The Daily Breeze (Torrance, CA) has announced their 2006 All Star Football Team which encompasses most of the South Bay.
First Team
Sean Enesi OL, 5'10, 277, Sr (Carson HS)
All City (LA) First Team Selection, City (LA) Offensive Lineman of the Year, 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant
Uono Kaveinga LB, 6'1, 235, Jr (Leuzinger HS, Lawndale)
1st Team All Bay League, Bay Co-Defensive Player of the Year. According to MaxPreps had 111 tackles (72 solo) and 9 sacks.
Justin Lata LB, 5'11, 220, Sr (Narbonne HS, Harbor City)
All City (LA) First Team Selection, Finished the season with 189 tackles (84 solo) and 8 sacks. Second Team selection All City as a junior, 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant
Daniel Lavatai DL, 6'1, 220, Sr (Leuzinger HS, Lawndale)
1st Team All Bay League, According to MaxPreps had 80 tackles (54 solo) and 16 sacks for the season. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant
Jack Sula All Purpose, 6'0, 183, Jr (Carson HS)
All City (LA) First Team Selection at Running Back, Rushed for 1834 yards on 233 carries, averaging 141 yards a game and had 20 rushing TDs. Also had 26 receptions and 4 TDs and threw for 2 TDs this season as well. Will be on one of the top running backs in LA City Section in 2008. On the defensive side Sula had 32 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions and 1 defensive touchdown.
Sala Tela OL, 6'0, 310, Sr (Carson HS)
All City (LA) First Team Selection, 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant
Second Team
Tom Topui LB, 5'11, 210, Sr (Morningside HS, Inglewood)
He was named the Ocean League Co-Most Outstanding Player after leading the team with 125 tackles. He had 5½ sacks and two interceptions, one which he returned for a touchdown to seal a victory against crosstown rival Inglewood.
Leilua Patelesio OL, 6'1, 285, Jr (Leuzinger HS, Lawndale)
First Team All Bay League
First Team All League Selections
Bay
LB Uono Kaveinga (Leuzinger)
DL Daniel Lavatai (Leuzinger)
OL Leilua Patelesio (Leuzinger)
LB Fonomanu Sekona (Leuzinger)
Ocean
OL John Finau (Morningside)
OL Tom Topui (Morningside)
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Kealakehe RB Gabe Tuata Samoa Bowl MVP
University of Hawai'i and Kealakehe HS (Kailua-Kona, HI) Recruit Gabe Tuata helped lead Hawai'i over American Samoa in the 4th Annual Samoa Bowl.
Football voyage stresses heritage
Saturday, January 6, 2007 9:07 AM HST
Kealakehe running back leads Hawaii All-Stars in American Samoa
Kealakehe seniors Gabe Tuata and Max Papali'i each scored a touchdown in the game, helping the Hawaii All-Stars to a 28-6 victory over the American Samoa All-Stars. The win evened the series at 2.
Tuata's 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half gave the Hawaii All-Stars a 21-0 advantage, and Papalii's 9-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach. Tuata, who also made two big plays on the Hawaii All-Stars' first scoring drive, was selected as the game's MVP.
But the Samoa Bowl also focused on the star players' ties to American Samoa. When the Hawaii All-Stars were announced, so were their parents and the villages they came from. Tuata's father, Laau, played football at Fagaitua High School, and he was also a 100- and 200-meter dash champion in Samoa.
"That's where Gabe got his speed from,'' said Sam Papalii, Max's father and a former Kealakehe football coach who was born in American Samoa. "That's the essence of the game, to go back to (the players) roots.''
Of the 35 players, Tuata and Max Papalii were the only Big Island representatives. Of the others, one was a California resident, and the rest came from Oahu.
Nine played for Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division I runner-up Saint Louis, six were from Farrington and five competed for 'Aiea. Wai'anae, McKinley, Damien, Castle and Kahuku were also represented.
The players paid the airfare for their five-hour flight, but the American Samoa governor provided a hotel and meals for all the Hawaii team. They also found time to explore the island, getting a tour of the governor's mansion along the way.
According to Sam Papalii, 30 of the 35 players had ties to American Samoa.
"It was a great experience,'' Max Papalii said. We got to learn a lot about our culture. We learned to do a Samoan dance for the governor. ... a lot of the players met family members they didn't know they had.''
In addition to his touchdown reception, Papalii also hauled in a 12-yard pass on a fourth-down play in the second quarter. That play set up a 41-yard touchdown pass from Farrington quarterback Maeli Siliga to Aiea's Lofa Li'ili'i, giving Hawaii a 14-0 lead.
"The real difference was the speed of the offense and the tenacity of the defensive guys,'' Sam Papalii said.
Tuata, the Big Island Interscholastic Federation Offensive Player of the Year, broke a 34-yard run and gained 29 yards on a screen pass in the first quarter, setting up an 8-yard touchdown pass from Liilii to Saint Louis running back Lene Auelua.
"(I enjoyed) just seeing where I was from, seeing where my roots were and to be playing football again,'' Tuata said.
Football voyage stresses heritage
Saturday, January 6, 2007 9:07 AM HST
Kealakehe running back leads Hawaii All-Stars in American Samoa
by Joe Ferraro
Stephens Media
Kealakehe seniors Gabe Tuata and Max Papali'i each scored a touchdown in the game, helping the Hawaii All-Stars to a 28-6 victory over the American Samoa All-Stars. The win evened the series at 2.
Tuata's 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half gave the Hawaii All-Stars a 21-0 advantage, and Papalii's 9-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach. Tuata, who also made two big plays on the Hawaii All-Stars' first scoring drive, was selected as the game's MVP.
But the Samoa Bowl also focused on the star players' ties to American Samoa. When the Hawaii All-Stars were announced, so were their parents and the villages they came from. Tuata's father, Laau, played football at Fagaitua High School, and he was also a 100- and 200-meter dash champion in Samoa.
"That's where Gabe got his speed from,'' said Sam Papalii, Max's father and a former Kealakehe football coach who was born in American Samoa. "That's the essence of the game, to go back to (the players) roots.''
Of the 35 players, Tuata and Max Papalii were the only Big Island representatives. Of the others, one was a California resident, and the rest came from Oahu.
Nine played for Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division I runner-up Saint Louis, six were from Farrington and five competed for 'Aiea. Wai'anae, McKinley, Damien, Castle and Kahuku were also represented.
The players paid the airfare for their five-hour flight, but the American Samoa governor provided a hotel and meals for all the Hawaii team. They also found time to explore the island, getting a tour of the governor's mansion along the way.
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According to Sam Papalii, 30 of the 35 players had ties to American Samoa.
"It was a great experience,'' Max Papalii said. We got to learn a lot about our culture. We learned to do a Samoan dance for the governor. ... a lot of the players met family members they didn't know they had.''
In addition to his touchdown reception, Papalii also hauled in a 12-yard pass on a fourth-down play in the second quarter. That play set up a 41-yard touchdown pass from Farrington quarterback Maeli Siliga to Aiea's Lofa Li'ili'i, giving Hawaii a 14-0 lead.
"The real difference was the speed of the offense and the tenacity of the defensive guys,'' Sam Papalii said.
Tuata, the Big Island Interscholastic Federation Offensive Player of the Year, broke a 34-yard run and gained 29 yards on a screen pass in the first quarter, setting up an 8-yard touchdown pass from Liilii to Saint Louis running back Lene Auelua.
"(I enjoyed) just seeing where I was from, seeing where my roots were and to be playing football again,'' Tuata said.
Thor Pili (Snow JC) Signs with UNLV
Defensive end Thor Pili, a former Oregon football player, signed with UNLV and will compete in spring practices. Pili (6 feet 4 inches, 280 pounds) signed out of Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He picked the Rebels over Utah, Brigham Young and Texas-El Paso. Pili (6-4, 280) will enroll full-time at the school later this month, go through spring practice and be a junior during the 2007 season. The 2004 graduate of Timpanogos High School in Orem, Utah, is the older brother of another incoming Rebel, grayshirt offensive lineman Tolu Pili.
"We had a need to fill at strongside defensive end and Thor is a perfect fit," Sanford said. "He possesses a great mix of size, strength, speed and ability and will compete to be a starter."
Pili, who chose UNLV over Utah, BYU and UTEP, originally signed with Oregon out of high school and spent two years with the Ducks before transferring to Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, in time for the 2006 season.
This past fall, Pili turned in 36 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss for Snow, which finished the season ranked second in the nation. The Western States Football League champions were 11-1 overall and defeated Coffeyville Community College (Kansas) in the Top of the Mountain Bowl on Dec. 2.
2007 Samoa Bowl
Hawai'i recently defeated American Samoa 28-6 in the annual Samoa Bowl held at Veteran's Stadium in Tafuna. Pictures of the week can be seen by following the link to the Samoa Bowl.Samoa Bowl IV Rosters
by Malama TV
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
American Samoa All-Stars:
1 Setefano Fatialofa MLB Tafuna High
2 Fred Pulufaga TB Leone High
3 Simaki Ofagalilo CB Leone High
4 Gideon Silafau TB Fagaitua High
5 Rimoni Mapu TB Leone High
6 Elmer Titania WR Tafuna High
7 Tui Siliva TE/WR Leone High
8 ELjae Faoagali QB Tafuna High
9 Lewis Uhrle S/WR Leone High
11 Lewis Tuiavi’i LB Leone High
12 Peter Surqurtain TE/WR Leone High
19 Faamagalo Puni WR Poly Tech
20 Herman Sword QB Leone
21 Fiaui Vaisagote DB/QB Poly Tech
22 Iosua Kitiona CB Tafuna High
23 Glorify Tofa SS Tafuna High
42 Michael Pu’u LB/SS Tafuna High
75 Sonny Lameta DT Poly Tech
26 Sheldon Tupua TB Saints
27 Desmond Mageo CB Samoana High
28 Frankie Sou FS Samoana High
35 Alwin Sorenson DE Leone High
34 Lewis Faia DT Samoana High
30 Levi Ueli FB Samoana High
43 Tenise Uelese NT Fagaitua High
44 Pati Faamausili FB Leone High
45 Charlie Tei FB Leone High
48 Daniel Tinitali SS/LB Australia
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51 Philip Upega LB Leone High
52 A. T. Aoelua LB Fagaitua High
53 Malaetasi Toilolo MLB Samoana High
54 Maua Sese LB/DB Fagaitua High
55 Emani Kitiona DE Leone High
56 Dennis Fiaalii DT Leone High
58 Ben Tautolo DE Tafuna High
59 Rodrick Finau OL Fagaitua High
60 Kasimili Uitalia OL Leone High
61 Henry Ane OL Tafuna High
62 Toron Niu OL Leone High
74 Richard Ilalio NT Samoana High
65 William Toeleiu OL Leone High
64 Ioane Sagaga OL Leone High
67 Apelu Ekeroma OL Samoana High
68 William Falekeseni OL Tafuna High
24 Teofilo Makiasi FB Saints
81 Jameson Manuma WR Tafuna High
91 Gafatasi Taveuveu DE Leone High
99 Nathan Mageo DE/DT Samoana High
American Samoa Coaches:
Pati Pati, Jr., Head Coach
Time Tagoilelagi, Assistant Coach
Arona Samoa, Assistant Coach
Jay Poti, Assistant Coach
Solimio Aoelua, Assistant Coach
Suaese Pooch Taase, Offensive Coordinator
Vaosa Tofa, Assistant Coach
Levi Suiaunoa, Offensive Coordinator
Maselino Tautu, DOE Athletic Director
Peter Gurr, Chairman – Samoa Bowl IV Committee Chairman
Hawaii All-Stars:
1 Max Papalii RB Kealehehe
2 Rickssen Pacarro WR STL
3 Leaualofa Liilii WR/QB Aiea
4 Shane Ahlo Wr/Slot STL
5 Andrew Noga DL/LB Farrington
6 Gabriel Tuata RB Kealekehe
7 Marc Moody FS STL
8 Maeli Siliga WR Farrington
9 Falealii Tausaga DL Aiea
10Isaac Togafau-Iuta LB/S/QB McKinley
11 Sili Koria DE/LB Aiea
Preston Lynch SB STL
27 Tiave Oto C Kahuku
22 Lene Auelua RB STL
23 Elijah Lesu RB/LB Farrington
44 Kenneth Rossi TE/LB Damien
40 Quinton Petersen LB/RB Aiea
41 Jacob Bariti LB STL
55 Zachery Higgins LB/S STL
54 Josiah Togiai OL McKinley
55 Amako Malepeai LB Aiea
56 David Paaluhi LB Waianae
57 Eddie Bernard OL Kapolei
63 William Duseigneur OL Waianae
64 Ana Tuiasosopo DL/OC/OG STL
71 Clayton Sagapolu Ahtoon OL/DL Castle
70 Travis Nua OL Waianae
73 Fetalaiga Fatu OL Farrington
53 Philip Gapelu Lynwood, CA
88/82 Ben Davis WR McKinley
89 Kenneth Funakoshi WR/DB Farrington
90 Tonu Tuimalealiifano DL Farrington
91 Solomona Aigamaua DL STL
94 Tuaumu Taimalelagi DL Kapolei
Hawaii Coaches:
James Higgins, Head Coach
Siuaki Livai, Assistant Head Coach
Iva Tiave, Team Manager
Esther Reid Trani, Team Manager
Mike Liilii, Assistant Coach
Amosa Amosa, Offensive Coordinator
Sam Papalii, Assistant Coach
Laau Tuata, Assistant Coach
Alema Te'o, Assistant Coach
Ta'i Papali'i, Assistant Coach
Saturday, January 06, 2007
The New Big Shots of the Gridiron
An article that shows how a good college recruiter can make a name for themselves on a college coaching staff.
The New Big Shots of the Gridiron
Top Recruiters Are Now
The Subject of Bidding Wars
The Subject of Bidding Wars
By RUSSELL ADAMS
January 6, 2007; Page P4
January 6, 2007; Page P4
At Monday's championship game, the most-coveted member of the University of Florida's staff might not be head coach Urban Meyer. That honor probably goes to John "Doc" Holliday, the college's best recruiter and subject of multiple bidding wars that have quadrupled his compensation to more than $200,000 over the past decade.
Little-noticed among the rise in coaching salaries in recent years has been an even more dramatic pay hike for a less visible job: recruiting specialist. The coaches whose job it is to persuade top prospects to enroll at their school have become college-football's most-prized free agents.
TOP SELLERS
Some of college football's most-sought-after recruiters.
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| John "Doc" Holliday |
John Blake, Univ. of North Carolina
Comment: When Mr. Blake makes his pitch to recruits, it helps that he coached a Dallas Cowboys defensive line that won two Super Bowls.
Comment: When Mr. Blake makes his pitch to recruits, it helps that he coached a Dallas Cowboys defensive line that won two Super Bowls.
Rodney Garner, Univ. of Georgia
Comment: One analyst said Mr. Garner's recruitment to Tennessee in 1997 of Jamal Lewis, Deon Grant and Cosey Coleman, all now in the NFL, was one of the best recruiting seasons ever.
Comment: One analyst said Mr. Garner's recruitment to Tennessee in 1997 of Jamal Lewis, Deon Grant and Cosey Coleman, all now in the NFL, was one of the best recruiting seasons ever.
John "Doc" Holliday, Univ. of Florida
Comment: Mr. Holliday was one of the first recruiters to recognize South Florida as a breeding ground for future college and pro football stars.
Comment: Mr. Holliday was one of the first recruiters to recognize South Florida as a breeding ground for future college and pro football stars.
In the past three years alone, at least six of the biggest names in recruiting have themselves become the target of recruiting wars that bumped their pay as much as 50%, in almost all cases above $200,000. (Five or six years ago, only a handful of assistant coaches made that much.) The University of Georgia's Rodney Garner saw his pay jump to more than $230,000 from $155,000 after both Louisiana State University and the New Orleans Saints tried to woo him away. And just last month, the University of North Carolina hired John Blake away from the University of Nebraska, using some of the money from a $2 million donation earmarked for assistant football coaches.
Today, the best recruiters are sought-after because of their connections to high-school coaches in talent-rich regions and their willingness to send as many as 50 text messages a day to recruits. Probably no one deserves more credit for the University of Southern California's current dynasty than Ed Orgeron, now head coach at the University of Mississippi. Between 2002 and 2004, Mr. Orgeron helped land three straight top-five recruiting classes, as ranked by college-recruiting Web site Rivals.com, including recent Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush and star wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett.
For most of the year right up until so-called National Signing Day on the first Wednesday in February, recruiters engage in an all-out effort to entrench themselves in the lives of their recruits, a job that includes figuring out which family member has the player's ear. "Whoever their guardian is, he'll tell you who that is if you just be quiet and let him talk," says North Carolina's Mr. Blake.
Mr. Holliday has spent most of his career forging ties with coaches and families in South Florida. Currently, one of the best high-school running backs in the country is Armando Allen, a senior at Hialeah-Miami Lakes. In the third quarter of a game this season in which Mr. Allen suffered a leg injury, an assistant coach at the high school received a text message from Mr. Holliday saying the injury had not diminished Florida's interest. Mr. Allen ultimately chose Notre Dame, but Mr. Holliday's move helped vault Florida into the top spot for awhile. Mr. Holliday, a 49-year-old former college linebacker, has only been at Florida since the 2005 season, so most of the team's starting lineup wasn't recruited by him. But Florida had Rivals.com's second-ranked recruiting class for 2006, and so far, for 2007 as well.
Penn State University's Larry Johnson, named the nation's top recruiter in 2006 by Rivals.com, started wearing a jacket and tie on recruiting trips to differentiate himself from his casually attired counterparts. Other tactics are more controversial. In late 2005, when it looked like highly touted quarterback recruit Mitch Mustain was leaning toward another school, University of Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt offered Mr. Mustain's high-school coach a job as Arkansas' new offensive coordinator. (National Collegiate Athletic Association rules forbid offering a high-school coach a job to land a recruit; Arkansas says the hiring wasn't motivated by its interest in Mr. Mustain.)
While a select group of colleges used to hoard the top recruits, NCAA regulations and the growing role of technology have leveled the playing field. Teams are allowed only 85 scholarship players, and it's no longer just the big-budget programs that have the resources to evaluate talent. The explosion of recruiting Web sites like Rivals.com and Scout.com has given all schools easy access to statistics and video of top prep athletes, and e-mail and text messaging make them easier to reach. Plus, more players now want to play as freshmen, which raises the appeal of a less-prestigious program.
NCAA rules require that only members of the coaching staff can recruit, so all recruiters also serve another function on the team, like coaching the safeties or wide receivers. The NCAA also limits the number of calls coaches can make to recruits, but text messaging provides a way around these limitations. Another coveted recruit, wide receiver/defensive back DeMarcus VanDyke from Miami, recently announced he will attend Florida after originally committing to the University of Miami. The reason: Mr. Holliday continued checking on Mr. VanDyke and his family even after the Miami commitment. One morning as he was leaving for early practice, Mr. VanDyke was surprised to see a text message pop up on his phone at 5:45 a.m. It was Mr. Holliday, "just saying good morning," says Mr. VanDyke. "Doc is relentless. That's how he got me."
Write to Russell Adams at russell.adams@wsj.com1
2006 American Samoa All Stars
I just got my hands on the American Samoa High School Athletic Association 2006 Football All Stars.
First Team
Second Team
First Team
| Pos | First Name | Last Name | School | Notes |
| QB | Herman | Sword | Leone | MVP |
| TB | Gideon | Silafau | Faga'itua | Offensive POY |
| TB | Rimoni | Mapu | Leone | Offensive Back POY |
| G | Kesimili | Uitalia | Leone | Offensive Line POY |
| SS | Lawrence | Seva'aetasi | Faga'itua | Defensive POY |
| DT | Dennis | Fiali'i | Leone | Defensive Line POY |
| FS | Frankie | Sou | Samoana | Defensive Back POY |
| WR | Lewis | Uhrle | Leone | Championship MVP |
| LB | A.T. | Aoelua | Faga'itua | |
| G | George | Bird | Faga'itua | |
| LB | Stefano | Fatialofa | Tafuna | |
| T | Rodrick | Finau | Faga'itua | |
| NT | Richard | Ilalio | Samoana | |
| DE | Emani | Kitiona | Leone | |
| CB | Mathew | Lolovale | Faga'itua | |
| WR | Jameson | Manuma | Tafuna | |
| C | Toron | Niu | Leone | |
| CB | Simati | Ofagalilo | Leone | |
| T | Ioane | Sagaga | Leone | |
| TE | Tui | Siliva | Leone | |
| DE | Gafatasi | Taveuveu | Leone | |
| MLB | Malaetasi | Toilolo | Samoana | |
| TB/FS | Sheldon | Tupua | Saints |
Second Team
| Pos | First Name | Last Name | School | Notes |
| C | Henry | Ane | Tafuna | |
| FB | Migi | Atimua | Faga'itua | |
| G | Apelu | Ekeroma | Samoana | |
| DT | Lewis | Faiai | Samoana | |
| T | William | Falakeseni | Tafuna | |
| QB | Eljae | Faoagali | Tafuna | |
| CB | Vili | Lefiti | Leone | |
| DE | Nathan | Mageo | Samoana | |
| CB | Desmon | Mageo | Samoana | |
| LB | Sese | Maua | Faga'itua | |
| NT | Petelo | Noga | Leone | |
| MLB | Jeremiah | Nua | Faga'itua | |
| DE | Paulo | Pu'eliu | Faga'itua | |
| WR | Fa'amagalo | Puni | Poly Tech | |
| TE | Peter | Sequritan | Leone | |
| T | Bruce | Seumanulaga | Samoana | |
| WR | Elmer | Titania | Tafuna | |
| SS | Glorify | Tofa | Tafuna | |
| LB | Charles | Tuigamala | Leone | |
| TB | Levi | Ueli | Samoana | |
| G | Jason | Vele | Tafuna | |
| FS | Freddy | Viliamu | Leone | |
| TE | Ryan | Samuelu | Samoana | JV Championship MVP |
Alisal (Salinas) Linebacker Anthony Mose
Anthony Mose (6'2, 225, Sr) is a Tongan linebacker who has flown somewhat under the radar in Central California playing for Alisal High School in Salinas. Mose has been recently been selected All Monterey County by both the Monterey Herald and the Salinas Californian. Mose was part of a group of players who changed the fortunes and image of Alisal High football. Even though Alisal moved into the big-school T-CAL this year, Mose led an active defense that put the Trojans into the playoffs two straight years for the first time in school history. Playing the entire season on a sore foot that will require surgery this off-season, Mose had nearly 90 tackles, caused three fumbles and recovered two. He also had three sacks.In addition Mose was selected by the San Jose Mercury News to their 2006 Football Second Team. Mose was also selected All League (Tri-County) and was a 2005 All Monterey County selection by the Monterey Herald and and Salinas Californian.
Friday, January 05, 2007
All Ventura County
A group of three Samoans have been named to the All-Ventura County Large Schools football team. The All-County Large Schools team was selected by the Ventura County Football Coaches Association. Ryan Panapa (St Bonaventure) and Masi Tuitama (Pacifica) were selected to the first team. Ina Liaina (Rio Mesa) made the second team.
Samoan Ventura County All Stars
Ina Liaina LB, 6'0, 215, Sr (Rio Mesa HS, Oxnard)
Second Team All Ventura County, First Team Pacific View League. Had 86 tackles (44 solo) and 2 sacks at linebacker and rushed for 452 yards and 2 TDs at fullback.
Ryan Panapa LB, 6'2, 245, Jr (St Bonaventure HS, Ventura)
First Team All Ventura County, First Team Channel League. Led team with 98 tackles. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Masi Tuitama LB, 6'2, 220, Sr (Pacifica HS, Oxnard)
First Team All Ventura County, First Team Pacific View League. According to MaxPreps finished the season with 84 tackles (49 solo) and 6 sacks. Also rushed for 867 yards on 182 carries (86 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns.
Samoan Ventura County All Stars
Ina Liaina LB, 6'0, 215, Sr (Rio Mesa HS, Oxnard)
Second Team All Ventura County, First Team Pacific View League. Had 86 tackles (44 solo) and 2 sacks at linebacker and rushed for 452 yards and 2 TDs at fullback.
Ryan Panapa LB, 6'2, 245, Jr (St Bonaventure HS, Ventura)
First Team All Ventura County, First Team Channel League. Led team with 98 tackles. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Masi Tuitama LB, 6'2, 220, Sr (Pacifica HS, Oxnard)
First Team All Ventura County, First Team Pacific View League. According to MaxPreps finished the season with 84 tackles (49 solo) and 6 sacks. Also rushed for 867 yards on 182 carries (86 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns.
Seattle Seahawks waive Itula Mili
Friday, January 5, 2007
Itula Mili's NFL career may be over
KIRKLAND -- Itula Mili's NFL career might have come to an unceremonious end Friday.
The Seahawks waived the veteran tight end, so rookie wide receiver Ben Obomanu could be signed to the 53-man roster for Saturday night's playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Qwest Field.
Mili did not play in the last five regular-season games after receiving a severe concussion in the Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers.
He was not available for comment Friday, but Mili recently talked about the seriousness of his injury and how it had him thinking that this might be his final season.
"Taking a shot like that really, really put things in perspective," Mili said. "I love the game to death, but something like this makes you stop and think."
Mili had a concussion in 2003, but it was nothing like the one he received when a Packers player drove his helmet into Mili's chin.
"It really is scary when you get a big one like that," he said. "It took longer to get back than I thought. I always thought, ‘Yeah, I'll get back in there, I'm pretty tough.' But when your brain tells you it's hurting, you cannot tell it to hurry up."
Mili was a sixth-round draft choice in 1997, and set a franchise record for receptions by a tight end in 2003 with 46. Overall, the Hawaiian-born Mili caught 163 passes for 1,739 yards and 13 touchdowns.
HAWAII GRID STARS TROUNCE AMERICAN SAMOA
A link from Pacific Islands Report which is probably the best source of news on the Pacific.
HAWAII GRID STARS TROUNCE AMERICAN SAMOA
HAWAII GRID STARS TROUNCE AMERICAN SAMOA
By Brian Vitolio
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (Samoa News, Jan. 4) - Quickness, agility and speed ruled Samoa Bowl IV on Tuesday night, and with a whole lot of emphasis on speed.
That's how the Hawaii All Stars manhandled American Samoa 28-6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium to even up the Samoa Bowl series 2-2 in front of a jam-packed crowed that included Governor Togiola and his wife, Lt. Governor Ipulasi Sunia and his wife and other dignitaries.
The local team fought for every yard and every inch of the field while the visitors gobbled it up in bunches.
There was the game's Most Valuable Player, 5'8" and 180-pound Gabriel Tuata (Kealakehe High School) turning and spinning and juking and, basically, making some excellent local defenders miss tackles.
When he left the field in came another 5'8" running back, Lene Auelua (St. Louis High School), to take a turn at sidestepping and stutter stepping and high stepping and, well, basically making more defenders grasp at nothing but air in their tackle attempts.
There were times that a lucky trip of the ankle brought down these elusive and shifty running backs; otherwise it would have been a much larger margin of victory for Hawaii.
Then there was the defense, small in size but with all of the qualities from above - quickness, agility and speed.
American Samoa High School Athletics Association's most lethal offensive weapons - RB Gideon Silafau of Faga'itua High School and quarterback Herman Sword - were held in check by defensive player of the game Tonu Tuimaleali'ifano (Farrington High School) and his buddies.
For one of those defenders, it was a bittersweet victory.
Solomona Aigamaua, a 6'3", 215-pound defensive lineman from St. Louis High School quarterbacked the Leone Lions to a perfect season and the junior varsity's championship title two years ago.
He is the son of local businessman, Ben Aigamaua, and left for St. Louis High School after his sophomore year.
"It felt really good to comeback home, but then when I got on the field, it's like it has to change," Solomona explained. "When we're out eating and stuff it's all cool, but then our coaches told us that when we get on the field it's all business.
"It's good to play against my brothers from Samoa, it was a privilege playing against them, it's really fun playing against some of the key players like Tui Siliva and Herman Sword - guys that used to play with me - it's really fun, good to see them."
Once he gets to Hawaii he will leave right away for a recruiting trip to Oregon State.
"I'm just trying to get through school and get to college," he said.
Most of these Hawaii players have ties to American Samoa through their parents, and once such pair is Gabriel Tuata and his father La'au.
La'au, or "Sticky" was a star running back for the Faga'itua Vikings and also represented the territory in the 100 and 200-meter dash at South Pacific Games' competitions.
"I was very proud of my son tonight and he played a great game," La'au Tuata exclaimed. "I played for Faga'itua so you know I root for these guys."
Gabriel Tuata was phenomenal on the field. A shifty runner, he broke the game wide open on the first play of the second half with a 90-yard touchdown run.
Nobody was better than him on this night and the MVP award was well deserved.
After the first two plays from scrimmage by Hawaii on their first series, you could spell disaster for American Samoa.
Auelua took a draw 16 yards on their first offensive play and Tuata followed it up with a 28-yard dive up the middle.
Tuata then helped set up the opening touchdown by turning a halfback screen into a 29-yard gain. A play later, Auelua hauled in a seven-yard pass from Maeli Siliga (Farrington High School).
The extra point gave Hawaii a 7-0 lead 5:33 into the first quarter after having marched 95 yards to score.
On the ensuing possession, the home team mounted a drive from their 24-yard line and it seemed as if they were well on their way to score an answering touchdown.
Quarterback-for-Tafuna-turned-receiver for the All Star match - Eljae Faoagali - showed what a perfect duo he and Sword could have been had they played for the same school by hauling in two amazing passes.
Sword let go of a pass with Faoagali still running his rout, and he was facing left when the ball was on its downward spiral. Faoagali turned back to his right just as the ball was at waist level and just managed to catch the ball below his knees and falling to the ground for a 22-yard gain.
Three plays later he hauled in another pass up the middle for a 16-yard gain and two plays after that American Samoa was knocking on the door as they were just an inch away from breaking the goal line plane for a score.
But they ran a bootleg around left end with Sword trying to cut back to his right. But right on the cut back he was swarmed by three defenders for a loss of a yard-and-a-half.
That was third-and-goal, and on the next down the home team was stopped at the two for a turnover on downs after a great defensive goal-line stand.
They handed the ball to the offense, and the offense delivered by marching 98 yards to score on a 31-yard catch by Leaualofa Li'ili'i (Aiea High School).
Another successful PAT and American Samoa was facing a 14-0 deficit.
Li'ili'i was closely covered but managed to create a yard of separation with the cornerback just as the ball dropped perfectly into his hands. The defender tried to leap for the ball but fell on the play, thus allowing Li'ili'i to stroll into the end zone unmolested.
This last touchdown came with 3:59 remaining in the second quarter and the sky opened up to some heavy showers.
The heavy rain and wet conditions made the game into a turnover fest.
First, American Samoa fumbled on the exchange only to get it back after Hawaii fumbled the snap. Then Hawaii picked off a pass only to fumble the ball away again. Finally, American Samoa fumbled it away only to get it back by recovering a Hawaii fumble to close out the first half.
Tuata then took-it-to-the-house with his 90-yard kickoff return touchdown to start off the second half, and the PAT made it a 21-0 game.
American Samoa's only score came about three possessions later after Lewis Tuiavi'i (Leone High School) picked off a pass near midfield.
From there Faoagali connected with Jameson Manuma (Tafuna High School) on a 31-yard touchdown pass for American Samoa's only score of the game.
Manuma caught the ball about seven yards shy of the goal line and then split two defenders to score the touchdown. They failed on the PAT attempt but were now on the scoreboard with a 21-6 score in the third quarter.
Hawaii's last touchdown came on a play-action fake, and the quarterback then calmly threw to a wide-open Max Papali'i for the score. The PAT completed the game's final score 11:55 into the fourth period.
The Hawaii team was led by head coach Jim Higgins (St. Louis), offensive coordinator Siuaki Livai (Kahuku), assistant coach Sam Papali'i (Kealakehe), assistant coach Amosa Amosa (Aiea), assistant coach Mika Li'ili'i (Aiea), assistant coach La'au Tuata (Kealakehe), assistant coach Alema Te'o (UT), assistant coach Ta'i Papali'i (Kealakehe/UH) and team managers Iva Tiave (Farrington) and Esther Reid Trani (Kapolei).
Leading the American Samoa All Stars were head coach Pati Pati Jr. (Leone), offensive coordinator Suaese "Pooch" Ta'ase (Faga'itua), assistant coach Arona Samoa (Leone), assistant coach Vaosa Tofa (Tafuna), assistant coach Time Tagoilelagi (Samoana), assistant coach Jay Poti (Saints), assistant coach Levi Suiaunoa (Poly-Tech), assistant coach Solimio Aoelua, assistant coach Jason Magalei (Tafuna) and Maselino Tautu, DOE Athletics Director.
During halftime, Blue Sky, Hawaiian Airlines and Poponut Travel raffled off prizes that included phones and round trip tickets to Hawaii and Apia, Samoa.
Spectators in the crowd were invited by BlueLink Manager Ethan Lake to take part in a 100-yard dash, punt and field competition to determine the winners.
Raynor Whitcombe and Rambo Tapui were the winners of the round trip tickets to Hawaii from Hawaiian Airlines while David Manu won round trip tickets to Apia, Samoa courtesy of Poponut Travel.
Winners of Blue Sky cell phones were Nick Peters (Motorola V220), Johnny Saelua (Nokia 6800) and Scott Stanley (Nokia 6800).
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
10 Islanders to play in the Hula Bowl
The Kai team will have a decided home-field advantage in the Jan. 14 Cornerstone Bankcard Hula Bowl at Aloha Stadium.
Seven players who just completed their UH careers -- plus former Warriors defensive lineman Abu Ma'afala -- will play for the Kai. Ma'afala's teammate at Kamehameha, wide receiver Caleb Spencer (Nevada), will also play for the Kai, as will Utah offensive lineman Tavo Tupola, a former Kahuku standout.
Hawaii safety Leonard Peters, running back Reagan Mauia, defensive ends Melila Purcell and Ikaika Alama-Francis and receiver Ross Dickerson join running back Nate Ilaoa and offensive lineman Dane Uperesa, who had already committed to the game.
The count would've been nine Warriors (10 if you count Ma'afala, who transferred to Cal after two years at UH), but offensive linemen Samson Satele opted instead for the Senior Bowl and Tala Esera for the East-West Shrine Game.
Hula Bowl executive director Joe Dan Rogers said the other Warriors are committed to the Hula Bowl, and he doesn't expect anyone to skip it for another opportunity at this point.
Uperesa said he's still hoping for a Shrine Game invite, but also that he will play in the Hula Bowl regardless. Alama-Francis -- projected as a second-round pick -- could also play in the Shrine or Senior games.
"His key is to get in there and let people see him," UH defensive line coach Jeff Reinebold said of Alama-Francis, who did not play high school football.
The strong Hawaii contingent will help Hula Bowl attendance, which has been poor in recent years, Rogers said.
"Also, it's a great opportunity for these players to showcase their talent for the home crowd one more time," Rogers said. "Also, they'll be practicing in front of scouts all week."
Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky will also suit up for the Kai team, Rogers said.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
2007 US Army All American Bowl
The premier high school all star game will be played this Saturday, January 6th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will feature Martin Coleman of Edison HS (Huntington Beach) Simi Fili of Cottonwood HS (Salt Lake City, UT) and Po'u Palelei of Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) on the West Squad.
Martin Coleman
West U.S. Army All-American
Edison
Huntington Beach
CA
Simi Fili
West U.S. Army All-American
Defensive Tackle
Cottonwood High School
Salt Lake City, UT
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 315
40 Time: 5.8
Recruitment:
Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Utah
Biography:
All-State second-team pick in 2005. Incredibly strong player has benched 185 pounds 73 times.
Scout.com Report:
A mammoth presence up the middle, Fili has prototype size for a defensive tackle. He is a very strong individual.
Tom Lemming Report:
Wait until you get a load of this young man. On Film-I don't believe there is an NFL DT who looks as impressive as Mr. Fili. He's got a natural big and powerful build, he looks like the Hulk and plays like Warren Sapp. As a run stuffer no one gets past Mr. Fili. This guy has great feet, exceptionally powerful hands and he completely controls the line of scrimmage. When you watch Cottonwood on film it looks like half the line is heading towards Simi. He tosses offensive linemen like rag dolls and shows very good instincts and body control to nab the man with the ball. Once he gets up a full head of steam, he hits the line like a runaway locomotive. Not super fast but exceptionally quick. He reminds me an awful lot of his cousin Haloti Nagta who is now with the Baltimore Ravens. He cannot be stopped one on one. On another point, I believe Simi has the skills to become an All-American guard in college. He did not play much offense in 2005 but will play OT and DT this season.
2005 Stats:
Tackles: 53
Sacks: 2
Fumbles: 2
GPA:
His GPA is a 3.2.
Additional Notes:
-Team Name: Colts
-Head Football Coach: Tom Jones
-Enrollment at Cottonwood: 1505 Students
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Po'u Palelei
West U.S. Army All-American
Bishop Gorman
Las Vegas
NV
Christian Tupou to play in Offense-Defense All American Bowl
Grant (Sacramento, CA) Defensive Lineman Christian Tupou will be the lone Polynesian on the field in Rivals.com inaugural all star football game. The game will be played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 4th and will be broadcast on ESPNU. Tupou was recently named Sacramento Bee Metro Defensive Player of the Year. All State Defensive Lineman Kaniela Tuipulotu (Kahuku HS, HI) was selected for the team but is unable to play due to injury.
Tupou represents more than himself
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Defensive end Christian Tupou showed up at the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl to do one thing: represent Northern California.
The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder spent 12 hours traveling to get to the first practice on Sunday morning. Now, the Sacramento (Calif.) Grant defender is making a statement in practices with his big play in one-on-ones. This is exactly how he planned it and why he's still looking over a handful of recruiting options.
"It's smash mouth football in Northern Californai," Tupou said. "I'm just bringing it to Florida."
Tupou, who has collected scholarship offers from Arizona, BYU, Nebraska, Oregon State, Fresno State, and Nevada, says that recruiting right now is about to hit high gear. The nation's No. 53 defensive end is going to get buy on more official visits.
So far he's been to Arizona and Nebraska. California and BYU will be some time in January. He had a leader, but that shifted with a coaching change.
"Nebraska was my leader at one point, but when coach John Blake left, the list went back to even," Tupou said. "He was the main reason I wanted to go to Nebraska. Now I have to start over with my favorites."
The Huskers, along with Oregon State, Cal, and Fresno State make up his top group.
Aside from recruiting, what does Tupou want to accomplish at Thursday's All-American Bowl? That answer is a simple one.
"You're going to see the high level I play at," Tupou said. "I won't be hard to find."
Tupou represents more than himself
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Defensive end Christian Tupou showed up at the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl to do one thing: represent Northern California.
The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder spent 12 hours traveling to get to the first practice on Sunday morning. Now, the Sacramento (Calif.) Grant defender is making a statement in practices with his big play in one-on-ones. This is exactly how he planned it and why he's still looking over a handful of recruiting options.
"It's smash mouth football in Northern Californai," Tupou said. "I'm just bringing it to Florida."
Tupou, who has collected scholarship offers from Arizona, BYU, Nebraska, Oregon State, Fresno State, and Nevada, says that recruiting right now is about to hit high gear. The nation's No. 53 defensive end is going to get buy on more official visits.
So far he's been to Arizona and Nebraska. California and BYU will be some time in January. He had a leader, but that shifted with a coaching change.
"Nebraska was my leader at one point, but when coach John Blake left, the list went back to even," Tupou said. "He was the main reason I wanted to go to Nebraska. Now I have to start over with my favorites."
The Huskers, along with Oregon State, Cal, and Fresno State make up his top group.
Aside from recruiting, what does Tupou want to accomplish at Thursday's All-American Bowl? That answer is a simple one.
"You're going to see the high level I play at," Tupou said. "I won't be hard to find."
California Central Section: Samoan All Stars
A trio of Samoans were selected All Area by the Bakersfield Californian and another Samoan was selected All Area by the Fresno Bee. Congratulations to all.
Sean Samuelu OL, 6'0, 275, Sr (Fresno HS)
Fresno Bee All Area First Team.
He's qualified because: He dominated a summer camp at Cal, then carried that momentum into a season that resulted in the North Yosemite League Lineman of the Year award.
The word: "He's a very talented kid who can compete with anyone. Unfortunately, he's not a couple inches taller, because that's the only tangible he doesn't have that [college] people are looking for." — Warriors coach Hector Verduzco.
AJ Savai'i: OL, 6'3, 305, Sr (Taft HS)
Bakersfield Californian All Area First Team
Helped clear the way for Taft rushers to gain 2,508 yards and score 31 touchdowns this season. First team all-league in SSL this season. Second consecutive first team All-Area selection.
Tony Savai'i: RB 6'2, 280, Sr (Taft HS)
Bakersfield Californian Honorable Mention. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. According to MaxPreps rushed for 546 yards on 101 carries and 10 TDs.
Junior Sefo: DL, 6'2, 280, Sr (Taft HS)
Second Team Bakersfield Californian. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. Had 79 tackles (43 solo) and 14 sacks for the season according to MaxPreps.
Alek Taliulu: LB, 6'2, 215, Jr (Tehachapi HS)
Second Team Bakersfield Californian. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. According to MaxPreps has 144 tackles for the season. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant.
In addition Burroughs High School's (Ridgecrest) Millard Lutu was an honorable mention All Desert Sky Selection
Sean Samuelu OL, 6'0, 275, Sr (Fresno HS)Fresno Bee All Area First Team.
He's qualified because: He dominated a summer camp at Cal, then carried that momentum into a season that resulted in the North Yosemite League Lineman of the Year award.
The word: "He's a very talented kid who can compete with anyone. Unfortunately, he's not a couple inches taller, because that's the only tangible he doesn't have that [college] people are looking for." — Warriors coach Hector Verduzco.
AJ Savai'i: OL, 6'3, 305, Sr (Taft HS)
Bakersfield Californian All Area First Team
Helped clear the way for Taft rushers to gain 2,508 yards and score 31 touchdowns this season. First team all-league in SSL this season. Second consecutive first team All-Area selection.
Tony Savai'i: RB 6'2, 280, Sr (Taft HS)
Bakersfield Californian Honorable Mention. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. According to MaxPreps rushed for 546 yards on 101 carries and 10 TDs.
Junior Sefo: DL, 6'2, 280, Sr (Taft HS)
Second Team Bakersfield Californian. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. Had 79 tackles (43 solo) and 14 sacks for the season according to MaxPreps.
Alek Taliulu: LB, 6'2, 215, Jr (Tehachapi HS)
Second Team Bakersfield Californian. 1st Team All South Sequoia League. According to MaxPreps has 144 tackles for the season. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine Participant.
In addition Burroughs High School's (Ridgecrest) Millard Lutu was an honorable mention All Desert Sky Selection
Millard Lutu Nominated for Old Spice Red Zone Award
Millard Lutu, Running Back and Linebacker for the 2006 Burroughs Burros, has been nominated for this year's Old Spice Red Zone Award, honoring 50 of the top high school football players in the United States. Each year, Old Spice selects one player from each state to receive this award. For the past two years, this honor has gone to a Burro. In 2004, the California selection was state passing champion Karsten Sween. In 2005, the award was received by wide receiver Hayo Carpenter, who set a state receptions record.
Each year, Old Spice aims to recognize football players who excel on the field, especially in key situations, and show leadership by example to other players. This year's nominee is known for his tenacious play and hard hitting, whether carrying the ball or attacking it. For the nomination, Millard will receive a Certificate of Recognition.
During the season, Millard garnered 13 solo tackles and 31 assists, including a sack and a fumble recovery. He also returned two kickoffs, carried the ball eight times, and caught one pass. .
College of San Mateo LB commits to Hawai'i
Posted on: Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Warriors bolster defense as JC linebacker commits
By Stephen Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer
The
Francis Maka of the
Maka, who redshirted at the
Maka, who is 6 feet 3 and 245 pounds, will participate in spring practice, and have two years to play two seasons.
He will be reunited with defensive lineman Ray Hisatake, a
"He's my best friend," Maka said. "It kind of worked out."
Defensive line coach Jeff Reinebold recruited Maka and Hisatake. "Coach Reinebold is one of the biggest reasons I'm going there," Maka said.
Maka was a standout at Bellarmine High in
At
"He was one of our leading tacklers,"
Maka said: "I love playing special teams, especially on kickoffs. That's my favorite. I was the wedge-breaker."
Maka turned down a scholarship offer from
Because UH is out of mid-year scholarships, Maka will pay for tuition and expenses this semester. He goes on scholarship in August.
"I wanted to come out early so I could get the system down," Maka said. "I didn't want to be that far behind."
Maka aspires to become an engineer. His mother is a scientist who works in the cardiology department of
Maka said he probably will compete at outside linebacker for the Warriors.
He said he can run 40 yards in 4.75 seconds, and bench press 350 pounds.
"Francis is a kid who has a lot of talent," Owens said. "He can move for his size. He's a very intelligent young man."
Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.
All City (Los Angeles) Poly Selections
Below is the list of Samoans and Tongans selected All City (Los Angeles). Birmingham (Lake Balboa) was led by three Tongans (pictured below) defeating San Pedro 45-7 for the LA City Section Championship. The rest of the first and second team is made up of Samoans from schools (Banning, Carson, Narbonne) in the South Bay.
First Team
Sean Enesi OL, 5'10, 277, Sr (Carson HS)
Selected Offensive Line Player of the Year and helped lead Carson to the LA City Finals. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
JJ Fifita DL 6'2, 270, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa) Younger brother of San Diego State Defensive Lineman Siaosi Fifita. The Aztecs are recruiting Fifita. Also selected LA Daily News All Area Honorable Mention.
Justin Lata LB, 5'10, 220, Sr (Narbonne HS, Harbor City)
Finished the season with 189 tackles (84 solo) and 8 sacks. Second Team selection All City as a junior. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Henry Lui OL, 5'11, 258, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa)
Also selected LA Daily News 2nd Team All Area.
Jack Sula RB, 6'0, 183, Jr (Carson HS)
Rushed for 1834 yards on 233 carries, averaging 141 yards a game and had 20 rushing TDs. Also had 26 receptions and 4 TDs and threw for 2 TDs this season as well. Will be on one of the top running backs in LA City Section in 2008. On the defensive side Sula had 32 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions and 1 defensive touchdown.
Sala Tela OL, 6'0, 310, Sr (Carson HS)
Part of an offensive line that ran for over 2900 yards and nearly 1800 yards passing. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Second Team
Joseph Misini OL, 5'11, 258, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa)
David Sausau LB, 6'0, 175, Jr (Carson HS)
Finished the season with 86 tackles (20 unassisted), 8.5 for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 4 pass breakups.
Sam Tupua OL, 6'3, 295, Sr (Banning HS, Wilmington)
First Team
Sean Enesi OL, 5'10, 277, Sr (Carson HS)Selected Offensive Line Player of the Year and helped lead Carson to the LA City Finals. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
JJ Fifita DL 6'2, 270, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa) Younger brother of San Diego State Defensive Lineman Siaosi Fifita. The Aztecs are recruiting Fifita. Also selected LA Daily News All Area Honorable Mention.
Justin Lata LB, 5'10, 220, Sr (Narbonne HS, Harbor City)
Finished the season with 189 tackles (84 solo) and 8 sacks. Second Team selection All City as a junior. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Henry Lui OL, 5'11, 258, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa)
Also selected LA Daily News 2nd Team All Area.
Jack Sula RB, 6'0, 183, Jr (Carson HS)Rushed for 1834 yards on 233 carries, averaging 141 yards a game and had 20 rushing TDs. Also had 26 receptions and 4 TDs and threw for 2 TDs this season as well. Will be on one of the top running backs in LA City Section in 2008. On the defensive side Sula had 32 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions and 1 defensive touchdown.
Sala Tela OL, 6'0, 310, Sr (Carson HS)Part of an offensive line that ran for over 2900 yards and nearly 1800 yards passing. 2006 AIGA Foundation Combine participant.
Second Team
Joseph Misini OL, 5'11, 258, Sr (Birmingham, Lake Balboa)
David Sausau LB, 6'0, 175, Jr (Carson HS)Finished the season with 86 tackles (20 unassisted), 8.5 for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 4 pass breakups.
Sam Tupua OL, 6'3, 295, Sr (Banning HS, Wilmington)
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