Connect with us

Football

FRIARS DOMINATE AS DYNASTY ROLLS ON

FD overpowers Guam High 43-0 in championship game

By Jay Leon Guerrero

The dynasty continues.

The Father Duenas Friars won their eighth championship in a row after defeating the Guam High Panthers 43-0 Saturday night at the GW Field. FD went to work early and never looked back to win their 72nd game in a row under head coach Bruce Meno to win the ISA Football League championship. 

Vance Meno, a senior, was instrumental in the first half on both sides of the field. Meno recovered two fumbles on defense and rushed for two touchdowns on offense. Meno also caught a 40-yard pass from quarterback Alex Sojo to set up another touchdown before halftime as the Friars led 36-0.

Following his dad (FD head coach Bruce Meno) to games as a youngster, Vance witnessed FD championships and patiently waited his turn. “I grew up watching this, and I always wanted to continue this tradition,” said Meno. “It feels good to continue the run”.

Sojo, also a senior, orchestrated the offense to get the Friars going early. The league’s Offensive MVP made a 30-yard field goal, rushed for a touchdown, and threw another touchdown to Trey Blas in the first half.

“This game was a mental challenge for us. Our coaches drilled us in practice that this is our last game to help us prepare,” said Sojo.

Vance Meno anchored the Friar defense all season, a defense that has not given up any points in two years under defensive coordinator Keone Badua. “We got here with hard work and dedication, this was a team win,” said Vance Meno.

The Panthers struggled in the first half and did not find any rhythm to get going. It was not until the second half that a big play happened after Panther quarterback Donte Parker found Cameron Brantley for a 60-yard bomb to enter Friar territory. That was the lone offensive highlight for Guam High.

The Friars held their ground to prevent Guam High from scoring. Plays from FD’s Tristan Burgos and Isaiha Arriola pushed the Panthers backward, and FD took over on downs. Arriola finished the game with five tackles and a sack.

“Coming from an offensive perspective, iron sharpens iron. Our defense really put in the work throughout the season, and that helped us improve as an offense,” said Sojo.

The second half featured FD freshman running back Javin Meno doing work on the ground as the Friars coasted to the victory. Javin Meno rushed for a game-high 101 yards and had two touchdowns.

For Guam High, Justin Brantley had a game high 7.5 tackles. His brother, Cameron, had 70 reception yards. Ysidro Flores forced a fumble on the opening drive, which was recovered by Zarius Ward.

FD’s Jaron Meno contributed 57 total yards on offense. Zach Muna had 40 total yards.

With just 15 seniors, the Friars will potentially have 60 returnees next season.

“The future is bright for FD. My personal advice to the team next year is to not be complacent, work hard, and always come to practice.”

– FD outgoing senior QB Alex Sojo

PHOTO GALLERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

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