ISLANDERS JUMP INTO THE WIN COLUMN

By Jay Leon Guerrero

The JFK Islanders secured their first win of the ISA Football season against the Okkodo Bulldogs at Okkodo Field. The Islanders improved to 1-2 for the season after Saturday afternoon’s 18-0 victory.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Islanders opened scoring just before halftime with a 6-yard touchdown run by Dallas Mohr. The extra point attempt was blocked by Okkodo’s Tyler Martinez, making the score 6-0. It was the first points put up for JFK after two shutout losses.

The Bulldogs started the second half with strong field position after Tristen Martinez returned the kickoff 53 yards into the red zone. However, the Islander defense, led by Vandahlei Mansapit, held strong and forced a turnover on downs. The JFK defense continued to frustrate the Bulldogs’ offense throughout the game, preventing them from scoring.

In the fourth quarter, Ray Tommy Kanemoto scored two insurance touchdowns for the Islanders: a 17-yard run (extra point wide left) and a 33-yard run (two-point pass incomplete), bringing the final score to 18-0.

Despite their offensive struggles, the Bulldogs’ defense showed resilience through the first three quarters. Notable performances included Tristen Martinez with four tackles and a 53-yard kickoff return, and interceptions by Paul Quenga and Rexsan Tonaw. The Bulldogs now stand at 0-4 for the season and will have a bye week to regroup.

JFK will aim to maintain their momentum in their next game against the undefeated GW Geckos.

SCORING SUMMARY

2nd Quarter

JFK: 6-0 – Dallas Mohr10 yard run (kick blocked)

4th Quarter

JFK: 12-0 – Ray Tommy Kanemoto 17 yard run (kick failed)

JFK: 18-0 – Ray Tommy Kanemoto 33 yard run (pass failed)

INDIVIDUAL STATS

PASSING

JFK: Kanemoto 0-0-0 0 yds, Mason Duenas 3-5-2 18 yds, Dallas Mohr 2-7-0 27 yds; Okk: Ethan Wusstig 3-16-0 17 yds

RUSHING

JFK: Ray Tommy Kanemoto 6-62 2TD, Dallas Mohr 9-55 TD, Vandahlei Mansapit 4-28, Mason Duenas 1-5; Okk: Tristen Manrtinez 3-15, Paul Quenga 8-14, Rexsan Tonaw 1-4, Joshiah Sulio 2-3, Davien Meno 1-0, Tua Latte Castro 1-(-6), Ethan Wusstig 5-(-23)

RECEIVING

JFK: Leiam Santos 2-27, Vandahlei Mansapit 2-20, Dallas Mohr 1-(-2); Okk: Davien Meno 1-10, Joshiah Sulio 1-3, Tristen Martinez 1-3

TOP TACKLES

JFK: Peter Camacho 5.5, Vandahlei Mansapit 5, Roman Sablan 5; Okk: Tristen Martinez 5.5, Paul Quenga 4.5, Tua Latte Castro 4, Davien Meno 4

SACKS

JFK: 1 (Mansapit); Okk: 1 (Sulio)

INTERCEPTIONS

JFK: 0; Okk: 2 (Quenga, Tonaw)

PENALTIES

JFK: 7-45, Okk: 8-65

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