BUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP

By Michael Cruz

The last four seasons have been historical for the Guam High Panthers. They won a title in 2010 but started to decline in the standings after being runner-ups in 2011, and placing third in 2012 and 2013. The group of Matthew Eaton, Tegan Brown, Juwan Jacobs, Devon Jacobs, Nijee Smith, Chance Horvath, Austy Hines, and Mark Ecija have produced current and possible future collegiate athletes.

The cupboard is not bare though as Guam High always has players for their 30 player maximum roster spot. South Carolina transfer DeAndre Richardson will start at quarterback and returnee TJ Aguon will play both sides of the ball and started as a freshman last year. Lewis Harris was second team all island at TE and Safety and his return is a big help to the Panther squad.

Head coach Jacob Dowdell will use a mixture of the spread-option, double tight-end, single wide-receiver set, and the running game.

The Panthers had a bye in week 1 and will play the defending champions Simon Sanchez Sharks at Okkodo in week 2. The Panthers and sharks will play for the first time since 2012.

Starting quarterback DeAndre Richardson

Players to Watch

QB DeAndre Richardson

CB/U TJ Aguon

TE/S Lewis Harris

Key Losses

QB LJ Aguon

HB/LB/U Tegan Brown

Offensive MVP Juwan Jacobs

WR Austy Hines

OT Shawn Hundley

DE Cody Burpo

CB JJ McCloud

C Julian Duenas

WR Terry Geller

S Royce Thomas

Starting defensive back/utility TJ Aguon

Startin TE Lewis Harris