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Kamehameha’s Noa says he’s going to Hawaii

By Billy Hull on February 1, 2016

The top two wide receivers in the state this past season are staying home for college. Kamehameha’s Kumoku Noa announced on Twitter on Monday night that he will stay home and play for Hawaii, joining Mililani’s Kalakaua Timoteo at UH. Both receivers were named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser all-state first team in December and were the top two in the state in receiving yardage. Despite playing for four different starting quarterbacks, Noa became just the seventh player in Oahu high […]

Kamehameha’s Kapoi to sign with Navy

By Billy Hull on January 31, 2016

Kamehameha’s Alema Kapoi was leaning toward committing to Navy when visits to West Point and the Air Force suddenly opened his recruitment up. Over the weekend, Navy closed the door on it. Kapoi gave his commitment to the Midshipmen coaching staff Sunday after finishing his official visit. He was hosted by Kamehameha alumnus Blaze Ryder and ultimately wanted to be a part of a winning program. “It’s not cockiness, but (Navy) has a lot of swagger to them about how […]

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 […]

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 […]

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