Teams practice ahead of Polynesian Bowl

With the Poynesian Hall of Fame Bowl two days away, Team Mauka has the potential for offensive fireworks. QB Taulia Tagovailoa (Alabaster, Ala/Alabama), WR Isaiah Hazel,(Dr. Henry Wise, Md., Maryland commit), WR DeMarco Hellams (DeMatha Catholic, Md., Alabama commit) and RB Sean Dollars (Mater Dei, Calif.., Oregon) chat after practice on Thursday.

Coach June Jones has coached the pro and college level for decades, but he relishes the chance to coach at the Polynesian Hall of Fame Bowl gmae. The former Hawai, and NFL coach is now an offensive coordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He chatted after practice on Thursday.

His career as a San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle are behind him, but Isaac Sopoaga counts his opportunity to coach as one of the blessings in his life. The former Hawaii standout chatted with Hawaii Prep World on Thursday after the Polynesian Hall of Fame Bowl practice at Kunuiakea Stadium.

Faatui Tuitele speaks at Thursday morning's press conference. The Saint Louis senior is the Star-Advertiser all-state defensive player of the year. He signed with Washington.

De La Salle outside linebacker Henry To‘oto‘o speaks at Thursday morning's press conference. He has not signed yet.

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Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa at Thursday's practice ahead of the Polynesian Bowl on Saturday.

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“My biggest thing is just seeing my family,” quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa said Tuesday. “Seeing the people that couldn’t make it to the mainland to see me play. That’s the only reason I came back to Hawaii. To see my family.”

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Teams Mauka and Makai practice on Tuesday for the upcoming Polynesian Bowl at Aloha Stadium. At center is offensive lineman Arasi Mosi (St. Louis).

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Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa passes to a receiver during drills on Tuesday.

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Fastui Tuitele (St. Louis) hits the goal post during a blocking drill on Tuesday.

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Coach June Jones and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa give a shaka after practice on Tuesday.

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Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa loses the ball as Fastui Tuitele (St. Louis) puts pressure on him during 7 on 7 drills on Tuesday.

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Treven Ma'ae at pracetice on Tuesday.

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Quarterback Jacob Conniver (Chandler, Arizona) gets some tips from coach Jim Zorn (ex-quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks) on Tuesday.

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Quarteback Taulia Tagovailoa passes during 7 on 7 drills on Tuesday.

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Coach June Jones gives the Team Mauka quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa a play during 7 on 7 drills on Tuesday.

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Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa passes during 7 on 7 drills on Tuesday.