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Ewaliko and Hoiem named to Hawaii's All-Nike Combine Team
Feb. 3, 2012 ESPN HS highlights best performers, eight from MIL attend
By BRIAN STUMPF / ESPN HS
More than 450 athletes descended upon St. Louis School on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the first Nike Football SPARQ Combine of the 2012 tour. While the turnout was the highest of any previous Nike Combine stops in the Aloha State and many athletes stood out, only 25 can make the first All-Nike Combine team of the year.
Note: Selections are based upon combine performance and projected college recruitability. Athletes must have completed two of the four combine tests to be eligible for selection. Athletes are in the Class of 2013 unless otherwise noted.
OFFENSE
 QB: Keelan Ewaliko, 5-11, 162, Baldwin (photo right)
Results: 4.59 40, 4.62 shuttle, 32' PB, 30.6" VJ, 71.91 SPARQ
Breakdown: Was third team all-state and all-Maui a year ago, rushing for 939 yards and 15 touchdowns while passing for another 1,213 and 14 scores.
RB: Tyler Taumua, 5-10, 222, Farrington
Results: 4.77 40, 4.57 shuttle, 32.5' PB, 25.3" VJ, 71.22 SPARQ
Breakdown: Sturdy back is better on the field than in testing setting but still held his own; led state in rushing last year with 1,727 yards and 21 scores to earn all-state honors.
WR: Erren Jean-Pierre, 6-0, 179, Mililani
Results: 4.82 40, 4.51 shuttle, 34' PB, 30.1" VJ, 72.63 SPARQ
Breakdown: Didn't light the world on fire testing-wise, but was very good in 1-on-1 drills and averaged over 24 yards per catch last fall.
WR: Malik Lockett, 5-10, 153, Campbell
Results: 4.60 40, 4.07 shuttle, 33.5' PB, 30.6" VJ, 90.87 SPARQ
Breakdown: Speedy wideout is setup for a breakout senior season.
WR: Devan Stubblefield (2014), 5-10, 173, St. Louis
Results: 4.51 40, 4.47 shuttle, 32' PB, 33.4" VJ, 85.95 SPARQ
Breakdown: Moved up to varsity for final two games a year ago due to injuries, should have a major role this fall.
OL: Reeve Koehler, 6-3, 321, St. Louis
Results: 5.56 40, 4.82 shuttle, 40' PB, 25.2" VJ, 89.43 SPARQ
Breakdown: Guard is one of the state's most coveted of hte Class of '13 prospects to this point; already holding offers from Hawaii, Utah, Washington and Washington State.
OL: Davis Miyashiro-Saipaia (2014), 6-1, 268, Punahou
Results: 5.33 40, 4.56 shuttle, 39' PB, 20.3" VJ, 72.42 SPARQ
Breakdown: Guard/center prospect tested very well and showed excellent agility and quickness.
OL: Semisi Uluave (2015), 6-4, 301, Punahou
Results: 5.78 40, 4.75 shuttle, 38' PB, 20.7" VJ, 70.11 SPARQ
Breakdown: Raw and rising sophomore is one to keep filed away for college recruiters; already has the frame to play at the next level.
OL: Fred Ulu-Perry (2015), 6-1, 296, St. Louis
Results: 5.36 40, 4.78 shuttle, 39.5' PB, 22.2" VJ, 77.37 SPARQ
Breakdown: Rising sophomore had event's second-best SPARQ Rating by an offensive lineman.
OL: John Wa'a, 6-3, 275, Kahuku
Results: 5.46 40, 5.06 shuttle, 36.5' PB, 20.4" VJ, 58.92 SPARQ
Breakdown: First team all-state pick for 2011 state champions was a steady performer in 1-on-1 drills.
ATH: Shaun Kagawa, 5-10, 171, Kamehameha Schools Big Island
Results: 4.53 40, 4.09 shuttle, 36.5' PB, 35.7" VJ, 109.56 SPARQ
Breakdown: Kagawa made the trip over from the Big Island well worth it, posting the combine's second-highest SPARQ Rating.
ATH: Larry Tuileta, 6-1, 176, Punahou
Results: 4.89 40, 4.47 shuttle, 33' PB, 28.3" VJ, 67.08 SPARQ
Breakdown: All-Interscholastic League as a QB and led Punahou to state title berth last year, but also recruited as a safety and volleyball player.
DEFENSE
 ATH: Jordan Hoiem (2014), 6-4, 208, Baldwin (photo right)
Results: 4.88 40, 4.35 shuttle, 39.5' PB, 27.6" VJ, 88.23 SPARQ
Breakdown: This rising junior had one of the most impressive combinations of athletic ability and frame at the combine; was second team all-Maui as a sophomore.
DL: Titus Failauga, 6-4, 237, Pac-Five
Results: 4.90 40, 4.64 shuttle, 38.5' PB, 26.9" VJ, 81.99 SPARQ
Breakdown: A second team all-state selection last fall, Failauga passed the eyeball test with flying colors Saturday and took some solid 1-on-1 reps as well.
DL: Canton Kaumatule (2015), 6-6, 259, Punahou
Results: 5.18 40, 4.60 shuttle, 34.5' PB, 25.0" VJ, 70.89 SPARQ
Breakdown: The younger brother of Stanford-bound Class of '12 Punahou standout Luke Kaumatule, Canton has a great chance to be a similar recruit down the line with his athleticism and massive frame.
DL: Scott Pagano, 6-3, 279, Moanalua
Results: 5.31 40, 4.61 shuttle, 44.5' PB, 24.2" VJ, 88.50 SPARQ
Breakdown: Pagano was a beast in 1-on-1s and also posted combine's top power ball throw. This honorable mention all-state selection from his efforts in 2011 also reports an Oregon offer.
DL: Toiva Tufaga, 5-11, 252, Kahuku
Results: 5.08 40, 4.81 shuttle, 40' PB, 29.4" VJ, 85.11 SPARQ
Breakdown: Sturdy DT was third team all-state last fall and showed great explosive strength with his power ball and vertical jump measurements.
DL: Kennedy Tulimaseali'i, 6-1, 300, Waianae
Results: 4.99 40, 4.75 shuttle, 43' PB, 25.2" VJ, 98.25 SPARQ
Breakdown: Is freakishly athletic for a defensive tackle and equally dominant in pads; already a two-time all-state selection. Still searching for first offer.
LB: Colton Goeas, 6-0, 246, St. Louis
Results: 4.86 40, 4.17 shuttle, 37.5' PB, 28.9" VJ, 101.55 SPARQ
Breakdown: Big, physical LB is part of great returning cast at St. Louis this fall that could help the Crusaders surge back to prominence.
LB: Isaac Savaiinaea, 6-3, 231, Punahou
Results: 4.66 40, 4.14 shuttle, 38' PB, 31.0" VJ, 110.82 SPARQ
Breakdown: All-state linebacker already has offers from Stanford, Arizona, Hawaii and Colorado; could end up being the stae's top prospect in Class of '13.
LB: Mathias Tuitele-Iafeta (2014), 5-10, 261, McKinley
Results: 5.02 40, 4.70 shuttle, 41' PB, 25.9" VJ, 88.92 SPARQ
Breakdown: Was an honorable mention all-state pick last fall as a sophomore; could grow into defensive lineman eventually.
LB: Drew Wilson (2014), 6-3, 212, Pac-Five
Results: 5.00 40, 4.28 shuttle, 39' PB, 27.9" VJ, 87.75 SPARQ
Breakdown: Wilson is yet another underclassman who oozes potential with his frame and athletic ability.
DB: David Akintonde, 5-7, 158, Pensacola Catholic (Pensacola, Fla.)
Results: 4.71 40, 4.60 shuttle, 36.5' PB, 39.6" VJ, 88.35 SPARQ
Breakdown: Akintonde made the most of his vacation to visit his father in military, posting the event's top vertical jump and showing well in 1-on-1s.
DB: Pali Galdeira, 5-10, 182, St. Louis
Results: 4.65 40, 3.91 shuttle, 37.5' PB, 31.6" VJ, 108.90 SPARQ
Breakdown: Galdeira was an honorable mention All-Interscholastic League selection last fall at safety.
DB: Setefano Lavatai, 5-8, 187, Farrington
Results: 4.67 40, 4.40 shuttle, 33' PB, 26.0" VJ, 75.69 SPARQ
Breakdown: Speedy, physical defensive back was a first team all-league pick last fall as a junior.
Kennedy Tulimaseali'i of Waianae wowed onlookers with a 4.99 40-yard dash en route to a 98.25 SPARQ Rating. Photos by Tom Hauck / ESPNHS
Punahou LB posts top rating, 110.82
By BRIAN STUMPF / ESPN HS
HONOLULU — The 2012 Nike Football SPARQ Combine tour kicked off Saturday at St. Louis School in Honolulu as over 450 participants were tested while competing for potential berths to The Opening under sunny skies. The headline performers coming in did not disappoint, led by Punahou linebacker Isaac Savaiinaea.
The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Savaiinaea, who was an all-state selection this past season as a junior, posted the combine's top SPARQ Rating at 110.82. The skilled linebacker returned two kickoffs for scores as a junior and flashed his athleticism on Saturday as he clocked a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.14 shuttle, threw the power ball 38 feet and jumped 31 inches in the vertical.
"I think I could have done a little better in the vertical jump," said Savaiinaea afterwards, "but overall I'm pretty happy with my results."
The ESPNU 150 Watchlist prospect reports offers from Stanford, Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado.
"I'm open to everybody right now," said Savaiinaea, "but Stanford stands out because they've already offered, but USC and Oregon are two other schools I'd definitely like to hear more from."
Right behind Savaiinaea in terms of an eye-opening outing was Waianae defensive tackle Kennedy Tulimaseali'i, a 6-foot-1, 300-pounder who stunned onlookers by clocking a 4.99 40-yard dash on his way to a 98.25 SPARQ Rating.
An all-state selection in each of the past two seasons, Tulimaseali'i also threw the power ball 43 feet, good for second-best at the event. He stood out in the linemen 1-on-1 drills with his quick burst off the line, and physically looks like a fullback or linebacker, not a 300-pound defensive tackle.
"Right now I don't have any offers yet," said Tulimaseali'i, "but I'm hearing from Hawaii, Colorado, Alabama, Florida State, UCLA and some others."
"I'm going to try and get to the mainland in the summer for some college camps," said Tulimaseali'i, "I'm totally open to any school regardless of location."
St. Louis standout Reeve Koehler was the top player on the offensive side of the ball in drills and also tested well, finishing with an 89.43 SPARQ Rating. Koehler says he is hearing from all of the Pac-12 except USC and has offers from Washington, Utah, Washington State and Hawaii.
Kamehameha Big Island's Shaun Kagawa was probably the top skill player in attendance, as the wide receiver/defensive back clocked a 4.53 40 and finished with a 109.50 SPARQ Rating, good for second-best at the combine. He also impressed in 1-on-1 drills as a receiver; running crisp routes and using his speed to create consistent separation.
Below is a list of top five performers from each testing category.
Honolulu Nike Combine Top Event Performers
SPARQ Rating
1. Isaac Savaiinaea, LB, 6-3, 231, Punahou 110.82
2. Shaun Kagawa, DB, 5-10, 171, Kamehameha 109.50
3. Pali Galdeira, DB, 5-10, 182, St. Louis 108.90
4. Colton Goeas, LB, 6-0, 246, St. Louis 101.55
5. Kennedy Tulimasealii, DT, 6-1, 300, Waianae 98.25
40-yard dash
1. Brant Basil Cadelina, RB, 5-7, 150, Campbell 4.50
2. Devan Stubblefield (2014), WR, 5-10, 173, St. Louis 4.51
3. Shaun Kagawa, DB, 5-10, 171, Kamehameha 4.53
3. Makana Bee (2015), DB, 5-6, 132, Castle 4.53
4. Ikaika Piceno, RB, 5-6, 157, Campbell 4.55
20-yard shuttle
1. Pali Galdeira, DB, 5-10, 182, St. Louis 3.91
2. Joshua Conlan, LB, 5-8, 176, Iolani 3.93
3. Malik Lockett, WR, 5-10, 153, Campbell 4.07
4. Three tied with 4.09
Kneeling Power Ball Toss
1. Scott Pagano, DT, 6-3, 279, Moanalua 44.5'
2. Kennedy Tulimasealii, DT, 6-1, 300, Waianae 43'
3. Mathias Tuitele-Iafeta (2014), LB, 5-10, 261, McKinley 41'
4. Reeve Koehler, OL, 6-3, 321, St. Louis 40'
5. Toiva Tufaga, DL, 5-11, 252, Kahuku 40'
Vertical Jump
1. David Akintonde, DB, 5-7, 158, Catholic (Pensacola, Fla.) 39.6"
2. Shaun Kagawa, DB, 5-10, 171, Kamehameha 35.7"
3. Christopher Owens, WR, 5-7, 142, Moanalua 35.7"
4. Ikaika Piceno, RB, 5-6, 157, Campbell 35.1"
5. Tahiarii Caldwell, DB, 5-9, 141, Moanalua 35.0"
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Brian Stumpf is Director of football events at ESPN High School (ESPNHS). He is also the West Analyst/Reporter for Rivals.com Football Recruiting since 2000. He graduated from Cal-Berkeley in 1999 and played wide receiver for the Bears . . . Jordan Hoiem photo courtesy of ScoringLive.com . . . Maui's David Kamalani Jr., father of Oregon football reserve linebacker Keloni Kamalani, was among the Nike SPARQ coaches, again.
Couple of quick notes and observations after reviewing the results. Host school St. Louis had eight athletes finish among the Top 50, including three in the Top 10. Campbell was next with seven players in the Top 50.
Below are the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) athletes who attended the free combine on Oahu.
Rank, Name, Pos, School, Rating
11 Jordan Hoiem, LB, Baldwin 88.11
58 Keelan Ewaliko, QB, Baldwin 72.00
152 Tytus Lucas, Lahainaluna, S, 57.87
160 Kaipo Lapenia Lau, Baldwin, RB, 56.70
180 Jay Braun, Seabury Hall, RB, 54.09
247 Joshua Ogata, Kekaulike, WR 45.60
300 Joshua Kahaikupuna, Kekaulike, DE 39.30
334 Jake Ryan, Lahainlauna, WR 35.34
Top 10 Quarterbacks by SPARQ Rating
Rank, Name, School, Grade, Rating
1. 28 Mason Manuma, Radford, 2013, 78.93
2. 40 Isaac Hurd, Campbell, 2014, 74.91
3. 48 Ka 'imi Paredes, Pearl City, 2013, 73.65
4. 58 Keelan Ewaliko, Baldwin, 2013, 72.00
5. 59 Wallen Te'o, St. Louis, 2015, 71.79
6. 69 Ryan Reedy, Mililani, 2014, 70.05
7. 74 Kawaiokalani Mook Garcia, St. Louis, 2013 69.18
8. 75 Denzel Kalahiki, McKinley, 2014, 69.00
9. 80 Kahaku Iaea, Kailua, 2013, 68.31
10. 86 Larry Tuileta, Punahou, 2014, 67.08
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