2009 DODEA Pacific Far East High School Football Playoffs

Class A

Championship

Saturday, Nov. 7

Zama American at Daegu American, 4 p.m.

Class AA

At Camp Foster, Okinawa

Semifinals

Monday, Nov. 9

Game 2-Yokota vs. Kadena, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Game 1-Seoul American vs. Guam High, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Third and fourth place

Game 3-Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1 p.m.

Championship

Game 4-Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5 p.m.

 

Guam

 

Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam

Interscholastic Football League

Postseason

Quarterfinals

Friday, Oct. 23

Game 1-Father Duenas Memorial 49, Okkodo 13

Saturday, Oct. 24

Game 2-Guam High 48, Southern 6

Game 3-John F. Kennedy 14, Simon Sanchez 12

Semifinals

Friday, Oct. 30

Game 4-George Washington 22, John F. Kennedy 6

Saturday, Oct. 31

Game 5-Father Duenas Memorial 20, Guam High 12

Friday, Nov. 6

Third-place game

Game 6-John F. Kennedy at Guam High, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7
Bamboo Bowl

Game 7-Father Duenas Memorial at George Washington, 7 p.m.

 

Week 11

The Top Ten

The Top Ten teams in the Stars and Stripes' 2009 Far East high school football ratings, with records through Oct. 31, points and last week's rating, as compiled by Dave Ornauer of Stars and Stripes sports. Ratings are based on teams' win-loss records, quality of wins, strength of roster, schedule and leagues, point differential and team and individual statistics. Maximum rating is 500 points:
                                                   Record Pts Pvs
1. Kadena, Okinawa                           6-0  472   1

2. George Washington, Guam               7-0  464   2
3. American School In Japan                7-2  460   3

4. Zama American, Japan                    6-2  448   5

5. Father Duenas Memorial, Guam         6-2  444   6

6. Guam High                                    6-2  436   4

7. Daegu American, South Korea           6-1  432   7

8. Yokota, Japan                               6-4  400   8

9. John F. Kennedy, Guam                   4-4  360   9

10. Osan American, South Korea          2-4  352  10

Week 10 grid honors

American School In Japan—Hayden Jardine 13-for-21, 226 yards, 2 touchdowns. Alex Busam 1 touchdown catch, 1 touchdown run. Ryan Christianson 1 interception-return touchdown, 1 punt-return touchdown. Tom Jardine 92 yards, 6 catches.

Yokota—Gerald McCloud 132 yards, 22 carries. DeEric Harvin 86 yards, 1 touchdown, 16 carries; 2 interceptions.

Zama American—Mike Jorgenson 6-for-10, 108 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 touchdown run. Ashton Norwood 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.

Nile C. Kinnick—Elijah Gamble 185 yards, 1 touchdown, 40 carries.

Daegu American—Antoine “Flash” Feagin 68 yards, 3 touchdowns, 15 carries, 3 two-point conversions. Josh Gosserand 94 yards total offense, 7 tackles, 1 interception.

Osan American—Julian Johnson 109 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.

Week 11 lookahead

Friday
Guam Interscholastic Football League playoffs

Third-place game
John F. Kennedy at Guam High, 3 p.m.—All the incentive in the world the Panthers have to come away with third place for the second straight year, then enter the Class AA playoffs with some momentum. … Panthers 23, Islanders 14.

Saturday

2009 DODEA Pacific Far East Class A Championship

Zama American at Daegu American, 4 p.m.—Neither side knows the other at all, having not seen each other play, so expect both teams to just stick with what’s succeeded for them, and adjust as they go. Depends on which Zama team makes it to Korea, the one that averaged 6.68 yards per play in its first four games, or 3.7 in its last three. … Trojans 18, Warriors 16.

Guam Interscholastic Football League playoffs

Bamboo Bowl

Father Duenas Memorial at George Washington, 7 p.m.—Santos & Santos and the Geckos complete their climb back to the top of the IFL with their most resounding season since Loring Cruz’s title teams of the 1980s. … Geckos 17, Friars 10.

Monday

2009 DODEA Pacific Far East Class AA Semifinal

Yokota vs. Kadena at Mike Petty Stadium, Kubasaki High School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, 5:30 p.m.—It may be a bit closer, but don’t expect much of a difference between this meeting and Kadena’s 35-0 win Oct. 17 at Yokota. … Kadena 21, Yokota 12.

Tuesday

2009 DODEA Pacific Far East Class AA Semifinal

Guam High vs. Seoul American at Mike Petty Stadium, Kubasaki High School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, 5:30 p.m.—The last time these teams saw each other, Seoul American began its run to a school-first Class AA title. This should be a sharp contrast to that one, and the Panthers will reach the first Class AA title game in school history. … Panthers 19, Falcons 15.

Last week-3-2, .600.

Season-40-14, .741.

 

Far East High School football playoffs team capsules

Class AA

Kadena Panthers

Kadena Air Base, Okinawa

2009—6-0 overall, 1.000, 250 points for, 19 points against; 4-0 Okinawa Activities Council, 1.000, 167 points for, 16 against. Captured fourth straight Okinawa Activities Council football title.

Head coach-Sergio Mendoza, fourth season. Overall record 20-2, four straight Okinawa Activities Council regular-season titles (2006-09), one Class AA championship (2007).

Base offense—Multiple, spread option, power wishbone.

Base defense—5-3.

Key performers-Stanley Schrock, Sr., QB-WR-S; Tyler Broome, Sr., L; Sean O’Neill, Sr., L; Gabriel Ahner, So., L; Aaron Ahner, Jr., PK; Thomas McDonald, Jr., RB (411 yards, 9 touchdowns, 41 carries); Lotty Smith, Jr., RB-DB; Nollie Jones, Jr., LB; Anthony Tarver, Sr., LB; James Thompson, Sr., LB; Corey Hankerson, So., L; Anthony Arivisa, Sr., LB; Norman Correa, Sr., QB. L.J. Hubbard, Sr., WR; Shariff Coleman, Jr., RB (882 yards, 14 touchdowns, 84 carries); Tem Gutierrez, Jr., L; Marquis Lawrence, So., L; Michael Correa, Jr., L; Dennis Sharp, Jr., RB.

Strengths-Strong at all skills positions, leadership in the interior.

Drawbacks-Lack of depth; just 20 players on varsity.

Overview-Veteran group on a mission of redemption for 2008 Class AA title game loss, 22-21 at Seoul American. They may have to ironman it, but they’re still a good bet to reach their fourth straight Class AA title game.

 

Seoul American Falcons

South Post, Yongsan Garrison, South Korea

2009—1-5 overall, .167, 56 points for, 99 points against; 1-4 DODEA Korea, .200, 48 points for, 69 points against. Defending Far East Class AA champion.

Head coach-Alan Morton, first season.

Base offense-Wing-T.

Base defense-4-man fronts.

Key performers-Demetrius Johnson, Sr., FB-LB (224 yards, 3 touchdowns, 52 carries; Han Yoo, So., DE; Jason White, Sr., OT; Steve Brown, Sr., C; Michael Masolo, So., QB-CB; Brandon Morton, Fr., QB; Jamal James, Sr., RB; Lionel Curry, Sr., RB; Brian Morton, Jr., OL-DL; Tyler Coulson, Jr., OL-DL.

Strengths-Discipline, sound fundamentals, aggressiveness; they like to hit, Morton says.

Drawbacks-Youth, inexperience.

Overview-The mountain is much higher this year for a Falcons team that endured the worst regular season in school history. Still, the slate is wiped clean, the new season is about to begin and as Morton says, “It’s a whole new ballgame. We have yet to peak.”

 

Guam High Panthers

Agana Heights, Guam

2009—6-2 overall and Interscholastic Football League, 174 points for, 106 points against. Beat Southern 48-6 in first round of IFL playoffs on Oct. 24; lost 20-12 to Father Duenas Memorial in semifinal last Saturday.

Head coach-Billy Henry, first season.

Base offense-Spread option.

Base defense-4-3.

Key performers-Raul Bryand, Sr., MLB; Devon Jacobs, Jr., WR. (338 yards, 6 touchdowns, 31 catches); Jason Brunson, Sr., RB (632 yards, 6 touchdowns, 80 carries); Aaron Cosey, Sr., QB (50-for-80, 604 yards, 11 touchdowns).

Strengths-Experience, program heavy with juniors with two and three years in the program.

Drawbacks-Lack of size in key positions, must shift smaller players to traditionally big-player spots.

Overview-Looks as if Panthers, after being knocked out in the Class AA semifinals four straight years, might have the goods to finally reach the title game.

 

Yokota Panthers

Yokota Air Base, Japan

2009—6-4 overall, .600, 226 points for, 200 points against; 5-1 DODEA Japan, .833, 191 points for, 71 points against; 3-3 Kanto Plain Association of Secondary Schools, .500, 137 points for, 144 points against. Had string of 10 straight DODEA Japan and Kanto Plain league titles snapped this season. Began season 5-0 but stumbled home losing four of last five games, worst stretch since 1998 season.

Head coach-Tim Pujol, 11th season, overall record 91-16, 10 JFL and Kanto titles, five Rising Sun Bowl championships.

Base offense-I.

Base defense-4-2.

Key performers-DeEric Harvin, Sr., QB-RB-DB (32-for-60, 515 yards, 11 touchdowns; 178 yards, 56 carries); Rainey Daley, Sr., FB-LB (397 yards, 5 touchdowns, 48 carries); Kevin Eckert, Sr., DE; James Peterson, Sr., C; Ross Matsumoto, Sr., CB; Gerald McCloud, Sr., RB-CB (772 yards, 6 touchdowns, 110 carries); Stanley Speed, Fr., QB.

Strengths-Strong offensively up the middle at C, QB and FB, returners in key positions.

Drawbacks-Youth, inexperience, lack of depth, particularly in the lines, where two freshmen start; that’s not happened on Pujol’s watch.

Overview-Always a contender, but young, small and thin, particularly at the tight-end spot, always a Pujol strength. Still a lot of pride left in this program, but the hill is pretty steep this season.

 

Class A

Zama American Trojans

Camp Zama/Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan

2009—6-2 overall, .750, 173 points for, 134 points against; 5-1 DODEA Japan, .833, 159 points for, 106 points against; 4-2 Kanto Plain Association of Secondary Schools, .667, 121 points for, 103 points against. Won first DODEA Japan title in school history, first league title of any kind since sharing Kanto title with American School In Japan in 1994. Earned first Far East Class A title-game berth in school history.

Coach-Steven Merrell, third, overall record 10-13, .435.

Base offense-Wing-T.

Base defense-4-3.

Key performers-Ken Schulteis, Sr., OL; Tevin Johnson, Jr., OL-DL; Michael Spencer, Jr., FB-LB (842 yards, 8 touchdowns, 127 carries); Ryan Blackstock, Sr., RB (365 yards, 5 touchdowns, 46 carries); Mike Jorgenson, So., QB (24-for-49, 368 yards, 3 touchdowns); John Iredale, Jr., OL-LB; Malcolm Franklin, Sr., NG; Ricky Martin, Sr., QB-WR-DB; Austin Wilson, Sr., DL; Cory Peckins, Jr., HB-DB; Ashton Norwood, Sr., HB-DB (500 yards, 3 touchdowns, 84 carries).

Strengths-Many players experienced in Merrell’s system, plenty of seniors and leadership.

Drawbacks-Lack of depth.

Overview-The first four games, Zama’s rushing game overpowered people, but that changed over the last three games. Trojans must regain their offensive-line mojo or the Warriors will truly be on the warpath.

 

Daegu American Warriors

Camp Walker, South Korea

2009—6-1 overall, .857, 156 points for, 117 points against; 5-1 DODEA Korea, .833, 140 points for, 104 points against. Won DODEA Korea title for the first time in school history, earned second Class A title-game berth in school history.

Head coach-Ken Walter, third season, 11-9 overall record, .550, one league title.

Base offense-Spread option.

Base defense-4-3.

Key performers-Antoine Feagin, Sr., RB-LB; Trey Griffin, Jr., QB-S; David Martinez, Sr., DB-CB-SL; Jerel Connie, Jr., OL-DL; Christian Hillman, Jr., OL-DL; Demetrius Williams, Jr., OL-DL.

Key newcomers-Anthony Lampman, Fr., OL-DL; Josh Gosserand, Sr., WR-LB; Allen Thomas, Sr., OL-DL.

Strengths-Speed, quickness, togetherness and experience in interior.

Drawbacks-Ironman across the board with just 20 varsity players, bolstered in the ranks by five junior varsity moveups.

Overview-They’ve been fortunate healthwise. It needs to stay that way against the bigger, more physical Trojans who have the potential to push people around on both sides of the ball.