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By Michael Cruz
Not since the days of Corey Dunlop have the Sharks had such a dynamic runner. Dondre Barnes enters the IIAAG Football League season with Guam High’s Tegan Brown as the two best running backs on island.
“Its Great! Only two weeks of conditioning and we are already going to pad up,”said Barnes.
The junior saved his best performance in the championship game last season running for 228 yards on 30 attempts with three TDs. “It was an awesome season and we lost some of our most important players,” recalls Barnes.
Protect the Tradition
The Sharks brought back the title in 2012. Dondre is aware of the history that comes with seven championships under Coach Jimmy Naholowaa since 1992. “It was very important for us, we have not won since 2008, and bringing the trophy back was a great accomplishment,” said Barnes.
Barnes’ number one goal is for the Sharks to defend the title and hold it down. The championship has switched hands from Guam High, GW and Sanchez the past three seasons.
“To take it again this year would really say and show something.” He also would like to average four to five touchdowns per game.
Strength through Adversity
Dondre attributes his success in life to his close knit family. His mother who recently passed instilled his desire to dream big. “She has always told me that if I want something. I have to go get it 100%.” His big sister Essence Lujan shows support in everything he does.
He is also thankful for brother-in-law Jason Lujan who taught him his first moves on the football field. Finally, he is thankful for one special person Kelsey Ann Salas.
“She has always pushed me through hard times, whenever I was hurting or just felt like giving up, she was there to pick me up, she was my motivation,” stated Barnes.
Finish Strong
Barnes has his own style on the field. “I really do what works for me and my own thing that helps the team win.”
He has aspirations to play college football and is trying to get in contact with a certified recruiter. He looks forward to facing GW again and considers them the Sharks biggest rival. He also considers Okkodo and Guam High strong teams.
“I want to be the best and look forward to the challenge from other competitors.”
Barnes and the Sharks have stiff competition right out of the gates with Saturday night against the talent-filled Panthers at Ramsey Field (JFK).
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GPS Sports Calendar
February 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Events for February
6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
11th
Events for February
13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
19th
SPRINT TRIATHLON, PACIFIC GAMES QUALIFIER
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for February
24th
Events for February
25th
Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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