
By Cody Sanchez
League schedulers saved the best for last.
The Hal’s Angels and Guahan Eagles Matua teams came into the final 2022 Triple J Ford GNYFF League weekend with perfect 7-0 records. Some thing had to give.
In one of the most anticipated youth football games in quite a while, the energy on the field was electric and it was impossible not to get pumped-up for the game with many fans screaming with a passion.
What also accompanied the energy was the incredible start to the game as the Eagles’ Ty Leon Guerrero ran a 40-yard return right off the bat, allowing a fast pace start of the game. The Eagles pushed down deep into the red zone before with Rayn Rios punched in the first score from 5-yards out.
The PAT failed, leaving it at 6-0.
After an impressive ensuing drive by the Angels, Rios’ heroics struck again with a huge defensive play, causing a fumble that turned over the possession followed by a 30-yard score through the Angels defense.
The PAT run was successful by Mason Calvo and the Eagles had a quick 13-0 lead.
Coming in with the top defensive team on the island, giving up only 14 points in the season, the Eagles defense showed why early with a couple of sacks from Dreyvin Quitugua and Mackenzy Sablan.
The Angels, however, took advantage of a bobbled punt as Liam Concepcion came up with a huge recovery. Rey Duran made the Eagles pay for the mistake as he scampered from 40-yards out to put the Angels on the board.
Rieko Mendiola would later score a short TD from the 5-yard line. The PAT would fail, but the game was tight at 13-12.
Just prior to halftime, the Eagles would score what would be the last of the game when Ethan Limtiaco connected with Donte’ Parker for a 30-yard strike.
The second half was a defensive battleground as neither team were able to hit pay dirt.
Eagles coach Ryan Wessling showed how important this victory and game is for the Eagles, “Going into the playoffs we get to hold the top seed, but at the end of the day it was great football for both teams.”
PLAYER OF THE GAME
For his awesome play on both sides of the ball, Rios was the Wendy’s Player of the Game. He said this game meant everything for the Eagles.
“I believe this season is not over, but we got to work together until the (championship).”
METGOT DIVISION
The Hal’s Angels had no problem ending their Metgot season unbeaten with a 33-6 win over the Eagles.
Justice Alcantara had another huge game, scoring four touchdowns for the unstoppable Angels.
PLAYOFF PICTURE
With an exciting regular season all wrapped up, the semifinals look like this:
Metgot: (1) Angels vs. (4) Cowboys; (2) Packers vs. (3) Outlaws
Matua: (1) Eagles vs. (4) Packers; (2) Angels vs. (3) Cowboys
League officials will meet on Monday to determine the field location and the days that these matchups will take place next weekend.
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GPS Sports Calendar
February 2023
- SU
- MO
- 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
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
12th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
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
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
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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24th
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Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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