
By Brandon Kinsella
The FD Friars are headed to the IIAAG Championship Game for the sixth straight year. The Friars advanced after a 21-0 semifinals victory over the Sanchez Sharks at GW field. Sanchez forfeited the game at the half to the displeasure of many in attendance.
“We’re a little bit disappointed at Sanchez calling the game early but we know that they gave everything they had, and they really gave us a battle,” said FD runningback Kein Artero, who finished the game with 93 yards and two touchdowns.
FD won the toss and elected to kickoff and Sanchez would have an opportunity to be the first to attack on offense.
Sanchez struggled moving the chains on their first drive, as FD’s defense brought the pressure. An eight-yard rush by Sanchez quarterback/safety Jayton Penaflor and a 10-yard rush by running back Adin Lumba highlighted the first drive. But a few plays after, Linebacker Roy Chargualaf forced a fumble and defensive end Caleb Murphy recovered for the Friars.
On FD’s first offensive possession, they hit the ground running. A 22-yard rush by Artero would setup teammate Caiyle Gogue for a score. Gogue put up the first points of the game on his first handoff, after a read in the backfield caused Gogue to cutback to the opposite side of the field, where he would find running room for a 30-yard touchdown. Kicker Bobby Haddock converted on the PAT which gave FD a 7-0 lead.
Sanchez tried to regroup on their following offensive possession, but FD’s defense continued to bring the pressure. A blitz by the linebacker Chargualaf resulted in a 10-yard tackle for loss. The drive eventually resulted in a punt and FD gained decent field position on the return.
Chargualaf wreaked havoc on the defense end, finishing with two forced fumbles, two tackles for loss and eight tackles total.
On Sanchez’s defensive end, linebacker Rayvin Cruz played efficiently, finishing with a sack, tackle for loss, and five tackles total.
Artero scored the last two touchdowns of the game for FD. On the first play of the 2nd Quarter, Artero broke away for a 41-yard score, and Haddock converted on the PAT to put the Friars up 14-0.
Then, another forced fumble by the Friars would setup Artero’s last score.
In good field position following the turnover, Artero found running room on the outside and broke away, beating his defenders for a 20-yard touchdown. Haddock converted on the PAT which put FD up 21-0, finishing 3-of-3 on the night.
There was mixed controversy at half between the coaches, about whether a forfeit was necessary. But eventually, the forfeit was granted, and the Friars obtained the victory and a trip to the Championship.
With this win the Friars extend their winning streak to 47 and will face the winner of GW vs Guam High.
Artero gave some closing remarks about what this win means to him and the team and discussed briefly what preparation will be like during championship week while dedicating the win to FD’s former Principal William ‘Bill’ Roth.
“Extending our streak to 47-0 with a chance to make it 48 next weekend is a huge accomplishment. As we prepare this week, we’re going to need 100% attendance at practice and we’re going to continue to give it our all. We’d like to dedicate this game to Mr. William Roth,” said Artero.
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February 2023
- SU
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- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Events for February
6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
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9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
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10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
11th
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13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
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ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
19th
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MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
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27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
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