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UH alumni work out for NFL decision-makers

Around 70 NFL scouts, player personnel directors and coaches attended a "pro day" workout for former University of Hawaii players and others in Carson, Calif., yesterday.

Head coaches Dick Vermeil (Chiefs), Jack Del Rio (Jaguars), Marvin Lewis (Bengals) and Butch Davis (Browns) attended.

Defensive tackles Isaac Sopoaga and Lance Samuseva, defensive ends Travis LaBoy, Houston Ala, Kevin Jackson and La'anui Correa, cornerback Kelvin Millhouse, wide receiver Jeremiah Cockheran and running back John West worked out, as did linebacker Joe Siofele (Arizona) and Chauncey Ako (Boise State).

Sopoaga and LaBoy followed up on eye-opening efforts at the NFL combine last month, and both are expected to be drafted, possibly in the first three rounds.

Sopoaga bench-pressed 225 pounds 40 times. He did it 42 times at the combine.

"Both had a really good day," their agent, Kenny Zuckerman said. "Isaac got on a plane after the workout and is visiting the New England Patriots."

In addition to the Patriots, the Chiefs, Titans, Bengals and Browns have expressed interest in Sopoaga, Zuckerman said. He added that LaBoy has drawn interest from the 49ers, Texans, Ravens, Rams and Jaguars.

"I think both elevated their draft status and worked out for the decision-makers," Zuckerman said. "It's like a last test drive before buying the car."

An NFL scout in attendance yesterday told the Star-Bulletin that Sopoaga and LaBoy both looked "very good." Another said Sopoaga is "a first-round talent."

LaBoy and Jackson both worked out at linebacker drills in addition to defensive end. Zuckerman said "90 percent" of the interest in LaBoy is as a defensive end.

Some scouts timed Millhouse at 4.3 in the 40, and Cockheran was clocked by some at 4.4.

Vitale taking show to Maui in SuperBrawl

Falaniko Vitale will try to stay on the road back to the Ultimate Fighting Championships in the main event of SuperBrawl 34 on Maui on Sunday.

Vitale, who sports a record of 16-3 and is ranked in MMA Weekly's top 10, beat UFC legend Dave Menne in the last SuperBrawl in Honolulu and has fought in the UFC against No. 1 Matt Lindland twice. He will be taking on Keith Winters of Arizona.

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Cabbage back in big time: Hilo's Wesley "Cabbage" Correira will face Mike Kyle of San Jose, Calif., in a heavyweight bout at UFC 47 April 2 at Las Vegas.

It will be Kyle's UFC debut after amassing a 10-2 record in regional shows. Correira has fought in the octagon three times, winning twice, and put together a 20-4 overall record.

Sea Warriors rally past Toros

Ikaika Dupont blasted a three-run home run in the first inning and Billy Wright drove in another run with a single as Hawaii Pacific beat Cal State Dominguez Hills 7-4 yesterday at Aloha Stadium.

Dupont's blast erased the three spot the Toros (9-28) put up in the top of the first. Geoffrey Say broke a 4-4 tie with an RBI single in the fourth and HPU (14-15) pitcher Mike Pelsnik made it stand up with shutout ball the rest of the way.

Chrisman grabs All-American honors

Brigham Young-Hawaii forward Jake Chrisman was named a third-team All-American by the nation's sports information directors yesterday, one of only three juniors so honored.

Chrisman made the list for becoming just the fourth Seasider to average more than 20 points per game, finishing the season at 23.3.

Kodama finishes seventh in California

Hawaii golfer Matt Kodama shot a 69 in the final round of the Western Intercollegiate golf tournament at Santa Cruz, Calif., yesterday, helping the Rainbow Warriors avoid last place.

Kodama's 69 was his best score of the tournament and propelled him into seventh place with a three-day total of 212. It was his sixth top-10 finish in eight tournaments this season.

Kodama's performance helped Hawaii finish 14th out of 15 teams, 25 strokes ahead of San Francisco. Colorado won the tournament behind Kane Webber, who took medalist honors with a 206.

Junior Olympians put on a show

Brooks Jumawan of Pearlside Boxing Club beat Andrew Blue of Waipahu to win the 145-pound division of the Hawaii Junior Olympic Boxing championships Sunday at Wailuku, Maui.

Other winners in the 15-16-year-old tournament were Casey Ladore, Aaron Manuel, Cedric Bengno, Thomas Buswell-Ordonez and Jefferson Bolibol.

Tsumura named PGA's Volunteer of the Year

Pearl City resident Bobby Tsumura was presented the PGA Tour's "Volunteer of the Year" award at Ponte Verde Beach, Fla., yesterday.

PGA commissioner Tim Finchem and tour player Brad Faxon presented the award to Tsumura, who has helped out at the Sony Open of Hawaii for the past 25 years.

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