End of game, start of celebrating. And the Windham High football team deserved it, delivering the school its first Class A football championship by beating Bangor, 35-21. Micah Sawyer, left, and Cody Laberge embrace.
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WINDHAM
Coach: Matt Perkins, eighth year
Last year: 7-3, lost in Western Maine semifinals
Returning starters: 12
Impact players: Jackson Taylor, senior, QB/DB; Jack Mallis, senior, RB/DB; Matt Gledhill, senior, FB/LB; Jake Darling, senior, TE/DE; Dylan Sabastianski, senior, TE/LB; Kevin Springer, senior, C/DE; Matt Wilson, senior, OG/DE; D. J. Robbins, senior, WR/DB; Tucker Miller, senior, WR/CB
Outlook: The Eagles tasted the playoffs last season and are looking to build on it with a possible bid for the regional title. Talented at the skill positions with the likes of Taylor at QB, Mallis at RB and Gledhill at FB, the Eagles, like most teams, are looking to strengthen their line. Taylor passed for 1,000 yards and ran for 691 yards. Mallis scored 19 touchdowns as a junior. Gledhill`s presence will be felt all over the field.
StoriesWindham a worthy champion
Class A: The Eagles dominate the second half, rally from 14 points down and beat Bangor, 35-21.
[Portland Press Herald 11/21/09]
They´ve found the fast track to success
The football teams at Windham, Cape Elizabeth and Dirigo high schools have made rapid progress -- to state-final status.
[Portland Press Herald 11/20/09]
Just one step left to climb
Coach Matt Perkins knows what it´s like to take a chance with the game on the line.
[Portland Press Herald 11/19/09]
Finding the way to Fitzy
Western Class A: Windham uses one big drive and a whole lot of defense to take its first regional championship, 7-6 over Cheverus.
[Portland Press Herald 11/14/09]
They´re up-front guys The Windham linemen have overcome a lack of experience to grow as a unit.
[Portland Press Herald 11/13/09]
A gutsy call proves a winning call
With the season on the line, Windham goes for a 2-point conversion in OT and ousts Bonny Eagle.
[Portland Press Herald 11/07/09]
Windham runs past Sanford to advance
Jake Mallis and Jackson Taylor provide a spark as the Eagles cruise to a 49-7 quarterfinal win.
[Portland Press Herald 10/31/09]
A go-to guy, on the field and off
Windham´s Matt Gledhill is a top two-way player and team leader for the highly regarded Eagles.
[Portland Press Herald 10/29/09]
First half, and over
The Eagles pull away late in the second period, open a 31-0 halftime lead, and breeze to a 38-6 victory against Portland.
[Portland Press Herald 10/16/09]
Windham gets that signature victory
The Eagles down Deering 35-19 to stamp themselves as a Western Class A football contender.
[Portland Press Herald 09/25/09]
Win is back in Windham
Eagles handle Gorham after suffering loss to Cheverus
[Portland Press Herald 09/18/09]
Taylor, Eagles frustrate Red Riots
Jackson Taylor passes for 227 yards and three TDs for Windham in a 40-13 win over South Portland.
[Portland Press Herald 09/04/09]
Great kid, darn good QB
Jackson Taylor of Windham is truly a coach`s dream, both on and off the football field.
[Portland Press Herald 09/02/09]
About Windham Football
406 Gray Rd.
Windham,
ME
04062
892-1810
www.windham.k12.me.ussmerrill@windham.k12.me.us
Principal: Deborah McAfee
Athletic Director: Steve Merrill
Mascot: Eagles
Region: west
Conference: SMAA
Class: A
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