High School Recruiting Recap for 'Month of January' 2010

High School Recruiting Recap for 'Month of January' 2010

Sealii Epenesa, DT

Hometown	Honolulu, HI
High School	Iolani School
Position rank	DT # 79
Height	6'2"
Weight	300 lbs.

Commited: UCLA
Scouts Grade: 76

Position Rank: 79

Ofa Fifita, OLB

Hometown	San Bernardino, CA
High School	Arroyo Valley High School
Position rank	OLB # 127
Height	5'11"
Weight	199 lbs.

Commited: Fresno State

Scouts Grade: 73

Position Rank: 127

Nate Fakahafua, WR

Hometown	Salt Lake City, UT
High School	Highland High School
Height	6'3"
Weight	190 lbs.

Commited: Utah

Scouts Grade: 45

Sione Tupouata, DE

Hometown	Sunnyvale, CA
High School	Fremont High School
Position rank	DE # 129
Height	6'4"
Weight	240 lbs.

Vertical Jump	28.0"
40-yd dash	4.64
20-yd shuttle	4.23
Power ball throw	39'

Commited: Utah

Scouts Grade: 74

Position Rank: 129

Ofa Latu, OLB

Hometown	Provo, UT
High School	Timpview High School
Height	6'2"
Weight	210 lbs.

Commited: Utah

Scouts Grade: 40

Maka Unufe, WR

Hometown	Provo, UT
High School	Provo High School
Height	6'1"
Weight	190 lbs.

Commited: Utah

Scouts Grade: 40

Beau Yap, DE

Hometown	Pearl City, HI
High School	Kamehameha Schools
Position rank	DE # 116
Height	6'1"
Weight	230 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 75

Position Rank: 116

Kalafitoni Pole, DE

Hometown	Union City, CA
High School	James Logan High School
Height	6'2"
Weight	250 lbs.

Commited: Washington State

Scouts Grade: 40

Isaac Asiata, OG

Hometown	Spanish Fort, UT
High School	Spanish Fork High School
Height	6'4"
Weight	295 lbs.

Commited: Utah

Scouts Grade: 45

Hauoli Jamora, DE

Hometown	Kahuku, HI
High School	Kahuku High School
Position rank	DE # 63
Height	6'2"
Weight	230 lbs.

Commited: Washington

Scouts Grade: 78

Position Rank: 63

Dustin Elisara, ILB

Hometown	Kapolei, HI
High School	Kapolei High School
Position rank	ILB # 29
Height	6'1"
Weight	225 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 76

Position Rank: 29

Kody Afusia, OC

Hometown	Huntington Beach, CA
High School	Ocean View High School
Height	6'3"
Weight	295 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 40

Cedric Lousi, DE

Hometown	Fremont, CA
High School	Freedom High School
Height	6'1"
Weight	235 lbs.

Commited: San Jose State

Scouts Grade: 40

Tuu Lolohea, ILB

Hometown	Kapolei, HI
High School	Kapolei High School
Height	6'1"
Weight	225 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 40

Kurt Taufaasau, DT

Hometown	American Samoa, SP
High School	New Mexico Military Institute (NM)
Height	6'2"
Weight	290 lbs.

Commited: Wyoming

Matangi Tonga, DT

Hometown	San Mateo, CA
High School	College of San Mateo
Height	6'3"
Weight	280 lbs.

Commited: Houston

Marcus Umu, S

Hometown	Honolulu, HI
High School	Saint Louis School
Position rank	S # 79
Height	5'11"
Weight	180 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 76

Position Rank: 79

David Katina, DE

Hometown	Pago Pago, American Samoa, SP
High School	Fa'assao Marist High School
Height	6'2"
Weight	225 lbs.

Commited: Hawai'i

Scouts Grade: 40

Desmond Tautofi, DE

Hometown	Las Vegas, NV
High School	Calvary Chapel Christian School
Position rank	DE # 145
Height	6'3"
Weight	270 lbs.

Commited: UNLV

Scouts Grade: 74

Position Rank: 145

Eric Tuiloma, S

Hometown	Las Vegas, NV
High School	Desert Pines High School
Position rank	S # 139
Height	5'11"
Weight	185 lbs.

Commited: UNLV

Scouts Grade: 73

Position Rank: 139

Kaiwi Crabb, OT

Hometown	Honolulu, HI
High School	Punahou School
Position rank	OT # 76
Height	6'5"
Weight	244 lbs.

Commited: Colorado

Scouts Grade: 76

Position Rank: 76

2010 US Army All-American Bowl Preview

2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl set for January 9. 10th Anniversary Game Celebrates a Decade of Athletic and Soldier Excellence. 

The following are the Polynesian athletes that will be participating in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

VJ Fehoko
LineBacker

Farrington High School | Honolulu, HI

V.J. put together back-to-back All-State seasons. He played more outside linebacker but could wind up playing inside linebacker in college. He does a great job of playing off blocks and making tackles from sideline to sideline. He totaled 86 tackles, 10 sacks, and one interception in his Junior season. ”He is an instinctive, tough, and aggressive linebacker, who consistently makes plays from sideline to sideline, all game long.

Ricky Heimuli

Defensive Line

Brighton High School | Salt Lake City, UT

Heimuli has the size and strength to bull rush his way back to the quarterback, as well as impressive speed to help chase down the ball carrier. He gets a good jump on the snap and uses quick hands to help him maintain separation. In his sophomore year, he recorded 57 tackles (seven for losses), 4 ½ sacks and one interception. As a junior, he totaled 40 tackles (ten for losses) and five sacks. “Heimuli is one of the best defensive players to come out of Utah in quite some time. He’s impossible to block with his bull rush and strength that is unmatched by anybody in the nation. He’s also a very intelligent defender and knows what it takes to make the big play at key times.”

Sione Potoae

Defensive Line

Lakes High School | Lakewood, WA

Potoa’e is an active player that uses his quickness off the ball to get penetration in the gaps. He explodes off the ball low and with good pad level, and uses his pads very well to keep separation. He is always around the ball, and sheds blocks effectively before wrapping up the ball carrier. As a junior, he recorded 44 tackles and two sacks. “A physical and aggressive ball player, he shows good backside pursuit and at all times he is moving towards the ball. A relentless playmaker.”

Ross Apo

Wide Reciever

The Oakridge School | Arlington, TX

Apo displays good stance and start, exploding off the ball and getting into his route quickly. With his size, he is a massive target across the middle and down the seam. He has deceptive speed, and covers a lot of ground quickly with his long stride. He is a great red zone target because of his height and leaping ability. As a junior, he hauled in 37 passes for 764 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. “He competes for the ball in flight and is at his best in tough situations. He can hurt you in underneath zones, he’s the consummate wide receiver who does whatever it takes to improve his game.”

DE's Saying Aloha to the Quarterback

The North Shore on the campus of BYU-Hawaii is the setting for the annual Game Plan Football Academy. It is a four-day event that allows prospects from the island to receive instruction from college coaches as well take part in padded competition.

This year's camp had a little over 150 players taking part and included college coaches from all levels, from JUCO to FBS. The camp has been around for five years and is based on football instruction and college academic preparation. Executive Director Asai Gilman said the purpose of the camp was to help kids "understand the process of going to college, graduate, and then contribute back to society."

While on-field instruction is the key element for the kids hoping to improve their football skills and fundamentals, educational guidance is also emphasized. Players enrolled are able to participate in an eight-month process called "Chalk Talk" which offers help in such areas as SAT prep and the NCAA Eligibility Center (Clearinghouse).

Defensive Line Impressive

It didn't take long to see there was a lot of defensive line talent at the Game Plan Football Academy. Three defensive linemen stood out against the offensive line in the one-on-one competition, and in both the base blocking and pass-protection drills it was these three who dominated the opposition and refused to be blocked:

Hauoli Jamora, DE, (Kahuku, HI)

Jamora was extremely impressive in his overall performance. He was consistently quick out of his stance and immediately struck a jarring blow with his hands into the frame of the blocker. He played with great leverage and was able to press every opposing lineman into the backfield on run blocks, extending his arms and churning his legs while maintaining inside pad control.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder was equally successful during pass-rush competition. He did a good job of mixing up his techniques and counters by using the short swim and power rip moves, among others, to make penetration and defeat the man across from him. It's not surprising that this guy is coming on strong on the recruiting front and already has been offered by BYU and Wyoming.

Jamora can develop into a very solid player once he adds some bulk. We look forward to further evaluating him, but based off his performance at the camp he is certainly a serious sleeper at the end position in the 2010 class.

Kona Schwenke, DE, (Kahuku, HI)

Schwenke was identified early as one of the highest-ranked players on the island of Oahu. He is a tall athlete with exceptional range and his long arms help him separate and disengage from the opponent. At the Game Plan camp he was solid when playing run defense, but even more dominant in the pass rush drills. He is a true speed rusher off the edge who can get to the outside before the offensive tackle can set back and anchor down. Active with his hands, Schwenke would often chop the outside hand of the pass blocker as he accelerated upfield practically untouched.

He also proved he could mix it up by setting the offensive blocker up to the outside with his first two steps then slant back underneath by using the short swim technique. Schwenke comes out of his stance a little high and needs to improve his overall strength, but he has the athleticism, size and quickness that has attracted over half-a-dozen offers.

Charles Tuaau, DT, (Leilehua, HI)

Tuaau is the most raw of the three defensive ends, but has a huge upside due to his aggressive attitude and affinity for physical play. A University of Hawaii commit, Tuaau has the build and strength to play defensive tackle, which is where he will likely end up in college.

He gets off the ball quickly for a 275-pounder and usually handles the man across the line of scrimmage. He needs to use his hands better and not give up his chest to the blocker, though he often simply overpowers the opposition. Tuaau is big and strong in the lower body and should be a very solid player, once he better channels his aggression and fine-tunes his skills and fundamentals.

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