The next two invites to the 2018 Polynesian Bowl will be announced today at Noon at Hawaii Prep World and tonight at 9:30 p.m. on Cover2: Hawaii High School Football Weekly on KHON2.
Currently, 16 players from Hawaii have been invited to play in the annual high school football all-star game for seniors only. The 2018 game will be played Saturday, Jan. 20, at Aloha Stadium.
Roughly 10-14 more players from Hawaii will be selected to join the 90 or so from the mainland that have already been picked.
The players already selected from Hawaii are:
>> Chevan Cordeiro, QB, Saint Louis (Hawaii)
>> Kukea Emmsley, DE, Kapolei (Boise State)
>> Aaron Faumui, DL, Kapolei
>> Justin Genovia, WR, ‘Iolani
>> Kahale Huddleston, RB, Hilo
>> Kana’i Mauga, LB, Waianae (USC)
>> Wembley Mailei, DB, St. Francis
>> Kama Moore, DB, Saint Louis
>> Jonah Panoke, WR, Saint Louis (Hawaii)
>> Samson Reed, DE, Kahuku (Virginia)
>> Rocky Savea, LB, Kapolei
>> Isaiah Tufaga, DB, Saint Louis
>> Zion Tupuola-Fetui, DL, Pearl City
>> Alama Uluave, OL, Punahou
>> Sione Veikoso, OL, Kailua
>> Jonah Welch, DE, Kamehameha
With another 10-14 openings left to fill, we thought we’d ask our readers at Hawaii Prep World. Who do YOU think should be selected to the game from Hawaii? State your case for who you want to see and you never know, it could make a difference when it comes time to select the final few.
Feel free to answer in the comments section below.
Isaac sevao, Braden Gacksteter, nathaniel thompson, tulifau tiumalu, Dane espcion, chanse tofili, Rn shimasaki
Isaiah taliulu
Saint Louis’s Quinn, Tanuvasa, Malepeai, Taliulu, Feary, Kaneshiro.
Eliki Tanuvasa!! Great, smart, strong, team player, arguably the best Center in the whole state, leading Saint Louis’ O Line. Has size strength and brains
#8 Isaiah Taliulu from Saint Louis. 2 year starter at outside linebacker, injury cut season short last year. Great pass rush and run block technique. Definitely another underrated LB that has generated game changing plays this season.
Michael Malepeai, Stormm Passi
Jacob Tobias – St. Louis – Kicker – 3 year varsity starter
Blessing Umaga – Farringtion MLB just take a look!
Blessing Umaga Farrington Hands Down!
Yup for sure Blessing Umaga student Athlete!
Dylan Toilolo of Kapolei Highschool. One of the best MLB and safety right now!!
Eliki Tanuvasa from Saint Louis. Best center in the state
Damien Santiago – Mililani Kicker. Returning all OIA/ all State first team kicker
Noa Purcell
Noa Purcell and Eliki Tanuvasa
PAC 5 Leif Ericson Fautanu Jr. OL. He plays where coaches needed him on offense and defense including kicker and punter. 6’3 290lbs. Awesome leadership on and off the field!!!
Marquis Montgomery, the most underrated receiver in Hawaii, hell shock people if you give him a chance
Tasi Malepeai-Mililani
ENOCH NAWAHINE BEST RB IN THE STATE!!! Speed, Vision, Slot/WR catching abilities, Pass Blocking, Character, Work Ethic!!! Total Package!!!
I hope he gets an invite!
Dayne Evangelista dt waianae
Dayne Evangelista
Congratulations to Rico on the invite but has anyone watched any waianae game?
First 3 games,2016 division1 blue player of the year had a total of -2 yards. Reason?no leader on the offensive line and nobody wanted to take charge.during this time their sr.center wasn’t cleared to play due to acl surgery.now during practice leading up to week4 he finally gets cleared,first game back against campbell Rico rushes for 92 yards and 3 touchdowns,which were his first points scored by him.week 5 against moanalua Rico breaks Wes keliikipi’s rushing record,week 6 Radford gets upended,in that game they threw 2nd one line in,first series 1st,2nd and 3rd they couldn’t convert.4th down their first O comes in and converts,2nd team back in the game,same thing as the first series,1st O comes in on 4th and converts. on series3, 2nd O finally scores,week 7 na alii comes up short.week 8 kaiser forfeits,1st round bye then farrington.what #67 and his line did that night was what waianae football is about.were gonna ground and pound,stop us if you can.
My selection is
Sr.WILSON KERISIANO #67 center from waianae.he is samoan/hawaiian and his lineage derives from the villiage of safotu on the island of sava’i (manu)dad’s fathers side.also village of Pago Pago America samoa (mageo)dad’s mothers side.
#67s mother is hawaiian/caucasian(meyers/kauhane)
Every game he played was televised and they would have segments before each game to show the fans,which player to watch.every player of every game on the opposing teams “PLAYER TO WATCH” it was always a defensive player and wouldn’t you know,it was always the nose guard.except campbell they had 2,their inside defensive tackle. every game #67 started slow then peaks late first or early 2nd quarter and has figured out his opponent and never slows down.7/10 running plays are through his hole,by 4th quarter every defensive line starts playing to finish instead of playing to win #TRUESTORY
Everything I’ve said is 100% accurate and true.you can ask Rico rosario or better yet watch any of waianaes games from week 4 up.i really wanted to see him against Kapolei and kahuku but,the👆Lord☝had other plans instore.Credentials and accomplishments for #67 includes:
Brian derby’s offensive lineman camp 2015-16
Jesse sopolu superlineman challenge 2016 lineman mvp runner up
2017 participant(still doing pt for torn acl)
H.a.i.a I have a dream college campus tour 2016-2017
If I’m not mistaken he’ll get acquainted with one of your early picks come Friday against Mililani @aloha stadium
Please give this boy a shot,hes very humble and respectful,he does all sorts of community services and also reads to special needs children(voluntary highschool program)
Tai lava👏
Most People talk about game changers,this boys a season changer.he missed the first 3 games due to an injury suffered last season.last game he played in 2016 was against mililani,pankeke was the special that night.since coming back in week 4 waianae has gone undefeated and broke records,all behind the offensive line and their leader
WILSON KERISIANO#67 CENTER
If Actions speak louder than words
He’d be on the roster already
He’s samoan/hawaiian,his lineage derives from the villiage of safotu and Pago Pago
(Father’s parents)#67mom is native hawaiian. He and tanuvasa are the states top centers
WILSON KERISIANO #67 WAIANAE
Kanoa Shannon, running back for Kamehameha, one of the best running backs in the state especially between the tackles and yards after initial contact.
Another diamond in the rough RB is Kanoa
Shannon #20 from Kamehameha Kapalama. He is an unsung hero that has worked hard in a challenging D1 league that includes Punahou and St. Louis, two of the top programs in the state. Despite this competition, he has performed well and has the Puns and Crusaders keying on him. Please take a look at Film and you will see the intelligence and instinctual running that deserves recognition through an Invite to the Poly Bowl!
Kanoa Shannon (RB Kamehameha)
He’s as explosive as they come and can lay down some great pass protection. His receiving abilities would make him a premiere slot or wideout on any team. What is most notable is his excellent patience and vision which is absent in many players at this level. He presents a full package with little to no down side.
I have been watching high school football for years and enjoy it so much and the kids that play the game with heart, knowledge, leadership and consistency. I have been following the ILH D1 because my grandson plays for the Crusaders. There is one running back that stands out in my mind and that is Kamehameha’s running back Kanoa Shannon. He has truly been enjoyable to watch. Although his numbers my not pop out at you he has carried this team and is the work horse for them.
Isaiah Ahana -WR/Slot -Kapolei #11
You have to invite the Trenches from Punahou, O line Maka and Soa with the other side of the ball, Motupaka and Fakatomaki ! They dominated both sides of the ball, film doesn’t lie. Watch their film !!!! Invite them now !
Kanoa Shannon, great runner for Kamehameha he should be invited.
I also voted for Purcell from Saint Louis (congratulations).
Toto Mailo #7 deserves to be in the Polynesian Bowl! Waianae’s defense is very strong and he’s a huge part of the defense.
De’Aundre Cruz RB from GUAM, 6’1 215lbs and best player to come out of the small island. He was apart of the East All Stars in the JPS 2017. Rushes for over 1100 yards on 80 carries and won MVP all in his Junior year. Strong and elusive running back with college potential.
Isaiah Taliulu
Wilson kerisiano is a beast,just ask tuilemotu or fo’i sila ,sa’ve,Masaniai and Sam boy
Waianae center #67
WILSON KERISIANO
Isaiah Taliulu #8 OLB
Kauka Umimaka, Bronson Buck, Kawai Naki, Makana Smith… all these talented kids from Castle High School. They are smart and intelligent.
That Punahou team got lots of talent behind the trenches !!! Invite Maka, Soa, Fakatoumaki, Motuapuaka, Clemens, Liufou !!! They deserve to be in that bowl !! FILM DONT LIE ! INVITE THEM NOW! Great athletes and even greater grades with the education they have at Punahou !!! These kids got brains for crying out loud ! InVITE THEM NOW !
#67 waiane WILSON KERISIANO Center…
Just watch his games…. action speaks louder then words…..
Isaiah Taliulu! The kids got SKILLS!
Isaiah Taliulu #8 OLB
Isaiah Taliulu. Just watching him this past week against Mililani made me realize he may not have the size, but he has the speed and the vision to play in this game.
Isaiah Taliulu #8 St. Louis
Isaiah Taliulu! Most definitely! Dude is a stud! #8 for St. Louis!
kamehameha- Ezra Evaimalo, Tiger Peterson
#8 from Saint Louis. Isaiah Taliulu. Just watch this past game Vs. Mililani. FACTS.
Matthew Watkins – Saint Louis kicker with a cannon of a leg
Matthew Watkins #37 from Saint Louis is one of the strongest kickers in the state!
Foi Sila, Chasen Castilliano & Samson Tanuvasa. From Farrington.
Isaiah Taliulu!