Pacific high school football Week 1 outlook
Published: August 23, 2012
Week 1
Friday
Japan
Yokota at Robert D. Edgren, 7 p.m. — Host Eagles begin the journey back to 2008-title respectability; Panthers remain the Panthers. … Panthers 24, Eagles 7.
Nile C. Kinnick vs. Zama American at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, 7 p.m. — Explosive Red Devils offense set to take on youngish Trojans team featuring one half of “Thunder and Lightning.” … Red Devils 20, Trojans 14.
Guam
Southern at Okkodo, 7 p.m .— Bulldogs slowly learning the lessons the Dolphins learned over time; it’s dawg goned difficult to reel in the island’s powerhouses. … Bulldogs 10, Dolphins 7.
Saturday
South Korea
Seoul American at Daegu High, 6 p.m. — Warriors come out on top in a battle of teams having to replace departed superstars, make it seven out of their last nine against the Falcons. … Warriors 18, Falcons 11.
Father Duenas Memorial vs. Simon Sanchez at Okkodo High School, 7 p.m. — Battle of two teams tired of playing second fiddle to island powerhouse George Washington. … Sharks 16, Friars 15.
Guam High at John F. Kennedy, 7 p.m. — Speaking of teams tired of losing to the Geckos, Panthers begin the first step toward their third straight Bamboo Bowl berth. … Panthers 19, Islanders 8.
Last season — 57-12, .826.
