Team Makai wins 2019 Polynesian Bowl
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Video by Paul Honda / phonda@staradvertiser.com
Team Makai and Team Mauka join together for a haka before the Polynesian Bowl at Aloha Stadium on Saturday.
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Team Mauka 2-star defensive back Kaulana Makaula of Punahou HS (27) intercepts a pass in the end-zone during the first half of the Polynesian Bowl played on Saturday at Aloha Stadium.
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Team Mauka 2-star defensive back Kaulana Makaula of Punahou HS (27) celebrates his interception with Team Mauka receiver and 4-star Maryland recruit Milton Wright of Kentucky (88).
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Team Makai 3-star receiver Tamatoa Falatea of Punahou HS (80) breaks free from Team Mauka 4-star safety Noa Pola-Gates of Arizona (3) for a 20-yard touchdown reception.
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Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) and Team Makai 3-star linebacker Bula Schmidt of O'dea Washington (71) celebrate the touchdown of Team Makai 3-star receiver Tamatoa Falatea of Punahou HS (80).
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Team Makai running back and 4-star Iowa State recruit Jirehl Brock of Illinois (21) is stopped at the line by Team Mauka linebacker and 3-star Washington recruit Alphonzo Tuputala of Federal Way (32).
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Team Makai defensive end and 4-star Stanford recruit Joshua Pakola of St. Francis HS (8) sacks a scrambling Team Mauka quarterback and 3-star Notre Dame recruit Brendon Clark of Virginia (17).
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Team Mauka running back and 4-star Ohio State recruit Steele Chambers of Blessed Trinity Catholic (22) makes a cut to elude Team Makai defensive end and 4-star Alabama recruit Khris Bogle of Florida (99).
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Team Mauka running back and 4-star Stanford recruit Austin Jones of Bishop O'Dowd (20) receives a hand-off from Team Mauka quarterback and 4-star Alabama recruit Taulia Tagovailoa of Hawaii (12).
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Team Makai tight end and 4-star Iowa recruit Logan Lee of Illinois (87) catches a pass across the middle between defenders Team Mauka linebacker and 3-star Washington recruit Alphonzo Tuputala of Federal Way (32) and Team Mauka 3-star safety Nalu Emerson of Kahuku HS (30).
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Team Mauka running back and 4-star Stanford recruit Austin Jones of Bishop O'Dowd (20) mishandles a direct snap which was recovered by Team Makai defensive end and 3-star Navy recruit Tausili Fiatoa of Kahuku HS (40).
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Team Mauka running back and 4-star Stanford recruit Austin Jones of Bishop O'Dowd (20) mishandles a direct snap which was recovered by Team Makai defensive end and 3-star Navy recruit Tausili Fiatoa of Kahuku HS (40).
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Team Makai defensive end and 3-star Navy recruit Tausili Fiatoa of Kahuku HS (40) celebrates his fumble recovery with Team Makai 4-star defensive tackle Matthew Pola-Mao of Chandler Arizona (90), Team Makai defensive end and 4-star Stanford recruit Joshua Pakola of St. Francis HS (8) and Team Makai defensive end and 4-star Alabama recruit Khris Bogle of Florida (99).
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Team Mauka quarterback and 4-star Alabama recruit Taulia Tagovailoa of Hawaii (12) prepares to pass the ball.
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Team Makai 3-star defensive tackle Simote Pepa of Bingham Utah (76) rushes Team Mauka quarterback and 4-star Alabama recruit Taulia Tagovailoa of Hawaii (12) in the backfield.
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Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) slides for extra yardage but was met with a hard hit by Team Makai 4-star linebacker Lolani Langi of Bingham Utah (45).
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Team Makai linebacker and 4-star Florida recruit Diwun Black of Florida (38) attempts to drag Team Mauka running back and 4-star Stanford recruit Austin Jones of Bishop O'Dowd (20) to the ground.
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Team Makai 4-star linebacker Lolani Langi of Bingham Utah (45) attempts to break a tackle from Team Mauka 3-star quarterback Lincoln Victor of Union Washington (10).
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Team Mauka quarterback and 4-star Alabama recruit Taulia Tagovailoa of Hawaii (12) throws under pressure from Team Makai linebacker and 3-star Washington State recruit Peni Naulu of Kapolei HS (54).
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Team Mauka Offensive Coach June Jones speaks with Team Mauka quarterback and 4-star Alabama recruit Taulia Tagovailoa of Hawaii (12) prior to the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai Offensive Coach June Jones spoke with Team Mauka Head Coach Jim Zorn prior to the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Mauka 4-star defensive tackle D'Von Ellies of Maryland (99) makes a live commitment to Penn State during the first half of the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai offensive tackle and 4-star USC recruit Jason Rodriguez of Oak Hills HS (77) enters the stadium through a mist of fog spray at the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Mauka 3-star quarterback Lincoln Victor of Union Washington (10) brings the Hawaiian Flag to the field prior to the start of the Polynesian Bowl.
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Kahuku Red Raider fans cheer on the players.
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Team Makai head coach Jim Zorm is bathed in celebration at the end of the Polynesian Bowl. Team Makai won 26-7.
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Team Makai head coach Jim Zorn celebrates their victory at the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai head coach Jim Zorn celebrates their victory at the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai head coach Jim Zorn shakes hands with Team Mauka head coach Mike Bellotti at the end of the Polynesian Bowl.
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Jesse Sapolu presents Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) a trophy for Offensive Player of the Game at the end of the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) and Team Mauka linebacker and 4-star Washington recruit Daniel Heimuli of California (51) accept their awards at the end of the Polynesian Bowl.
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Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) is awarded Offensive Player of the Game.
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Team Mauka linebacker and 4-star Washington recruit Daniel Heimuli of California (51) accepts the award for Defensive Player of the Game.
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Team Makai receiver and 4-star USC recruit Puka Nacua of Orem Utah (12) and Team Mauka linebacker and 4-star Washington recruit Daniel Heimuli of California (51) accept their awards.
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