Note: This post has been updated with news about Kailua’s Blazen Lono-Wong and some other athletes on signing day Wednesday. Bedrock Sports Hawaii will update this post if more news from signing day becomes available.
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UPDATES:
Kailua defensive end Blazen Lono-Wong signed a letter of intent to play football for Arizona State on Wednesday.
Wong was recruited by, among others, Sun Devils assistant Shaun Aguano, who is a former Kapaa High School standout.
Kailua’s Blazen Lono-Wong will play for Arizona State, joining his cousin and Sun Devils inline hockey player Jaden Nahoi-Baricar (below, right) at the school.
Lono-Wong, a 6-foot-4, 240-pounder, is valued for his edge rushing ability, according to Rivals.com. He received his offer relatively late, in December, and orally committed on Jan. 21 before signing Wednesday. He also had an offer from Hawaii.
Lono-Wong’s cousin, Kapolei graduate Jaden Nahoi-Baricar, plays club inline hockey at Arizona State.
In other D-I FBS recruiting updates:
>> Uso Seemalo, a 2020 Molokai grad who most recently played on the defensive line at Garden City Community College in California, signed to play for Kansas Sate. He is the first player for the Farmers to accept a Division I FBS scholarship. He also had offers from Akron and UNLV.
>> Saint Louis receiver Devon Tauafa made an oral commitment to play for the University of Hawaii on Wednesday, but did not sign yet.
>> Buffalo Kruize, a 6-5, 270-pound offensive tackle and a 2019 Moanalua graduate who most recently played for City College of San Francisco, received offers from Arizona State and New Mexico State.
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Before the state football tournament, Kawika Rogers had zero offers from Division I FBS colleges.
It didn’t take long for mainland recruiters to notice the 6-foot-5, 327-pound Rogers after he proved to be a big cog in the bulldozing running game for the Kapaa Warriors, who won the Division II state championship.
There wasn’t a ton of news on the second of two national letter of intent signing days yesterday (the first was Dec. 15), but within the last few weeks, Rogers made a blockbuster decision when he committed to play for the Oregon Ducks. And he signed on the dotted line Wednesday. Rogers also received offers Arizona State, Fresno State and Hawaii.
Kapaa’s Kawika Rogers signed to play for Oregon. (Image credit: 247sports.com).
“Rogers is a solid addition for the Ducks, who landed a legitimate Power 5 conference-caliber prospect late in the process,” a report at OregonLive.com read. “He could be a versatile piece up front in Eugene.”
Kapaa teammate Solomone Malafu, who was a major two-way star of the Warriors’ run to the D-II state title as a linebacker and running back, recently received his first two offers — from Arizona State and Utah. Malafu is part of the Class of 2023 and will be back to play his senior season at Kapaa in the fall.
There has been some other football recruiting movement recently, some of which has been reported by other outlets:
Class of 2021
>> Mililani linebacker Wynden Hoohuli, who redshirted at Nebraska last season, signed a litter of intent to play for Hawaii on Wednesday.
Class of 2022
>> Saint Louis quarterback A.J. Bianco, who originally committed to Hawaii, signed with Nevada.
>> According to a report in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, former Campbell quarterback Blaine Hipa, who transferred to Chandler, Arizona, to finish his high school career, appears to be headed to play in the Ivy League at Princeton, which is a D-I FCS school that doesn’t offer scholarships.
>> Kahuku running back Kau Lana Kaluna — who had a monster performance in Kahuku’s Open Division state championship game win — received an offer to play for Montana Western, an NAIA school.
>> PAC-5 linebacker Joshua Arcayena, an ILH All-Star and Maryknoll student, announced on Twitter that he is going to play for Lewis and Clark College (Portland, Oregon).
Class of 2023
>> Kahuku linebacker Leonard Ah You received new offers from Arizona, Nevada and Utah State.
>> Kahuku linebacker Liona Lefau received new offers from Arizona, California and Nevada.
>> Saint Louis slotback Trech Kekahuna received new offers from Boise State and Nevada.
>> Kahuku safety Brock Fonoimoana received new offers from San Jose State and Utah State.
>> Campbell wide receiver Kamaehu Kaawalauole received a new offer from Colorado State.
Class of 2024
>> Campbell defensive back Kela Moore received an offer to play for San Diego State.
Updates: Kamehameha Holds Signing Day Ceremony
Kamehameha held a signing day ceremony at the school on Wednesday morning, where the following athletes in various sports and levels signed letters of intent.
The Warriors signees were:
>> Joseph Akeo, Cumberland University (Lebanon, Tennessee) volleyball
>> Noah Akiona, Newman University (Wichita, Kansas) bowling
>> Dylan Friedl, Concordia University (Irvine, California) volleyball
>> Rylee Gaudia, Saint Martin’s University (Lacey, Washington) softball
>> Sienna Inouye, Webster University (Webster Groves, Missouri) soccer
>> Leila Kahoano, University of San Diego soccer
>> Kylee Kamauoha-Phillips, College of Saint Mary’s (Omaha, Nebraska) basketball
>> Destiny Lum, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, Massachusetts) softball
>> Levi Maafala, Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais, Illinois) football
>> Colby McClinton, Biola University (La Mirada, California) softball
>> Kalai Pagente, Western Oregon University (Monmouth, Oregon) soccer
>> Dylan Panui, Western Oregon University (Monmouth, Oregon) soccer
>> Madison Rabe, Georgian Court University (Lakewood Township, New Jersey) softball
>> Aloha Ramos, South Dakota State University (Brookings, South Dakota) soccer
Kamehameha football coach Abu Maafala and his family,
including his son and Olivet Nazarene signee Levi Maafala.
Kamehameha’s signees gathered for a photo Wednesday at the school’s ceremony.
Also, in a ceremony at Saint Louis School on Wednesday, baseball player Xander Sielken signed to play for the University of Hawaii.
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Below is a full list of Hawaii football recruits from the classes of 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Hawaii’s Class of 2022 Division I FBS College Recruiting List
Sources: 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.
Note: Additions, deletions and corrections, if applicable, can be made by emailing BedrockSportsHawaii.com to [email protected].
Updated: Feb. 2, 2022
22
TEVARUA TAFITI, LB/DE, Punahou, 6-3, 222
Four-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to Stanford.
Other offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisville, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Syracuse, Tulane, UCLA, Utah, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin.
18
LAAKEA KAPOI, OT, Saint Louis, 6-4, 305
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to San Diego State.
Other offers: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon State, San Jose State, Syracuse, UCF, UNLV, Utah State, Washington State.
15
KAEO AKANA, LB/DE, Roosevelt, 6-3, 205
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to Utah.
Other offers: Arizona, Boise State, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Oregon State, San Diego State, UCLA, UNLV, Washington, Washington State.
7
JONAH SAVAIINAEA, OL, Saint Louis, 6-3, 330
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to Arizona.
Other offers: Arizona State, Hawaii, San Diego State, Syracuse, UCF, UNLV.
6
TAVO MOTUAPUAKA, OT, Mililani, 6-5, 280
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to: Utah State.
Other offers: Hawaii, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah, Washington State.
5
JAYDEN MAIAVA, QB, Liberty, Nev. (formerly Kaimuki), 6-4, 205
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to: UNLV.
Other offers: Auburn, BYU, Louisville, Tennessee.
4
AJ BIANCO, QB, Saint Louis, 6-3, 210
Three-star recruit signed to: Nevada.
Other offers: Hawaii, Nebraska, Washington State.
KONA MOORE, CB, Saint Louis, 6-1, 185
Signed Dec. 15 to: Hawaii.
Other offers: Army, Louisiana-Monroe, Navy
KAWIKA ROGERS, OL, Kapaa, 6-6, 327
Three-star recruit signed to Oregon.
Other offers: Arizona State, Fresno State, Hawaii.
3
USO SEEMALO, DL, Molokai 2020 (Garden City Community College), 6-4, 305
Three-star recruit signed Feb. 2 to: Kansas State.
Other offers: Akron, UNLV.
DEVON TAUAEFA, WR, Saint Louis, 6-4, 200
Committed to Hawaii.
Other offers: Colorado State, Nevada.
2
BLAINE HIPA, QB, Chandler, Ariz. (formerly Campbell), 6-2, 192
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Hawaii, Tennessee.
BUFFALO KRUIZE, OT, Moanalua 2019 (City College of San Francisco), 6-5, 270
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona State, New Mexico State.
BLAZEN LONO-WONG, DE, Kailua, 6-4, 240
Three-star recruit signed Feb. 2 to: Arizona State
Other offer: Hawaii
KEENAN McCADDY, WR, Moanalua, 6-3, 180
Three-star recruit signed Dec. 15 to: Boise State.
Other offer: Navy.
MAKANALEA MEYER, DB/WR, Mililani, 5-10, 170
Uncommitted.
Offers: Hawaii, Nevada.
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MIKEY AGASIVA, OL, 6-2, 265
Uncommitted.
Offer: Army.
JARINN KALAMA, Wasatch, Utah (formerly Mililani), ATH, 6-3, 200
Signed Dec. 15 to BYU.
ETHAN SPENCER, C, Saint Louis, 6-2, 250
Signed Dec. 15 to: Hawaii.
Hawaii’s Class of 2023 Division I FBS College Recruiting
42
TAUSILI AKANA, LB, Skyridge, Utah (formerly Kamehameha and Wasatch, Utah), 6-4, 225
Uncommitted four-star recruit.
Offers: Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Baylor, BYU, California, Clemson, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, San Diego State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCLA, UNLV, USC, Utah, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin.
20
LIONA LEFAU, LB, Kahuku (formerly Sammamish, Wash.), 6-1, 210
Uncommitted four-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pittsburgh, San Diego State, Texas, USC, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin.
9
LEONARD AH YOU, LB, Kahuku, 6-2, 187
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah, Utah State.
8
IAPANI LALOULU, OL, Farrington, 6-2, 357
Uncommitted four-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Miami, Oregon, Syracuse, Tennessee, Virginia.
5
BROCK FONOIMOANA, S, Kahuku, 6-1, 190
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: BYU, San Jose State, Utah, Utah State, Virginia.
3
TRECH KEKAHUNA, WR, Saint Louis, 5-11, 175
Uncommitted.
Offers: Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada.
2
KAMAEHU KAAWALAUOLE, WR, Campbell, 6-4, 185
Uncommitted.
Offers: Colorado State, Nevada.
SOLOMONE MALAFU, LB, Kapaa, 6-1, 225
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona State, Utah.
JULIAN SAVAIINAEA, DE, Saint Louis, 6-3, 241
Uncommitted.
Offers: San Diego State, San Jose State.
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KAINOA CARVALHO, WR, 5-7, 160
Uncommittd.
Offer: Utah
CHANSEN GARCIA, DB, Kahuku, 5-9, 175
Uncommitted.
Offer: Navy.
Hawaii’s Class of 2024 Division I FBS College Recruiting
1
KELA MOORE, DB, Campbell, 6-0, 175,
Uncommitted.
Offer: San Diego State.
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