In the final games of the season, Windham eighth and seventh-grade boys’ basketball played St. Brigid Catholic School in Portland and split two high-intensity games on Thursday, Jan. 26.
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| Windham seventh grader Roni Anthony blows by an opponent while keeping his eyes on the hoop during a game against St. Brigid School on Thursday, Jan. 26. PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA |
Windham’s seventh-grade team played a close game separated by only a few points as the clock was close to running out. The Eagles held onto their lead and won 47-46.
Eighth Grade
Windham grabbed rebounds early to drive their score up quickly. Windham’s Boston Krainis hit a three-pointer.
Despite Windham’s strong abilities, St. Brigid jumped out ahead. Windham fought hard to catch their opponent.
St. Brigid grabbed several turnovers. Windham continued to snag rebounds and shooting shots at basket, but they weren’t falling. At the half, Windham trailed 36-23.
“We came out flat and they were ready to go,” said Krainis.
Krainis said if Windham rushed offensively, if they calmed down, they may have been able to turn the score around. Krainis said the season went pretty well.
In the second half, Windham had quick hands and moved the ball. Windham had closed the gap between the teams some, but St. Brigid still had a commanding lead.
Windham worked hard and did their best but wasn’t able to get ahead.
“We got off to a good start, the first four minutes,” said Windham Middle School eighth-grade boys’ coach Adam Manzo. “Then we went through a dry patch where we couldn’t put the ball in the hoop. The other hard part is the second half of the season we haven’t played a lot ... so I think it’s tough playing against competition, we had to knock a little bit of the rust off early.”
Manzo said the team competed from start to finish and he never questioned their effort, which was something they discussed in the beginning. They are a highly coachable group of kids that he enjoyed coaching all season.
Seventh Grade
Windham was aggressive with great offense and defense from the start and grabbed rebounds. Windham held St. Brigid to three baskets in the first quarter.
St. Brigid tied the game at 14 in the second quarter.
Windham continued to move the ball and inched out ahead 18-17 midway through.
“That’s probably the most exciting game we’ve had all season,” said Windham Middle School seventh-grade boys’ coach Craig Dickson. “To have it so close ... I thought we’d have an easier time, but St. Brigid played really tough defense and were double teaming; luckily, we played the eighth-graders two practices in a row; they played full-court press on us the whole time and that was helpful.”
Dickson said Windham did a good job with their full-court run and jump and created chaos on the court that resulted in a bunch of turnovers. Dickson is disappointed the season is over; he wished he had a couple years with the kids. It was a good year though.
The second half was a nail-biter. Windham’s Roni Anthony sank a three and Windham regained the lead. Their solid passing resulted in several baskets.
Intensity remained as the clock wound down and the scores were very close. The game was tied at 41 with two minutes left.
St. Brigid was not able to get by and Windham ended the season with a victory.
“I think we did really good,” said Anthony. “We played as a team, we had good passing, good shooting, good overall.”
Anthony said they played well on defense; on offense they were passing and getting assists. They were excited for this game and pleased with how the season went. <
“We got off to a good start, the first four minutes,” said Windham Middle School eighth-grade boys’ coach Adam Manzo. “Then we went through a dry patch where we couldn’t put the ball in the hoop. The other hard part is the second half of the season we haven’t played a lot ... so I think it’s tough playing against competition, we had to knock a little bit of the rust off early.”
Manzo said the team competed from start to finish and he never questioned their effort, which was something they discussed in the beginning. They are a highly coachable group of kids that he enjoyed coaching all season.
Seventh Grade
Windham was aggressive with great offense and defense from the start and grabbed rebounds. Windham held St. Brigid to three baskets in the first quarter.
St. Brigid tied the game at 14 in the second quarter.
Windham continued to move the ball and inched out ahead 18-17 midway through.
“That’s probably the most exciting game we’ve had all season,” said Windham Middle School seventh-grade boys’ coach Craig Dickson. “To have it so close ... I thought we’d have an easier time, but St. Brigid played really tough defense and were double teaming; luckily, we played the eighth-graders two practices in a row; they played full-court press on us the whole time and that was helpful.”
Dickson said Windham did a good job with their full-court run and jump and created chaos on the court that resulted in a bunch of turnovers. Dickson is disappointed the season is over; he wished he had a couple years with the kids. It was a good year though.
The second half was a nail-biter. Windham’s Roni Anthony sank a three and Windham regained the lead. Their solid passing resulted in several baskets.
Intensity remained as the clock wound down and the scores were very close. The game was tied at 41 with two minutes left.
St. Brigid was not able to get by and Windham ended the season with a victory.
“I think we did really good,” said Anthony. “We played as a team, we had good passing, good shooting, good overall.”
Anthony said they played well on defense; on offense they were passing and getting assists. They were excited for this game and pleased with how the season went. <
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