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MMA BELLATOR 236

>> Keoni Diggs (8-0) def. Scotty Hao (4-3) by submission (rear-naked choke) at
doesn’t love Honolulu, who
doesn’t like Hawaii? But I
Continued from C1 2:23 of R2 think once a year is a good
>> Kai Kamaka III (6-2) def. Spencer Higa (7-11), by unanimous decision (30-27, fit,” Coker said.
30-27, 30-27)
>> Dustin Barca (4-0) def. Brandon Pieper (11-14), by submission (rear-naked On the undercard, Maui’s
“We’re playing chess, ba- choke) at 0:58 of R1 Zach Zane, 30, won by unani-
>> Ben Wilhelm (4-0) def. Keali‘i Kanekoa (2-3), by submission (rear-naked choke)
sically.” at 2:24 of R1 mous decision (29-28, 29-28,
Jackson spent much of >> Swayne Makana Lunasco (1-0) def. Kaylan Gorospe (0-1), by TKO (strikes) at 29-28) over Makaha’s Nainoa
3:29 of R3
Round 1 in a headlock and Dung, 20, in a lightweight bat-
left it with a bloodied nose Main card
>> Zach Zane (14-9) def. Nainoa Dung (3-1) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-
tle of a veteran and a touted
that would flow for much of 28, 29-28) up-and-comer.
the next 20 minutes of action. >> Raufeon Stots (13-1) def. Cheyden Leialoha (7-2) by unanimous decision (29- Zane negated Dung’s kick-
28, 30-27, 29-28)
Jackson pressed the ad- >> Juliana Velasquez (10-0) def. Bruna Ellen (5-3) by unanimous decision (30-27, boxing prowess by taking the
30-27, 30-26)
vantage in Round 2, grap- >> Jason Jackson (11-4) def. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-9-2) by unanimous decision (30- fight to the ground at every
pling with Macfarlane against 27, 30-27, 30-27) opportunity, frustrating the
>> AJ McKee (16-0) def. Derek Campos (20-10) by submission (arm-bar) at 1:08
the cage. Macfarlane re- of R3 younger fighter.
versed momentum, taking “The kid’s been kickboxing
down Jackson and coming since he was, I don’t know,
very close to completing an but the fight ended before a gether as imagery of the 2,” said Zane (14-9), who
arm-bar submission, but the stoppage was called. Mauna Kea protests played made his Bellator debut. “So
Brit was saved by the bell as “That’s kind of cool, but on Bellator’s big screen. how are you not going to re-
chants rocked the building. obviously, it’s still the first “There’s a situation up on spect the kid? If If you don’t
The fighters traded strikes loser, really,” Jackson said of Mauna Kea that I’m pretty respect him, you’re arrogant,
in Round 3 until Macfarlane being the first to go the dis- heavily involved in,” she said. you’re cocky. And I’m not like
brought Jackson to the tance with Macfarlane since “I’ve flown back up to the Big that. I know what he’s got.
ground again, working her she was named champ. “So, Island several times since the I’ve seen his tapes. I’ve seen
into a knot. yeah, it’s disappointing, but construction of the Thirty him fight in person. I knew
That’s when Macfarlane that’s how it goes sometimes. Meter Telescope has started. he had a hard kick. He
felt her spirit break, just a bit. “I’m proud that I didn’t I’m right up there with the caught me in the head, he
“I’m like, ‘All right, I’m just give up at any point. I don’t Kia‘i, the protectors. So this caught me in the body. But I
going to dominate the rest of tend to. But it was a hard walkout was dedicated to all trained for this.”
the fight,’ ” she said. fight.” the Kia‘i. They’re still up In the Bellator feather-
Round 4 saw Macfarlane Britain’s Jackson brought there on the Mauna.” weight world grand prix
take down Jackson again, the Union Jack to the cage. Macfarlane appears poised match preceding the Macfar-
working for an arm-bar that Macfarlane’s Hawaiian flag to head up Bellator events in lane fight, Derek Campos was
the stubborn Jackson would sported the Union Jack, plus Hawaii with regularity. saved by the bell from AJ
not yield. eight stripes. Bellator CEO Scott Coker McKee’s rear-naked choke in JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
And in the final round, Macfarlane appeared joked that his staff is ready to Round 1. But McKee was re-
Macfarlane pummeled a alongside several other move into a Honolulu office. lentless and got the job Ilima-Lei Macfarlane entered the ring to fight Kate
prone Jackson over and over, women who then danced to- “In all seriousness, who done in Round 3, submitting Jackson during Bellator 236 on Saturday.

FOOTBALL tions, and he still rushed for

a team-high 341 yards and
eight TDs.
tougher the game, the better
they performed. I love to
coach against all of them or,
fensive unit at Campbell had
its hands full with de Laura.
“He is a special kind of
thing about football,” he
said. “I’m really glad I came
to Saint Louis.”
parison.
“Nick reminds me a lot of
(the late) Nick Maafala,”
Continued from C1
The Crusaders offensive in Kaipo’s case, play against quarterback who can pro- Herbig left a lasting im- Johnson said. “He can take
staff deployed de Laura with him. If you don’t bring your long plays with his legs and pact. over a game at any given
Settling in as a senior — a fleet of experienced pass ‘A’ game, they will hammer arm. Washington State got “Nick is a great player, re- time. Real good, very active
he earned All-State sec- catchers and a relatively you. They force you to give them a dream kind of guy. minds me of the players he and hard to block.”
ond-team honors as a junior young offensive line, often in up your game (plan).” He runs the (Saint Louis) of- will be playing at Wiscon- Herbig was a true gamer.
— de Laura matured and five-wide formations. That Despite late offers from fense to perfection,” John- sin,” said Ane, who attended In the Open Division state fi-
adapted as the maestro, in allowed de Laura to repli- Ohio State and USC, de son said. Michigan State. “Tough, nal against Kahuku, he
similar fashion to Tagov- cate when his predecessor, Laura signed with Washing- Herbig was a first-team se- hard-nosed and competitive. racked up 5.5 tackles for
ailoa. Making better deci- Cordeiro, offered defenses, ton State. lection as a junior, a flash He fits the M.O. of a Badger loss, including 2.5 sacks, and
sions with the ball, reducing particularly in open space “Jayden is in the conver- who buried quarterbacks linebacker. They are getting returned an interception 96
risk while still taking what on the perimeter. Like Cord- sation of top QBs in state and running backs in the a good one. What makes him yards for a TD as the Cru-
the defense offered some- eiro, de Laura led his team history,” Kahuku coach Ster- backfield. As a senior, his great is his preparation and saders won 45-6.
times meant taking deep in rushing. ling Carvalho said. “He is versatility as a pass rusher attention to detail. He is al- Herbig will graduate early
shots as much as running “Jayden is a multi-dimen- smart with the ball, has a and a defender in coverage ways in the right place at the and enroll at Wisconsin in
out of bounds. sional player. He can throw, quick delivery and can be added another layer to an right time, and it’s not luck.” early January.
He did it with consistency, run, lead, and pressure does fun with the ball, and kills outstanding defensive unit. Carvalho compares Her- “For me, I had a long talk
passing for 3,452 yards and not affect him,” said Puna- defenses with his legs.” His route to Kalaepohaku big to another rangy de- with my parents and my
29 touchdowns as Saint hou coach Kale Ane, whose After an impactful first began in middle school, fender who had plenty of brother. It was a chance to
Louis went 12-0 (not includ- teams game-planned for de season as a starter, de Lau- when he and older brother success at the highest level. get a head start, taking
ing the bowl game), cap- Laura four times the past ra’s improvement was dev- Nate moved from West “I’m a (Chicago) Bears classes early, learn the sys-
tured a fourth Open Division two seasons. astating in 2019. Kauai. Nate became an All- fan, so I would compare Nick tem, the plays, start working
state title in a row, and a fifth “He’s similar to the QBs “Honestly, his confidence. State offensive lineman and to Brian Urlacher. He has the out with the team. Put on
ILH crown in a row. With a he represents at the school. Jayden took his game to an- matriculated to Stanford. speed, strength and quick- some weight, some muscle.
71 percent completion rate Some Marcus, Chevan, a lit- other level and dissected de- Nick also embraced the cul- ness to play the run, rush Get stronger and faster,” he
and a passer rating of 187.4, tle Tua, but he also reminds fenses. He took what they ture at his new school. the passer and cover any said.
de Laura’s senior season me of a couple of older Saint gave him,” Carvalho said. “I probably would’ve gone running back or wide re- The Badgers run a 3-4 de-
ranks with the behemoths of Louis QBs — Darnell (Arce- “We had to game plan the to Waimea High School. ceiver. An ideal three-down fense, similar to what Saint
Saint Louis QB lore, includ- neaux) and Kaipo Spencer,” entire field for Jayden. He Coming over here changed linebacker.” Louis operates.
ing Marcus Mariota. He Ane said. “All great athletes, could make all the throws.” my whole mentality, my Johnson hearkened back “That was a big part of my
threw just eight intercep- dual threats, and the Darren Johnson’s quick de- work ethic, my fire, every- a generation for an apt com- decision,” Herbig said.

2019 HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER ALL-STATE FOOTBALL

Selected by coaches and media
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: OFFENSE
Jayden de Laura, Saint Louis
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
OL Faaope Laloulu Farrington 6-7 390 Sr.
OL Rod Dupont Saint Louis 5-10 302 Sr.
OL Solatoa Moea’i Punahou 6-5 315 Sr.
OL Marcus Lombard Kahuku 6-0 285 Sr.
OL Alema Moeava Punahou 6-2 330 Jr.
REC Titus Mokiao-Atimalala Campbell 6-1 170 Jr.
REC Koali Nishigaya Saint Louis 5-6 155 Sr.
REC Roman Wilson Saint Louis 5-10 210 Sr.
RB Zealand Matagi Kahuku 5-10 195 Jr.
RB Vincent Terrell Punahou 5-8 160 Sr.
QB Jayden de Laura Saint Louis 5-11 185 Sr.
U Kilohana Haasenritter Hilo 5-10 170 Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DEFENSE
Nick Herbig, Saint Louis
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
OL Sergio Muasau Mililani 6-0 315 Sr.
OL Kalen Ellis Jr. Saint Louis 6-5 290 Jr.
OL Kahuike Lorenzo Kamehameha 5-8 225 Sr.
OL Sione Holani Hilo 5-10 255 Sr.
OL Trayjan Jumawan Leilehua 5-11 265 Sr.
REC Koa Eldredge Punahou 6-0 190 Sr.
REC De’Zhaun Stribling Kapolei 6-2 190 Sr.
REC Kanoa Gibson Mililani 6-1 175 Sr.
RB Alfred Failauga Waipahu 5-11 190 Sr.
RB Joshua Tihada Lahainaluna 5-9 185 Sr.
QB Jayden Maiava Kaimuki 6-4 210 So.
U Kalei Akagi Leilehua 5-10 175 Jr.
COACH OF THE YEAR
David Tautofi, Kaimuki
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
OL Adonis Puou Waianae 6-2 260 Sr.
OL Rylend Nobriga Lahainaluna 6-2 285 Sr.
OL Daniel Moefu-Tautofi Kaimuki 6-0 270 Sr.
OL Kilo Scanlan ‘Iolani 6-3 215 Sr.
OL Zach Shiroma Moanalua 5-11 260 Sr.
REC Jansen York Moanalua 5-7 155 Sr.
REC Matt Sykes Saint Louis 6-2 195 Sr.
REC Jayzon Ramos Leilehua 6-1 175 Sr.
RB Amo Sulu Damien 5-9 180 Jr.
RB Naomas Asuega-Fualaau Kaimuki 5-10 210 Sr.
QB Kyan Miyasato Hilo 5-10 150 Sr.
U Koby Moananu Kaimuki 6-0 170 Jr.

DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE

POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
DT Stanley McKenzie Saint Louis 6-2 280 Sr.
DT Zion Ah You Kahuku 5-10 250 Jr.
DE Ezra Evaimalo Kamehameha 6-1 225 Sr.
DE Tevarua Tafiti Punahou 6-2 205 So.
LB Nick Herbig Saint Louis 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Jordan Botelho Saint Louis 6-2 220 Sr.
LB Lanakila Pei ‘Iolani 6-0 180 Sr.
CB Kaonohi Kaniho Kahuku 6-0 180 Sr.
CB Rashod Tanner Moanalua 5-9 155 Sr.
S Alaka‘i Gilman Punahou 6-0 190 Sr.
S Kamo‘i Latu Saint Louis 6-0 170 Sr.
U Aukai Grace Moanalua 5-10 135 Sr.
POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
DT Kuao Peihopa Kamehameha 6-3 305 Jr.
DT Tuipulotu Lai Lahainaluna 6-2 280 Sr.
DE Kiaka Pio Leilehua 6-1 235 Jr.
DE Darrell Masaniai Saint Louis 6-0 175 Sr.
LB Wynden Hoohuli Mililani 6-2 200 Jr.
LB Aaron Fonoimoana-Vaomu Kahuku 5-11 200 Sr.
LB Legend Matautia Punahou 6-0 240 Sr.
CB Bronz Moore Saint Louis 5-11 160 So.
CB Tamatoa Mokiao-Atimalala Campbell 5-10 180 Sr.
S Alex Fonoimoana-Vaomu Kahuku 5-10 185 Sr.
S Kaiser Cambra-Cho Saint Louis 6-2 185 Sr.
U Tre Rickard Lahainaluna 5-7 140 Jr.
POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
DT Hiram deFries-Saronitman Punahou 6-0 230 Sr.
DT Maceal Afaese Kapolei 6-5 250 Sr.
DE Shane Kady Mililani 6-3 215 Sr.
DE Shayden Molina ‘Iolani 6-2 245 Jr.
LB Mason Tufaga Saint Louis 6-1 180 Jr.
LB Kalen White Hilo 5-8 190 Sr.
LB Lawai’a Brown Saint Louis 5-10 185 Sr.
CB Asher Pilanca Mililani 6-0 180 Sr.
CB Selau Aiava Leilehua 5-10 160 Jr.
S Isaiah Mareko Kapolei 6-1 210 Sr.
S Brian Cox Saint Louis 5-9 166 Sr.
U Shepherd Kekahuna Roosevelt 5-10 195 Sr.

SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS

POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR. POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR. POS. NAME SCHOOL HT. WT. YR.
PK Keanu Keolanui Hilo 5-10 160 Sr. PK Quinn Maretzki Punahou 5-10 170 Sr. PK Griffin Motas Moanalua 5-10 205 Sr.
P Wailoa Manuel ‘Iolani 5-10 150 Jr. P Laakea Gonsalves Kapaa 5-9 145 Sr. P Mason Tufaga Saint Louis 6-1 180 Jr.
RET Shepherd Kekahuna Roosevelt 5-10 195 Sr. RET Vincent Terrell Punahou 5-8 160 Sr. RET Kalei Akagi Leilehua 5-10 175 Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterbacks
RJ Javar, Moanalua
John-Keawe Sagapolutele,
Punahou
Jonah Chong, ‘Iolani
Kekoa Turangan, Leilehua
Jake Holtz, Damien
Blaine Hipa, Campbell
Kainoa Jones, Konawaena
Offensive Linemen
Jayden Tuzon, Campbell
Aydin Saucier, Kapaa
Taai Gaoloia, Lahainaluna
Kobey Sula, Farrington
Jeremiah Delos Santos, Waipahu
Daniel Palenapa, Kailua
Titan Au-Panglinan, Castle
Pinemua Epenesa, Radford
Jonah Savaiinaea, Saint Louis
Kaysen Mahuka-Kaawa, Damien
Ethan Spencer, Saint Louis
Liloa Kalima, Farrington
Kawika Lee-Hong, Hilo
Laakea Kapoi, Saint Louis
Kahekili Catrett, Saint Louis
Running Backs
Kawika Clemente, Kamehameha
Kolu Quisquirin-Sabagala,
Waianae
Bubbah Aina-Chaves, Campbell
Lyle Silva, Hilo
Malosi Sam, Mililani
Jamell Vereen, Leilehua
Receivers
Wailoa Manuel, ‘Iolani
Jarvis Natividad, Damien
Guyson Ogata, Hilo
Kaimi TIongangco, Hilo
Carter Kamana, ‘Iolani
Rudy Kealohi, Moanalua
Kyler Aguiar, Hilo
Isaac Silva, Saint Louis
Christian Havea, Farrington
Kala Estecado-Matthews, Castle
Koalii Kohatsu, Kailua
Mason Yoshino, Kaiser
Utility (Offense)
Tiltti Adams, Kamehameha-Maui
Jonah Fa‘asoa, Kaimuki
Damon Nelson, Radford
Raymond Millare, Farrington
Defensive Tackles
Johnathan Alualu, Saint Louis
Jashawn Wakefield, Leilehua
Tysen Kaniaupio, Hilo
Cayd Tollefson-Oili, Kamehameha
Syrrus Kang, Saint Louis
Defensive Ends
Anthony Sagapolutele, Saint Louis
Alex Muti, Konawaena
Sonny Semeatu, Mililani
Sione Lolohea, Maui
Marcus Marion, Moanalua
Micah Kealoha, Aiea
Kenai Liua, Kahuku
Fosi Ulima, Damien
La Dravian Williams, Farrington
Linebackers
Ace Kaufusi, Kahuku
Kahanu Kia, Punahou
Muelu Iosefa, Mililani
Slade Teshima, Kamehameha
Bam Amina, Mililani
Fiva Tulafale, Waipahu
River Iaea, Damien
Joshua Matagi, Farrington
Pride Cui, Saint Louis
Kale Makaneole, Kailua
Aaron Feliciano, Waipahu
Isaac Ignacio, ‘Iolani
KC Bell, ‘Iolani
Kaiola Lingaton, Kapaa
Stetson Telles-Kelekoma, Kapaa
KJ Navarez, Kaimuki
Cornerbacks
Trevor Kan, ‘Iolani
Jarrin Sato, Punahou
Kaipo Enos-Ho, Campbell
Chanston Kaleikoa, Kamehameha
Kyle Kinney, Damien
Selau Kalani, Farrington
Safeties
Micah Camat, ‘Iolani
Evan Rau, Kamehameha
Devon Sa-Chisolm, Lahainaluna
Chase Daack, Radford
Tyrus Niuatoa, Waipahu
Harvey Welch, Saint Louis
Utility (defense)
Kaulana Kaluna Jr., Kaimuki
River Iaea, Damien
Kai Bookland, Lahainaluna
Returners
Jarvis Natividad, Damien
Elijah Apao, Hilo
Guyson Ogata, Hilo
Place-kickers
Kyler Halvorsen, Kaiser
Kaulana Navares, Mililani
Wailoa Manuel, ‘Iolani
Elijah Dinkel, Kamehameha-Hawaii
Preston Rezentes, Kamehameha
Punters
Wynden Hoohuli, Mililani
Griffin Motas, Moanalua
Sione Lolohea, Maui