Starting the season at 2-0, the football team had high hopes in its home opener against 1-1 Christopher High School. But Christopher had other ideas. They pulled away late in the third quarter for a 31-21 in a back-and-forth battle, with both teams putting up big numbers. 

Sophomore Quarterback Justin Fung said hard work on the field plays into the leadership role he takes on for the team despite the team’s loss and him being one of the younger players. 

“I think a big part of having a leadership role as a younger player on the team is gaining respect from everyone else,” Fung said. “I just have to work hard to gain that respect from all the other players, then keep working to build, and not lose that respect is key.”

Fung also said the Christopher game matched his expectations and goals on an individual and team level.

“My role in leadership in the first three games went really well,” Fung said. “In the third game, we came up a little short by not winning, but I still think I have a big role in being the quarterback and keeping everyone’s heads up, staying positive and trusting in my teammates to do the job even after a loss.”

And Assistant Coach Aray Romero said just three days in, he’s already impressed with Fung and the players’ ability and camaraderie.

“My goal coming in was to make this young class more well-rounded,” Romero said. “Running routes, catching the football, having more of a brotherhood in general. We talk about ‘One Ship,’ and that’s what it’s all about. Staying together while showing the league that we are like that. We are not just a pushover, and we can come to play with the best.”