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Cal-Hi Sports 2011 All State Football Team

2012-01-25T23:25:00.001-10:00

First Team OL Freddie Tagaloa (Salesian, Richmond) 6-8, 310, Sr. First catching our attention on the basketball court in his freshman year as a player off the bench for Salesian’s CIF Division IV state championship team, this big man is an impressive athlete in football as well. He helped the Pride go 14-0 and capture the North Coast Section Division IV championship. He has committed to Cal,

MaxPreps California Division III All-State Football Team

2012-01-25T11:09:00.000-10:00

First Team OL - Freddie Tagaloa, Salesian (Richmond), 6-7, 315, SeniorSan Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team... Contra Costa Times All-East Bay Team. OL - Leo Koloamatangi, Sacred Heart Prep (Atherton), 6-5, 255, SeniorAll-San Mateo County Team. RB - John Wiernicki, Liberty Ranch (Galt), 5-11, 185, SeniorSacramento Bee All-Metro Team... 254 carries, 2562 yards, 40 touchdowns. Second Team OL

California All-State Football: Medium Schools

2012-01-23T09:54:00.000-10:00

First Team OL Fine Latu (Monterey) 6-4, 275, Sr. DL Pio Vatuvei (Patterson) 6-2, 275, Sr. Second Team DL Tavita Faaiu (South San Francisco) 6-3, 230, Sr.

MaxPreps California Division II All-State Football Teams

2012-01-21T11:05:00.000-10:00

First Team DL - Pio Vatuvei, Patterson, 6-2, 272, Senior Modesto Bee All-District Team.

MaxPreps 2011 California Division I All-State Football Teams

2012-01-19T20:39:00.000-10:00

First Team LB - Butch Pauu, Servite (Anaheim), 5-11, 215, SeniorAll-Orange County Team... All-LA Times Southland Team... All-Pac-5 Division Team. LB - Su'a Cravens, Vista Murrieta (Murrieta), 6-3, 210, JuniorRiverside County Player of the Year... All-LA Times Southland Team... Inland Empire All-Region by ESPN Player of the Year... North County Times Defensive MVP... All-Inland Division

AIGA Foundation 2014 Polynesian All American Watch List

2012-01-17T05:10:00.002-10:00

Alaska LB Hiapo McCandless 5'11, 170, Service (Anchorage) Arizona OL Max Anae 6'0, 220 Canyon Del Oro (Tucson) OL Devin Finai 6'2, 315 Hamilton (Chandler) DB Josiah Pola 6'2, 180 Hamilton (Chandler) OL Jon Sekona 6'3, 295 Apollo (Glendale) Arizona Republic DII Second Team OL California OL Sam Akoteu 6'0, 250 Serra (Gardena) OL Simione Aluesi 6'1, 255 Miller (Fontana) LB Tyrone Faanono Oaks

2011 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass Football Teams

2012-01-17T04:59:00.001-10:00

Junior First Team OL David Maka (Tustin) 6-3, 320 OL Pu’e Togia (Carson) 6-5, 245 DL Vita Vea (Milpitas) 6-4, 245 LB Su’a Cravens (Vista Murrieta, Murrieta) 6-3, 230 LB Viliami Latu (Rancho Cucamonga) 6-2, 225 LB Shaunne Katoa (Monterey) 6-2, 245 Junior Second Team DL Paulo Lepua (Narbonne, Harbor City) 6-3, 255 Junior Third Team LB Toshaun Poumele (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) OL LeRoy

AIGA Foundation 2015 Watch List

2012-01-14T01:59:00.002-10:00

LB Lopeti Aisea 5'11, 265 Lincoln (Portland, OR) MaxPreps Freshman All American, Honorable Mention All City (Portland) DL Breiden Fehoko 6'2, 230 Farrington (Honolulu, HI) younger brother of Utah linebacker VJ Fehoko MaxPreps Freshman All American DL Deion Fetui 5'11, 290 Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, WA) Second Team All Metro Mountain League, two-way starter RB Okalani Langi 5'8, 185 Crespi (

Dallas Morning News 2011 All Area Football Team

2012-01-11T22:20:00.000-10:00

First Team OL Hiva Lutui, Euless Trinity, Sr.Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 284 About Lutui: Lutui had 43 pancakes, 114 knockdowns, more than a 90 percent grade and didn’t allow a sack. He anchored the No. 1 rushing offense in 5A. What’s next? Lutui has committed to UCLA but has recently visited other schools after coaching changes for the Bruins. DB Iliau Moeakiola, Euless Trinity, Sr.Ht., Wt.: 6-0, 185

MaxPreps 2011 Small Schools All-American Teams

2012-01-11T22:12:00.000-10:00

First Team Freddie Tagaloa, OL, 6-7, 315, Salesian (Richmond, Calif.), SeniorA California recruit, Tagaloa earned All-Metro first team honors by the San Francisco Chronicle. Also an outstanding basketball player for the Pride.

LA Wave 2011 All Star Team

2012-01-11T00:44:00.000-10:00

First Team Pu’e Togia, Carson, 6-5, 245, Jr. The 6-5, 245-pound Togia was a force on the line for Carson. He earned All-City Division I first-team honors. Second Team Tavita Tua’au, Serra, 6-5, 248, Sr. He earned first-team All-Mission League honors while anchoring a strong offensive line for the Cavaliers.

2011 LA Wave East Region

2012-01-11T00:42:00.000-10:00

Jason Salesulu, Bellflower, 6-2, 218, Sr. One of the anchors of the Bellflower defense, Salesulu was in on 82 tackles (58 solo) with 6.0 sacks and five forced fumbles. He returned a fumble 84 yards for a TD.

MaxPreps 2011 U.S. Air Force Medium Schools All-American Football Teams

2012-01-10T22:13:00.004-10:00

First Team Isaac Seumalo, OL, 6-3, 280, Corvallis (Ore.), Oregon StateThe top lineman in the state of Oregon, Seumalo was a Class 5A all-state pick and played in the Under Armour All-American Game.

The Californian 2011 All-Valley defensive teams

2012-01-09T22:30:00.000-10:00

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SU'A CRAVENS School: Vista Murrieta Class: Junior Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Pos.: LB Notable: Voted the state's top junior at Cal-Hi Sports, Cravens has already compiled nearly 20 scholarship offers. ... Two-way starter piled up 96 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and three interceptions on defense. ... On offense, he collected 19 touchdowns while picking up more

The Californian 2011 All-Valley offensive teams

2012-01-09T22:28:00.000-10:00

First Team SAPULE TA'AMILO OL | Vista Murrieta | Senior Height: 6-3 | Weight: 275 Notable: Three-year starter anchored Broncos offensive line at left guard. ... Sitting on offers from, among others, New Mexico State, Cal Poly, Southern Utah and Western New Mexico. ... Also a thrower on Broncos' track team. Read more: http://www.nctimes.com/sports/high-school/cal/football/

Morrow, Cravens electric in breakout junior seasons

2012-01-09T22:27:00.000-10:00

Su'a Cravens and Jamal Morrow are still maturing. That's bad news for their rivals in the Southwestern and Sunbelt leagues. The two juniors — Cravens, a do-it-all linebacker at Vista Murrieta, and Morrow, Heritage's explosive replacement at running back — led their programs to milestone feats in 2011, with the Broncos claiming their first CIF Southern Section title and the Patriots earning their

The Californian All-Valley Voting

2012-01-09T22:25:00.000-10:00

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Player, School (First-place votes) | Pts RB Jamal Morrow, Heritage (6) | 59 RB Su'a Cravens, Vista Murrieta (8) | 56 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Player, School (First-place votes) | Pts LB Su'a Cravens, Vista Murrieta (12) | 69 LB Nolan Peralta, Elsinore (3) | 48 Read more: http://www.nctimes.com/sports/high-school/cal/football/

U.S. Army Bowl Invites 20 for 2013

2012-01-07T22:50:00.000-10:00

Murrieta (Calif.) Vista Murrieta DB Su'a Cravens

2012 East Bay Youth All American Bowl

2012-01-07T16:20:00.000-10:00

8th Grade-185 Weight Limit West CB Trevor Nofoa Las Vegas, NV S Justin Matias Honolulu, HI 8th Grade-No Weight Limit West WR Drew Kobayashi Honolulu, HI SS Niko Mageo Oceanside, CA Youth Bowl-USA vs Canada (U15) OL Fred Ulu-Perry Honolulu, HI DE Canon Kaumatule Honolulu, HI DT Ethan Palelei Las Vegas, NV

MaxPreps 2011 Sac-Joaquin Section All-American Football Teams

2012-01-06T23:02:00.000-10:00

First Team John Wiernicki, RB, 6-0, 205, Liberty Ranch (Galt) Wiernicki led the section with 2,562 yards rushing. First Team All-Metro by the Sacramento Bee. Second Team Nate Iese, TE, 6-2, 250, Sheldon (Sacramento)Iese was a solid run blocker but also caught 42 passes for 522 yards and seven TDs. First Team All-Metro by the Sacramento Bee. Maile Fainu, DL, 6-4, 245, Burbank (Sacramento) Fainu

MaxPreps 2011 Freshman All-American Football Teams

2012-01-06T13:39:00.002-10:00

First Team Breiden Fehoko, DL, 6-2, 230, Farrington (Honolulu) The most highly touted of the Fehoko brothers, Breiden was the only freshman to crack the roster for Farrington Lopeti Aisea, LB, 5-11, 265, Lincoln (Portland, Ore.) Also a defensive lineman, Aisea is a force up the middle for Lincoln. Second Team Canton Kaumatule, DL, 6-7, 245, Punahou (Honolulu) From one of the state’s premier

MaxPreps 2011 Junior All-American Football Teams

2012-01-03T22:09:00.000-10:00

First Team Jarrett Solomon, QB, 6-0, 193, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) Solomon was the leader of a potent Bishop Gorman offense. He threw for 2,744 yards and 41 touchdowns. Su'a Cravens, LB, 6-2, 205, Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, Calif.) Cravens was arguably the top player in the Inland Empire as a junior. He had 11 sacks, three interceptions and 19 touchdowns.

LA Times' player of year: Su'a Cravens of Vista Murrieta

2012-01-03T13:52:00.000-10:00

A star of the Inland Division championship team was a standout on offense and defense and played his best against the best. He is considered the top college prospect in Southern California for 2013.January 03, 2012|Eric SondheimerThere was no high school football player in Southern California more versatile than 6-foot-3, 210-pound junior Su'a Cravens of Vista Murrieta. He was listed on the

LA Times All Area 2011 Football Team

2012-01-03T13:38:00.000-10:00

LB: Su'a Cravens, Vista Murrieta, 6-3, 210, junior — Whether making sacks, covering receivers or taking down running backs, Cravens was finding ways to contribute anywhere and everywhere. LB: Butch Pauu, Servite, 5-11, 220, senior — His toughness and instincts were second to none. He started 42 consecutive varsity games over three years and won two Pac-5 titles.

San Francisco All-Metro prep football team 2011

2012-01-01T15:28:00.000-10:00

First Team OL Freddie Tagaloa Salesian (Richmond) 6'7, 315, Sr Cal recruit led Pride to another NCS title Second Team RB Valentino Miles Sacred Heart Cathedral (SF) 5'11, 210, Sr Accounted for 2,140 yards and 22 TDs Honorable Mention San FranciscoQB: Zach Masoli (Riordan), So.TE: Viliami Uikilifi (Sacred Heart Cathedral)OL/DL: Mane Fale (Mission) Peninsula/South Bay OL/DL: Tavita Faaiu (South

MaxPreps 2011 All-American Football Teams

2012-01-01T15:13:00.000-10:00

First Team Hiva Lutui, OL, 6-3, 285, Trinity (Euless, Texas), UCLA A Star-Telegram Super Team pick and a Class 5A first team all-state selection, Lutui was the top lineman on a Trinity offensive line that wore opponents down all season long. Su'a Cravens, LB, 6-2, 205, Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, Calif.), Junior Cravens was arguably the top player in the Inland Empire as a junior. He had 11

S.F. Metro Area's top regional football players

2011-12-31T15:40:00.000-10:00

A dominating running back, an indomitable lineman and two highly touted quarterbacks join Metro Area Player of the Year Michael Barton, a linebacker from De La Salle-Concord, as regional football players of the year. San Francisco - Valentino Miles (Sacred Heart Cathedral): The bullish 5-foot-11, 210-pound running back rushed for 1,610 yards and 18 touchdowns and added 514 yards and four

Stevens' Rose Bowl is a family affair

2011-12-30T15:17:00.000-10:00

Hamani Stevens knows the critique is coming, and he’s fine with that. The Oregon offensive lineman, a redshirt freshman from Hemet, will not just have his performance in Monday’s Rose Bowl scrutinized by coaches. Older brother Tevita, the starting center for Utah’s football team, will hurry back to Southern California after the Utes’ New Year’s Eve appearance in the Sun Bowl to watch Hamani’

Stevens center of attention for Utah

2011-12-29T15:21:00.000-10:00

Contrary to popular belief, this job is not a snap. Or, more accurately, it’s not just that. This is why Tevita Stevens — the Hemet High graduate playing center for the Utah football team preparing to face Georgia Tech in Saturday’s Sun Bowl — is so vital, according to Utes offensive line coach Tim Davis. “There was nobody else that could do it,” Davis said, “except for him. … We need him,

2011 San Jose Mercury News Football Team

2011-12-28T23:17:00.008-10:00

First Team JUNIOR OF THE YEAR: Vita Vea, Milpitas FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Tevita Musika, Milpitas DL VITA VEA Milpitas, Jr., 6-4, 280 Even though he is Milpitas’ biggest player, Vea is such a good athlete that he often lined up in the backfield and averaged 9.6 yards per carry. The De Anza Division co-lineman of the year had 105 tackles and six sacks despite facing constant double- and

LA Daily News 2011 All Area Football Team

2011-12-28T15:20:00.000-10:00

Second Team Christian Tago, all-purpose, Highland, Sr. Tua Tuavai, DL, Highland, Jr.

2011 All East Bay Football Team

2011-12-27T23:11:00.000-10:00

First Team Freddie TagaloaSCHOOL: SalesianYEAR: Salesian POSITION: Offensive line HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-8/310 THE STAT LINE: The Cal-bound left tackle dominated the trenches for the NCS Division IV champions. He was named the Bay Shore Athletic League Lineman of the Year. Second Team OL Anthony Fotu San Leandro Jr. 6-3/245 HAAL's offensive lineman of the

2011 All-Inland Valley football team

2011-12-27T15:23:00.008-10:00

First Team TE: Metuisela Unga, Rancho Cucamonga, Sr. LB: Viliami Latu, Rancho Cucamonga, Jr. Third Team OL: Sione Matalau, Chaffey, So. LB: A.J. Latu, Rancho Cucamonga, Sr

Monterey Journal 2011 Football Team

2011-12-25T16:55:00.000-10:00

LB Shaunne Katoa, Monterey: The 235-pound junior linebacker led the team in tackles. OL Fine Latu, Monterey: The 300-pound offensive lineman opened holes at will for the MBL tri-champs. DL Siosifa Tuavao, Monterey: The defensive tackle led the Toreadores in sacks.

Jeremiah Valoaga All Ventura County

2011-12-25T16:42:00.002-10:00

Jeremiah Valoaga Channel Islands Tight end The All-Pacific View League and All-Ventura County selection may have been the most valuable player in the county for his immense contribution to the Raiders' reemergence. Caught 57 passes for 787 yards and eight TDs at tight end, where he was also frequently asked to make the key block on the end or middle linebacker. The PVL's Defensive

Vista Murrieta junior Su'a Cravens is the 2011 HSGameTime Football Player of the Year

2011-12-25T16:35:00.002-10:00

Where’s Su’a? That had to be the most frequent question high school football coaches were asking when playing Vista Murrieta. Locating where Su’a Cravens was on the field became a game within a game. There was Cravens lining up in the backfield on one play and at receiver the very next play. On defense, Cravens could be a havoc-causing linebacker or a ball-hawking safety. So, there’s an

The Oregonian Class 6A all-state team

2011-12-25T15:45:00.000-10:00

First Team DB Nicholas Rothstein Jesuit (Portland) 5'11, 205, Sr

All City Portland (OR)

2011-12-25T15:38:00.000-10:00

First Team LB Tony Unga Jefferson Sr DL Sione Taumauueanga Roosevelt Soph

Colorado All State Football Team

2011-12-25T07:17:00.000-10:00

3A First Team DL Ben Woo Ching Silver Creek (Longmont) Sr. 6-0 300 *Second year in a row 4A Honorable Mention DB Kenese Io Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch) Sr 5'9 170

Arizona Football Coaches Association All State Team

2011-12-25T07:14:00.000-10:00

AzFCA 2011 DIVISION II ALL STATE TEAM DB - Ikaia Nawahine - Chaprarral AzFCA 2011 DIVISION V ALL STATE TEAM DL - Jeff Tilivala - Tonopah

Modesto Bee all-district football: defense

2011-12-24T23:24:00.000-10:00

DL PIO VATUVEI Patterson - After a solid junior season, Vatuvei became a hot prospect on the recruiting lists with a strong summer. He backed it up as a senior, after making a verbal commitment to USC. The 6-2, 272-pounder often faced multiple blocks, and other teams simply elected to run away from him. Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/2011/12/24/2000383/

Fairfield (CA) Daily Republic All Area

2011-12-24T15:16:00.001-10:00

First Team DL — Andrew Fuimaono, Armijo: The former MEL heavyweight wrestling champion earned all-league first team honors. DB — Jacob Te’o Vacaville: A star in the making on both sides of the ball, Te’o had 55 tackles on defense, 44 of them solo, two interceptions, four passes defensed and a fumble recovery.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Super Team Defense

2011-12-22T16:05:00.001-10:00