Prep Football All-Star teams

Charlie Wedemeyer's greatness has withstood the test of time.

Hawaii Prep World is in the process of putting together a list of every prep football all-star team as voted on by the major newspapers dating back to the 1940s. Below is a year-by-year list of the teams we have put together. Eventually, we hope to have every year represented.

2010-2019

Punahou quarterback Larry Tuileta kissed the championship trophy after the 2013 HHSAA high school football division I championship. Jamm Aquino/Star-Advertiser

Hawaii’s two major newspapers merged in 2010, resulting in only one All-State football team.

2019: Jayden de Laura, Saint Louis (Offense); Nick Herbig, Saint Louis (Defense)
2018: Dillon Gabriel, Mililani (Offense); Faatui Tuitele, Saint Louis (Defense)
2017: Chevan Cordeiro, Saint Louis (Offense); Kana’i Mauga, Waianae (Defense)
2016: Tua Tagovailoa, Saint Louis (Offense); Kekaula Kaniho, Kahuku (Defense)
2015: Vavae Malepeai, Mililani (Offense); Keala Santiago, Kahuku (Defense)
2014: McKenzie Milton, Mililani (Offense); Rex Manu, Mililani (Defense)
2013: Larry Tuileta, Punahou (Offense); Kelii Padello, Mililani (Defense)
2012: Aofaga Wily, Kahuku (Offense); Kawehena Johnson, Kahuku (Defense)
2011: Kenan Sadanaga, Leilehua (Offense); Benny Fonua, Kahuku (Defense)
2010: Marcus Mariota, Saint Louis (Offense); Juda Parker, Saint Louis (Defense)

2000-2009

Leilehua quarterback Andrew Manley was called up from the junior varsity team midway through the 2007 and led the Mules to a state title. Leilehua again made the final a year later with Manley at QB.

2009*: Ryan Ho, Kamehameha (Offense, Star-Bulletin); Andrew Manley, Leilehua (Offense, Advertiser); Hauoli Jamora, Kahuku (Defense); Beau Yap, Kamehameha (Defense, Advertiser)
*The Advertiser voted for co-defensive players of the year
2008*: Andrew Manley, Leilehua (Offense); Robby Toma, Punahou (Offense, Advertiser); Manti Te’o, Punahou (Defense)
*The Advertiser voted for co-offensive players of the year
2007: Micah Mamiya, Saint Louis (Offense, Advertiser); Kama Bailey, Damien (Offense, Star-Bulletin); Robert Siavii, Leilehua (Defense, Advertiser); Manti Te’o, Punahou (Defense, Star-Bulletin)
2006: Micah Mamiya, Saint Louis (Offense, Advertiser); Miah Ostrowski, Punahou (Offense, Star-Bulletin); George Kauwalu, Saint Louis (Defense)
2005: Kealoha Pilares, Damien (Offense); B.J. Beatty, Kahuku (Defense, Advertiser); Jonathan Overton, Punahou (Defense, Star-Bulletin)
2004: Jayson Rego, Kamehameha (Offense); Mika Kane, Kamehameha (Defense, Advertiser); Kaluka Maiava, Baldwin (Defense, Star-Bulletin)
2003: Jeremy Perry, Saint Louis (Offense, Advertiser); Matt Bell, Farrington (Offense, Star-Bulletin); Walker Vave, Kahuku (Defense)
2002: B.J. Batts, Saint Louis (Offense, Advertiser); Bobby George, Saint Louis (Offense, Star-Bulletin); Wilson Afoa, Saint Louis (Defense)
2001*: Inoke Funaki, Kahuku (Offense); Mulivai Pula, Kahuku (Offense, Advertiser); Jonathan Mapu, Kahuku (Defense)
*The Advertiser chose co-offensive players of the year
2000: Pesefea Fiaseu, Saint Louis (Offense, Back); Chris Kemoeatu, Kahuku (Defense, Lineman)

1990-1999

George Ornellas was the best player in the land in 1994. Dennis Oda / Star-Bulletin

The Star-Bulletin did not recognize players of the year in 1992 and ’93.

1999*: Timmy Chang, Saint Louis (Offense); Ikaika Curnan, Saint Louis (Defense); Houston Ala, Kamehameha (Defense, Star-Bulletin)
*The Star-Bulletin voted for co-defensive players of the year
1998*: Joe Igber, ‘Iolani (Offense); Joe Siofele, Saint Louis (Defense); Houston Ala, Kamehameha (Defense, Star-Bulletin
*The Star-Bulletin had co-defensive players of the year
1997: Joe Igber, ‘Iolani (Offense); Tony Tata, Saint Louis (Defense)
1996: Tafiti Uso, Punahou (Offense); Ed Taamu, ‘Iolani (Defense); Wes Tufaga, Saint Louis (Defense, Advertiser)
*The Advertiser chose co-defensive players of the year
1995: Darnell Arceneaux, Saint Louis (Offense); Chris Paogofie, Waianae (Defense)
1994*: George Ornellas, Saint Louis (Offense); Kautai Olevao, Kahuku (Defense); Peter Salavea, Saint Louis (Defense, Advertiser)
*The Advertiser chose co-defensive players of the year
1993*: Brian Ah Yat, ‘Iolani (Offense); George Ornellas, Saint Louis (Offense); Peter Salavea, Saint Louis (Defense)
*The Advertiser chose co-offensive players of the year
1992: Brendyn Agbayani, Saint Louis (Offense); Jerry Leaeno, Campbell (Defense)
1991: Tasi Malepeai, Saint Louis (Lineman); Joel Lane, Saint Louis (Back)
1990*: Mark Atuaia, Kahuku (Offense); John Hao, Saint Louis (Offense); Ed Siaosi, Saint Louis (Defense)
•The Advertiser had co-offensive players of the year while the Star-Bulletin voted Atuaia and Hao as co-MVP’s.

1980-1989

1980 October 2 – Waianae High School quarterback Michael Beazley waits for the word from Coach Larry Ginoza (probably a fourth-down play, since Beazley has taken his shoe off to punt). Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo by Alexis Higdon

The Star-Bulletin did an All-Oahu team in 1988 and ’89. Previously they chose a back of the year and a lineman of the year.

1989: Mark Atuaia, Kahuku (Offense); Kalei Kaanoi, Saint Louis (Defense)
1988: Micah Matsuzaki, Saint Louis (Offense); Kendall Purcell, Saint Louis (Defense)
1987: Shannon Cabunoc, Saint Louis (Offense); John Correa, Saint Louis (Defense); Sam Bailey, Waianae (Back); Eric Gaspar, Kailua (Lineman)
1986: Richard Stevenson, Kahuku (Offense, Back); Manly Williams, Saint Louis (Defense, Lineman)
1985: Garrett Gabriel, Pac-Five (Offense, Back); Wade Thoemmes, Pac-Five (Defense); George Smith, Pac-Five (Lineman)
1984: Phillip Ke-a, Leilehua (Offense, Back); Junior Tyrell, Leilehua (Defense, Lineman)
1983: Sean Kinilau, Saint Louis (Offense, Back); Russ Oleyer, Kalaheo (Defense, Lineman)
1982: Lakei Heimuli, Kahuku (Offense); Derrick Mahaulu, Waianae (Defense); Al Noga, Farrington (Defense)
1981: Cliff Kaneaiakala, Kaiser (Offense); Kurt Gouveia, Waianae (Defense)
1980: Mike Beazley, Waianae (Offense); Junior Tufono, ‘Iolani (Defense, Advertiser); Moreli Toilolo, Waianae (Defense, Star-Bulletin)

1970-1979

Blane Gaison parlayed a successful career at Kamehameha into a stint with the Rainbows.

The Star-Bulletin released its first All-State team in 1977. The Honolulu Advertiser began with its first All-Oahu team in 1970.

1979: Boyd Yap, Kaiser (Offense, Back); Max Maneafaiga, Waianae (Defense); Leroy Lutu, Pac-Five (Lineman)
1978: Paul Goo, Saint Louis (Back); Wayne Apuna, Saint Louis (Line, Player of the Year)
1977: James Holt, Waianae (Offense, Back); Nathan Fletcher, Waianae (Defense); Mark Tuinei, Punahou (Lineman)
1976: David Hughes, Kamehameha (Back); Casey Kunitomo (Lineman)
1975: Blane Gaison, Waianae (Back), Tom Tuinei, Waianae (Lineman)
1974: Willy Galoia, Farrington (Back), Alfred Harris, Leilehua (Line)
1973: Mosiula Tatupu, Punahou (Back), Fialele Edra, Leilehua (Line)
1972: Alex Kaloi, Leilehua (Back); Tiloi Lolotai, ‘Iolani (Line)
1971: Mosi Tatupu, Punahou (Back); Tiloi Lolotai, Iolani (Line); Wes Lavatai, Farrington (Line), Judah Heffernan, Kahuku (Back); Adam Halemano, Farrington (Back), Clifton Alapa, Kahuku (Line); Kendell Cozo, Leilehua (Line), Alex Kaloi, Leilehua (Back); Malcom Kia, Waipahu (Line).
1970: Kaipo Spencer, Saint Louis; Arnold Morgado, Punahou; Dan Kitashima, Kamehameha; Kale Ane, Punahou

1960-1969

Waianae’s Omega Reyes was the OIA back of the year in 1966.

Both newspapers chose ILH and OIA all-star teams and did not combine them.

1969: Steve Hookano, Kamehameha (Player of the Year); Onosai Tanuvasa, Farrington (Back), Blessing Bird, McKinley (Line); Tom Aalona, Kahuku (Line); Charles Ah You, Kahuku (Back).
1968: Ronald Autele, McKinley (ILH Back); John Parker, Iolani (ILH Line); Bernard Rembert, Radford (OIA Back); Alehandro Clarabal, Waianae (OIA Line); Etuale Suafoa, Radford (OIA Line).
1967: Jim Nicholson, Saint Louis (ILH Player of the Year); Donald Mahi, Saint Louis (ILH Line); George Dudoit, Saint Louis (ILH Back); Greg Kila, Waianae (OIA Line); Francisco Limbago, Waianae (OIA Back); Warren Ellis, Waianae (OIA Back).
1966: John Coen, McKinley (ILH Back); Sanford Obra, Saint Louis (ILH Line); Frank Gaspar, Farrington (ILH Line); Stephen Lorenzo, Waianae (OIA Line); Omega Reyes, Waianae (OIA Back); Daniel Padeken, Waianae (OIA Line).
1965: Stanley Cadiente, Farrington (ILH Back), Ambrose Costa, Farrington (ILH Line); Peter O’Sullivan, Kailua (OIA Back); Eddie Chung, Kailua (OIA Line); Hal Fitchett, Kailua (OIA Line).
1964: Charles Wedemeyer, Punahou (ILH Back); Doug Jacobson, Punahou (ILH Line); Sammy Stevens, Aiea (OIA Back); Richard Downey, Radford (OIA Line).
1963: Warner Wong, Roosevelt (ILH Line); Robert Apisa, Farrington (ILH Back);
1962: Deroy Lavatai, Farrington (ILH Line); Mike Lum, Roosevelt (ILH Back); Robert Richardson, Kailua (OIA Line); Tim Berry, Kailua (OIA Back); Cranston Kamaka, Waianae (OIA Back).
1961: Wayne Williams, Punahou (ILH Back); Glenn Shea, Roosevelt (ILH Line); Walter Maze, Radford (OIA Back); Norman Kane, Roosevelt (OIA Line).
1960: Mike Chun, Kamehameha (ILH Line); Sargeant Napuunoa, Kamehameha (ILH Back); William Apisa, Farrington (ILH Back); Peter Haliniak, Roosvelt (ILH Line); Melvin Saunders, Radford (OIA Back); Gary Thomas, Waipahu (OIA Line); John Kawaa, Waianae (OIA Line).

1950-1959

Theodore “little pump” Searle was one of the best punters of the early 1950s for Saint Louis.

1959: Al Yamashiro, Iolani (ILH Back); Bob Crockett, Punahou (ILH Line); Louis Santiago, Kahuku (OIA); Spencer Kaanaana, Kahuku (OIA)
1958: Douglas Chan, McKinley (ILH Back); Walter Kaohu, Saint Louis (ILH Line); Ken Santiago, Waipahu (OIA Line); Franklin Kaaa, Waipahu (OIA Back)
1957: Francois Wallace, Roosevelt (ILH Line); Dan Cuban, Kamehameha (ILH Back); Jerry Yokono, Waipahu (OIA); Joseph Jerviss, Leilehua (OIA)
1956: Eugene Watanabe, Iolani (ILH Line); Mark Holbrook, Roosevelt (ILH Back); James Tollefsen, Kahuku (OIA); Jerry Yokono, Waipahu (OIA).
1955: George Purdy, Roosevelt (ILH Back); George Naukana, Roosevelt (ILH Line); Kenneth Souza, Waialua (OIA); Bob Tokunaga, Waipahu (OIA); Clarence Young, Castle (OIA)
1954: Talbot George, Saint Louis (ILH MVP); Walter Yamada, Waialua (OIA); Stanley Takenaka, Waialua (OIA); Thomas Shirizu, Waialua (OIA); Dan Bajo, Waialua (OIA).
1953: Alvin Harrington, Punahou (ILH Back); Robert Shiroma, Saint Louis (ILH Line); Maurice Viernes, Leilehua (OIA); Charles Maiawa, Kahuku (OIA) Adam Duncan, Castle (OIA); Wenceslao Bajo, Waialua (OIA).
1952: Donald Chang, Kamehameha (ILH); Alexander Kane, Kamehameha (ILH); Richard Kuwabara, Waialua (OIA), Gerald Welch, Waialua (OIA).
1951: Roy Ryder, Roosevelt (ILH); Raymond Rodrigues, Waipahu (OIA).
1950: Charles Kaaihue, Iolani (ILH Player of the year); Jimmy Olivares, Waipahu (OIA Player of the Year).

1940-1949

Merv Lopes, rear, was a football star for Iolani before he became a legendary basketball coach.

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