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SDSU offers Kapolei’s Auwae

By Paul Honda on March 9, 2015

San Diego State is the newest school on a growing list of offers for Kapolei offensive lineman Toleafoa “Sean” Auwae. The Aztecs made an offer to him today, according to Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance. It’s the second offer to an island player in less than a month by SDSU. They also made an offer to Kaiser OL Michael Eletise. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound junior impressed a number of watchers at the Nike Opening in Los Angeles on Sunday. Texas Tech and […]

Eletise moving up at Nike Opening

By Paul Honda on March 8, 2015

Michael Eletise is one of six players who were a cut above at today’s Nike Opening regional at Los Angeles today. As a result, the Kaiser offensive lineman has been invited to Nike Football The Opening, which will be held at a later date. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound junior has 18 scholarship offers at this point. 247Sports.com’s Steve Wiltfong wrote this about Eletise. Honolulu (Hawaii) Kaiser Top247 offensive guard Michael Eletise performed well at a Hawaii Nike event last month and […]

Texas Tech, Washington State offer Auwae

By Nick Abramo on March 8, 2015

Kapolei offensive lineman Toleafoa “Sean” Auwae received two scholarship offers this week, according to the Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance’s Facebook page. The offers came from Texas Tech and Washington State. The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder, who will be a senior for the Hurricanes this fall, was previously offered by Idaho State. On his PIAA recruiting profile, ScoutFootball’s Doug Kimmel gives his thoughts on Auwae: “Auwae is a mauler for Kapolei. He has a big frame, quick feet, and plays with the right […]


PIAA LOI Day: Uluave signs with Cal

By Paul Honda on February 4, 2015

Punahou all-state offensive lineman Semisi Uluave signed a letter of intent with the University of California at Berkeley this morning at the Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance ceremony. Uluave, a 6-foot-6, 315-pound senior, opted for Cal over several other programs, including Oregon. “I felt like Cal is the best fit for me, and it’s the No. 1 public university in the country, in the world,” he said. The multi-talented Laie resident did not mention if he will go on an two-year […]

Savea picks SDSU; Gilman to sign at PIAA

By Nick Abramo on February 3, 2015

Kapolei offensive lineman Pesi Savea chose San Diego State over Texas Tech, according to a Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance website post Tuesday night. Savea had been waiting for some test scores to come in and now he is eligible to sign his letter of intent for the Aztecs at Wednesday’s PIAA signing ceremony at the Sheraton Waikiki. Kahuku defensive back Alohi Gilman, who Hawaii Prep World reported earlier Tuesday as being committed to Navy, will also be heading to the […]

Texas Tech joins battle for Auwae, Savea

By Paul Honda on December 11, 2014

A busy December is going into warp speed for Kapolei offensive lineman Viliamu Auwae. The 6-foot-6, 275-pound senior will be en route to Texas this weekend to play in the Blue-Gray All-American game. The game will be played on Sunday in AT&T Stadium in Arlington. He heads right home after that. Finals week is right on the heels of his 7,552-mile round trip (more or less). Coach Darren Hernandez added that Texas Tech is the latest university to hop on […]

Kapolei’s warpath goes north to Kahuku

By Nick Abramo on October 14, 2014

The time of reckoning has come for Kapolei. The Hurricanes (4-4) started the year with three straight losses, balanced the ship and have now won their last three games by shutout. The preseason words of coach Darren Hernandez seem prescient now — “We could be 0-3 and still turn out to be a good team.” Yes, but now the question rears its head, “How good?” Kapolei will certainly have that answer on Friday night at Kahuku, the scene of a […]

Kapolei weathers rain, injuries to stay hot

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 4, 2014

Kapolei wasn’t at full strength in its regular-season finale but maintained its momentum heading into the OIA playoffs. Despite playing without their starting quarterback, leading rusher and a leader on defense, the Hurricanes overcame the absences to grind out a 12-0 win over Aiea on a soggy Saturday night. Sophomore Leonard Lee stepped in for Alton Julius at quarterback and threw for 246 yards and a touchdown in wet conditions that hampered both offenses after an afternoon storm soaked the […]