Oahu Interscholastic Association | Archive | December, 2009

By Stacy Kaneshiro
Advertiser Staff Writer

Actually, it took two.

In a football season featuring a deep crop of defensive linemen, Kahuku’s Hauoli Jamora and Kamehameha’s Beau Yap were selected Defensive Co-Players of the Year on the 2009 Honolulu Advertiser All-State Division I team.

Leilehua’s Andrew Manley closes his storybook career as the Offensive Player of the Year.

The Players of the Year were selected by a cross-section of Division I coaches; the rest of the selections were based on consultations with coaches, media and independent sources who followed the game, but are not affiliated with any of the programs.

Manley, who shared the top offensive player honor as a junior with Punahou’s all-purpose selection Robert Toma in 2008, narrowly edged Kamehameha’s sparkplug running back Ryan Ho for this year’s honor. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior led all Division I passers with 3,108 yards. He completed 245 of 402 passes with 27 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.

Manley concluded a dream career in which he led the Mules to a 25-7 record, including 12-4 in postseason. Manley guided Leilehua to three consecutive state tournaments, reaching the finals twice. He helped the Mules capture the 2007 state title after being promoted from the JV during the O’ahu Interscholastic Association playoffs.

“Without Manley, (the Mules) are not the same team,” Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez said. “He’s the guy that makes that team go. He’s a big-time player. You could put him on any team and he would make them better.”

Manley, who has verbally committed to New Mexico State, finished his career with 7,641 passing yards and 66 touchdowns.

The defensive end’s path to Kahuku concludes with the player of the year honor

By Paul Honda
Honolulu Star Bulletin

On the outside, he was a self-described “fat boy” whose mother wouldn’t let him play Pop Warner football.

Inside? Hauoli Jamora grew up watching Kahuku football, vowing one day to play for the Red Raiders.

But the optimistic kid found himself relocating from Hauula to California. After moving back to Oahu — “I was begging my mom about Kahuku,” he said — they returned to Hauula for a short time.

Then came a move to Pearl City, and Jamora’s dream wouldn’t die. In fact, he spent his sophomore year catching the bus from Pearl City to Kahuku, getting to the bus stop at 5 a.m., transferring in Haleiwa and arriving at school after 7. Then came wrestling practices after school, then another long haul back to Pearl City.

Jamora hadn’t even played a down of football for Kahuku, but he was content. Within two years, Jamora transformed into one of the state’s top recruits.

His eye-popping performances wowed coaches and media, who in turn voted Jamora the Star-Bulletin defensive player of the year.

Kahuku’s defense was particularly effective, a 3-4 system that put Jamora’s strength and quickness to good use. Whether it was long fumble returns for touchdowns or blocked punts in the end zone, Jamora’s motor never slowed.

2009 Aloha Prep Bowl Highlights Hawaii’s Gridiron Talent

Wednesday, 16 December 2009 00:21
www.AlohaPrepBowl.com

West wins Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl, Mainland wins Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl

HONOLULU , HI – December 12, 2009 – Hawaii prep football fans turned out in the thousands to watch the best of the best high school senior football players from Hawaii and the Continental United States compete in the second annual Aloha Prep Bowl, presented by the Hawaii Army National Guard, on Saturday, December 12 at Aloha Stadium. The Aloha Prep Bowl is produced by Football University (FBU), an invitation-only camp for elite-level youth and prep players, in conjunction with the Hawaii Union Builders (HUB) Foundation. Proceeds from the Aloha Prep Bowl go to the HUB Foundation, which provides scholarships to Hawaii college-bound student athletes.

The Aloha Prep Bowl highlighted 130 Hawaii players in the exciting double header. The first game, the 19th annual Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl was an East Oahu vs. West Oahu challenge that had players from both OIA and ILH high schools. The second game, the 2nd annual Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl features Hawaii and Mainland all-stars.

“We are very pleased that so many people came out to support these young men who were chosen to play in the Aloha Prep Bowl,” said Wayne Chun, Co-Chariman of the HUB Foundation. “The HUB Foundation created the Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl years ago to showcase Oahu’s football talent and to raise funds for local schools and scholarships for college-bound athletes. This double header continues this mission.” Since its inception, the HUB Foundation has raised over $100,000 for schools and scholarships.

Football University (owned by SportsLink, the creators of the U.S. Army Bowl on NBC) President Rich McGuinness added, “Hawaii is definitely a hotbed for gridiron talent and we are pleased to be involved with this great event.” The Aloha Prep Bowl has proven to open the eyes of college recruiters for many high school seniors who have gone unnoticed in the regular season.

Helping make this bowl a reality is the Aloha Prep Bowl local Hawaii sponsors, including: presenting sponsor, Hawaii Army National Guard; OC16; Dixie Grill; Starcomm Sports Radio; Hawaii Digital Sports; Honolulu Star-Bulletin/MidWeek; Ward Pet Spot; Pacific Administrators, Inc.; The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186; Bank of Hawaii; Hawaii Self Storage; Seven-Eleven Hawaii, Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines; McDonald’s Hawaii; Lemke, Chinen and Tanaka, CPA, Inc., and Ironworkers Union Local 625. 

HAWAII GOODWILL SENIOR BOWL HIGHLIGHTS – By Scoring Live

For the seventh straight year, the West Team defeated the East Team with a final score of 27-6 at the 19th annual Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl.

West Team quarterback T.C. Campbell (Kamehameha School) threw two touchdown passes, one to Graham Rowlie (Waialua High School) and the other to Branden Galapia (Waialua High School). Eleu Wilson (Waianae High School) had a one-yard touchdown plunge to open the scoring for the West, and Ryan Graves (Nanakuli High School) 57-yard interception return for touchdown closed out the scoring for the West.

West Team MVPs: Offensive MVP was Christian Carlos (Campbell High School). Tuu Lolohea (Kapolei High School) received the Defensive MVP honor. And the Special Team MVP award went to Tyler Yamanouchi (Pearl City High School).

East Team MVPs: Phil Tauai (Kalaheo High School) was awarded the Offensive MVP trophy. The Defensive MVP award went to Keali`i Poomaihealani (St. Louis High School). And Corey Lau (Kailua High School) received the Special Team MVP honor.
 
HAWAII/POLYNESIA-MAINLAND BOWL HIGHLIGHTS – By ScoringLive

Some of the best high school football players in the nation showcased their skills in the 2nd annual Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl, and in the end the Mainland All-Stars were victorious over the Hawaii All-Stars, 26-6.

The Mainland’s Duece **** (Redemporist High School, LA) caught touchdown passes, one from each of three Mainland quarterbacks, to lead the Mainland squad to its victory over Hawaii/Polynesia. Lache Seastrunk (Temple High School, TX) had a game-high 16 carries for 142 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown scamper down the right sideline late in the 4th quarter to put the game out of reach.

Hawaii Team’s London Amorin (Pac-Five) led the Hawaii/Polynesia squad with 2 catches for 100 yards, with 92 of those yards coming from a pass play from quarterback PJ Minaya (Pac-Five) on Hawaii/Polynesia’s first play from scrimmage. Kicker Cameron Mercado (Kahuku High School) accounted for all of the Hawaii/Polynesia points, connecting on field goals of 25 and 27 yards.

MVP honors for the Mainland Team went to Defensive Lineman Ricky Heimuli (Brighton High School, UT). Wide Receiver Duece **** (Redemporist High School, LA), received the MVP trophy for the Hawaii Team.

About SportsLink/Football University: SportsLink was started in 2000 as a sports-marketing and management company that produces and oversees many sporting events and properties, including the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Football University and the Football University Youth All-American Bowl. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Terrelle Pryor and Tim Tebow all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Football University is an invitation-only camp for elite-level youth and prep players focusing on teaching technical and skill in a small-group setting under the professional tutelage of former NFL players and coaches.

Football University is the nation’s foremost gridiron training experience, bringing together NFL star players and coaches along with top prep athletes. Numerous college athletes have gone through the ranks of Football University, receiving three days of elite training and unprecedented recruiting and media coverage.

About Hawaii Union Builders Foundation: The Hawaii Union Builders Foundation (HUB Foundation) is a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) educational and charitable organization.  The foundation develops and implements programs, services, and activities of a charitable nature designed to foster and enhance the education and quality of life of the general populace within the State of Hawaii, with special emphasis on students within the primary and secondary school system.  The HUB Foundation’s Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl was created in 1991, by those who wanted to develop a “goodwill” concept for a high school All-Star East versus West football match-up. A true community event, the Bowl salutes the outstanding efforts of Oahu players, coaches, cheerleaders and marching bands.
 

For three quarters, the best of Hawaii and Polynesia kept the nation’s No. 1 running back under check.
 
Unfortunately, while Lache Seastrunk took awhile to find paydirt, teammate Deuce **** had no trouble, catching three touchdown passes as the Mainland All-Stars pulled away from Hawaii/Polynesia for a 26-6 win Saturday night at Aloha Stadium.
 
It was the second victory in as many tries for the visitors in two years. This time, Hawaii/Poly fared well against some of the nation’s top players, trailing 7-6 early in the second half before succumbing.
 
Seastrunk’s 60-yard gallop down the sideline — which put him over the 100-yard mark — opened a three-touchdown lead in the final quarter. Until then, it was a relative defensive stalemate between a physical Hawaii/Poly defense and an utterly stingy Mainland defense. The home team mustered just two field goals by Cameron Mercado and the defense eventually wore down.
 
The Mainlanders accumulated six sacks, including two by Lynden Trail (Booker T. Washington High School, Florida), and picked off three passes. Offensively, **** (Redemporist High School, Louisiana) had six receptions for 80 yards, including three touchdowns, working the middle of the field expertly. 

                   Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl – 4 PM

                   Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl – 7 PM

MEDIA ONLY:

                  Contact Starr Dods (starr@element08.com, 358-4658) for a media pass by FRIDAY, DEC. 11. Media passes will be at Aloha Stadium Will Call reserved under your name. Check-in at security.

DETAILS:  The Hawaii Army National Guard presents the second-annual Aloha Prep Bowl. This double header features two games: Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl (4 PM) – Oahu’s premier annual prep   football event, this game will feature many of the top OIA and ILH high school seniors. This exciting game is now in its 19th year thanks to the Hawaii Union Builders (HUB) Foundation. Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl (7 PM) – This thrilling game features the nation’s top prep football players competing against a Hawaii/Polynesia team comprised of players from across the State and mainland players with Hawaii ties, now in its 2nd year thanks to Football University and SportsLink.

Mahalo to local sponsors, including: presenting sponsor, Hawaii Army National Guard; OC16; Dixie Grill; Starcomm Sports Radio; Hawaii Digital Sports; Honolulu Star-Bulletin/MidWeek; Ward Pet Spot; Pacific Administrators, Inc.; The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186; Bank of Hawaii; Hawaii Self Storage; Seven-Eleven Hawaii, Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines; McDonald’s Hawaii; Lemke, Chinen and Tanaka, CPA, Inc., and Ironworkers Union Local 625.

By Paul Honda
Honolulu Star Bulletin

Kahuku was the top seed, but the Kamehameha Warriors were top flight.

The Warriors ruled the first half with a 20-point lead before fighting off the Red Raiders for a 34-21 win in the Division I final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships last night before 22,661 at Aloha Stadium.

Kamehameha won its first state crown since 2004 by using a dominant defense and a balanced offense. The Warriors also got the edge in the kicking game by blocking a Kahuku punt.

Kahuku’s dynamic kicker, Cameron Mercado, delivered two kickoffs for touchbacks but never materialized as a key weapon late in the game as the Red Raiders lost for the first time after 12 wins.

Second-seeded Kamehameha (12-1), the Interscholastic League of Honolulu champion, relied on a consistent, smart offensive line and running back Ryan Ho (121 yards on 24 carries). Quarterback T.C. Campbell was sharp for most of the game, throwing for 183 yards (15-for-25) and three touchdowns. He tossed two picks, though one was on a bomb in the final seconds of the first half.

HONOLULU , HI –  The Aloha Prep Bowl, presented by the Hawaii Army National Guard, which will feature the best senior high school football players from Hawaii and the Continental United States is happy to announce its Hawaii Team roster for the Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl. The Mainland Team roster will be announced shortly.

The Hawaii Team is made up of 30 football players from across the state and 10 players from the Mainland with Hawaii ties. The Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl will take place at 7 PM (HST) after the 19th annual Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl at 4 PM (HST) on Saturday, December 12 at Aloha Stadium. The Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl roster will be announced shortly.

The Aloha Prep Bowl will highlight 130 Hawaii players with the two games. One hundred of the best Oahu players will play in the Hawaii Goodwill Bowl, now in its 19th year thanks to the HUB Foundation, in an East vs. West challenge.

The Hawaii/Polynesia Mainland Bowl will be broadcast nationwide on FOX West Prime Ticket (blacked out in Hawaii) and in other select regions from around the country. The Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl will be broadcast live locally via OC16 pay-per-view. Both games will be on Starcomm Sports Radio (ESPN 1420), via the internet at www.hawaiidigitalsports.com and with live play-by-play stats at www.ScoringLive.com.

Tickets are available now at the Aloha Stadium Box Office and at www.HawaiiAthletics.com. Ticket Pricing: General Admission $10, Premium Seating $20, and Free for children 5 and under. For more information, visit www.AlohaPrepBowl.com.

Helping make this bowl a reality is the Aloha Prep Bowl local sponsors, including: presenting sponsor, Hawaii Army National Guard; OC16; Dixie Grill; Starcomm Sports Radio; Hawaii Digital Sports; Honolulu Star-Bulletin/MidWeek; Ward Pet Spot; Pacific Administrators, Inc.; The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186; Bank of Hawaii; Hawaii Self Storage; Seven-Eleven Hawaii, Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines; McDonald’s Hawaii; Lemke, Chinen and Tanaka, CPA, Inc., and Ironworkers Union Local 625.

HAWAII/POLYNESIA-MAINLAND BOWL – HAWAII TEAM COACHING STAFF

Head coach Reggie Torres of Kahuku High School and assistant coaches Amosa Amosa of Campbell High School, Punahou Aina of Damien High School, Gary Rosolowich of Kailua High School, Pat Samsonas of Kaiser High School, Kip Botelho of Pac-Five, Fred Salanoa of Radford High School, and Danny Matsumoto of Waianae High School.

HAWAII/POLYNESIA-MAINLAND BOWL – HAWAII TEAM ROSTER

·         Andrew Manely, Leilehua High School, QB

·         PJ Minaya, Pac-Five, QB

·         Jeremy Higgins, Saint Louis School, QB

·         Ryan Ho, Kameahmeha School-Kapalama, RB

·         Keone Napierala-Rose, Waianae High School, RB

·         Will Burbridge, Gulf High School, Florida, RB

·         Taz Stevenson, Mililani High School, WR

·         London Amorin, Pac-Five, WR

·         Shaydon Kehano, Castle High School, WR

·         Samson Anguay, Campbell High School, WR

·         Eddie Morales, Honokaa High School, WR

·         Tuni Kanuch, Bingham High School, Utah, OL/G

·         Maloni Taukeiaho, Bingham High School, Utah, OL/T

·         James Atoe, The Dalles-Wahtonka High School, Oregon, OL/T

·         Jordon Decorte, Kailua High School, OL/C

·         Taani Fisilau, Cottonwood High School, Utah, OL/G

·         Joseph Siliga, Farrington High School, OL/T

·         Jiniki Timoteo, Leilehua High School, OL/T

·         Landon Aano, Kamehameha School-Kapalama, DT

·         Viliami Fonokalafi, Kaimuki High School, DT

·         Kona Schwenke, Kahuku High School, DT

·         Hauoli Jamora, Kahuku High School, DE

·         VJ Fehoko, Farrington High School, DE

·         Jordan Afo, Cottonwood High School, Utah, DT

·         Ricky Heimuli, Brighton High School, Utah, DT

·         Seth Ilae, Farrington High School, LB

·         Tyson Tynanes, Campbell High School, LB

·         Maka Unufe, Provo High School, Utah, LB

·         Matthew Tanuvasa, Southridge High School, Oregon, LB

·         Junior Tufuga, Bartlett High School, Alaska, FB/LB

·         Chaz Bajet, Kamehameha School-Kapalama, CB

·         Johnny Tupola, Kahuku High School, CB

·         Lowen Rogers, Castle High School, CB

·         Shaydon Akuna, Kapolei High School, S

·         Guyson Amina, Waianae High School, S

·         Elika Laloulu, Maui High School, S

·         Cameron Mercado, Kahuku High School, K/P

·         Jeremy Ioane, Punahou School, UTL

·         Andrew Skalman, Iolani School, UTL

·         Cameron Largusa, Kauai High School, UTL

The Aloha Prep Bowl is produced by Football University (FBU), an invitation-only camp for elite-level youth and prep players, in conjunction with the Hawaii Union Builders (HUB) Foundation. Proceeds from the Aloha Prep Bowl go to the HUB Foundation, which provides scholarships to Hawaii college-bound student athletes.

About SportsLink/Football University: SportsLink was started in 2000 as a sports-marketing and management company that produces and oversees many sporting events and properties, including the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Football University and the Football University Youth All-American Bowl. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Terrelle Pryor and Tim Tebow all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Football University is an invitation-only camp for elite-level youth and prep players focusing on teaching technical and skill in a small-group setting under the professional tutelage of former NFL players and coaches.

Football University is the nation’s foremost gridiron training experience, bringing together NFL star players and coaches along with top prep athletes. Numerous college athletes have gone through the ranks of Football University, receiving three days of elite training and unprecedented recruiting and media coverage.

About Hawaii Union Builders Foundation: The Hawaii Union Builders Foundation (HUB Foundation) is a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) educational and charitable organization.  The foundation develops and implements programs, services, and activities of a charitable nature designed to foster and enhance the education and quality of life of the general populace within the State of Hawaii, with special emphasis on students within the primary and secondary school system.  The HUB Foundation’s Hawaii Goodwill Senior Bowl was created in 1991, by those who wanted to develop a “goodwill” concept for a high school All-Star East versus West football match-up. A true community event, the Bowl salutes the outstanding efforts of Oahu players, coaches, cheerleaders and marching bands.