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Punahou’s Taulapapa offered by Virginia, Navy

By Nick Abramo on January 27, 2016

Punahou running back Wayne Taulapapa is taking an official football recruiting visit to Virginia this weekend. Taulapapa was recently offered scholarships by the Cavaliers and Navy, his father Mani Taualapapa said Wednesday. “He won’t be making any decisions until after the visit to Virginia,” Mani Taulapapa said. Taulapapa had an earlier commitment to BYU, but that scholarship offer was pulled in December, when new head coach Kalani Sitake replaced Bronco Mendenhall. “He (Wayne) visited BYU last summer and he made […]

Former Mililani DT Perese commits to Kansas

By Nick Abramo on January 27, 2016

Former Mililani football player Manaia Perese committed to play for Kansas, according to reports on ESPN.go.com and 24/7Sports.com. Perese, who also goes by the first names Mana or Mene, is a 6-foot-3, 277-pound defensive lineman. He last played for the Trojans in Fall 2012, his senior season. He went on to play for Weber State and Snow College. Perese also has an offer from Tulsa.

ILH’s Matias and Chow commit to Air Force

By Nick Abramo on January 27, 2016

Two Interscholastic League of Honolulu football players have committed to Air Force. Punahou safety Justin Matias gave his oral commitment to the Falcons, Buffanblu head coach Kale Ane confirmed Tuesday. Matias made his commitment Jan. 16. Caleb Chow, a Kamehameha defensive end, also committed to Air Force, according to his Twitter account. “Extremely happy and blessed to announce my commitment to the United States Air Force Academy #boltbrotherhood,” he tweeted Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, Matias tweeted to Chow: “welcome to […]

Hawaii adds ‘Iolani’s Hauani’o to recruiting class

By Billy Hull on January 26, 2016

‘Iolani offensive lineman Josh Hauani’o joined the ever-growing list of local football players that will stay home for college when he committed to the University of Hawaii on Tuesday night. Hauani’o, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound senior, was offered by Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich on Monday and took 24 hours to mull over a decision before letting the coaching staff know of his commitment. Hauani’o also had offers to play at Army, Western New Mexico and Northern Arizona. “UH has been […]

Kapoi hopes to make decision by Sunday night

By Billy Hull on January 26, 2016

Kamehameha senior defensive tackle Alema Kapoi will take his final recruiting trip of the season to Navy this weekend. When he gets home Sunday, he wants to have a decision made by the time he goes to bed. Kapoi, who is 6 feet and 265 pounds, will decide between three military schools: Army, Navy and Air Force. He said he talked to Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich on Monday but was not offered a scholarship, thus limiting his choices to the […]

Kamehameha’s Foster chooses Fresno State

By Billy Hull on January 26, 2016

Kamehameha linebacker Tainoa Foster, who was named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser all-state first team last month, committed to Fresno State on Saturday. Foster, who also had offers from Washington State, Hawaii and Utah State, made his pledge while on his official visit with the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder visited Washington State the week before and had another official visit scheduled with San Diego State this weekend, but canceled his trip after making his commitment to head coach Tim DeRuyter and […]

Kahuku’s Santiago commits to UH

By Hawaii Prep World on January 25, 2016

The University of Hawaii received a big time commitment on Monday when Kahuku defensive back Keala Santiago announced on Twitter he will stay home for college. Santiago, who is 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds, was the Honolulu Star-Advertiser defensive player of the year as a senior for the undefeated state champion Red Raiders. Santiago intercepted seven passes over the final four games of the season and was the quarterback on defense for a Kahuku team that allowed only 4.1 points per […]

Herbig is down to 2 schools: Cal and Stanford

By Nick Abramo on January 25, 2016

Saint Louis offensive lineman Nate Herbig is probably going to wait until the Feb. 3 signing day to choose which school he will commit to. On Monday, Herbig told Hawaii Prep World that it’s between two schools — Cal and Stanford. He recently visited both campuses. “I have a lot to think about,” Herbig said. “Cal is going in the right direction and they’re gonna be good. It’s hard to compete with Stanford, in the top three (No. 3 in the […]

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Punahou’s Taulapapa offered by Virginia, Navy

Former Mililani DT Perese commits to Kansas

ILH’s Matias and Chow commit to Air Force

Hawaii adds ‘Iolani’s Hauani’o to recruiting class

Kapoi hopes to make decision by Sunday night

Kamehameha’s Foster chooses Fresno State

Kahuku’s Santiago commits to UH

Herbig is down to 2 schools: Cal and Stanford

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