LIHUE — This year’s Kauai Interscholastic Federation football all stars have been selected. For the second consecutive year, players from Kapaa High School make up the majority of the all star roster, which is voted on by the coaches. Of
LIHUE — This year’s Kauai Interscholastic Federation football all stars have been selected.
For the second consecutive year, players from Kapaa High School make up the majority of the all star roster, which is voted on by the coaches. Of the 29 slots on the list, 25 are filled by Warriors.
“It just shows how hard we play,” said Kapaa head coach Philip Rapozo. “I guess we were dominant in the season, so that’s why we got so many all stars. It’s just wonderful for the kids. It’s more than just an individual award. It’s a team award also. I’m very happy for our players.”
In addition, both offensive and defensive players of the year come from Kapaa for the second consecutive year.
Junior quarterback Kurt Napoleon was named KIF Offensive Player of the Year. He was not available for comment Saturday.
“I think he had an awesome year. We won’t let (losing the Division II championship game) ruin that for Kurt or the team,” Rapozo said about his quarterback. “During the KIF season, he did a great job and it was well-deserved. I look forward to seeing what he’s got for the future.”
Senior defensive lineman Ola Tatofi was named KIF Defensive Player of the Year.
“I feel blessed. I feel like I could have done better,” Tatofi said about the accolade. “Giving me the Defensive Player of the Year, I feel lucky.”
Rapozo added Tatofi came on strong toward the end of the season and that’s what set him apart from the others.
“I think Ola, at the end, separated himself with his play on the field. In the games and even at practice, I could see the difference with Ola. He was taking it to another level — all day at practice, it was like a game. That’s how he got the votes. He just dominated the games at the end of the season.”
Offense
Linemen
Morris Unutoa, Kapaa, junior
Llewllyn Woodward, Kapaa, junior
Brandon Quilos, Kapaa, senior
Mikela Matayoshi, Kapaa, junior
Kelepi Loketi, Kapaa, senior
Receivers
Leslee Aki, Kapaa, senior
Justin DeForge, Kapaa, senior
Leighton Moniz, Kapaa, junior
Gabe Keener, Kapaa, junior
Running back
Kekoa Kaluahine-Cacal, Kapaa, senior
Quarterback
Kurt Napoleon, Kapaa, junior
Kicker
Clifton Oliver, Kapaa, junior
Special team
Jaykob Nakaahiki-Young, Kauai, sophomore
Utility
Damien Butac, Kauai, senior
Defense
Linemen
Ola Tatofi, Kapaa, senior
Kapena Texeira, Kapaa, junior
Trestin Alfiler, Kapaa, senior
Bulla Rapacon, Kauai, senior
Linebackers
Mana Kupihea, Kapaa, junior
Mosese Fifita, Kapaa, senior
Jayson Hawthorne, Kapaa, junior
Defensive backs
Dave Joel, Kapaa, senior
Bryce Dato, Kapaa, senior
Damien Butac, Kauai, senior
Dillon Apilado, Kapaa, junior
Punter
Cody Taniguchi, Waimea, junior
Utility
Liki Koli, Kapaa, senior
Offensive Player of the Year
Kurt Napoleon, Kapaa, junior
Defensive Player of the Year
Ola Tatofi, Kapaa, senior
Coach of the Year
Philip Rapozo, Kapaa
