by Jason Salas

Guam - This year's Miller Football League featured some of the most talent we've ever had on the field across all teams. As such, the arduous task of selecting the best of the best for our All-MFL Team was the most difficult tasks we've had here in Harmon this season. These are men who light up the stat sheet as well as the scoreboard. They're fan favorites and valued teammates who lead by example and leave it all out on the field.

Several legends of the Guam gridiron continued to perform at a high level, young stars emerged and talented players from the U.S. military dazzled the crowd week after week at the UOG Field in Mangilao.

The Pepsi Warriors, who were this season's most exciting team to watch due to their massive offensive line, close calls and penchant for epic gamebreaking plays, led the All-MFL Team with 16 selections, with the Cars Plus Rams earning 12 spots, the Shell Hal's Angels placing 9 of its own (including 75% of its stellar secondary), and the new-look Limelight Spartans notching 6. Two servicemen earned their place as Rookies of the Year, with the Rams' standout wideout Brandon "Megatron" Johnson and Mississippi native Toriano Worthy being selected as Offensive and Defensive ROYs, respectively.

More impressive was the young talent dominating the gridiron, with a pair of second-year players being recognized as the MFL's most outstanding offensive and defensive playermakers, as Ram tailback Jess "Pumpy" Manglona was a unanimous decision for Offensive MVP, with Spartan outside linebacker T.C. Mix putting together a monster campaign to win the title of Defensive MVP.

2012 KUAM Sports All-MFL Team

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

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Offense - Jess Manglona, Rams

Defense - T.C. Mix, Spartans

ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

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Offense - Brandon Johnson, Rams

Defense - Toriano Worthy, Angels

OFFENSE

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Quarterbacks

Steve Phillips, Angels

Will Williams, Rams

Halfbacks

Jess Manglona, Rams

Hosea Ware, Warriors

Fullbacks

Mike Pangelinan, Angels

Matt Toia, Spartans

Wide Receivers

Josh Bulla, Angels

Sandy Fejeran, Warriors

Brandon Johnson, Rams

James Pike, Spartans

Tight Ends

Alex Azcarraga, Warriors

Tim Swaney, Rams

Offensive Linemen

Vince Borja, Warriors

Leonard Calvo, Rams

Mark Mesgnon, Warriors

Ozzy Sylvia, Angels

Mike Tamua, Warriors

DEFENSE

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Cornerbacks

Justin Cruz, Angels

Brian Jackson, Rams

Junior Julio, Warriors

A.J. Quitugua II, Spartans

Safeties

Ryan Bigler, Angels

Mychal Borja, Warriors

Joel Limtiaco, Angels

Jeremiah San Nicolas, Warriors

Linebackers

Justin Andre, Warriors

Jake Blas, Angels

Kailua Faamui, Rams

Jontue Lee, Spartans

T.C. Mix, Spartans

Gavin West, Rams

Defensive Tackles

Ashton Adams, Rams

Manny Cruz, Warriors

Roque Martinez, Rams

Matt Quinata, Warriors

Defensive Ends

Gene Arriola, Warriors

Leonard Kaae, Rams

Cody Reidy, Rams

Toriano Worthy, Angels

SPECIAL TEAMS

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Kick Returner

Stephen Santos, Warriors

Placekicker

Jared Wood, Warriors

Punter

Richard Navarro, Spartans

Utility

Don Keraskes, Warriors