STAR-BULLETIN / DECEMBER 2003 Kamehameha running back Jayson Rego is the Star-Bulletin's Offensive Player of the Year.

First Team

Kiran Kepo'o
QB - Iolani, junior 6-foot-2, 220 pounds
Notable
Threw for 1,405 yards, 12 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Jayson Rego
RB - Kamehameha, senior 5-foot-9, 185 pounds
Notable
Rushed for more than 1,500 yards, including 212 on 39 carries in the state title game.

Damien Torres
RB - Kailua, senior 5-foot-8, 180 pounds
Notable
Ran for 893 yards in six regular-season games to lead the OIA Red East.

Stanley Malamala
TE - Lahainaluna, senior 6-foot-3, 220 pounds
Notable
A key blocker in the Lunas' run scheme. Great hands and speed in open field.

Spencer Hafoka
WR - Kahuku, senior 6-foot-1, 180 pounds
Notable
Big-play receiver averaged 22 yards per catch this year. Also returned kicks and punts.

Chustin Senas
WR - Leilehua, junior 6-foot-1, 180 pounds
Notable
Caught 39 passes for 572 yards and 7 TDs in regular-season play.

Michael Kopra
UTILITY - Hawaii Prep, senior 5-foot-10, 180 pounds
Notable
Workhorse RB, a team leader in tackles and an outstanding kicker.

Ethan Gonsalves
PK - Castle, senior 6-foot-2, 220 pounds
Notable
The most consistent kicker among several quality candidates.

Kainoa LaCount
OL - Kailua, senior 6-foot-7, 315 pounds
Notable
Offer from Oregon St. Visit to Oregon Jan. 7. One of the state's top basketball centers.

Sene Ma'afala
OL - Mililani, senior 6-foot-1, 380 pounds
Notable
"An outstanding talent," Damien coach Dean Nakagawa said. Oregon St., UH interested in him as a nose guard.

Tyler Williams
OL - Kamehameha, senior 6-foot-1, 280 pounds
Notable
Center with excellent acceleration as a pulling blocker. Has an offer from Ohio and more trips planned.

Trask Iosefa
OL - Punahou, senior 6-foot, 295 pounds
Notable
"He's better than (UH center Derek) Fa'avi was at this stage," Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez said.

Aaron Kia
OL - Mililani, senior 6-foot-4, 255 pounds
Notable
Former swimmer who began playing football as a sophomore. Leaning toward UH. Will visit Oregon.

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Second Team

Quarterback

Bryant Moniz
Leilehua, 5-10, 170, So.

Running Back

Kevin Sullivan
Saint Louis, 5-8, 180, Sr.

Kekoa Perbera
Mililani, 5-10, 165, Jr.

Wide Receiver

Jon Santos
Mililani, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Isaac Laupola
Campbell, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Tight End

Kamuela Kapanui
Kamehameha, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Utility

Shannon Wise
Kaiser, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Placekicker

Ryan Bibilone
Leilehua, 5-6, 145, Sr.

Offensive Line

Shawn Lauvao
Farrington, 6-3, 295, Sr.

Raphael Ieru
McKinley, 6-3, 325, Sr.

Kepa Gaison
Kamehameha, 6-0, 245, Sr.

Ikaika Aken-Moleta
Kapolei, 6-3, 315, Sr.

Daniel Te'o-Nesheim
Hawaii Prep, 6-3, 235, Sr.

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Honorable Mention

Aiea
» Donny Mapusaga, RB, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Baldwin
» Kahelua Moniz, QB, 5-7, 160, Sr.
» Kalehua Moniz, QB, 5-8, 160, Sr.
» Chad Nakamura, WR, 6-2, 190, Sr.
» Kahai Sevilla, WR, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Campbell
» Shaye Asoau, QB, 5-8, 175, Sr.
» Kaneala Stanton, RB, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Castle
» Keoni Gomes, OL, 5-11, 235, Sr.
» Louis Mansanas Jr., U, 5-7, 150, Sr.
» Travis Pa'aga, Castle, OL, 6-2, 260, Sr.

Damien
» Fuava'a Faualo, RB, 5-9, 170, Sr.
» Garyk Ontai, OL, 5-10, 280, Sr.

Farrington
» Kanoki Fa'avesi, OL, 6-1, 290, Sr.

Hawaii Prep
» Andrew Queen, TE/DL, 6-3, 225, Sr.
» Zach Say, RB/KR/PR, 5-5, 140, Sr.

Hilo
» Royden Nabarro, RB, 5-7, 170.

Iolani
» Michael Hirokawa, RB, 5-8, 160, Jr.
» Micah Kalama, WR, 5-10, 145, Sr.
» Milo Kalama, PK, 5-11, 150, Sr.
» Kekai Kealoha, WR, 5-8, 135, Jr.
» Travis Nishioka, WR, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Kahuku
» Brysen Ginlack, OL, 6-3, 275, Sr.
» Maveu Heimuli, OL, 6-4, 325, Sr.
» Micah Strickland, 6-0, 200, Sr.
» Malosi Te'o, RB, 5-9, 180, Jr.
» Viliami Tilini, TE, 6-2, 240, Sr.

Kaiser
» Matt Ching, WR, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Kamehameha
» Ian Estrada, OL, 5-10, 265
» Ikaika Hardie, WR, 5-9, 160, Sr.
» Hayden Kahele, OL, 6-4, 240, Sr.
» Pono Kam, QB, 5-11, 170, Sr.
» Kahawai Soon, OL, 6-1, 285, Sr.

Kapolei
» Darin Awong, OL, 6-3, 400, Sr.

Kauai
» Kevin Cadiente, WR, 5-7, 147, Sr.
» Kekoa Crowell, QB, 6-2, 170, Sr.

Kealakehe
» Jinho Tohara, RB, 5-7, 155, Sr.

Konawaena
» Cody Silsley, WR, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Lahainaluna
» Preston Medeiros, QB, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Leilehua
» Justin Lawelawe, 6-0, 190, Sr.
» Anthony Palomares, WR, 6-2, 170, Sr.

Mililani
» Maka Kahoano, QB, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Moanalua
» Stanford Leti, RB/KR/PR, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Punahou
» Jeremiah Ostrowski, WR, 5-8, 160, So.
» Brett Kan, QB, 6-0, 171, So.
» Brian Matsumoto, WR, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Roosevelt
» Rudy Artuyo, QB, 5-9, 150, Sr.
» Brandon Davis, LB, 6-0, 205, Sr.
» La'akea Moikeha, KR/PR, 6-2, 180, Sr.
» Tui Richter, WR, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Saint Louis
» Shaun Kauleinamoku, WR, 5-7, 165, Sr.
» Stanley Nihipali, QB, 5-11, 175, Sr.
» Jeremy Shea, PK, 5-10, 191, Sr.

Waipahu
» Austen Benito, QB, 6-0, 185, Sr.
» Krypton Taito, RB, 5-9, 200, Sr.

Defense

Player of the Year

COURTESY OF THE MAUI NEWS Baldwin linebacker Kaluka Maiava, who is headed to Southern California next fall, is the Star-Bulletin's Defensive Player of the Year.

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First Team

Travis Uale
CB - Kamehameha, senior 6-foot-1, 166 pounds
Notable
A key component of the Warriors' outstanding defense.

Michael Holt
CB - Kamehameha, senior 5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Notable
An excellent cover man for the state's top defense.

Al Afalava
S - Kahuku, senior 6-foot, 190 pounds
Notable
A hard hitter and big playmaker. Visited BYU. Will visit Oregon St., Washington.

Isaac Laupola
S - Campbell, senior 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
Notable
Two-way standout is also an excellent return man. Has been clocked at 4.3 in the 40.

Blaze Soares
LB - Castle, senior 6-foot-2, 210 pounds
Notable
Will visit Utah, BYU, Hawaii and San Diego St. Leaning toward Hawaii.

B.J. Fruean
LB - Leilehua, senior 6-foot-2, 185 pounds
Notable
Has drawn interest from Utah, UNLV and Hawaii. Very good speed.

Kaluka Maiava
LB - Baldwin, senior 6-foot-0, 210 pounds
Notable
Tremendous motor, relentless from sideline to sideline. Committed to USC.

Brashton Satele
UTILITY - Pac-Five, senior 6-foot-2, 240 pounds
Notable
An outstanding linebacker, but also played running back. Committed to Hawaii.

Tyson Alualu
DL - Saint Louis, senior 6-foot, 275 pounds
Notable
"Very impressive. Nobody can block him," Castle coach Nelson Maeda says.

Mika Kane
DL - Kamehameha, senior 6-foot-3, 280 pounds
Notable
Leaning toward Cal. Still has visits lined up to Oregon St. and Michigan St.

Rocky Savaiigaea
DL - Aiea, senior 6-foot-3, 290 pounds
Notable
The anchor of Aiea's defense. Recently committed to Hawaii.

Byron Beatty
DL - Kahuku, junior 6-foot-2, 215 pounds
Notable
The lone underclassman picked for the first-team defensive line.

Kepa Gaison
P - Kamehameha, senior 6-foot-1, 245 pounds
Notable
Biggest leg in the state. Also outstanding as an offensive lineman.

Second Team

Cornerback

Chris Dickerson
Mililani, 5-11, 165, Jr.

Landon Patoc
Iolani, 5-7, 160, Jr.

Safety

Aveni Leung-Wai
Aiea, 6-1, 215, Sr.

La'akea Moikeha
Roosevelt, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Linebacker

Jon Takamura
Iolani, 6-2, 205, Jr.

Aaron Po'oloa
Mililani, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Max Fairclough
Kahuku, 6-2, 215, Sr.

Punter

Ryan Bibilone
Leilehua, 5-6, 145, Sr.

Utility

Ikavalu Sake
Lahainaluna, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Defensive Line

Chaz Barit
Kamehameha, 5-11, 220, Sr.

Tyson Pa'aga
Punahou, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Russell Fisher
Pac-Five, 6-1, 245, Sr.

David Niumatalolo
Kahuku, 6-3, 240, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Aiea
» C.J. Tausaga, CB, 5-8, 175, Sr.
» Malo Taumua, DL, 6-2, 295, Sr.
» R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane, LB, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Baldwin
» Trenson Himalaya, LB, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Campbell
» Keali'i Basham, DL, 6-0, 250, Sr.

Castle
» Keoni Gomes, LB, 5-11, 235, Sr.
» Victor Clore, DL, 6-2, 205, Sr.
» Jordan Kaheokapu, DB, 5-9, 155, Sr.
» Ethan Gonsalves, P, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Damien
» Mike Silipi, DL, 6-2, Jr.
» Robert McDermott, DL, 5-11, 250, Sr.

Farrington
» Luavalu Sagapolutele, DL, 6-0, 250, Sr.
» John Fonoti, DL, 6-2, 235, Sr.

Hawaii Prep
» Billy Case, DB, 5-10, 190, Jr.
» Michael Kopra, LB, 5-10, 180, Sr.
» Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DL, 6-3, 235, Sr.

Iolani
» Milo Kalama, P, 5-10, 140, Sr.

Kahuku
» B.J. Adolpho, LB, 6-0, 175, Sr.
» Mau He Moala, CB, 5-11, 180, Sr.
» Euta Lightsy, S, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Kailua
» Hogan Paleafei, DL, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Kaiser
» Semi Quro, LB, 5-10, 230, Sr.

Kamehameha
» Mana Lolotai, LB, 6-0, 205, Jr.
» Tamatoa Silva, DB, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Kealakehe
» Jared Ha'o, LB, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Konawaena
» Dylan Rush, DL, 6-3, 220, Jr.

Lahainaluna
» Rylan Ancog, DB, 6-0, 180, Sr.
» Carson Chihara, DB, 5-8, 150, Jr.
» Peni Fiuangaihetau, DL, 6-0, 230, Jr.
» Glen Kuresa, DL, 6-0, 230, Sr.
» Wayne Phillips, DB, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Kapolei
» Kainoa Kaheaku-Enhada, S, 6-1, 195, Sr.
» Ikaika Tan, CB, 5-7, 165, Sr.

Leilehua
» Ryan Bibilone, P, 5-6, 145, Sr.
» Aric Edra, S, 5-4, 140, So.
» Guyes Galdeira, LB, 5-6, 175, Jr.
» Kekoa Kama, DL, 6-1, 215, Sr.

Moanalua
» Quinton Tang, LB, 6-0, 215, Jr

Nanakuli
» John Palakiko, S, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Pearl City
» Steven King, S/PK/P, 6-1, 165, Sr.

Saint Louis
» Jared Silva, LB, 5-10, 195, Jr.
» Jeremy Shea, P/PK, 5-10, 191, Sr.

Waianae
» Sean Sivini, DL, 5-11, 230, Sr.

Waipahu
» Ryan Winfree, S, 5-9, 170, Sr.