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.
UOG Tritons Pitcher Arren Yatar shares some of his fun facts and tells us about his favorite YouTube channel!
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UOG Tritons Pitcher Arren Yatar shares some of his fun facts and tells us about his favorite YouTube channel!
COMING SOON …
Spirit of ’76 Run
National Triathlon Championships
GML Makeup Games
FD Alumni Basketball Tournament (ongoing)
QUICK HITS
Guam and Palau were out supporting Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bligh Madris at the Nationals Park in DC against the Washington Nationals.
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UOG hired Tatiana Sablan as the new volleyball coach. Sablan served as the original volleyball coach for UOG back in 2016 and she has been rehired to lead the more “beach” oriented program in 2022-23.
