Grant Lancer
Football 2001
This year was a fantastic year for
Grant football as both the Frosh/Soph and the Varsity won league titles. The
Frosh/Soph finished 8-1 (5-0) and the Varsity finished 6-3(5-0). The Varsity
has now won 2 league titles back to back along with carrying an 11 game league-winning
streak. The Varsity was led by sophomore sensation Anthony Dickson, who rushed
for 1350 and 19 touchdowns, Shawn Huntsinger, Carlos Mendez, Julius Roberts,
Hector Bernal, Paolo Ayala, Ben Roman, Remy Salvador and Jonathon Fonua. Great
Job Varsity
Update:
Manual Arts:
The Lancer
Frosh/Soph won last Thursday 27-21 against the Toilers of Manual Arts. The game went back and forth with the lead
changing hands 4 times, but with the less than 3 minutes left in the game the
lead was given to the Lancers for good when sophomore tailback Jose Cortez
danced and juked his way to the end zone.
Cortez lead the team in rushing with 80 yards on 10 carries. The other
scores were put in by freshman Randy Molina, and Sophomores Ricardo Crisanto
and Dashawn Smith. 1-0
San Fernando:
In respect for
the national tragedies of September 11, the game against San Fernando High
School was cancelled. All LAUSD games scheduled for the week were cancelled;
subsequently the season will consist of 9 games. The missed games will not be
rescheduled. 1-0
Franklin:
The Lancers
tasted bitter defeat to the Panthers 22-7 at Franklin High. Freshman Randy
Molina, who rushed for 99 yards and scored the only touchdown on a 50-yard run,
bravely led the Lancers. Randy also led the defense with 7 solo tackles.
Receivers Marquis Powell and Mario Rangel also had a good game combining for 5
receptions for 50 yards. They continued contribution would be needed this week
when Grant faces the Cavaliers of Cleveland. The game will be played at
Cleveland, with the Kickoff scheduled for 4:00pm. 1-1
Cleveland:
After two
years of very tough losses to the Cleveland, the Lancers were finally able to
overcome the Cavaliers 27-6 at Cleveland High. The Lancers were lead by Dashawn
Smith who was 11 for 20 for 185 yards and 3 Touchdown passes. Two of those
touchdown passes went to Marquis Powell who finished with 4 catches for 106
yards. Randy Molina also had an excellent game with 12 solo tackles and a
fumble recovery. Randy also had 51 yards rushing and a touchdown on offense. The
Lancers are now 2-1 going into this week’s game at Reseda at 4:30. 2-1
Reseda High:
The Lancers
prevailed again 21-6 over Reseda, improving to 3-1 for the season and heading
into Sunset 6 league play. Heroes of the game were Dashawn Smith with 3
touchdown passes despite being slowed down by an injury, Marquis Powell with 2
touchdown receptions on 4 catches and Jose Cortez with 89 yards rushing. The
defense had another outstanding game only allowing Reseda one score late in the
game. The Frosh/Soph face Canoga Park this week at home on Thursday. It should
be a good game matching two passing offenses. 3-1
Canoga Park:
The Lancers
defeated the 3-1 Hunters 21-14 with a final drive lasting four minutes led by
offensive linemen Manny Gonzalez, Moe John, Jose Jordan, John Fonua and Alex
Gutierrez. Along with running backs Jose Cortez and Randy Molina, the line
dominated the Hunters to seal the victory. Other heroes were Dashawn Smith
throwing for 2 touchdown passes and scoring the final one on a short run.
Marquis Powell catching both TD’s to extend his streak to 3 games in a row in
which he catches two touchdown passes. Defensively, Oscar Rivera contributed greatly
with two interceptions. The Lancers will play Hollywood High for Homecoming at
Valley College at 4pm. Good Luck Lancers!!!!
4-1
Hollywood:
The Lancers
were victorious against the Sheiks of Hollywood High for a Homecoming victory
at Valley College. The Lancers struggled through the first half trailing 12-7
at half time, but turned things around in the second half. Quarterback Dashawn
Smith had his best game of the season despite throwing an interception for a
touchdown. He was 18 for 29 for 289 yards and 3 touchdown passes, one to Carlos
Aguilar (4 catches for 80 yards), Oscar Rivera (4 catches for 21 yards) and
Marquis Powell (6 catches 112 yards). Jose Cortez also had a great game with
over 100 yards multiple purpose yards. Defensively Mario Rangel and Randy
Molina had a great game. The Lancers face 5-1 Poly at Poly High. This should be
a great game. 5-1
Poly:
The Lancers
beat the Parrots of Poly by the score 29-14 to improve their record to 6-1
overall. The Lancers were lead by Jose Cortez, who rushed for over 100 yards
and scored 2 touchdowns. The Lancers are now in first place in the Sunset Six
going into rival North Hollywood. 6-1
North Hollywood:
The Frosh/Soph
dominated their rivals 33-14 at North Hollywood. Dashawn Smith showed again why
many are considering him the Varsity QB of the future by passing for 323 yards
and 4 touchdowns passes. He threw 2 to Oscar Rivera (5 catches for 88 yards), 1
to Marquis Powell (4 catches for 94 yards) and 1 to tight-end Ricardo Crisanto (4
catches for 60 yards). The defense also played well, shutting down the Huskies.
The Lancers have claimed at least a tie for the league title and can win it out
right next week against the 2 time defending champion Verdugo Dons.7-1
Verdugo Hills:
Congratulations
to the 2001 Lancer Frosh/Soph for winning the Sunset Six League Championships
by going 5-0 in league and 8-1 overall. The Lancers crushed the Dons of Verdugo
27-0 to claim revenge for last years defeat. The Lancers were led by Dashawn
Smith, who passed for over 200 yards and 2 touchdowns and Jose Cortez, who
combined for over 100 yards passing and receiving and 2 touchdowns. Oscar
Rivera, Marquis Powell, Manny Gonzalez, Randy Molina and Ricardo Crisanto have
outstanding games. The Varsity team also won the league title and will be a
part of the L.A. Championship playoffs next week. Many of our Frosh/Soph heroes
will join them in their quest. 8-1
Awards Banquet:
During
December, the Awards Banquet was held. These are the winners: MVP-DASHAWN SMITH,
CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR-MARQUISE POWELL and JOSE CORTEZ, DEFENSIVE
PLAYER OF THE YEAR-RANDY MOLINA, MOST INSPIRATIONAL-MARQUISE POWELL, MOST
IMPROVED-WALLY HUSSAINY, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR-MAURICE JOHN, DEFENSIVE
PLAYER OF THE YEAR-EMMANUEL GONZALEZ, DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR-OSCAR RIVERA,
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR-RANDY MOLINA, TEAM CAPTAINS-EMMANUEL GONZALEZ, JOSE
JORDAN, JOSE CORTEZ
All Sunset Six:
These are the
All League members as voted by the coaches of the Sunset Six. LEAGUE MVP-DASHAWN
SMITH, OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR-JOSE CORTEZ, OFFENSIVE FIRST TEAM: DASHAWN
SMITH QB, MARQUIS POWELL WR, MAURICE JOHN OT, DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM: EMMANUEL
GONZALEZ DT, RICARDO CRISANTO DE, RANDY MOLINA LB, OSCAR RIVERA DB. SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE: JOSE JORDAN C, JOSE CORTEZ RB, ALEX GUTTIEREZ OT, JOHN FONUA OG,
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE: MARIO RANGEL LB, PHILLIP GARRETT LB.
