Connect with us

Football

DEFENSE POWERS ISLANDERS IN DOLPHIN SHUTOUT

The JFK Islanders were riding defensive highs as they blanked the Southern Dolphins 23-0 at the JFK Field Saturday evening.

By Robert Balajadia

The JFK Islanders were riding defensive highs as they blanked the Southern Dolphins 23-0 at the JFK Field Saturday evening. The weekend kick-off to the 2018 IIAAG football season concluded with three different Islanders finding the end zone.

Islanders quarterback Allen Blend II threw for the games first touchdown and punched in the games final score on the ground to power the JFK offense. Receiver Nico Valez hauled in the 38-yard touchdown from Blend and running back Justin Camacho capped off a big run with a six-yard score in the 3rd quarter.

“We have a solid line this year and I’m happy with what we were able to do today,” said Blend on how his offense performed in the season opener.

The Islanders defense played suffocating style led by the reigning defensive MVP in line backer Chase Spotanski. Spotanski collected 13 tackles and nearly came away with two fumble recoveries.

“There’s still some simple errors that we need to fix, but I’m proud of the way that we played on the defensive side of the ball today,” said Chase.

Wendy’s Players of the Game: Allen Blend II and Chase Spotanski

Islanders Juan Sarmiento converted two-of-three PAT’s and also converted on the games only field goal attempt. Sarmiento’s score gave the Islanders a 10-0 lead at the half.

JFK started to get more ground work in during the 3rd quarter as Camacho spurned the defense for a 25-yard run on a near scoring play. Camacho dove into the end zone but was ruled a yard short and taken out of bounds. A false start penalty pushed the Islanders back to the six-yard line, but Camacho skated right through the middle to finish the job, putting JFK ahead 16-0.

Big runs from Camacho and Spotanski brought the Islanders inside the red zone in the 4th quarter that ended in a quarterback keeper from Blend for one yard for the 23-0 score.

The JFK offense is functioning at a more comfortable pace behind second year starter Blend. The offseason work put in by JFK’s lead players has played the biggest part in their dominant performance Saturday evening.

“I have a lot more confidence this year. My first year I got a good taste of what high school football is like, and it came with a lot of sacks, but that’s okay,” laughed Allen. “I try to hit the gym everyday and our team has been dedicated to cross-fit so we have been working hard all off season.”

For Spotanski, winning a title is of course the end goal, but his personal goal is to make his father, who passed away last year, proud by dedicating his senior season to him.

“That’s my ultimate goal,” said Chase on honoring his dad. “I want to make him proud by playing hard this season.”

The Islanders will take on the Tiyan Titans Saturday evening while the Southern Dolphins will face the Sanchez Sharks at the Okkodo Field on Saturday as well.

GAME RECAP

The Dolphins forced and recovered a fumble on the opening drive

PHOTO GALLERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:


photos by Michael Ebio

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

12th

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Events for July

13th

Events for July

14th

Events for July

15th

Events for July

16th

Events for July

17th

Events for July

18th

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 Playoffs

 

QUICK HITS

Guam Volleyball Federation Referee Delegation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Referees were able to certify in both Beach and Indoor Volleyball.
L-R: (front row) Kohl Laguna, Jay Cruz, Kadance Sablan, Jim Reyes, Logan Pangelinan; (back row) Jack, Hattig, Ray Mesngon, Joe Aquino, Chris Shepherd, PJ Pangelinan
————————————————–
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.

More in Football