Fertile ground for All-Poly

By Paul Honda

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 03, 2009

It was a first.

He hopes it won't be the last.

Alema Te'o brought the All-Poly Football Camp to Hawaii for the first time this week. The camp, a mainstay in Utah that is in its ninth year, continues to draw big-name coaches from the college ranks — even with the economy struggling.

Planning for the first Hawaii camp went back several months, with Te'o securing a field at Kapiolani Park in January, anchored in a faith that Hawaii's top players would come out. Many did, and even Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona spoke to the campers on Wednesday.

Te'o's relationships with prominent coaches is a big reason for the consistent success. UCLA assistant Norm Chow was among the instructors this week.

"When our coaches came here, Norm Chow was probably our strongest advocate for coaching our best," Te'o said. "You gotta earn every rep."

Another speaker was Rex Ryan, new coach of the New York Jets. Their advice was taken well.

"They talked about football affecting your life. Each coach really stressed education," Saint Louis running back Sean Valente said, noting a talk by Boise State assistant coach Viliami Tuivai in particular.

"Coach (Brian) Cabral said the best athletes are the ones who work the hardest," Saint Louis receiver Jordan Fukumoto said of the Colorado assistant who prepped at Saint Louis.

Before donning full pads and banging heads, campers were bused to Kaimuki Middle School, where they took a practice ACT test. It's all part of All-Poly's push for young student-athletes to prepare for college sooner rather than later.

"Our focal point is to get as many kids into college as possible," Te'o said. "It's gotta be a collaborative effort. Parents and kids have to be proactive and work with their counselors."

For every athlete who isn't recruited by an elite program, there are others who can establish themselves at camps like All-Poly.

That scenario is quite common, particularly for athletes who don't fit the mold just yet. Andrew Togiai, a free safety from Taylorsville (Utah) High School, is 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds.

Showing his considerable skills at multiple camps is key, but the trip to Hawaii gave his family a chance to visit family in Laie. His parents, Gina and Kaio, are Kahuku graduates.

"It's a big deal to come here and perform for coaches," Kaio said. "Kids here have heart and pride from wherever they're from. This is the only place where the small guy can beat the big guy because of heart."

Some new scholarship offers were made this week. Texas Tech, which landed former Farrington standout Sam Fehoko two years ago, made offers to 'Iolani defensive tackle Sealii Epenesa and King Kekaulike lineman Elvis Matagi, according to Fehoko's mother, Linda. Louisville offered scholarships to Punahou defensive end Jonathan Sani Fuimaono and Sam Fehoko's younger brother, V.J., who now has 16 offers.

2 linemen from Isles commit to Warriors

By stephen tsai
HawaiiWarriorBeat.com Editor

In this recruiting phase, the University of Hawai'i football team is thinking big.

The Warriors yesterday received commitments from offensive lineman David Lefotu of Pearl City High and defensive lineman Viliami "Pep" Fonokalafi of Kaimuki High.

Both participated in UH's Big Man's Camp for linemen. They learned of their scholarship offers after calling the UH coaches yesterday afternoon.

They bring to eight the Warriors' 2010 recruiting class.

Lefotu, who is 6 feet 4 and 295 pounds, is the first Charger lineman to receive a UH football scholarship since Brian Derby in 1981.

"Not even Jason Scott Lee got one," mused David Hallums, a family friend.

Fonokalafi, who is 6 feet and 290 pounds, plays defensive tackle and defensive end for the Bulldogs.

Both cited family and friends in their decisions.

"It's the overall hospitality," Lefotu said. "I grew up here. I lived here my whole life. I don't think there's anything better than playing in front of the people you love and the people you grew up knowing. It's the friendly environment the people of Hawai'i have to offer."

Lefotu received offers from California and Wyoming, and drew interest from Oregon.

Fonokalafi drew interest from Utah, Wyoming and Utah State.

"I kind of made the decision on my own," Fonokalafi said. "I talked to my dad and my brothers. They told me I could go to the Mainland if I wanted to. They told me the decision was up to me. I decided to stay here."

Lefotu and Fonokalafi were among the more than 130 linemen who participated in the Big Man's Camp on the Manoa campus. The Skills Camp was held last week.

"It was a good experience to get out there and compete against some of the best guys in the state," Lefotu said. "I learned a lot. I worked against great guys, and I learned from some great coaches. They really know and understand the game. It was great fun. It was a great learning experience."

UH's coaches and several former Warriors served as instructors.

"They were welcoming," Lefotu said. "They liked to push you to be better. They were positive guys. They made it easier for us to push and play our best for them."

Fonokalafi said: "I felt at home in the camp. I learned a lot of things I didn't even know about football."

Lefotu has competed in wrestling the past two years, and is a member of the Chargers' basketball team.

He was raised on red dirt. "I'm a Pearl City kid," he said.

Fonokalafi plays first base for the Bulldogs' baseball team.

He is capable of bench pressing 345 pounds.

Fonokalafi, who is of Tongan ancestry, performs cultural dances for his church.

He said his nickname was derived from his long middle name.

"All of my life, my mom and dad have been calling me 'Pepa,' " he said. "I came to school, and the coaches asked me where did you get the name? Now the coaches cut it short to 'Pep.' That's fine."

Fakava broke tackles, records and every barrier placed before him

By Jason Kaneshiro

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 22, 2009

Heikoti Fakava just kept those legs pumping.

One tackle broken. Another evaded. Then those last few powerful strides over the goal line.

It was a statement as much as a score. Iowa brought the beef, the big names, the national ranking into Aloha Stadium on the evening of Sept. 3, 1988 -- and none of it mattered to the Rainbow Warriors.

"We always had that chip on our shoulder that we can hang with all of these teams," Fakava recalled. "They might bench press more than we can or run faster, but we'd rely on our heart and guts to compete with those guys. ... You have to perform on the field."

Fakava churned out 99 often punishing yards and scored twice that night when the Rainbows toppled the No. 9 Hawkeyes 27-24, still the program's second biggest upset in terms of ranking.

The performance epitomized a career in which Fakava reveled in busting through challenges like so many would-be tacklers.

Coming out of Moanalua High School, Fakava first had to show he could handle the academic workload in college. Having steadied himself in the classroom, he then had to prove he could make a Division I roster as a walk on.

Then it was earning a scholarship. Then winning a starting job. Then demonstrating he could fit into a new offensive scheme. Then helping the Rainbows prove they could hang with the big boys.

"My whole thing was, 'just get me on the field,' " said Fakava, who factored into two wins over Big Ten opponents, Wisconsin in 1986 and Iowa in 1988.

Fakava's willingness to absorb contact earned him a job as a lead blocker his first two years in Dick Tomey's offense. When Tomey left for Arizona and Bob Wagner was hired in 1987, Fakava claimed a more prominent role in the offense as the single back in the triple-option system installed by new offensive coordinator Paul Johnson.

Fakava prepared for the change by sneaking off to New Zealand for the summer for some offseason training not exactly endorsed by the coaching staff.

"I had to adapt," he said. "I did what I felt was the best thing for me, and that was play rugby. ... When I came back I was faster than I'd ever been and I felt like I could compete with the tailbacks.

"I think I fit in because I played fullback and it was a natural transition to be able to take the pounding on the inside and fulfill that role and make some runs when you got that chance."

As the first read in the option, Fakava averaged 4.7 yards per carry while scoring 16 touchdowns as a junior. He set a school record with five touchdowns against Yale, a mark that stood alone for 17 years before being matched by Chad Owens in 2004.

He began his senior year with the landmark win over Iowa, leaving the game on several occasions only to later return to the huddle.

"I was kind of beaten up a little bit," said Fakava, who scored on a 28-yard run and a 1-yard plunge that tied the game in the fourth quarter. "They had some big guys and it's one thing for them to hit you and another when they land on you."

When the Rainbows bookended the 1988 season with a win over Oregon, Fakava left the program with 2,111 yards, good for third on Hawaii's all-time list at the time, and a then-record 31 rushing touchdowns.

Fakava got a brief look with the Seattle Seahawks after leaving Manoa, but soon decided to change directions in his career path. He now works as a deputy in the sheriff's department in San Mateo, Calif.

"I enjoyed every bit I had playing at UH and I'm thankful for everybody who helped me along the way," he said.

Chicago Bears Getting Used to a Little Island Flavor

Center Olin Kreutz has been a staple in the Chicago Bears organization since the team drafted him out of Washington St. 12 years ago. Kreutz, a leader both on the field and in the locker room, leads by example through hard work and determination. He keeps players in line and commands respect from not only his teammates, but opposing players as well.

Kreutz was raised and played high school football in Hawaii for St. Louis High, a team consistently playing for the island title, where he was all-state in both football and wrestling. Hawaii was his kickoff point for a prosperous and productive NFL career.

And Kreutz isn't the only one to bring the island madness to the team.

The Bears selected safety Al Afalava in the sixth round of the 2009 draft. Afalava grew up in La'ie, located on the north shore of Oahu, and played high school for the Kahuku Red Raiders, a perennial powerhouse, before moving on to Oregon St.

If you look closely, there are quite a few connections to the pacific islands throughout the Bears roster:

Undrafted free agents Will Ta'ufo'ou (FB from Cal) and Johan Asiata (OG from UNLV) are both in contention for roster spots. Asiata, originally from New Zealand, actually grew up in Hawaii.

Reserve defensive tackle Matt Toeaina played high school football on the tiny island of American Samoa, which is located east of Fiji and North of Tonga before he moved on to play college ball at the University of Oregon.

Newly acquired linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa played for the University of Hawaii for four years. He made first team all WAC his senior year and was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams.

The Bears even have had a couple Hawaii players represented on the practice squad and in training camp. Safety Leonard Peters, also a Kahuku graduate, was on the Bears practice squad for the 2007 season. And former UH standout wide receiver Ryan Grice-Mullens was added to the Bears roster last season in training camp to add some depth, but failed to make the final cut.

And it doesn't end there, lets kick it back a little further.

Anyone remember tight end Gabe Reid? He played four years for the Bears from 2003 through 2006 and recorded a total of seven receptions—okay, not exactly stellar numbers but Reid was also a product of American Samoa and was a competent third stringer for the team.

And if you want to go old-school, how about Lakei Heimuli? Heimuli was a running back out of BYU who grew up in Tonga and played one season for the 1987 Chicago Bears. He only made it into three games that year, but to be fair, his numbers weren't terrible: 34 carries for 128 yards (for a 3.8 average), and five receptions for 51 yards and one lone touchdown.

So really, this island theme from the Bears is not a new one. And judging from recent trends, look for more and more of these Polynesian products to follow in the footsteps of Kreutz, Pisa, Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu, and Steelers safety Troy Polamalu.

2008 AIGA Foundation All Star Football Team: First Team Defense

DEFENSIVE LINE

Talia Crichton (Lakewood, CA) 6’4, 245, Sr

First Team All-State DI (Cal-Hi Sports). Second Team All State DI (Max Preps). All CIF-SS (Pac 5 Division). Long Beach Press Telegram “Dream Team.” Moore League Co-Defensive Line Player of the Year. Had 92 tackles and league-high 18 sacks. Will attend Washington.

Bronson Kaufusi (Timpview-Provo, UT) 6’7, 240, Sr

First Team All-State 4A (Deseret News and SL Tribune), Daily Herald Elite 11 and Defensive MVP. Father Steve Kaufusi is an assitant coach at BYU. 2010 verbal commit to BYU.

Iuta Tepa (Poly-Long Beach, CA) 6’2, 220, Sr

First Team All-American (Max Preps). First Team All-State DI (Cal-Hi Sports). First Team All-State DI (Max Preps). All CIF-SS (Pac 5 Division). First Team All-Los Angeles Times. LA Times Defensive Player of the Year. Long Beach Press Telegram “Dream Team.” Moore League Co-Defensive Line Player of the Year. Tepa had 102 tackles and 14 sacks. Will attend UCLA.

Siosaia Tuipulotu (Trinity-Euless, TX) 6’2, 275, Sr

Second Team All-State (5A). FW Star Telegram First Team. FW Star Defensive Player of the Year. Second Team All-Area Dallas Morning News. District 5-5A Defensive Player of the Year. Stuffed offensive line for Dallas-Forth Worth area’s top defense. Finished the season with 85 tackles including 15 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Will attend Utah. Video Link

LINEBACKERS

Steven Fanua (Milpitas, CA) 6’3, 215, Sr

First Team All-State (Cal-HI Sports). Second Team All-State DI (Max Preps). First Team All-Metro (SF Chronicle). First Team LB (San Jose Mercury News). Santa Clara-De Anza Division MVP. Had 124 tackles and three sacks this season. 2008 Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend California.

Liloa Nobriga (Del Sol-Las Vegas, NV) 6’1, 220, Sr

First Team All-State (LV Review Journal), Sunset-Northwest Division Defensive Player of the Year. Led state with 185 tackles (36 solo) and 4 sacks according to Max Preps. Will attend Colorado.

Manti Te’o (Punahou-Honolulu, HI) 6’2, 235, Sr

USA Today All-American (Defensive Player of the Year). Max Preps All-American. First Team All-State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). State Defensive Player of the Year (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). ILH Defensive Player of the Year. Butkus Award winner (Nation’s Top Linebacker). Registered 129 tackles, 11 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant. 2008 Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will be the second Samoan linebacker to attend Notre Dame.

Jeremiah Toma (Grant-Sacramento, CA) 6’0, 215, Sr

Second Team All-State DII (Max Preps). Third Team All-State (Cal-Hi Sports). First Team All-CIF Sac-SJ Section. First Team All-Metro (Sacramento Bee). Metro League Defensive Player of the Year. Had 165 tackles and 10 sacks this season. Will attend Fresno State.

DEFENSIVE BACK

Jamal Atofau (Bellevue, WA) 5’10, 190, Sr

First Team All-State (3A), Seattle PI First Team, Seattle PI Defensive MVP, First Team All Area Seattle Times. Bellevue Reporter Defensive Player of the Year. King Co (3A) Defensive MVP. Will attend Washington State.

J’Ray Galea’i (Kahuku, HI) 6’0, 177, Sr

First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). 2008 Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend BYU.

Jordan Poyer (Astoria, OR) 6’0, 172, Sr

Class 4A Offensive (QB) and Defensive (DB) Player of the Year. 2007 4A Second Team quarterback. Led Astoria to its first state football title as a senior. Passed for 2,362 yards (118-196) and 23 touchdowns last season, and added 1,770 yards and 39 touchdowns on the ground. Will attend Oregon State.

Aulola Tonga (Kahuku, HI) 6’3, 205, Sr

First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). 2008 Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend Hawai’i.

2008 AIGA Foundation All Star Team: First Team Offense

QUARTERBACK

Kipeli Koniseti (Grant-Sacramento, CA) 6’3, 215, Sr

Led Grant to California State Open Division Championship over Long Beach Poly. First Team All-State All-Purpose selection by Cal-Hi Sports. Second Team All-State Division I (All-Purpose) selection by Max Preps. All-Metro All-Purpose (Sacramento Bee). Metro League Player of the Year. He finished the season with 1,602 yards passing and 19 touchdowns (93-170). On the ground, he added 808 yards and 10 touchdowns on 99 carries. Recruited to Arizona State as an athlete.

RUNNING BACK

Harvey Langi (Bingham-South Jordan, UT) 6’1, 220, So

First Team All State (5A) selection by Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. Ran for 1,377 yard and 17 Touchdowns. Class of 2011. Younger brother of Snow College running back Sam Langi. You Tube Link

Charles Perkins (Collins Hills-Suwanee, GA) 6’1, 205, Jr

Second Team Region 7-AAAAA. Rushed for 1,244 yards and 12 TDs as a junior. 2010 verbal commit to Georgia Tech.

Isi Sofele (Cottonwood-Salt Lake City, UT) 5’7, 160 Sr

First Team All State (4A), Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. 4A MVP (Tribune). Ran for 1,916 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for 300 yards and another four touchdowns and was named 6A Region MVP. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend Cal.

RECEIVERS

Morrell Presley (Carson, CA) 6’3, 207, Sr

Second Team All-American (Max Preps). First Team All-State (Cal-Hi Sports). First Team All State Division I (Max Preps). First Team All City (Los Angeles). First Team LA Times. First Team All Area Daily Breeze. 2009 Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant. Had 35 catches for 605 yards and five touchdowns despite being injured. Enrolled at UCLA in January. You Tube Link

Levine Toilolo (Helix-La Mesa, CA) 6’8, 247, Sr

First Team All-State Division II (Max Preps). Third Team All-State (Cal-Hi Sports). First Team All-Section (San Diego), First Team All-San Diego (Union-Tribune). Caught 27 passes for 395 yards and 7 TDs and also played defensive end where he was an all league (Grossmont South) selection. Will attend Stanford. You Tube Link

ALL PURPOSE

John Timu (Jordan-Long Beach, CA) 6’1, 195, Jr

Long Beach Press Telegram “Dream Team.” Had 2,037 total yards (1395/642 rushing) and 20 TDs and was named Moore League Player of the Year in a league that includes Poly’s Iuta Tepa (UCLA), George Daily-Lyles (Hawai’i), Lazzari Middleton (Nebraska); and Lakewood’s Talia Crichton (Washington) and Trevor Erno (Arizona).

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Jon Halapio (St. Petersburg Catholic, FL) 6’4, 302, Sr

St Petersburg Times 2^nd Team All-Suncoast, 1^st Team All-Pinellas County. Will attend Florida.

Stan Hasiak (Kapolei, HI) 6’6, 320, Sr

Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant. First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend UCLA.

John Martinez (Cottonwood-Salt Lake City, UT)

Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant. First Team All-State (4A) selection by Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Brother Keni Kaufusi will attend California. Will attend USC. You Tube Link

Michael Philipp (Arroyo Valley-San Bernardino, CA) 6’4, 295, Sr

First Team All-State DI (Cal-Hi Sports). First Team All State DI (Max Preps), First Team All CIF-SS (Central Division). First Team Los Angeles Times, PE Riverside All Area First Team, First Team San Bernardino Sun. Brother Hans plays defensive tackle at Arizona. Will attend Oregon State.

Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview-Provo, UT) 6’4, 285, Sr

Max Preps All-American (Second Team), Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant. First Team All-State (4A) selection by Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. 4A MVP Selection by Deseret News, Provo Daily Herald Elite 11 Selection. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend UCLA.

2008 AIGA Foundation All Star Football Team: Second Team Defense

DEFENSIVE LINE

Latu Heimuli (Highland-Salt Lake City, UT) 6’4, 305, Sr

First Team All State 4A (Deseret News and SL Tribune). Region 6 Defensive MVP. 56 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 3-year, 2-way starter. Will attend Utah.

Wade Keli’ikipi (Wai’anae, HI) 6’3, 280, Sr

First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). OIA-West Defensive Player of the Year. 2008 Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Brother Wes played for Hawai’i. Will attend Oregon.

Mana Rosa (Baldwin-Wailuku, HI) 6’3, 245, Sr

First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). MIL Defensive Player of the Year. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend Oregon State.

Sione Tuihalamaka (Serra-Gardena, CA) 6’3, 265, Sr

First Team All State-Medium Schools (Cal-Hi Sports) First Team All State D3 (Max Preps). Daily Breeze All-Area. Del Rey Defensive Line Player of the Year. Had 83 tackles and 13 sacks this season. Brother Apiata and cousin Vuna plays for Arizona. Will attend Arizona.

LINEBACKERS

Elikena Fielo (Trinity-Euless, TX) 5’11, 200, Sr

Second Team All-State (5A), First Team All Area (FW Star Telegram). First Team All District (5-5A). Racked up 106 tackles with 10 for loss, plus two sacks and three forced fumbles. Will attend Sam Houston State.

LT Filiaga (Bingham-South Jordan, UT) 6’0, 230, Sr

First Team All-State 5A (Deseret News and SL Tribune). 96 Tackles, 8 hurries, 5 sacks. Will attend Utah.

Sekope Kaufusi (Woodside, CA) 6’4, 220, Sr

First Team All-Metro (SF Chronicle). San Mateo County Defensive Player of the Year. Peninsula-Bay Division Defensive Player of the Year. Will attend Washington State.

Patrick Su’a (Highland-Bakersfield, CA) 6’2, 210, Sr

First Team All State-Medium Schools (Cal-Hi Sports). Second Team All State DII (Max Preps). All-Area Bakersfield Californian (Defensive Player of the Year). Compiled 75 tackles, 44 assists, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries. Will attend Fresno State.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Leo Aukusitino (Service-Anchorage, AK) 5’9, 195, Sr

First Team All-State Running Back/Linebacker. State Defensive Player of the Year. Cook Inlet Conference (CIC) Defensive Player of the Year, Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Rushed for 1330 yards and 17 TDs.

Asi Hosea (Cottonwood-Salt Lake City, UT) 5’10, 177, Sr

First Team All-State 4A (SL Tribune), Second Team All State 4A (Deseret News). Will attend Washington State.

Levi Levasa (Tualatin, OR) 6’0, 189, Sr

First Team All-State (6A). First Team All-Pacific League. Also was starting quarterback. Was second team all-state quarterback as a junior. Father Roger played at Oregon State.

Rene Siluano (Oceanside, CA) 5’10, 180, Jr

First Team San Diego Union Tribune LB, Second Team North County Times DB. Also rushed for 804 yards and 10 TDs.

2008 AIGA Foundation All Star Football Team: Second Team Offense

QUARTERBACK

Moses Alipate (Jefferson-Bloomington, MN) 6’5, 225, Sr

2009 Under Armour All-American All-Star Game participant and AP All-State Honorable Mention selection. Son of former NFL and Washington State linebacker Tuineau Alipate. Will attend Minnesota.

RUNNING BACKS

Anthony Heimuli (Mountain View-Orem, UT) 5’11, 229, Sr

4A All-State Second Team Deseret News. Provo Daily Herald Elite 11 selection. He rushed for 1,234 yards on 139 carries and scored 12 touchdowns. He also had eight catches for 120 yards and a touchdown. He had six games with over 100 yards and three games where he rushed over 200 yards. On defense, he had 40 tackles and six sacks. Will attend BYU.

Taimi Tutogi (Chula Vista, California) 6’2, 255, Sr

Second-Team San Diego Union-Tribune Running Back. Mesa League Offensive Player of the Year. Rushed 95 times for 490 yards and 3 TDs, and caught 26 passes for 404 yards and 3 TDs despite missing the first two games of the year. First Team All-San Diego Section Defensive Lineman. Will play defensive end at Arizona.

Simione Vehikite (Kapolei, HI) 6’1, 243, Sr

First Team All-State All Purpose (Honolulu Advertiser), First Team All-State Linebacker (Star Bulletin). Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Transferred from Lahainaluna (Maui) after junior season to Kapolei, led team with 119 tackles and 10 sacks. Ran for 610 yards, averaging 10 yards a carry and had 10 TDs. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will play fullback at USC.

RECEIVERS

Alo Moli (Cottonwood-Salt Lake City, UT) 6’5, 200, Sr

First Team All-State (4A)-Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. 48 receptions, 680 yards, 3 TDs. Will attend Wyoming.

Myles Muagututia (Parker-San Diego, CA) 6’2, 210, Sr

First Team All-State Division IV (Max Preps). Caught 37 passes for 492 yards and 12 TDs. Finished the season with 75 tackles. Two-time All league selection (Coastal). Muagututia is a also a top volleyball recruit, was named Student Sports National Junior Player of Year. Will play volleyball and football at Stanford.

ALL PURPOSE

Kimo Makaula (Punahou-Honolulu, HI) 6’3, 225, Sr

First Team All-State All Purpose (Honolulu Advertiser). First Team All-ILH All Purpose. Played wide receiver, filled in as a back-up quarterback for first team all state Cayman Shutter. Also punted for the Buffanblu and will play tight end at Washington.

OFFENSE LINEMAN

Benson Ma’afala (Mililani, HI) 6'3, 305, Sr

First Team All-State (Star Bulletin), Second Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser). Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Father Benson Sr and Uncle Nick played football for Hawai’i. Will play at Hawai’i.

Chauncey Winchester Makainai (Kailua, HI) 6'4, 325, Sr

First Team All State (Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin). Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will play at Hawai’i.

Tomasi Mariner (Washburn Rural, Topeka, KS) 6’4, 290, Sr

Named class 6A All-Atate defensive lineman by Topeka-Capital Journal and the Kansas Football Coaches Association. Was an All-City Top 11 pick. Will attend Kansas State.

Percy Taumoelau (Cottonwood-Salt Lake City, UT) 6'4, 313, Sr

First Team All-State (4A) selection by Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. Hawai’i/Polynesia vs. Mainland All Star Game participant. Will attend Utah.

Jeremiah Tofaeono (Cheyenne-North Las Vegas, NV) 6’5, 320, Sr

First Team All-State (Las Vegas Review Journal), Second Team All State (Defensive Line), First Team All-State (Nevada Prep). Brother Ailao plays for San Jose State. Will attend Utah.