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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 […]

Tagovailoa gets offer No. 8

By Nick Abramo on February 3, 2015

Saint Louis quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received offer No. 8 from a college last week, according to a post by Doris Sullivan on the Pacific Islands Atheletic Alliance website last week. One problem for those schools, however, is they have to wait. Tagovailoa is only a sophomore and has two years of high school football left. Washington is the latest Division I college to offer a scholarship to the Crusaders standout. The others are USC, Texas Tech, Hawaii, Washington State, Ole […]

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 […]

Hawaii Prep’s Palleschi to sign with Cal

By Nick Abramo on February 3, 2015

Three Hawaii Prep athletes will sign their national letters of intent at the Big Island school’s gym Wednesday at 3 p.m., according to athletic director Steve Perry. Nicky Palleschi, a 6-4, 200-pounder, played tight end, wide receiver and defensive end for Ka Makani. He will sign with Cal. Gabbie Ewing will sign to play for Concordia (Portland, Ore.) soccer and Bri Vallente will sign to play for Peninsula (Port Angeles, Wash.) soccer.

Hawaii athletes select small colleges

By Nick Abramo on February 2, 2015

Lots of Hawaii high school football and soccer athletes will be signing their letters of intent to small colleges on Wednesday. Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State football players Ronald Matautia, a linebacker from Kapolei, and Siotame Uluave, an offensive lineman from Kahuku, are two of the bigger names to choose small colleges. Uluave, according to Kahuku coach Lee Leslie, is going to choose between Pima and Snow colleges. Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez said Matautia is headed to Pima. A list of just […]

Kahuku’s Fitisemanu down to 2 schools

By Nick Abramo on February 2, 2015

Kahuku two-way football standout Pena Fitisemanu narrowed his choices of colleges to two, Red Raiders coach Lee Leslie said Monday. Fitisemanu will grayshirt next season and then go on a two-year church mission. The defensive lineman/running back will go to either Brigham Young or Utah. It’s likely that Fitisemanu will hold off on his final decision until Wednesday at a school assembly ceremony where Red Raider athletes will sign their letters of intent.

Uluave keeps us guessing; others ready to sign

By Nick Abramo on February 2, 2015

One big-name Hawaii athlete, Punahou football guard Semisi Uluave, is still undecided on what college he will sign with and will likely keep it a surprise until Wednesday at the Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance signing ceremony at the Sheraton Waikiki. As of Jan. 2, Uluave had his choices whittled down to UCLA, Oregon and Texas Tech. One trusted Honolulu Star-Advertiser source says Uluave has decided to go to Texas Tech, but that has not been confirmed or corroborated. Another standout […]

PIAA LOI signing on Wednesday

By Paul Honda on February 1, 2015

Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance will host its 14th annual February National Letter of Intent signing ceremony on Wednesday at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballrooms. The event begins at 6:10 a.m. Signing will commence at 7 a.m. Student-athletes in football, boys water polo, and boys and girls soccer are welcome to participate. Contact PIAA via its website to register.

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Tagovailoa gets offer No. 8

Savea picks SDSU; Gilman to sign at PIAA

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Hawaii athletes select small colleges

Kahuku’s Fitisemanu down to 2 schools

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