FRIARS RUN THROUGH PANTHERS

The Father Duenas Friars defeat the Guam High Panthers 35-7 at the GW field.


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Emotions ran high and fast for both teams, but the Friars ran faster amassing 381 yards on the ground where they scored all five touchdowns. Running back De’Aundre Cruz totalled 209 yards on 18 carries and three scores while teammate Jake Benito ran for 104 and two touchdowns on eight carries.


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The Panther offense took a massive hit literally and figuratively early in the 3rd quarter when Friars defensive tackle Jean-Pierre Aflague sacked Panther quarterback Jujuan King for a three-yard loss. King was expressing obvious pain in his lower body (leg) and had to be assisted off the field where he wouldn’t return.

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Trailing 21-0 and in need of quick offense, King was forced to step up in the pocket due to pressure from the Friar ends RJ Rokop and Noah Argalon where he then met Aflague. King left the game going 3-of-10 for 40 yards.


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The Friar offense is run heavy, but it was a reception that lit a fire for the FD offense in the 2nd quarter after receiver Devin Sudo turned a 22-yard catch in traffic into a 32 yarder after fighting off the Panthers safety hanging off of his back. Sudo’s efforts brought the Friars within two yards of the end zone.


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Guam High’s only points came in the 4th quarter after defender Xavier Jones intercepted Friars quarterback Daniel Phillips for a 70-yard return touchdown to pull within 21-7.


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