Here’s a look at many of the local players who may play college football next season. This is, by no means, and end-all type of list. If you know of a player who has committed or is receiving interest from a college, please post in the comments section or e-mail me (phonda@staradvertiser.com).
Our recruiting story ran in this morning’s Star-Advertiser and focused on Division I (FBS) university prospects. This Poi Report update will focus on current high school players (seniors and below) who may play at any level of college football, including junior colleges. Any athlete willing to pay the price and sacrifice to achieve a dream, well, I want to know. And keep track.
I’m expecting a ton (literally) of updates this week. Letter-of-intent signing day is on Wednesday, which means PIAA will host another big signing-day ceremony — their 10th — at the Sheraton Waikiki early in the morning. PIAA executive director Doris Sullivan said if you know a student-athlete who will sign that morning, he or she is welcome to join the ceremony. For more information, go to piaahawaii.com.
POI REPORT
updated 2/2/14
Defensive tackles
> Kalani Vakameilalo, Kapolei, 6-4, 290
Offers: Arizona State, Boise State, Kansas, Nevada, Pitt, San Diego State, Washington State and Wyoming. 11/6 Arizona State.
Commit: Oregon State 11/6
> Hercules Mata‘afa, Lahainaluna, 6-3, 235
Commit: Washington State
> Tavita Eli, Kealakehe, 6-4, 280
Offer: Hawaii
> Kaleipuakea Meyer, Kamehameha, 6-2, 276
Commit: Nevada
> Maake Muti, Leilehua, 6-1, 260
Commit: Azusa Pacific.
> Toese Tia, Campbell, 6-3, 265
Deciding: USNA/Weber State/Idaho State
> Jonah Wataru, ‘Iolani, 6-3, 290
Commit: Azusa Pacific
> Motu Heimuli, Farrington, 6-2, 266
> Nolan Eseroma, Farrington, 6-1, 341
> Peter Sagapolutele, Saint Louis, 6-0, 240
> Marc Ma, ‘Iolani, 6-2, 214
> Isi Holani, Hilo, 6-2, 275
> Ratu Mafileo, Moanalua, 6-3, 310
> Salanoa Wily, Kahuku, 6-0, 243 (c/o 2015)
> Breiden Fehoko, Farrington, 6-3, 280 (c/o 2015)
Note: Roughly 20 offers
> Tamatoa Silva, Mililani, 6-2, 270 (c/o 2015)
> Joseph Saula, Punahou, 6-0, 270 (c/o 2015)
Defensive ends
> Lamone Williams, Kahuku, 6-3, 236
Commit: Oregon State 1/21
> Calen Scot Holt, Kamehameha, 6-1, 200
Commit: Army (West Point)
> Kaaumoana Gifford, Kamehameha, 6-4, 265
Commit: Hawaii
> Ruairi Brady, Punahou, 6-4, 245
Commit: Harvard
> Canton Kaumatule, Punahou, 6-7, 275 (c/o 2015)
Offers: Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pitt, Stanford, UCLA, USC, San Diego, Washington. 10/23 Vanderbilt, Oregon.
> Kelii Padello, Mililani, 5-11, 200
> Jeff Tuuga, Campbell, 5-11, 220
> Jon Salzman, Hilo, 6-0, 205
> Michael Williams, Hilo, 5-9, 195
> Benjamin Tailulu, Aiea, 6-1, 230
> Connor Mowat, Lahainaluna, 5-11, 240 (c/o 2015)
Linebackers
> Fitou Fisiiahi, Kaiser, 6-0, 235
Commit: Oregon State 9/4/13
Offers: Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Washington State.
Notes: Turned down visit to USC. Had been considered a soft commit to Hawaii.
> Mathias Tuitele-Iafeta, McKinley, 5-11, 235
JC bound.
> Kingston Fernandez, Kapolei, 6-3, 245
Offer: Arizona State 11/6
Commit: Washington State 11/17
http://www.hawaiiprepworld.com/football/poi-report-fernandez-commits-to-washington-st/
> Dayton Furuta, Mililani, 6-0, 220, Sr.
Commit: Hawaii
> Jacob Afele, Mililani, 6-0, 220, Sr.
> Micah Paris, Kapolei, 5-11, 220
> Aaron Kesi, Farrington, 6-0, 213
> Austin Silva, Pac-Five, 6-0, 230
> Jerney Tago-Su‘e, Campbell, 5-6, 180
> Tumuauatasi Tuinei, Punahou, 5-10, 197
> Quinn Kihune, Kamehameha-Maui, 6-1, 233
> Sione Holika, Hilo, 5-10, 195
> James Bukoski, Kauai, 5-9, 170
> Suwaiter Poch, Hilo, 6-0, 225
> Kaimana Wilson, Mililani, 5-10, 185
> Abiel Taito, Campbell, 6-0, 160
> Canaan Saole, Kaiser, 6-0, 185
> Chad Souza, Kamehameha, 6-1, 200
> Glen Ifago, Aiea, 6-1, 220
> Boyd Chung, Punahou, 5-9, 220 (c/o 2015)
> Saitui Moea‘i, Punahou, 6-0, 195 (c/o 2015)
> Blake Cooper, Pearl City, 5-6, 165 (c/o 2015)
> Manaia Atuaia, Kahuku, 6-0, 200 (c/o 2015)
> Makana Josue-Ma‘a, Hilo, 6-0, 235 (c/o 2015)
> Ofa Fahiua, Hilo, 5-10, 195 (c/o 2015)
> Isaac Slade-Matautia, Kaiser, 6-1, 185 (c/o 2017)
Cornerbacks
> Jacob McEnroe, Farrington, 6-2, 186
Interest: Baylor, Maryland, Tennessee
> Jaisen Sanchez, Saint Louis, 6-1, 200
Commit: Colorado
> Gerime Bradley, McKinley, 5-9, 155
> Roger “Tre” Boyd, Farrington, 5-10, 154
> Melvin Kahunanui, Kaiser, 5-11, 184
> Gavin Panui, Kamehameha, 6-0, 175
> Max Look, ‘Iolani, 5-7, 168
> J.T. Los Banos, ‘Iolani, 6-0, 164
> Ashley Kaka, Kahuku, 6-1, 158
> Dylan Kane, Kamehameha, 6-3, 183 (c/o 2015)
> Leejay Lauti, Leilehua, 5-11, 175 (c/o 2015)
> Dante Falemalu, Kahuku, 5-9, 151 (c/o 2015)
> John Farley, Kahuku, 5-9, 145 (c/o 2015)
> Jaren Zadio, Mililani, 6-0, 185 (c/o 2015)
> Wallen Te‘o, Saint Louis, 6-0, 205 (c/o 2015)
> Randon Oda, Punahou, 5-9, 150 (c/o 2015)
Safeties
> Manly Williams, Farrington, 6-3, 189
Commit: Hawaii
> Jacob Lacaden, Saint Louis, 6-0, 210
Commit: Nevada
> Ian Namu, Mililani, 6-1, 185
> Joseph Augafa, Punahou, 5-10, 180
> Mata Leota, Mililani, 5-8, 160
> Solomon Matautia, Campbell, 6-2, 205 (c/o 2015)
> Tanner Oshiro, Saint Louis, 5-9, 185
> Michael Bender, Moanalua, 5-8, 178
> Ikaika Urasaki, Castle, 5-8, 165
Offensive linemen
> Micah Kapoi, Kapolei, 6-4, 290, C/G
Commit: Wisconsin 12/1/13
http://www.hawaiiprepworld.com/football/poi-report-kapoleis-kapoi-commits-to-wisconsin/
> Mason Semisi, Farrington, 6-3, 280
Commit: Virginia Union
> Adam Amosa, Campbell, 6-2, 270
Commit:
Deciding: USNA/USMA-West Point
> James Roy, Damien, 6-1, 262
Commit: Idaho
> Louis Vailopa, Saint Louis, 6-2, 315
Commit: Eastern Illinois
> Dallas Garringer-Kaapuni, Nanakuli, 5-11, 300
Commit: Briar Cliff University (Iowa) 1/30
> Sakalaia Hungalu Jr., McKinley, 6-3, 275
Commit: Azusa Pacific
> Davis Miyashiro-Saipa‘ia, Punahou, 6-2, 280, LT
Undecided.
> Kaiwi Chung, Kamehameha, 5-10, 246, C
> Stansen Fonoti, Waianae, 6-1, 310
> Mike Eletise, Kaiser, 6-2, 265
> Marcus Malepeai, Kailua, 6-1, 308
> Kai Kubera, Kahuku, 5-11, 224
> Epeli Natoko, Leilehua, 6-5, 230
> Douglas Kema III, Campbell, 6-0, 270
> T.J. Utai, Farrington, 5-8, 267
> Jared Caputy, Punahou, 6-2, 250
> Kainoa McCauley, Punahou, 6-1, 215
> Kit Taura, Moanalua, 5-11, 240
> Herman Kanoa, Kahuku, 5-11, 283
> Devan Ferreira, Kauai, 6-5, 320
> Donald Barenaba-Setoki, Kahuku, 6-2, 315
> John Funaki, Hilo, 6-0, 310
> Jason Tara-Antone, Hilo, 6-0, 295
> Feke Sopoaga-Kioa, Kealakehe, 6-3, 310
> Lucas Beddow, Kamehameha, 6-4, 346
> Josh Tupouniua, Kalaheo, 6-0, 270
> Spencer Kiehm, ‘Iolani, 5-9, 169
> Maka Ah Loo, Kapaa, 6-2, 310
> Derick Fetui-Suapaia, Mililani, 6-2, 250 (c/o 2015)
> Semisi Uluave, Punahou, 6-5, 310 (c/o 2015)
> Andru Tovi, Mililani, 6-2, 300 (c/o 2015)
> Makoa Chapa, Konawaena, 5-10, 225 (c/o 2015)
Running backs
> Brandon Kahookele, Kamehameha, 5-6, 185
> Kainoa Simao, Kamehameha, 5-6, 150
> Adam Noga, Saint Louis, 5-10, 180
> Kotoni Sekona, Punahou, 6-0, 237, Sr.
> Jemery Willes, Waianae, 5-10, 165
> Triston Pebria, Kapolei, 5-7, 180
> Tobias Powell, Radford, 5-9, 170
> Sanele Lavatai, Farrington, 5-10, 174
> Devin Preston, Waiakea, 5-10, 185
> Ikaika Piceno, Leilehua, 5-8, 170
> Bobby Lum, Hawaii Prep, 5-8, 210
> Tristan Spikes, Hilo, 5-8, 175
> Polikapo Liua Jr., Kahuku, 5-9, 219
> Mahvan Tau, Waianae, 5-9, 210
> Reggie McFadden, Kauai, 5-8, 150
> Austin May, Campbell, 5-9, 168 (c/o 2015)
> Soli Afalava, Kahuku, 6-2, 201 (c/o 2015)
> Jordan Ross, ‘Iolani, 5-8, 164 (c/o 2016)
Quarterbacks
> Larry Tuileta, Punahou, 6-2, 205, Sr.
Commit: Hawaii (football and volleyball)
> Cody Lui-Yuen, Radford, 6-4, 210
Commit: Alabama A&M
> Lii Karratti, Kaiser, 5-9, 172
> Noah Brum, Kalani
> Isaac Hurd, Campbell, 6-1, 195
> Micah Kaneshiro, Moanalua, 5-7, 170
Receivers
> Donald Lambert, Moanalua, 6-1, 180
Commit: Hawaii
> Devan Stubblefield, Saint Louis, 6-1, 205
Commit: Hawaii (football and baseball)
> Dakota Torres, Punahou, 6-2, 245, TE
Commit: Hawaii
> Luke Morris, Punahou, 5-11, 170
Commit: Georgetown
> Tristin Kamaka, Leilehua, 5-9, 170
Commit: Midland University (Neb.)
> Bronsen Ader, Mililani, 5-11, 190
> Tyrell Tuiasosopo, McKinley, 6-2, 180
> Brandon Roberts, Kalani, 6-1, 165
> Chad Aragon, Moanalua, 5-8, 145
> Amosa Amosa Jr., Campbell, 5-9, 170
> Jacob Baguio, Farrington, 5-11, 161
> Po‘okela Noa-Nakamoto, Waianae, 6-0, 160
> Shaenen Hernandez-Fonoti, Aiea, 6-2, 190
> Jameson Pasigan, Radford, 5-11, 170 (c/o 2015)
> Trevor Yamashita, Kalani, 5-9, 160
> Dustin Ancheta-Maeda, Leilehua, 5-10, 150
> Kuuliko Carvalho, Kahuku, 5-9, 148
> Absalom Henry, Radford, 6-3, 190 (c/o 2015)
> Jayce Bantolina, Campbell (c/o 2015)
> Allan Cui, Saint Louis, 5-8, 160 (c/o 2015)
> Drew Kobayashi, Saint Louis (c/o 2016)
> Blaise Manabe, Kalani (c/o 2016)
Utility/Athlete
> Chazz Troutman, Nanakuli, 5-10, 160
> Thomas Buntenbah-Leong, Kaiser, 5-11, 185
> Makena Johnston, Kalaheo, 5-9, 150
> Tyrell Tuiasosopo, McKinley, 6-2, 180
> Mana Kaahanui, Aiea, 5-10, 225
> Donovan Kelly, Hilo, 5-7, 170 (c/o 2015)
Placekickers
> John Replogle, Konawaena, 5-9, 165
> Tyler Fitzsimmons, Kamehameha, 5-8, 167
> Charles McDonald, Punahou, 5-8, 160
> Jae Won Huh, Aiea, 5-9, 163
> Logan Uyetake, Kamehameha-Hawaii, 5-9, 155
> Kailoa Akoi, Kamehameha-Maui
> Stanton Spencer, Waianae, 5-10, 160 (c/o 2015)
> Marc Matas, Mililani, 5-10, 175 (c/o 2015)
> Naia Graham, Kailua, 6-0, 156 (c/o 2015)
> Kekoa Sasaoka, Farrington, 5-9, 231 (c/o 2016)
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