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By Michael Cruz
Height: 5’11
Weight: 204 lbs
Bench Press: 225 lbs
Favorite Chamorro food: BBQ fish with finadene and BBQ eggplant
Position: Linebacker/Placekicker
GSPN: Were you surprised you won the Defensive MVP?
JS: Yes sir, I’m really proud
GSPN: Okkodo’s record is 3-4 compared to last year’s season 5-4 record. Do you think the league is just more competitive this year?
JS: Yes, I think the league has a lot of talented players.
GSPN: What does it mean for you to win Defensive MVP for yourself, your team, and your school?
JS: It means a lot to me, because I’m a senior. All I ever wanted was to be known as the best defensive player. I’ve played for Okkodo High School and made the All-Island team selections. To my team, it means that we can do it. We just have to put our minds to it. And to my school, it’s history because I am the first football MVP since Okkodo has opened.
GSPN: How has your game improved from last year?
JS: I feel that I have gotten stronger, smarter, and became a better leader.
GSPN: Can Okkodo start a tradition of winning in football? You have the facilities, coaches, players, and Dededo is the biggest village.
JS: Our football program for Okkodo is still developing, so we are just look forward to playing each and every game with heart, pride, and courage. And throughout the week, we work hard and give it our all for the game.

Santos also has a boot-leg, proving that against the Friars as he hit the game winning field goal in overtime. (photo by Jesse Castro)
GSPN: Do you aspire to play college football?
JS: I plan to play college football. I feel confident that I have the talent to play.
GSPN: Do you envision a football season where Guam could have a player recruited for Division I or II from any IIAGG School?
JS: I hope that it is possible for us Guam football players to be recruited.
GSPN: Your known for being a physical and intense player. Who in football inspires your game locally or off-island?
JS: Ryan Rios, locally, and Ray Lewis, a pro-linebacker, inspires my game. They inspire me to read and pick off the offensive plays right off the bat and to hit hard.
GSPN: Finally, how important is it to win the island title this year?
JS: To me, it’s really important that we win the island title this year because we’re the underdogs with the league MVP and our defense is considered number one. I just hope and pray that we take home the championship title for football this year.
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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
12th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
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
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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