Kahuku Puts Three Into Class Of 2023 HHSAA Hall of Honor; Number Of Inductees Since 1983 Grows To 492

 

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The HHSAA Hall of Honor announced its Class of 2023 inductees Monday.

This newest Hall of Honor class includes three athletes from Kahuku, all of whom played on the 2021 and 2022 Open state championship Red Raiders team.

Of the three, only one — linebacker Liona Lefau — played a single sport. The other two played four sports — Leonard Ah You (linebacker in football, basketball, volleyball and track and field) and Brock Fonoimoana (safety in football, basketball, volleyball and track and field).

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The 12 2023 honorees — who will receive a $2,000 scholarship and be honored at a banquet June 4 at the Ala Moana Hotel — follow.

>> Milan Ah Yat, University High/Pac-Five (softball, volleyball, baseball)

>> Leonard Ah You, Kahuku (football, basketball, volleyball, track and field)

>> Elijah Dinkel, Kamehameha-Hawaii (soccer, football, track)

>> Brock Fonoimoana, Kahuku (football, basketball, volleyball, track and field)

>> Taryn Irimata, Campbell (softball)

>> Liona Lefau, Kahuku (football)

>> Solomone Malafu, Kapa’a (football, basketball, volleyball)

>> Tatum Moku, Kamehameha (track and field)

>> Keala Montgomery, Lanai (softball, basketball, volleyball)

>> Raya Nakao, Punahou (golf)

>> Zola O’Donnell, Mililani (cross country, track, swimming)

>> Marley Roe, Kamehameha (soccer, volleyball)

According to the HHSAA, the criteria for induction is based mainly on athletic achievement, but character, sportsmanship, academic record and community service also are taken into consideration.

Every spring since 1983, 12 student-athletes from around the state have been picked for the HHSAA Hall of Honor. With 12 added this year, the number of honorees is up to 492.

The 41 classes — from 1983 to 2023 — are listed below, preceded by a list of athletes who have gone on to play in either the NFL, Major League Baseball or the PGA Tour.

HHSAA Hall of Honor to the NFL

>> Bern Brostek, Class of 1986
>> Pio Sagapolutele, Class of 1987
>> Adrian Murrell, Class of 1989
>> Itula Mili, Class of 1991
>> Aaron Francisco, Class of 2001
>> Brent “Ikaika” Alama-Francis, Class of 2002
>> Jordon Dizon, Class of 2004
>> Kealoha Pilares, Class of 2006
>> Manti Te’o, Class of 2009
>> Marcus Mariota, Class of 2011
>> DeForest Buckner, Class of 2012
>> Tua Tagovailoa, Class of 2017

HHSAA Hall of Honor to Major League Baseball

>> Mike Fetters, Class of 1983
>> Benny Agbayani, Class of 1989
>> Shane Victorino, Class of 1999
>> Kolten Wong, Class of 2008

HHSAA Hall of Honor to the PGA Tour

>> Parker McLachlin, Class of 1997

1983

Joey Bunch
Michael Fetters
Eugene Fontanilla
Guy Gaspar
Yoshi Honda
Linda Jackson
Charles Moetului
Pam Nihipali
Brian Norwood
Joy Purdy
Tino Sellitto
Koldene Walsh

1984

Reydan “Tita” Ahuna
Michael Among
Amosa Amosa
Robynn Bicoy
Bradley Estabilio
Carl Fraticelli
Ross Kagawa
Sean Kinilau
Donny Maa
Thia Palakiko
Kalani Perry
Troy Yokoyama

1985

Todd Apo
Bern Brostek
Tracie Huddy
Mike Kuenzli
Anthony Lazaro, Jr.
Clayton Mahuka
Debbie Namohala
Souk Ngonethong]
Peter Ranta
Aaron Sumida
K. Mark Takai
William “J.J.” Vroom

1986

Mona Afalava
Matthew Cerizo
David Cooper
Garrett Gabriel
Naomi Helenihi
Patrick Higa
Lawrence Kahn-SmithNina Liahjell
Talbert Lum Ho
Melissa Pacheco
Trevor Schirman
Simanua Tiatia

1987

Byron Beatty
Bruce Ferreira
Thomas Heffernan, Jr.
Tamara Al Kaluau
Nuuanu Kaulia
Jennifer Kokubun
Daniel Mafua
Teddi Pila
Pio Sagapolutele
George Smith IV
Richard Stevenson
Francine Villarmia

1988

Jarinn Akana
Shane Bell
Shannon Cabunoc
Dawson Carvalho
John Correa
John Feinga
Jacob Garcia
Maile Golden
D. Kalei Namohala
Diana Ota
Walter Santiago
Nadine Takai

1989

Benny Agbayani
Michelle Arnold
Jason Cabral
Gregory Gonsalves
Jennifer Kaeo
Micah Matsuzaki
Adrian Murrell
Kanoa Ostrem
Rynee Rodrigues
George Stewart
Pablo Venenciano
Peter Viliamu

1990

Teddy Agullana
Tupu Alualu
Melanie Azama
Solene Duvauchelle
Alika Fuentes
Jerry Kaeka
Kekoa Kaluhiokalani
Silila Malepeai
Christian Miller
Jolynn Samana
Charisse Wakita
Kevin Wong

1991

Ink Aleaga
Agenhart Ellis III
Matthew Gonsalves
John Hao
Ryan Hoopii
John Limahai
Jason Lopez
Shon Malani
Itula Mili
Albert Nihipali
Stephen Vierra
Deirdre Wisneski

1992

Kalei Arnold
Violet Carrillo
Glenn Freitas
Kena Heffeman
Ryan Ideta
Marcus Malepeai
Ikaika Malloe
Kaipo McGuire
Robert Medeiros
Kahea Schuckert
Ana Vidinha
Simeon Vierra

1993

Brendyn Agbayani
Tod Bello
Stewart Chong
Nani Cockett
Aulii Ellis
Perry Lam
Joel Lane
Joelynn Naki
Dustin Peterson
Robby Robinson
Taylor Shigemoto
Kevin Wilson

1994

Brian Ah Yat
David Alip
Jodi Benson
Eleu Kane
Leah Karratti
Todd King
Debbie Lambert
Jerry Leaeno
Alika Smith
Kahi Villa
Ray Wilhelm
Adam Wong

1995

Prestine Foster
BJ Itoman
Jodi Jackson
Regina Kaaihili
Greg Miller
Fiona Nepo
Kautai Olevao
Heather Onuma
George Ornellas, III
Fred Robins
Donny Utu
Kenn Wakakuwa

1996

Darnell Arceneaux
Richard Carlisle
Jason Ching
Sarah Clark
Darolyn Custodio
Casey Flores
Tiana Fuertes
Robert Kemfort
William Pieper, II
Keiko Price
Valasi Sepulona
Rachel Watson

1997

Kristin Anderson
Sean Jardin
Pomai Kapule
Melanie Keolanui
Parker McLachlin
Robert McLean
Tehani Miyashiro
Marjorie Nepo
Michael Souza
Matthew Stevens
Erin Stovall
Edward Taamu

1998

Endia Abrante
Ing Aleaga
Brandy Choy Foo
Bryan Clay
Jason Gesser
Kelly Kaaihili
Aina Kohler
Mindy Marques
Onaona Miller
Jill Ono
Alohalani Santiago
Kirk Uejio

1999

Cord Anderson
Brandon Brooks
Kristopher Cuaresma-Primm
Toniuolevaiavea Fonoti
Kyle Fukuchi
Joe Igber
Lily Kahumoku
Mi-Suk Lee
Eri Macdonald
Dana Navarro-Arias
Joseph Siofele
Shane Victorino

2000

Houston Ala
Christian Kawika Casco
Timothy Chang
Victoria Chang
Erin Hoe
Mitzi Ing
Chad Kapanui
Kealani Kimball
Bradlee Lum-Tucker
Jason Mandaquit
Vera Simms
Gerald Welch

2001

Pesefea Fiaseu
Aaron Francisco
Nicole Garbin
Natasha Kai
Rachel Kyono
Aritta Lane
Milia Macfarlane
Brandy Richardson
Mark Rodrigues
Edward Ruhland
Joelle Sugai
Shannon Tabion

2002

Brandon Ala
Brent Alama-Francis
Abraham Apilado, Jr.
Mahie Atay
Bart-Thomas Casco
Lauran Dignam
Jarett Hamamoto
Todd Iacovelli
Tiana Lum-Tucker
Tyler Perkins
Ashley Ruff
Ashley Swart

2003

Krisha Kai
Jamie Kamanao
Rachel Kane
Kuulei Karratti
Tuli Peters
Keoni Ruth
Zoie Sevilla
Jonathan Spiker
Hongzhe Sun
Koren Takeyama
Daniel Tautofi
Caylene Valdez

2004

Matt Bell
Tamarah Binek
Todd Blankenship
Jordon Dizon
Tia Ferguson
Nancy Hoist
Kami Kapaku
Derrick Low
Kyle Teves
Laosamoa Uli
Abel Werner
Samuel Wilhoite

2005

Shanna-Lei Dacanay
Spencer Hafoka
Jessica Hanato
Trenson Himalaya
Courtney Kessell
Michael Kopra
Tamari Miyashiro
Kyle Pape
Brashton Satele
C.J. Tausaga
Futi Tavana
Fran Weems

2006

Camilla Ah Hoy
Okesene “Junior” Ale
Kenny Estes
Lauren Ho
Jeremy Kamakaala
Brandon Low
Careena Onosai
Tye Perdido
Kealoha Pilares
Dylan Rush
Kawika Shoji
Gerritt Vincent

2007

Reece Alnas
Jazzmin Awa-Williams
Brandon Hardin
Keisha Kanekoa
June Ann Lusk
Spencer McLachlin
Ashley Medcalf
Randolyn “Hoku” Nohara
Jeremiah “Miah” Ostrowski
Keone Reyes
Scott Smith
Richard Torres

2008

Tani Ader
Lake Casco
Daniel Chow
Kanani Herring
Tiffany Ikeda-Simao
Harrison “Jeeter” Ishida
Shawna-Lei Kuehu
Dara Pagaduan
Erik Shoji
Jamie Smith
Kolten Wong
Michelle Yoshida

2009

Breland Almadova
Tani Costa
Jray Galeai
Taylor Ibera
Bryce Jenkins
Kristin Lim
Kela Marciel
Bailey Massenburg
Aisha Price
Meleana Shim
Christel Simms
Manti Te’o

2010

Jarrett Arakawa
Chaz Bajet
Taylor Crabb
Jacob Edwards
Ryan Ho
Danna-Lynn Hooper
Kamie Imai
Lawrence Lagafuaina
Kuuipo Nakoa
Sara Palmer
Courtney Senas
Andrew Skalman

2011

Abbigale Kalei Adolpho
Christina Chow
Micah Christenson
Caprice Dydasco
Lake Kaai
Leisha Liilii
Marcus Mariota
Pierce Murphy
Zhane Santiago
Shea Shimabukuro
Kailea Tracy-Visintainer
Maiki Viela

2012

Dawnyelle Awa
Shane Brostek
DeForest Buckner
Keiki Carlos
Lorens Chan
Mindy Chow
Kristine Felix
Benny Fonua
Lia Galdeira
Misty Maa
Mysha Sataraka
Pasoni Tasini

2013

Raion Black
Keelan Ewaliko
Michael Fisher
Kawe Johnson
Shaun Kagawa
Carly Kan
Alex Masaquel
Dane Pestano
Bree Rapoza
Renny Richmond
Isaac Savaiinaea
Aofaga Wily

2014

Alyssa Bettendorf
Evan Enriques
Dayton Furuta
Dakota Grossman
Sarah Liva
Jasmine Mau
Jacob McEnroe
Alohi Robins-Hardy
Ryan Stack
Joshua Terao
Alyssa Tobita
Larry Tuileta

2015

Kamuela Borden
Gabbie Ewing
Tiyana Hallums
Lena Hayakawa
Sabrina Hollins
BJ Hosaka
Ian Kahaloa
Kanoa Kaleoaloha
Kawika Lam
Sarah Lau
Micah Maa
Kanawai Noa

2016

Teshya Alo
Emalia Eichelberger
Mariel Galdiano
Shandon Hopeau
Laakea Kahoohanohano-Davis
Kaeo Kruse
Aukai Lileikis
Vavae Malepeai
Lalelei Mataafa
Austin Matautia
Chanelle Molina
Emma Taylor

2017

Kayla Afoa
Kesi Ah-Hoy
Jocelyn Alo
Lia Foster
Hugh Hogland
Kekaula Kaniho
Celena Molina
Kristen O’Handley
K.J. Pascua
Ava Shipman
Tua Tagovailoa
Dane Yamashiro

2018

Saydee Aganus
Teniya Alo
Corey Cabanban
Andre Ilagan
Taegan Keep
Gwen Maeha
Cherilyn Molina
Taysia Pimentel
Mikayla Tablit
Ally Wada
Ryan Wilcox
Veronica Winham

2019

Naighel Calderon
Duke Clemens
Kelani Corbett
Kiran Costa
Sunshine Fontes
Dillon Gabriel
Ashley Gooman
Mikayla Kekoa
Kameron Ng
Kalina Obrey
Faatui Tuitele
Noah Wusstig

2020

Nanea Estrella
Alfred Failauga
Chenoa Frederick
Laakea Gonsalves
Christina Hicks
Caiyle Kaupu
Legend Matautia
Elena Oglivie
Kysen Terukina
Joshua Tihada
Christmas Togiai
Roman Wilson

2021

Teani Arakawa
Kanani Araki
Alana Barthel
Cayla Cabanban
Alakai Gonsalves
Shayna Kamaka
Caleb Lomavita
Koby Moananu
Titus Mokiao-Atimalala
Branden Pagurayan
Shaye Story
Lily Wahinekapu

2022

Ailana Agbayani
Aiva Arquette
Kaleonahe Bukoski
O’Shen Cazimero
Erin Hikiji
Devin Kahahawai
Jovi Lefotu
Grace Monahan
Kaliana Salazar-Harrell
Kale Spencer
Blaze Sumiye
Teva Tafiti

2023

Milan Ah Yat
Leonard Ah You
Elijah Dinkel
Brock Fonoimoana
Taryn Irimata
Liona Lefau
Solomone Malafu
Tatum Moku
Keala Montgomery
Raya Nakao
Zola O’Donnell
Marley Roe

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