Friars Football retire number 24 and 6.

The three-peat and 30-game winning streak was already a huge feat by the FD Friars, but over the weekend the school decided to forever immortalize the jersey’s of two players who were there for every step of the ride.

No future Friar will be able to wear #24 after De’Aundre Cruz nor #6 in Daniel Phillips. At the awards banquet hosted for the 2017 team, the school officially retired the pairs numbers.

“It’s really an unexplainable feeling. I got very emotional when they presented my jersey retirement because not too many have the opportunity to retire their jersey,” said Cruz on the big surprise.

“Before Daniel and I, only five other FD players have theirs retired, and the last time was 20 years ago. So, I’m thankful my coaches brought me in and helped me reach my full potential and my family for always believing and supporting me through the four years.”

“It’s a great honor and I’m so blessed to be a part of FD’s football history. We really did something special in these three years. I’m so fortunate to have such great players and to be coached by the best. The great honor would not have been possible without them,” said Phillips on his retired jersey.

De’Aundre Cruz

Cruz was a four year starter as FD’s running back. He was named All-Island running back all four years. He should of been a First Team selection his sophomore year (lead the league in rushing). The Friars were 36-3 during his four years. He was the first player in Guam prep history to be recognized by 247 sports after being selected for the Nike Opening Regional in Oakland, California.

Daniel Phillips

Phillips took over the leadership position as a sophomore after beating out another an upperclassmen for the starting slot. In his sophomore year, he led an offense that consisted of mainly seniors. After winning his first championship, he was named the second team All island Quarterback. In the 1st GSPN all-star game, he was named the MVP after leading the Mustangs to victory. 

In his junior year, he again took the team by the reins and steered them to an undefeated season, but after the last game in the regular season, he fell ill and was bed-ridden in a hospital. He missed the post season, but the team was still able to win the championship. He still was named 1st team all island quarterback after leading the league in passing yards. 

In his senior year, Phillips not only again led the league in passing yards, but came 87 yards short of 1000 passing yard milestone. He also went perfect as a passer by ot throwing a single interception all season. He recieved 1st team all island quarterback for the second year in a row and also was the long MVP of the 3rd GSPN all star game.
 
Phillips will leave the friar football program undefeated with a record of 30-0.