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Players such as Justin Brantley, left, and Guam High have found it tough to catch Father Duenas Memorial, winners of 72 straight games dating back 10 years and eight straight island titles.

Players such as Justin Brantley, left, and Guam High have found it tough to catch Father Duenas Memorial, winners of 72 straight games dating back 10 years and eight straight island titles. (Jeff Jones, J&M Media/Special to Stripes)

Ninth in a series of DODEA-Pacific high school football previews

A new coach and a team comprised mainly of underclass players faces the same daunting task: How can Guam High overcome longtime island football power Father Duenas Memorial?

Jooho Lee takes over the Panthers from Kevin Manns in a Guam Interscholastic Football League season that finally, after three years being played in different parts of the school year, returns to its customary fall season slot.

Twice in the last three years, the football season was played in November and December and once during the spring, following the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more at stripes.com.

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