Guam players are striving to make it in college football. These 9 players range in age from the Class of 2012 to recent 2019 graduates. The goal is to improve as student, player, and contribute to the success of the team. Some are getting immediate playing time, and some are just trying to get on the field.
Forrest Gourley – FD
Gourley decide to come back at age 25 and play college football. He is currently a freshman offensive lineman and has played in six games for Saddleback Community College. Gourley is 6’4 and 290 lbs.
Spotanski finished his freshman year at Moorpark College. He is currently playing linebacker. One of his coaches is John Diaz who is the team’s recruiting coordinator and safety coach. Diaz is one of the few Chamorros who has played Division I college football. John played defense in the 1980s for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Cruz has resurfaced at Southwestern College. He converted to linebacker and helped Southwestern to a winning season and bowl appearance. Cruz plans on graduating December 2020 and bouncing back to a Division I FBS program.
Parker has resurfaced at DeAnza College and plays defensive line. He was one of six Guam players who left North Park’s program after the head coach resigned in 2018. Parker even shared on his youtube page briefly on what happened.
Akimoto had a breakthrough sophomore season with Macalester College. He increased his rushing yards from 24 yards in 2018 to 416 yards in 2019. His touchdown input also increased from one to five.
Andrew has the most experience of the group. He finished up his third season at wide receiver. Fichter is still looking to get his first reception and will have to wait for his senior year.
4th Quarter Sports: boys volleyball, girls soccer, paddling, track & field
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Guam’s Wayne Blas completed his 13th Boston Marathon and 38th marathon overall.
The island’s record holder in the distance, Blas finished this year in 2:35:21.
“I’m very happy with this result because seven months ago, I was sidelined with a stress fracture that kept me out for three months. No running! To come back on an abbreviated marathon build and finish one of the toughest races strong and healthy was a big win for me.”
His time of 2:29:38 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and World Marathon Majors Age Group Championships stands as the Guam National Record.
