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Windham rolls to another lopsided win

Friday, September, 26 By Dan Hogan

WINDHAM — The Windham Jaguars continued their scorching start of the season, defeating Sanborn 47-12. In front of a crowd of over 1,000 fans, Windham put 40 points on the board for the fourth straight game and are showing no signs of slowing down.

“We have different guys that can get the job done. Every week somebody else has stepped up,” said Windham head coach Bill Raycraft. “This week it was Kurtis Jolicoeur, last week it was Matt Shea. Every week we have an answer for what the defenses are showing us.”

In last week’s road victory over John Stark Regional, it was junior Matt Shea who led the Jaguars in rushing with 119 yards. This week, it was senior Kurtis Jolicoeur’s turn to lead the way, tallying up 99 yards. Shea’s biggest play on the night was a nifty 45-yard interception that he returned for a touchdown in the third quarter. He also added another score on the ground.

It was Sanborn that got on the board first in this one, orchestrating a time consuming touchdown drive late in the first quarter. Windham quickly answered following a kickoff return by Kellin Bail that landed the Jaguars inside the five-yard-line of Sanborn. Shane Lafond promptly scored from one yard out a few plays later.

The Jaguars caught Sanborn off guard on the ensuing kickoff, recovering an onside kick just prior to the end of the first quarter. Windham capitalized on the aggressive tactic, driving down the field and setting up a nine yard run from Shea.

“We want to force teams to defend us every play and every minute,” said Raycraft. “Regardless of where we are on the field, we are going to focus on getting the ball back.

“Every time we go on the field for a kickoff, we want the other team to be scared, said Jolicoeur, who also added a rushing touchdown and a two-point conversion. “We don’t ever want them ever to feel comfortable and we don’t want them ever to cheer about anything.”

Windham’s offense has been clicking all season. They have scored 194 points in just four weeks, including a 56-point win opening night at Hollis-Brookline.

“Everything has been great right now. Everyone’s getting carries, everyone’s getting yards and the line is just opening up holes for us,” said Jolicoeur.

Windham will travel to Souhegan next week, and Sanborn will host Conval next Saturday.