By Jason Kaneshiro
Many of the state’s football recruits arrived at the Sheraton Waikiki in the dark of morning to participate in the Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance’s signing-day event.
>> Among those signing with Hawaii at the event included DE Beau Yap (Kamehameha), LB David Katina (Kanana Fou, American Samoa), OL David Lefotu (Pearl City), LB Dustin Elisara (Kapolei), DB Marcus Umu (Saint Louis), WR Samson Anguay (Campbell), LB Tuulauena Lolohea (Kapolei), DL Calen Friel (Kailua), WR Corey Lau (Kailua), DL Moses Samia (Saint Louis), OL Frank Loyd (Moanalua), DE Moses Samia (Saint Louis) and LB Ipulasi Eselu (Moanalua).
>> UH has also so far received letters from the mainland from LB Siaki Cravens, DL Desmond Dean, DB John Hardy-Tuliau, Dee Maggitt, WR Christian “Bubba” Poueu-Luna, WR Allen Sampson, QB Kevin Spain, and LB T.J. Taimatuia. OL Sean Shigematsu of Kapaa has also signed.
>> Farrington linebacker V.J. Fehoko put on a Utah cap after signing his letter, Kapolei safety Shaydon Akuna signed with Oregon State and Punahou safety Jeremy Ioane is headed to Boise State. Aiea defensive lineman Lawrence Lagafuaina reaffirmed his commitment and signed with Washington.
>> Mililani head coach Darnell Arceneaux said linebacker Zac Quines was ill and didn’t attend this morning’s event. Arceneaux said Quines remained committed to UH and will submit his letter today.
>> Leilehua head coach Nolan Tokuda said defensive lineman Charlie Tuaau, who earlier committed to UH, will attend Pasadena City College.
>> UH will hold a press conference announcing the incoming class this afternoon. The Warrior Football Recruit Review will be held at the Hukilau Restaurant at the Executive Center downtown. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6.