Game one of the two? Not good. Blowout city. A struggle from beginning to end exhibiting the team’s lack of rebounding and difficulty with the press. An inside scoring presence has begun to emerge in Conrad but the entire team needs to improve its rebounding and take on a more committed attitude when it comes to the game. Good action in the game however as Windham struggled to stay within shouting distance of BG who was definitely the best team they have faced this year and played almost in an opposite manner from Windham with nary a 3-pointer shot by them in the game. All cuts, speed and aggression to the hoop.
Windham Varsity vs. Nashua South 01/29/21
Well, it had to happen eventually right? A loss on the last Friday in January put Windham down to defeat for the first time this season. As Joey DaSilva goes, so goes this team. Secondary scoring is an issue as is a willingness to play tough down low. More offense out of Jack Runde is desperately needed despite his age and inexperience. A low post presence would open up DaSilva for more unpressured shots. For now, DaSilva will be resorting to shooting with 2 or 3 guys in his face and usually from far outside the three point line in desperation which isn’t a recipe for success long term.
Windham JV Basketball vs. Timberlane 01/19/21
So we’ll begin the JV Basketball season with a win by Windham. Down three players due to Covid protocols the team drew down a couple members of the Varsity team to help out. The game was a bit of a blowout but Timberlane started to cut into the large Windham lead in the second half when the pressure relaxed and Windham felt they had the game in hand—something they need to cease doing as in today’s game it is far too easy to squander even a 20 point lead. It was a good to start the season though and showed the potential this group of players has both this year and next. I’ll be putting more of the photos up in the next day or two, hopefully completing this before the Timberlane rematch on Thursday.
