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Saint Louis’ Nichols getting D-I football looks

By Nick Abramo on January 30, 2016

Saint Louis tight end Tristan Nichols will be going to play football at Pima Community College in Arizona next fall, and he’s been getting attention from Division I colleges, according to his dad, Tre Nichols. Tristan Nichols, who is 6 feet 4 and 220 pounds, is busy playing basketball for the top-ranked Crusaders this season. The transfer from Maui High was a state-tournament participant in basketball and football for the Sabers in 2014-15. As a senior, he was part of […]

‘Iolani’s Makekau picks Navy

By Billy Hull on January 29, 2016

‘Iolani senior Keoni-Kordell Makekau said Friday he has committed to Navy and will sign with the Midshipmen next Wednesday on National Letter of Intent Signing Day. The speedy 5-foot-10, 170-pound wide receiver visited Navy back in November and took in a home game against SMU. He committed shortly after the trip but admits he’s not into social media much, so word hadn’t really gotten out. “Yeah I don’t really do much of that,” Makekau said. “I committed after my trip.” […]

Update: Air Force high on Nic Tom’s list

By Nick Abramo on January 28, 2016

Kaiser multi-purpose player Nic Tom told Hawaii Prep World on Friday that he is waiting to hear back from Hawaii before making a decision between the Warriors and Air Force for his college football career. Tom said he has an offer from Air Force and is also being recruited by the University of San Diego (Division I FCS) and Central Washington (Division II). Tom — who is 5 feet 9 and 175 pounds — was part of the Cougars’ Oahu Interscholastic Association […]

Eselu is new Moanalua football head coach

By Nick Abramo on January 28, 2016

Savai‘i Eselu is the new football head coach at Moanalua, according to the Moanalua athletics Twitter account. The account administrator tweeted: “Welcome new head football coach alumni Savai’i Eselu … MENE RESPECT ABOUT TO BE EARNED.” Eselu is a former Na Menehune tight end who played college football at Cal. He graduated from Moanalua in 2007. Former Hawaii football assistant Dennis McKnight was also a candidate for the job, and he is also expected to be a candidate for the […]

Former Govs LB Pritchard commits to Hawaii

By Nick Abramo on January 28, 2016

Former Farrington outside linebacker Jeremiah Pritchard orally committed to play for Hawaii, according to Rivals.com. Pritchard made his commitment Saturday. He played for the Governors as a junior and went to Silverado High in Las Vegas for his senior year. He was one of four Farrington players to transfer to Silverado before last season. The others were defensive back Keiki Misipeka, linebacker Pekelo Solomon and tight end C.J. Liana. Pritchard, who is 6 feet and 210 pounds, also had offers […]

Secret no more: Kailua’s Gaisoa picks Wazzu

By Nick Abramo on January 28, 2016

It was a pretty well-kept secret. Kailua coach Joe Wong knew it. Offensive tackle Nilsson Gaisoa and his family knew it. Maybe even a few friends. No rush to tell anybody, right? It was the beginning of the football season in the fall that Gaisoa made an oral commitment to Washington State. The Cougars were the first to visit and recruit him. Other schools came after the season, but they were too late. Gaisoa wanted to get through the season […]

Saint Louis’ Herbig chooses Stanford over Cal

By Nick Abramo on January 28, 2016

Stanford is the school for Saint Louis offensive lineman Nate Herbig. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder orally committed to the Cardinal on Thursday. He tweeted the news: “After thinking and praying, I am excited to announce I will be signing with Stanford University #Nerdnation #OlineU.” He plans to sign his national letter of intent on signing day Wednesday. “It is just the best fit for me and also the education and connections I will get at Stanford go way beyond football,” Herbig […]

BYU offers Punahou freshman Kaumatule

By Nick Abramo on January 27, 2016

Noah-Falcon Kaumatule is a freshman at Punahou and he is also the recipient of a football scholarship offer from BYU, according to Rivals.com. Kaumatule, who is listed on the Rivals.com website as 6 feet 8 and 220 pounds, is expected to make the jump from the Buffanblu JV team to varsity next fall. Kaumatule is the brother of former Buffanblu standout defensive end Canton Kaumatule, who played eight games as a freshman for Oregon in 2015. The bigger brother, who […]