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Friday, August 10, 2012
Fenumiai's goals are beyond school records
Except it is not the goal one would expect.
“Records,” Fenumiai said dismissively. “Records are not something I am about. If I am playing in the last game of the year with my teammates, now that would be special.”
The JDHS Crimson Bears’ football team has lost a lot of size on the offensive line in the last three years, which would be unnerving for a quarterback.
Not Fenumiai.
“In some ways it is good and in some ways it is bad,” Fenumiai said. “It is bad in that you don’t have that size you want in o-linemen, but this year it is good because our o-linemen are a lot more mobile.”
Mobile is good for a quarterback like Fenumiai who stands six-foot-three and weights just over 200-pounds and is one of the fastest players in the Rail Belt Conference.
“Our o-linemen can do a lot more things,” Fenumiai said. “They can run with me, they can run with the backs and they are more athletic so we have more downfield blocking. We are really conditioned, and some of them play both ways.”
Fenumiai is on pace to break a number of Crimson Bears records this season.
With 4,620 yards in the air and 52 touchdowns, Fenumiai is second on the JDHS career list behind Chris Hinkley (5,132 yards and 71 touchdowns).
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Warriors safeties drop back together
John Hardy-Tuliau and Bubba
Poueu-Luna had a head start in developing chemistry well before they
teamed up in the Hawaii secondary.
The cousins played on the same
Pop Warner teams growing up in Southern California, separated to rival
high schools, then reunited after they both signed with the
Warriors as part of the 2010 recruiting class.
The course of their college
careers diverged through their first two years in Manoa, but they've
often worked side by side as a safety tandem over the first week
of fall practice.
"Playing together on the same
team was something I always wanted to do. We did it when were younger
and I loved it, it was a lot of fun," Poueu-Luna said. "I don't
know many other people who get the opportunity to play alongside family,
so it's a good feeling and it makes me want to work harder."
Hardy-Tuliau's father and
Poueu-Luna's mother are siblings, and although the two joined the
program at the same time, Hardy-Tuliau is a year ahead in football
eligibility.
Hardy-Tuliau emerged as a
playmaker at nickelback as a true freshman and started at free safety
last season. He practiced at cornerback in the spring, but has
spent most of fall camp at safety as he enters his junior season with
the most game experience of the UH defensive backs.
"I just help where I can,
corner, nickel and safety," said Hardy-Tuliau, who has intercepted three
passes, forced six fumbles and blocked five kicks in his career.
"Just rotating and getting experience at all three positions to be well
rounded in my coverages."
Poueu-Luna, a sophomore,
redshirted his first season when he was sidelined by foot and ankle
injuries. He saw action on special teams last year and was working
toward playing time at safety when a case of mononucleosis caused him
to lose 13 pounds in a week, effectively ending his season.
Service (Anchorage) Numi Ilalio New Head Coach
Service's Ilalio, Eagle River's Brewer andBartlett's Esparza new.
By JEREMY PETERS
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage Daily News
Published: August 9th, 2012 10:51 PM
Last Modified: August 9th, 2012 10:53 PM
Last Modified: August 9th, 2012 10:53 PM
Numi Ilalio is a fiery
competitor who loves nothing more than roaming the sidelines and calling
plays for the Service High football team.
"The two best places in life that I enjoy being is in a combat zone and on a football field," he said.
The retired master sergeant in
the Alaska Army National Guard ended nearly two decades as an assistant
at various schools when he became the Cougars' head coach this summer.
He joins Bartlett's Daniel Esparza and Eagle River's Jason Brewer as one
of three new coaches in the Cook Inlet Conference when the high school
football season begins this weekend.
Ilalio handled all the play
calling for offense and defense last season as the Cougars marched to
their sixth state title but plans to relinquish play-calling duties to
offensive and defensive coordinators this season.
"It's a good learning experience for our young coaches," he said.
Added responsibility for numerous
tasks, from organizing transportation to ordering equipment leaves less
time for game planning, but that doesn't mean Service will abandon a
system that propelled the Cougars into three of the last four state
title games.
"I've been running the same stuff for 14 years, just adding a little wrinkle here and there," Ilalio said.
It took Ilalio years to develop his system. He attended summer coaching clinics at the University of Hawaii, BYU and UNLV.
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Friday, August 03, 2012
Junior Max Anae gives Dorados versatility
The rundown: Max Anae, FB/TE/MLB, 5-11 1/2, 225, Canyon del Oro, junior
• Who he is: The replacement for CDO's two-way star, Blake Martinez, who is now at Stanford. Anae called it a "big fulfillment" to take his spot and that it feels very good to be on the field doing the same things he did. He trimmed his 40-yard dash time from 4.9 seconds to 4.75. Last season, his first with the Dorados after he moved from Utah, Anae was third on the team with 19 solo tackles as an outside linebacker and was their lineman of the year.
• Proof he's good: Football runs in the family. His father, Robert, is a former BYU player and the University of Arizona's offensive line coach/running game coordinator. His brother, Famika, is a sophomore offensive lineman at BYU. CDO coach Dusty Peace said college coaches have been impressed with Anae's athleticism. The junior would like to play linebacker in college and said UA defensive coordinator/linebacker coach Jeff Casteel has shown interest in his progress.
• He said it: "He'll do everything Blake did. He can play tight end, he can play slot, he can play wideout, he can play fullback and he can play running back." - Peace on Anae
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• Who he is: The replacement for CDO's two-way star, Blake Martinez, who is now at Stanford. Anae called it a "big fulfillment" to take his spot and that it feels very good to be on the field doing the same things he did. He trimmed his 40-yard dash time from 4.9 seconds to 4.75. Last season, his first with the Dorados after he moved from Utah, Anae was third on the team with 19 solo tackles as an outside linebacker and was their lineman of the year.
• Proof he's good: Football runs in the family. His father, Robert, is a former BYU player and the University of Arizona's offensive line coach/running game coordinator. His brother, Famika, is a sophomore offensive lineman at BYU. CDO coach Dusty Peace said college coaches have been impressed with Anae's athleticism. The junior would like to play linebacker in college and said UA defensive coordinator/linebacker coach Jeff Casteel has shown interest in his progress.
• He said it: "He'll do everything Blake did. He can play tight end, he can play slot, he can play wideout, he can play fullback and he can play running back." - Peace on Anae
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
Polynesians in Rivals Top 250 2013 Prospects
#5 Su'a Cravens DB 6'1 205 Vista Murrietta (CA)
#67 Reeve Koehler OL 6'3 280 St Louis (Honolulu, HI)
#132 Jarrett Solomon QB 6'0 202 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
#155 Isaac Savai'inaea LB 6'3 225 Punahou (Honolulu, HI)
#196 Sefo Liufau QB 6'4 215 Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, WA)
#244 Lowell Lotulelei DT 6'2 290 Bingham (South Jordan, UT)
#67 Reeve Koehler OL 6'3 280 St Louis (Honolulu, HI)
#132 Jarrett Solomon QB 6'0 202 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
#155 Isaac Savai'inaea LB 6'3 225 Punahou (Honolulu, HI)
#196 Sefo Liufau QB 6'4 215 Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, WA)
#244 Lowell Lotulelei DT 6'2 290 Bingham (South Jordan, UT)
Friday, February 03, 2012
AIGA Foundation 2013 Polynesian All American Watch List
Alaska
QB Amu Aukusitino Service (Anchorage)
DB Jaramie Augafa South (Anchorage)
QB Philip Fenumiai Juneau-Douglas
DB Matthew Ilailo Service (Anchorage)
DT Eric Pili Service (Anchorage)
DL Falema'o Tosi East (Anchorage)
Arizona
OL Devin Finai Hamilton (Chandler)
DL Fa'asauga Tinoisamoa Dysart (El Mirage)
OL Aaron Tukuafu Mesquite (Gilbert)
California
OL Luke Aiono South Hills (Covina)
DL Celester Asuega Silverado (Victorville)
LB Su'a Cravens Vista Murrieta
LB Justice Faaiu Cabrillo (Long Beach)
DL Mane Fale Mission (San Francisco)
DL Ritisoni Fata Redlands Valley East
OL Anthony Fotu San Leandro
LB Rocky Fuga Helix (San Diego)
DL Andrew Fuimaono Armijo (Fairfield)
OL Leo Fuimaono Torrance
OL Jakeem Hingano Burbank (Sacramento)
TE Elijah Iakopo Deer Valley (Antioch)
LB Shaune Katoa Monterey
LB AJ Latu Rancho Cucamonga
LB Viliami Latu Rancho Cucamonga
DL Justin Lepisi West Hills (Santee)
DL Paulo Lepua Narbonne (Harbor City)
LB Tui Lopa Grant (Sacramento)
OL Kiola Mahoni Woodside
DL Mote Maile Pittsburg
OL David Maka Tustin
LB Fia Malepeai Junipero Serra (San Mateo)
LB Aulalo Manu Burton (San Francisco)
DL William Milo Helix (San Diego)
WR William Moa Castlemont (Oakland)
OL Poasi Moala Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley)
LB Joey Naotala Army-Navy (San Diego)
WR Francis Owusu Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)
OL Benji Palu Burlingame
QB Tofi Paopao Oceanside
LB Young Potasi Lincoln (San Francisco)
LB Toshaun Poumele Cathedral (San Diego)
QB Joseph Sagiao Marshall (San Francisco)
DL AJ Samataua Del Campo (Sacramento)
DB Taliuaki Suliafu Moreno Valley
RB Nate Tago Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita)
OL Leroy Tanoai Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks)
DB Jacob Te'o Vacaville
OL Pu'e Togia Carson
DL Tua Tuavai Highland (Palmdale)
OL Jonathan Tuiolosega Seaside
LB Peter Tuipulotu Junipero Serra (San Mateo)
DL Vita Vea Milpitas
OL Aaron Ve'e Encincal (Alameda)
RB Tiapepe Vitale De La Salle (Concord)
Colorado
DL Tuli Laulu Sand Creek (Colorado Springs)
Hawaii
OL Michael Boyd Farrington (Honolulu)
OL Mitchell Boyd Farrington (Honolulu)
OL Kamalei Correa St Louis (Honolulu)
QB Keelan Ewaliko Baldwin (Wailuku)
OL Tuafale Fa'atoafe 'Aiea
DL Titus Failauga Pac 5 (Honolulu)
DB Kawehena Johnson Kahuku
OL Reeve Koehler St Louis (Honolulu)
DL Scott Pagano Moanalua (Honolulu)
DL Ualesi Sale 'Aiea
OL Charles Sataraka Farrington (Honolulu)
LB Isaac Savai'inaea Punahou (Honolulu)
WR Jeremy Tabuyo St Louis (Honolulu)
RB Tyler Taumua Farrington (Honolulu)
LB Johnny Tapusoa Kahuku
DL Tovia Tufaga Kahuku
DL Kennedy Tulimaseali'i Wai'anae
OL John Wa'a Kahuku
RB Aofaga Wily Kahuku
Idaho
LB Koa Kane Hillcrest (Idaho Falls)
Nevada
OL Dallas Foe-Seui Valley (Las Vegas)
OL Lott Haia-Kahalewai Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
RB Niko Kapeli Liberty (Henderson)
LB Trajan Pili Centennial (Las Vegas)
QB Anu Solomon Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
DT Allen Vaiao Desert Pines (Las Vegas)
Oregon
DL TJ Hufanga Santiam Christian (Salem)
LB Derek Turituri Crater
Texas
DE Vili Levini LD Bell (Hurst)
OL Daniel Mafileo Mesquite
DL Samiuela Tevi Trinity (Euless)
DL Gaius Vaenuku Trinity (Euless)
Utah
RB Francis Bernard Herriman
WR John Fakahafua East (Salt Lake City)
WR Isaiah Fiso Mountain View (Orem)
DL Levi Fiso Highland (Salt Lake City)
RB Gabe Hosea Cottonwood (Salt Lake City)
DB Faimafili Laulu Pututau Mountain Crest (Hyrum)
OL Sione Lea'aetoa East (Salt Lake City)
WR Inoke Lotulelei Cottonwood (Salt Lake City)
OL JJ Mahe Brighton (Cottonwood Heights)
DB Uaea Masina Brighton (Cottonwood Heights)
TE Filipo Mokofisi Woods Cross
LB Patrick Paliau East (Salt Lake City)
RB Atunasia Palu Mountain View (Orem)
LB Albert Tai Riverton
Washington
OL Nicholas Aumua Mountain View (Auburn)
OL Albert Havili Federal Way
RB Darrin Laufasa Juanita (Kirkland)
QB Sefo Liufau Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma)
DL Titus Makasini Inglemoor (Kenmore)
OL Diamond Pedro Washington (Tacoma)
OL Desmoun Thompson Kennedy Catholic (Burien)
LB Mikey Tupou Inglemoor (Kenmore)
RB Kai Van Sickle Capital (Olympia)
QB Amu Aukusitino Service (Anchorage)
DB Jaramie Augafa South (Anchorage)
QB Philip Fenumiai Juneau-Douglas
DB Matthew Ilailo Service (Anchorage)
DT Eric Pili Service (Anchorage)
DL Falema'o Tosi East (Anchorage)
Arizona
OL Devin Finai Hamilton (Chandler)
DL Fa'asauga Tinoisamoa Dysart (El Mirage)
OL Aaron Tukuafu Mesquite (Gilbert)
California
OL Luke Aiono South Hills (Covina)
DL Celester Asuega Silverado (Victorville)
LB Su'a Cravens Vista Murrieta
LB Justice Faaiu Cabrillo (Long Beach)
DL Mane Fale Mission (San Francisco)
DL Ritisoni Fata Redlands Valley East
OL Anthony Fotu San Leandro
LB Rocky Fuga Helix (San Diego)
DL Andrew Fuimaono Armijo (Fairfield)
OL Leo Fuimaono Torrance
OL Jakeem Hingano Burbank (Sacramento)
TE Elijah Iakopo Deer Valley (Antioch)
LB Shaune Katoa Monterey
LB AJ Latu Rancho Cucamonga
LB Viliami Latu Rancho Cucamonga
DL Justin Lepisi West Hills (Santee)
DL Paulo Lepua Narbonne (Harbor City)
LB Tui Lopa Grant (Sacramento)
OL Kiola Mahoni Woodside
DL Mote Maile Pittsburg
OL David Maka Tustin
LB Fia Malepeai Junipero Serra (San Mateo)
LB Aulalo Manu Burton (San Francisco)
DL William Milo Helix (San Diego)
WR William Moa Castlemont (Oakland)
OL Poasi Moala Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley)
LB Joey Naotala Army-Navy (San Diego)
WR Francis Owusu Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)
OL Benji Palu Burlingame
QB Tofi Paopao Oceanside
LB Young Potasi Lincoln (San Francisco)
LB Toshaun Poumele Cathedral (San Diego)
QB Joseph Sagiao Marshall (San Francisco)
DL AJ Samataua Del Campo (Sacramento)
DB Taliuaki Suliafu Moreno Valley
RB Nate Tago Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita)
OL Leroy Tanoai Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks)
DB Jacob Te'o Vacaville
OL Pu'e Togia Carson
DL Tua Tuavai Highland (Palmdale)
OL Jonathan Tuiolosega Seaside
LB Peter Tuipulotu Junipero Serra (San Mateo)
DL Vita Vea Milpitas
OL Aaron Ve'e Encincal (Alameda)
RB Tiapepe Vitale De La Salle (Concord)
Colorado
DL Tuli Laulu Sand Creek (Colorado Springs)
Hawaii
OL Michael Boyd Farrington (Honolulu)
OL Mitchell Boyd Farrington (Honolulu)
OL Kamalei Correa St Louis (Honolulu)
QB Keelan Ewaliko Baldwin (Wailuku)
OL Tuafale Fa'atoafe 'Aiea
DL Titus Failauga Pac 5 (Honolulu)
DB Kawehena Johnson Kahuku
OL Reeve Koehler St Louis (Honolulu)
DL Scott Pagano Moanalua (Honolulu)
DL Ualesi Sale 'Aiea
OL Charles Sataraka Farrington (Honolulu)
LB Isaac Savai'inaea Punahou (Honolulu)
WR Jeremy Tabuyo St Louis (Honolulu)
RB Tyler Taumua Farrington (Honolulu)
LB Johnny Tapusoa Kahuku
DL Tovia Tufaga Kahuku
DL Kennedy Tulimaseali'i Wai'anae
OL John Wa'a Kahuku
RB Aofaga Wily Kahuku
Idaho
LB Koa Kane Hillcrest (Idaho Falls)
Nevada
OL Dallas Foe-Seui Valley (Las Vegas)
OL Lott Haia-Kahalewai Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
RB Niko Kapeli Liberty (Henderson)
LB Trajan Pili Centennial (Las Vegas)
QB Anu Solomon Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
DT Allen Vaiao Desert Pines (Las Vegas)
Oregon
DL TJ Hufanga Santiam Christian (Salem)
LB Derek Turituri Crater
Texas
DE Vili Levini LD Bell (Hurst)
OL Daniel Mafileo Mesquite
DL Samiuela Tevi Trinity (Euless)
DL Gaius Vaenuku Trinity (Euless)
Utah
RB Francis Bernard Herriman
WR John Fakahafua East (Salt Lake City)
WR Isaiah Fiso Mountain View (Orem)
DL Levi Fiso Highland (Salt Lake City)
RB Gabe Hosea Cottonwood (Salt Lake City)
DB Faimafili Laulu Pututau Mountain Crest (Hyrum)
OL Sione Lea'aetoa East (Salt Lake City)
WR Inoke Lotulelei Cottonwood (Salt Lake City)
OL JJ Mahe Brighton (Cottonwood Heights)
DB Uaea Masina Brighton (Cottonwood Heights)
TE Filipo Mokofisi Woods Cross
LB Patrick Paliau East (Salt Lake City)
RB Atunasia Palu Mountain View (Orem)
LB Albert Tai Riverton
Washington
OL Nicholas Aumua Mountain View (Auburn)
OL Albert Havili Federal Way
RB Darrin Laufasa Juanita (Kirkland)
QB Sefo Liufau Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma)
DL Titus Makasini Inglemoor (Kenmore)
OL Diamond Pedro Washington (Tacoma)
OL Desmoun Thompson Kennedy Catholic (Burien)
LB Mikey Tupou Inglemoor (Kenmore)
RB Kai Van Sickle Capital (Olympia)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
SPARQ stars emerge in Honolulu
HONOLULU -- The 2012 Nike Football SPARQ Combine tour kicked off Saturday at St. Louis School in Honolulu as over 450 participants were tested while competing for potential berths to The Opening under sunny skies. The headline performers coming in did not disappoint, led by Punahou (Honolulu) linebacker Isaac Savaiinaea.
The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Savaiinaea, who was an all-state selection this past season as a junior, posted the combine's top SPARQ Rating at 110.82. The skilled linebacker returned two kickoffs for scores as a junior and flashed his athleticism on Saturday as he clocked a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.14 shuttle, threw the power ball 38 feet and jumped 31 inches in the vertical.
"I think I could have done a little better in the vertical jump," said Savaiinaea afterwards, "but overall I'm pretty happy with my results."
The ESPNU 150 Watchlist prospect reports offers from Stanford, Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado.
"I'm open to everybody right now," said Savaiinaea, "but Stanford stands out because they've already offered, but USC and Oregon are two other schools I'd definitely like to hear more from."
Right behind Savaiinaea in terms of an eye-opening outing was Waianae (Hawaii) defensive tackle Kennedy Tulimaseali'i, a 6-foot-1, 300-pounder who stunned onlookers by clocking a 4.99 40-yard dash on his way to a 98.25 SPARQ Rating.
An all-state selection in each of the past two seasons, Tulimaseali'i also threw the power ball 43 feet, good for second-best at the event. He stood out in the linemen 1-on-1 drills with his quick burst off the line, and physically looks like a fullback or linebacker, not a 300-pound defensive tackle.
"Right now I don't have any offers yet," said Tulimaseali'i, "but I'm hearing from Hawaii, Colorado, Alabama, Florida State, UCLA and some others."
"I'm going to try and get to the mainland in the summer for some college camps," said Tulimaseali'i, "I'm totally open to any school regardless of location."
St. Louis (Honolulu) standout Reeve Koehler was the top player on the offensive side of the ball in drills and also tested well, finishing with an 89.43 SPARQ Rating. Koehler says he is hearing from all of the Pac-12 except USC and has offers from Washington, Utah, Washington State and Hawaii.
Kamehameha School's (Honolulu) Shaun Kagawa was probably the top skill player in attendance, as the wide receiver/defensive back clocked a 4.53 40 and finished with a 109.56 SPARQ Rating, good for second-best at the combine. He also impressed in 1-on-1 drills as a receiver; running crisp routes and using his speed to create consistent separation.
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The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Savaiinaea, who was an all-state selection this past season as a junior, posted the combine's top SPARQ Rating at 110.82. The skilled linebacker returned two kickoffs for scores as a junior and flashed his athleticism on Saturday as he clocked a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.14 shuttle, threw the power ball 38 feet and jumped 31 inches in the vertical.
"I think I could have done a little better in the vertical jump," said Savaiinaea afterwards, "but overall I'm pretty happy with my results."
The ESPNU 150 Watchlist prospect reports offers from Stanford, Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado.
"I'm open to everybody right now," said Savaiinaea, "but Stanford stands out because they've already offered, but USC and Oregon are two other schools I'd definitely like to hear more from."
Right behind Savaiinaea in terms of an eye-opening outing was Waianae (Hawaii) defensive tackle Kennedy Tulimaseali'i, a 6-foot-1, 300-pounder who stunned onlookers by clocking a 4.99 40-yard dash on his way to a 98.25 SPARQ Rating.
An all-state selection in each of the past two seasons, Tulimaseali'i also threw the power ball 43 feet, good for second-best at the event. He stood out in the linemen 1-on-1 drills with his quick burst off the line, and physically looks like a fullback or linebacker, not a 300-pound defensive tackle.
"Right now I don't have any offers yet," said Tulimaseali'i, "but I'm hearing from Hawaii, Colorado, Alabama, Florida State, UCLA and some others."
"I'm going to try and get to the mainland in the summer for some college camps," said Tulimaseali'i, "I'm totally open to any school regardless of location."
St. Louis (Honolulu) standout Reeve Koehler was the top player on the offensive side of the ball in drills and also tested well, finishing with an 89.43 SPARQ Rating. Koehler says he is hearing from all of the Pac-12 except USC and has offers from Washington, Utah, Washington State and Hawaii.
Kamehameha School's (Honolulu) Shaun Kagawa was probably the top skill player in attendance, as the wide receiver/defensive back clocked a 4.53 40 and finished with a 109.56 SPARQ Rating, good for second-best at the combine. He also impressed in 1-on-1 drills as a receiver; running crisp routes and using his speed to create consistent separation.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
PRESS-TELEGRAM FOOTBALL DREAM TEAM: Making an Impact
Salamo Fiso had a lot to live up to playing football at Poly High, what with all the terrific defensive players that have donned a Jackrabbits uniform over the years.
To say the senior outside linebacker did that would be an understatement. He amassed 127 tackles on a Poly team filled with defensive standouts. He also had 42 sacks and one interception.
For his stellar season, Fiso is the Press-Telegram Dream Team Defensive Player of the Year.
Mention the name Bryce Treggs to anyone knowledgeable in prep or college football, and the eyes get big. That's because Treggs has eye-opening talent. Get him the ball, and his speed and run-after-the-catch ability make him a threat to score every time.
Treggs, playing for St. John Bosco, caught 70 passes for 1,377 yards and 11 touchdowns. For his sparkling campaign for the Braves, he is the Dream Team Offensive Player of the Year.
Fiso has verbally committed to Arizona State. If he signs with the Sun Devils this week, they will be getting quite a player who takes a concentrated approach to the game so as to maximize his success.
"All I'm thinking about is the game plan, but I'm not trying to think of it too much because I study it throughout the whole week," Fiso said. "So when I hit the field, it's just instincts.
"I'm not worried about me, I'm worried about the next guy in front of me, whoever is next to me. That's what you do as an o-linebacker.
"You control the defense, you call every call and of course, lead. And that's my attitude on the field, lead."
Like all terrific players, the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Fiso is a perfectionist, never resting on his laurels.
"I'm kind of never pleased with what I do because there's always room for improvement," he said. "I looked back at the Santa Margarita film and there are some things I could have done to help my team. I still look back to it like I could have done better."
Fiso helped Poly to the Moore League championship with an undefeated 6-0 record. The Jackrabbits, who finished 10-2 overall, lost to eventual Pac-5 Division champion Santa Margarita in the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section playoffs.
As for this award, Fiso was stoked.
"It actually means a lot," he said. "... It's an honor."
It's quite an honor just to watch Treggs perform his magic on a football field. If he caught the ball and had any room at all to run, he was likely to get far with his splendid post-reception moves.
Interestingly, Treggs was quite young when he realized he might have something special.
"Probably when I was about 10 years old because that's when we really started throwing the ball in Pop Warner because up until then you just used to run the ball most of the time; we didn't throw it that much so I was basically a decoy playing receiver," he said. "But when I was 10 we started passing the ball more and I was pretty good at running routes and that's when I really knew that I was going to be pretty good."
Treggs has verbally committed to Cal, but he said last week he is also considering UCLA and USC. The first day of the signing period is Wednesday, and he said he will call the coaching staff of the team he selects Tuesday night.
Whichever school he chooses will be getting quite an offensive player, one who knows the score.
"On offense you have to know that you've put in the work and you have to trust your training so you can have a special confidence about yourself when you go out there and play," Treggs said, "because if you know you're going to win before the ball is even snapped, then you have basically won half the battle."
Treggs, who is 6-foot and 175 pounds, is also very jazzed about this award.
"I mean, it's a great honor," he said. "It's a tribute to not only me, but my teammates because I couldn't have done it without them and also my offensive coordinator (Chad Johnson). Without him calling the plays, I probably wouldn't even be here."
robert.morales@presstelegram.com
2012 Bay Area Cream of the Crop: Top 20 capsules
2. Freddie Tagaloa
OL 6-8 300 Salesian
Tabbed by some coaches as the player in this year's class most likely to play on Sundays. "He's not polished yet, but you can't teach a guy to be that big, that agile and that good," a Pac-12 scout said. Athleticism is a major plus. Also plays basketball for Salesian. Could end up at either tackle spot. "I think he's had offers since he was eight years old," said a Big Sky scout. Suitors included Stanford, Oregon and USC.College: CAL
19. Leo Koloamatangi
OL 6-5 260 Sacred Heart Prep
Versatile lineman could end up on either side of the ball in college. Rated a two-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout. Size, strength magnified by good footwork. Still could add height, weight. Strong mentally. "He can change your locker room from a leadership standpoint," one Big Sky recruiter said. Committed to Hawaii in early January and was first oral commitment for new coach Norm Chow. College: Hawaii
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Shaun Nua Named Assistant Football Coach At The Naval Academy
Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo announced today that Shaun Nua has joined the staff as an assistant coach and will assist Dale Pehrson in coaching the defensive line. Niumatalolo also announced that Justin Davis will move from the defensive line to assist Tony Grantham at outside linebackers. Nua replaces Napoleon Sykes, who left Navy in January to coach at UNC-Charlotte.
Nua comes to the Naval Academy from Brigham Young, where he assisted for the past three seasons. He is a 2005 graduate of BYU where he received his bachelor's degree and is currently pursuing his graduate degree.
Over the past two seasons, Nua helped the Cougars achieve the nation's 24th-best total defense in 2010 and the 13th-ranked defense in 2011. BYU won its bowl games both years while finishing the 2011 season ranked No. 25 in the final USA Today Coaches Poll with a 10-3 record.
"Shaun is a bright and enthusiastic coach and I'm very excited to have him join our staff," said Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo. "He is a man of character and coaches with a great deal of passion. I went to BYU last spring to watch a couple of spring practices and he immediately caught my attention with the way he coached. He will be a great asset."
"I am very excited to be at Navy," said Nua. "I have so much respect for these young men and what they do here at the Naval Academy and what they are going to do after graduation. I am fired up about having a role in helping these young men progress on the football field and I am very grateful that Coach Niumatalolo has given me this opportunity." "Shaun is an exceptional coach and an exceptional person," said Brigham Young head coach Bronco Mendenhall. "He has an outstanding defensive mind blended with great optimism, and he is an excellent teacher who cares for the players in his charge. Our players and coaches are sorry to see him leave, but excited for him and his opportunity at Navy. Shaun has a very bright future in the coaching profession." As a player, Nua was a 6-foot-5, 280-pound defensive end at BYU from 2002-04 before being drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nua played four years in the NFL, three seasons with Pittsburgh and one in Buffalo, including a winning trip to the Super Bowl with the Steelers his rookie year in 2006.
Nua earned All-Mountain West Conference Second-Team honors as a senior. He played in all 23 games of his BYU career, appearing in 12 games his junior season in 2002 and 11 games as a senior in 2004 (redshirted in 2003 due to an injury). He totaled 54 tackles in his two seasons, including 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. His four sacks were second on the team behind longtime NFL veteran Brady Poppinga his junior season, while his six sacks led the Cougars his senior year.
Born on May 22, 1981, Nua is a native of Pago Pago, American Samoa. He transferred to BYU from Eastern Arizona Junior College, where he earned junior college All-America honors. He prepped at Tafuna High School in Tafuna, American Samoa where he was an all-league performer as a defensive end.
Nua comes to the Naval Academy from Brigham Young, where he assisted for the past three seasons. He is a 2005 graduate of BYU where he received his bachelor's degree and is currently pursuing his graduate degree.
Over the past two seasons, Nua helped the Cougars achieve the nation's 24th-best total defense in 2010 and the 13th-ranked defense in 2011. BYU won its bowl games both years while finishing the 2011 season ranked No. 25 in the final USA Today Coaches Poll with a 10-3 record.
"Shaun is a bright and enthusiastic coach and I'm very excited to have him join our staff," said Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo. "He is a man of character and coaches with a great deal of passion. I went to BYU last spring to watch a couple of spring practices and he immediately caught my attention with the way he coached. He will be a great asset."
"I am very excited to be at Navy," said Nua. "I have so much respect for these young men and what they do here at the Naval Academy and what they are going to do after graduation. I am fired up about having a role in helping these young men progress on the football field and I am very grateful that Coach Niumatalolo has given me this opportunity." "Shaun is an exceptional coach and an exceptional person," said Brigham Young head coach Bronco Mendenhall. "He has an outstanding defensive mind blended with great optimism, and he is an excellent teacher who cares for the players in his charge. Our players and coaches are sorry to see him leave, but excited for him and his opportunity at Navy. Shaun has a very bright future in the coaching profession." As a player, Nua was a 6-foot-5, 280-pound defensive end at BYU from 2002-04 before being drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nua played four years in the NFL, three seasons with Pittsburgh and one in Buffalo, including a winning trip to the Super Bowl with the Steelers his rookie year in 2006.
Nua earned All-Mountain West Conference Second-Team honors as a senior. He played in all 23 games of his BYU career, appearing in 12 games his junior season in 2002 and 11 games as a senior in 2004 (redshirted in 2003 due to an injury). He totaled 54 tackles in his two seasons, including 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. His four sacks were second on the team behind longtime NFL veteran Brady Poppinga his junior season, while his six sacks led the Cougars his senior year.
Born on May 22, 1981, Nua is a native of Pago Pago, American Samoa. He transferred to BYU from Eastern Arizona Junior College, where he earned junior college All-America honors. He prepped at Tafuna High School in Tafuna, American Samoa where he was an all-league performer as a defensive end.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Cal-Hi Sports 2011 All State Football Team
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, which is where former Salesian running back Jahvid Best also played. Tagaloa isn’t quite yet done with basketball, either, as he starts for a Salesian team currently No. 33 in the POWERADE FAB 50 national rankings.
LB Su’a Cravens (Vista Murrieta, Murrieta) 6-3, 210, Jr. A finalist for Mr. Football State Player of the Year, he was named our Junior Player of the Year over fellow first-teamer Johnny Stanton after an impressive season on both sides of the ball. Known more for his play on the defense, Cravens recorded 96 tackles and 11 sacks while making three interceptions. On offense, he rushed for 673 yards and 15 touchdowns while also catching 20 passes for four touchdowns. Cravens already has also been chosen as Player of the Year by the Los Angeles Times and Riverside Press-Enterprise. He led Vista Murrieta to a 14-0 record on the field (not counting forfeits) and the CIFSS Inland Division title.
DB Randall Goforth (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach) 5-10, 165, Sr. A cover corner who also returned kicks and could catch passes, Goforth was named the team MVP for the 10-2 Jackrabbits. He ended with 79 tackles, four interceptions and was a main reason Poly’s defense was one of the best in the state. Goforth committed to Arizona State with four other teammates before the start of the season.
LB/TE Butch Pau’u (Servite, Anaheim) 6-0, 220, Sr. Some colleges may wish he was taller but there is no doubting his talent and his hard hitting ability after three impressive seasons starting for the Friars. Pau’u was named the Trinity League Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-Orange County for the second year in a row. Before the season started, he gave a verbal to BYU but that hasn't stopped teams like Nebraska and Colorado to also offer in hopes of getting him to change his mind. He also played tight end on offense and repeatedly opened holes for Servite’s various running backs. When the team played Bishop Gorman of Nevada in an ESPN TV game, there were many who thought Pau’u was the best player on the field.
Fourth Team
TE Jeremiah Valoaga (Channel Islands, Oxnard)
OL Leo Lafaele (Centennial, Corona)
DL Aaron Leauma (Mission Hills, San Marcos)
LB Salamo Fiso (Long Beach Poly)
QB/RB Christian Tago (Highland, Palmdale)
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, which is where former Salesian running back Jahvid Best also played. Tagaloa isn’t quite yet done with basketball, either, as he starts for a Salesian team currently No. 33 in the POWERADE FAB 50 national rankings.
LB Su’a Cravens (Vista Murrieta, Murrieta) 6-3, 210, Jr. A finalist for Mr. Football State Player of the Year, he was named our Junior Player of the Year over fellow first-teamer Johnny Stanton after an impressive season on both sides of the ball. Known more for his play on the defense, Cravens recorded 96 tackles and 11 sacks while making three interceptions. On offense, he rushed for 673 yards and 15 touchdowns while also catching 20 passes for four touchdowns. Cravens already has also been chosen as Player of the Year by the Los Angeles Times and Riverside Press-Enterprise. He led Vista Murrieta to a 14-0 record on the field (not counting forfeits) and the CIFSS Inland Division title.
DB Randall Goforth (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach) 5-10, 165, Sr. A cover corner who also returned kicks and could catch passes, Goforth was named the team MVP for the 10-2 Jackrabbits. He ended with 79 tackles, four interceptions and was a main reason Poly’s defense was one of the best in the state. Goforth committed to Arizona State with four other teammates before the start of the season.
LB/TE Butch Pau’u (Servite, Anaheim) 6-0, 220, Sr. Some colleges may wish he was taller but there is no doubting his talent and his hard hitting ability after three impressive seasons starting for the Friars. Pau’u was named the Trinity League Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-Orange County for the second year in a row. Before the season started, he gave a verbal to BYU but that hasn't stopped teams like Nebraska and Colorado to also offer in hopes of getting him to change his mind. He also played tight end on offense and repeatedly opened holes for Servite’s various running backs. When the team played Bishop Gorman of Nevada in an ESPN TV game, there were many who thought Pau’u was the best player on the field.
Fourth Team
TE Jeremiah Valoaga (Channel Islands, Oxnard)
OL Leo Lafaele (Centennial, Corona)
DL Aaron Leauma (Mission Hills, San Marcos)
LB Salamo Fiso (Long Beach Poly)
QB/RB Christian Tago (Highland, Palmdale)
MaxPreps California Division III All-State Football Team
First Team
OL - Freddie Tagaloa, Salesian (Richmond), 6-7, 315, Senior
San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team... Contra Costa Times All-East Bay Team.
OL - Leo Koloamatangi, Sacred Heart Prep (Atherton), 6-5, 255, Senior
All-San Mateo County Team.
RB - John Wiernicki, Liberty Ranch (Galt), 5-11, 185, Senior
Sacramento Bee All-Metro Team... 254 carries, 2562 yards, 40 touchdowns.
Second Team
OL - Fine Latu, Monterey, 6-4, 275, Senior
Salinas Californian All-County Team... Monterey Bay League Lineman of the Year.
OL - Freddie Tagaloa, Salesian (Richmond), 6-7, 315, Senior
San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team... Contra Costa Times All-East Bay Team.
OL - Leo Koloamatangi, Sacred Heart Prep (Atherton), 6-5, 255, Senior
All-San Mateo County Team.
RB - John Wiernicki, Liberty Ranch (Galt), 5-11, 185, Senior
Sacramento Bee All-Metro Team... 254 carries, 2562 yards, 40 touchdowns.
Second Team
OL - Fine Latu, Monterey, 6-4, 275, Senior
Salinas Californian All-County Team... Monterey Bay League Lineman of the Year.
Monday, January 23, 2012
California All-State Football: Medium Schools
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.
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.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
2012 Northwest Nuggets
ISAAC SEUMALO
OL, Corvallis, Ore.6’3”, 280
Committed to: Oregon State
For those parents who resist the urge to pressure their children to get involved in a particular sport – do not read any further.
This is the Seumalo family. Dad, Joe, was a defensive lineman at Hawaii, played in the Canadian Football League and is now an Oregon State assistant. Brother, Andrew, is also with the Beavers as a defensive lineman.
And this younger Seumalo practiced blocking and pass-rushing moves since the time he could walk. He also studied film at an early age.
It paid off. Last summer, Seumalo was named the offensive lineman MVP of the Stanford camp. He also played in the Under Armour All-American game. He chose the Beavers (where he is projected to be a center) over Stanford, UCLA, Southern California, Washington and Oregon.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/21/1992751/the-2012-northwest-nuggets.html#storylink=cpy
Thursday, January 19, 2012
MaxPreps 2011 California Division I All-State Football Teams
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 Offensive MVP... 100 tackles, 11 sacks, three interceptions.
Second Team
LB - Salamo Fiso, Long Beach Poly, 6-0, 200, SeniorAll-Pac-5 Division... Moore League Defensive MVP… 127 tackles, 4.5 sacks.
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 Offensive MVP... 100 tackles, 11 sacks, three interceptions.
Second Team
LB - Salamo Fiso, Long Beach Poly, 6-0, 200, SeniorAll-Pac-5 Division... Moore League Defensive MVP… 127 tackles, 4.5 sacks.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
AIGA Foundation 2014 Polynesian All American Watch List
Alaska
LB Hiapo McCandless 5'11, 170, Service (Anchorage)
Arizona
OL Max Anae 6'0, 220 Canyon Del Oro (Tucson)
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 Christian (Westlake Village)
DL Jason Fao 6'1, 250 Long Beach Poly
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
DL Brandon Finona Monterey
OL Sonny Fonua 6'3, 311 Kennedy (Richmond)
LB Limihai Hifo 5'10, 205 Heritage (Romoland)
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
All Valley (The Californian) 2nd Team LB
LB Chanlder Leniu 6'1, 205 Lakewood
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
OL Casey Leomiti Gardena
LB Noah Letuligasenoa Elk Grove
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
DL Nifae Lealao Capital Christian (Sacramento)
Sacramento Bee Honorable Mention
T/DL Toa Lobendahn 6'3, 250 Lakewood
TE Tyler Luatua 6'4, 215, La Mirada
CIFSS-Southeast First Team.
QB Zach Masoli 5'11, 179 Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco)
All San Francisco Chronicle Metro Honorable Mention
OL Sione Matalau Chaffey (Ontario)
All Inland Valley Third Team OL
OL David Moa Kearney (San Diego)
LB Mosese Moala 6'1, 205 Grant (Sacramento)
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
OL/DL Moses Ngungutau 6'1, 265 San Leandro
LB Hunter Sagaiga 6'4, 240 Independence (San Jose)
DL Ainuu Taua 6'1, 270 Lompoc
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
Lee Central Coast Newspapers All Area 1st Team DL
DL Sione Takitaki Heritage (Romoland)
DL Kimiloa Tongamoa 6'4, 235 Poly (Sun Valley)
OL Hakiteli Tuivai Colony (Ontario)
DT Chris Unga 5'10, 235 Rancho Cucamonga
DL Jared Utupo 6'1, 235 Lakewood
LB Austin Ve'e Encinal (Alameda)
DT Devub Velosa-Mausia Arroyo Valley (San Lorenzo)
Hawaii
DL Travis Lualemaga 6'1, 295 Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona)
QB Larry Tuileta 6'2, 175 Punahou (Honolulu)
Honorable Mention All State, All State outside hitter as a freshman
DL Lamone Williams 6'2, 245 Kahuku
Honorable Mention All State
Missouri
RB Ezra Vaoifi 5'9, 200 Fort Osage (Independence)
Nevada
DL Isaiah Nacua 6'3, 215 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
Oregon
Ath Manu Rasmussen 5'11, 165 Tigard
DL Sione Taumaueanga 6'1, 265 Roosevelt (Portland)
DL Leo Tuinei 6'2, 260 The Dalles-Wahtonka
Texas
DL Hafoka Olie 5'10, 250 Trinity (Euless)
DL Moalika Uasike LD Bell (Hurst)
District 6-5A Sophomore Player of the Year
Utah
DL Mori Savini 5'10, 248 Jordan
5A Honorable Mention All State
Washington
FB/DT Elisha Pa'aga 5'9, 240 Eastside Catholic (Sammamish)
LB Hiapo McCandless 5'11, 170, Service (Anchorage)
Arizona
OL Max Anae 6'0, 220 Canyon Del Oro (Tucson)
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 Christian (Westlake Village)
DL Jason Fao 6'1, 250 Long Beach Poly
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
DL Brandon Finona Monterey
OL Sonny Fonua 6'3, 311 Kennedy (Richmond)
LB Limihai Hifo 5'10, 205 Heritage (Romoland)
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
All Valley (The Californian) 2nd Team LB
LB Chanlder Leniu 6'1, 205 Lakewood
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
OL Casey Leomiti Gardena
LB Noah Letuligasenoa Elk Grove
Cal-Hi Sports Second Team All Sophomore
DL Nifae Lealao Capital Christian (Sacramento)
Sacramento Bee Honorable Mention
T/DL Toa Lobendahn 6'3, 250 Lakewood
TE Tyler Luatua 6'4, 215, La Mirada
CIFSS-Southeast First Team.
QB Zach Masoli 5'11, 179 Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco)
All San Francisco Chronicle Metro Honorable Mention
OL Sione Matalau Chaffey (Ontario)
All Inland Valley Third Team OL
OL David Moa Kearney (San Diego)
LB Mosese Moala 6'1, 205 Grant (Sacramento)
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
OL/DL Moses Ngungutau 6'1, 265 San Leandro
LB Hunter Sagaiga 6'4, 240 Independence (San Jose)
DL Ainuu Taua 6'1, 270 Lompoc
Cal-Hi Sports First Team All Sophomore
Lee Central Coast Newspapers All Area 1st Team DL
DL Sione Takitaki Heritage (Romoland)
DL Kimiloa Tongamoa 6'4, 235 Poly (Sun Valley)
OL Hakiteli Tuivai Colony (Ontario)
DT Chris Unga 5'10, 235 Rancho Cucamonga
DL Jared Utupo 6'1, 235 Lakewood
LB Austin Ve'e Encinal (Alameda)
DT Devub Velosa-Mausia Arroyo Valley (San Lorenzo)
Hawaii
DL Travis Lualemaga 6'1, 295 Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona)
QB Larry Tuileta 6'2, 175 Punahou (Honolulu)
Honorable Mention All State, All State outside hitter as a freshman
DL Lamone Williams 6'2, 245 Kahuku
Honorable Mention All State
Missouri
RB Ezra Vaoifi 5'9, 200 Fort Osage (Independence)
Nevada
DL Isaiah Nacua 6'3, 215 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
Oregon
Ath Manu Rasmussen 5'11, 165 Tigard
DL Sione Taumaueanga 6'1, 265 Roosevelt (Portland)
DL Leo Tuinei 6'2, 260 The Dalles-Wahtonka
Texas
DL Hafoka Olie 5'10, 250 Trinity (Euless)
DL Moalika Uasike LD Bell (Hurst)
District 6-5A Sophomore Player of the Year
Utah
DL Mori Savini 5'10, 248 Jordan
5A Honorable Mention All State
Washington
FB/DT Elisha Pa'aga 5'9, 240 Eastside Catholic (Sammamish)
2011 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass Football Teams
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 Tanoai (Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks)
Sophomore First Team
DL Ainuu Taua (Lompoc) 6-1, 270
LB Chandler Leniu (Lakewood) 6-1, 205
LB Mosese Moala (Grant, Sacramento) 6-1, 205
Sophomore Second Team
DL Jason Fao (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach)
LB Limihai Hifo (Heritage, Romoland)
LB Noah Letuligasenoa (Elk Grove)
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 Tanoai (Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks)
Sophomore First Team
DL Ainuu Taua (Lompoc) 6-1, 270
LB Chandler Leniu (Lakewood) 6-1, 205
LB Mosese Moala (Grant, Sacramento) 6-1, 205
Sophomore Second Team
DL Jason Fao (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach)
LB Limihai Hifo (Heritage, Romoland)
LB Noah Letuligasenoa (Elk Grove)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
AIGA Foundation 2015 Watch List
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 (Encino, CA)
YouTube
DL Cannon Kaumatule 6'7, 245 Punahou (Honolulu)
younger brother of Stanford verbal Luke Kaumatule
Maxpreps Freshman All American, 2012 East Bay Youth All American Bowl
OL/DL Api Mane Milpitas Milpitas (CA)
SCVAL-De Anza Co-Freshman of the Year with teammate Tevita Musika
DL Tevita Musika 6'0, 270 Milpitas (CA)
San Jose Mercury News Freshman Player of the Year
OL Darren Paulo Grant (Sacramento, CA)
younger brother of Washington State defensive end Daryl Paulo
DL Benning Potoa'e 6'3, 235 Lakes (Lakewood, WA)
younger brother of Washington defensive lineman Sione Potoa'e
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 (Encino, CA)
YouTube
DL Cannon Kaumatule 6'7, 245 Punahou (Honolulu)
younger brother of Stanford verbal Luke Kaumatule
Maxpreps Freshman All American, 2012 East Bay Youth All American Bowl
OL/DL Api Mane Milpitas Milpitas (CA)
SCVAL-De Anza Co-Freshman of the Year with teammate Tevita Musika
DL Tevita Musika 6'0, 270 Milpitas (CA)
San Jose Mercury News Freshman Player of the Year
OL Darren Paulo Grant (Sacramento, CA)
younger brother of Washington State defensive end Daryl Paulo
DL Benning Potoa'e 6'3, 235 Lakes (Lakewood, WA)
younger brother of Washington defensive lineman Sione Potoa'e
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Dallas Morning News 2011 All Area Football Team
First Team
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.
About Moeakiola: Euless Trinity’s leading tackler, Moeakiola was adept in run and pass coverage. He had 95 tackles, 73 of them solo, as well as four interceptions and eight pass breakups.
What’s next? Moeakiola will join Trinity teammate Hiva Lutui at UCLA, choosing the Bruins over Arizona and Arizona State.
Second Team
OL, Henry Lea’aetoa, Euless Trinity, Sr., 6-2, 289
52 pancakes, 101 knockdowns, no sacks allowed
OL Hiva Lutui, Euless Trinity, Sr.
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 284About 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, 185About Moeakiola: Euless Trinity’s leading tackler, Moeakiola was adept in run and pass coverage. He had 95 tackles, 73 of them solo, as well as four interceptions and eight pass breakups.
What’s next? Moeakiola will join Trinity teammate Hiva Lutui at UCLA, choosing the Bruins over Arizona and Arizona State.
Second Team
OL, Henry Lea’aetoa, Euless Trinity, Sr., 6-2, 289
52 pancakes, 101 knockdowns, no sacks allowed
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