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
Athletes Birthdays by W5
Running/Track
MANDELL, HAWLEY CLAIM 1ST IN 35th LIBERATION MILE
Basketball
GUAM BASKETBALL: READY FOR WORK
QUICK HITS
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Guam’s Joey Miranda met up with Chamorrita Softball Star Bubba Nickles and Olympic Teammates Dejah Mulipola and Aubree Munro out in Tokyo as we approach the Olympics!
Photo credit: GNOC
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Former Guam resident Tre Taylor has committed to play cornerback for the Southwestern Junior College Jags.
Turner attended Harvest and FD before transferring to Hawaii where he played for Saint Louis, the 5th ranked team in the nation.
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The big man Zach Banner getting to throw out the first pitch earlier today for the Pittsburgh Pirates!
