Connect with us

Football

WARRIORS CLIP ANGELS IN MFL OPENER

The Miller Football League kicked off their 2015 season on a Valentines Saturday afternoon where the defending champion Pepsi Warriors picked right back up where the left the 2014 season after blanking the Hal’s Angels at the Eagles field in Mangilao.

By Robert Balajadia

The Miller Football League kicked off their 2015 season on a Valentines Saturday afternoon where the defending champion Pepsi Warriors picked right back up where the left the 2014 season after blanking the Hal’s Angels 21-0 at the Eagle field.

Offense was hard to come by in the early goings, but the defense for the Warriors looked as lively as ever after shutting forcing the Angels into four turnovers, scoring 15 points off two of the defensive takeaways in the second half.

“We like playing with [the Angels] because they bring out the best in us,” admitted Warriors linebacker Justin Andre. “The one thing we really appreciate is working out on the field together as a team. We do need to work out a few kinks, but we’re always talking to each and other and telling each other how we can improve, even during the game.”

Andre was big on the defensive end getting three tackles for loss and an interception in the 2nd quarter.

Justin Andre of the Warriors connects with Marvin Manibusan to stop the play short.  (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Justin Andre of the Warriors connects with Marvin Manibusan to stop the play short. (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Down 6-0 midway through the 3rd quarter, the Angels were trying to move the ball through the air behind quarterback Steve “SP” Phillips, but Warriors Sandy Fejeran jumped the route of an Angels receiver at the 50, bringing the Warriors in the red zone for just the second time all game.

Warriors quarterback Danny Manibusan wasted no time on the opportunity by throwing a fade route to his receiver Vince Espinal in the corner of the end zone. The Angels were protesting a push-off on the play, but a 2-point conversion from Manibusan to receiver Paul Unger officially put the score to rest, putting the Warriors up 14-0.

With the score still two touchdowns to none midway through the 4th quarter, the Angels tried to find their offensive rhythm to try and make a final comeback. Phillips tried on three straight plays to move the ball through the air, but two drops and an overthrow forced the Angels to punt on 4th down.

Payless Ad

The Angels executed a perfect snap and catch on the punt play, except for the blocking assignments as Warriro Anselmo Untalan came flying in to block Phillips punt. The ball bounced back 15-yards into the end zone where Untalan dove on top of it to secure the strip, scoop and score trifecta to put the Warriors up 21-0 after a successful PAT.

Angels’ DJ Cruz punctured a 50-yard return with less than six minutes in the game, but two sacks by the defense and a holding penalty by the offense forced the Angels to have to convert on a 4th and very long. The Warriors defense forced the Angels into a turnover on downs and eventually closed out the contest by Hosea Ware-ing out the clock.

“We have to take it one game at a time. We do a good job at keeping each other humble and staying grounded,” said Andre.

Hosea Ware of the Warriors blasts through Angels for a 20 yard gain in the first quarter of play.  (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Hosea Ware of the Warriors blasts through Angels for a 20 yard gain in the first quarter of play. (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Coming out of half-time, the Angels completed two first downs to get within the Warriors 30-yard line, the closest they got to scoring all game, with all intentions to tie the game or take the lead. The Warriors defense had different plans after stripping Angels ball carrier Marvin Manibusan, creating the games second turnover.

The Warriors scored their first touchdown in the 2nd quarter after Dave “Double-D” Delgado punched a two-yard score. The run was set up by a 32-yard catch by receiver Alex Azceraga. The Angels blocked the PAT and nearly returned the ball for a score off a PAT, but the Warriors kicker Terry Perkins jumped on top to end the play.

MFL action continues Sunday with the Rams taking on the Eagles at 2 pm @ the Eagles Field.

PHOTO GALLERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

0001-57800448

Paul Unger of the Warriors dives to save a deflected pass from touching the ground.  (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Paul Unger of the Warriors dives to save a deflected pass from touching the ground. (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Mitch Manibusan of the Angels gets swarmed by Warriors on his way for extra yardage.  (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Mitch Manibusan of the Angels gets swarmed by Warriors on his way for extra yardage. (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Marvin Manibusan of the Angels gets wrapped up by Alex Azcarraga after a big gain in the first quarter.  (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Marvin Manibusan of the Angels gets wrapped up by Alex Azcarraga after a big gain in the first quarter. (photo by Kyle Twardowski)

Ad

GPS Sports Calendar

June

July 2025

August
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
Events for June

1st

Events for July

2nd

Events for July

3rd

Events for July

4th

Events for July

5th

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Events for July

6th

Events for July

7th

Events for July

8th

Events for July

9th

Events for July

10th

Events for July

11th

Events for July

11th

No Events
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Events for July

12th

No Events
Events for July

13th

No Events
Events for July

14th

No Events
Events for July

15th

No Events
Events for July

16th

No Events
Events for July

17th

No Events
Events for July

18th

No Events
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Events for July

19th

No Events
Events for July

20th

No Events
Events for July

21st

No Events
Events for July

22nd

No Events
Events for July

23rd

No Events
Events for July

24th

No Events
Events for July

25th

No Events
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
Events for July

26th

No Events
Events for July

27th

No Events
Events for July

28th

No Events
Events for July

29th

No Events
Events for July

30th

No Events

COMING SOON …

FD Alumni Basketball Tournament June 27-July 18

Pacific Mini Games June 29-July 9

 

QUICK HITS

Guam’s Jeremiah Camacho shot a perfect game at the 48th Hong Kong Open. The 22-year-old Guam National Team Member shot his 18th career perfect game on lanes 1 and 2 at Top Bowl Lanes in Hong Kong.
————————————————–
Guam’s athletes performed well in the Spartan Race in Capas Tarlac, Philippines, picking up two division wins and two 2nd place finishes.
Belen Sidell 43 yrs (1st)
Phil Law 58 yrs (1st)
Tess Esma 48 yrs (2nd)
James Sardea 55 yrs (2nd)
Charles Esma 18 yrs (12th)

More in Football