Updated February 10
Portland Press Herald
Champs back to full strength
Windham’s boys team, the defending Class AA champion, looked primed to be the top seed in the North when they were 8-0 and 12-1. Then came consecutive losses to Oxford Hills (8-10), Cheverus (15-3) and Lewiston (8-10) while junior guard Tyrie James was sidelined with an ankle injury. James returned from a four-game absence on Friday and Windham handled Deering, after beating Scarborough earlier in the week.
Windham struggled when guard Tyrie James, right, missed four games with an ankle injury. Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald
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James’ absence was felt in all aspects of the game — scoring, play-making, defense and, especially, having another composed veteran in close games.
“We had some tough losses in that stretch, but it was good for our guys. A lot of guys had different opportunities and that will make us better,” Windham coach Chad Pulkkinen said.
