day; very proud of the kids.”

Windham’s Cameron Drapeau headed the ball in to put Windham on the scoreboard in the second half. At that point, it was 2-1 Gorham.

Windham’s Matthew Bilodeau hit the ball up in the air, Gorham’s goalie fumbled it and Drapeau was there to recover it and score. Now it’s 3-2, Gorham.

“I was really excited … we were able to score and excited I could help my team get closer to a win,” said Cameron Drapeau. “I think we could have done a little bit better with passing, maybe shooting more open shots, but overall we played really good.”<