The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors the greatest players, coaches, and contributors of Polynesian descent in the sport of American football. [1] [2] It was established in 2013 by former National Football League (NFL) players Jesse Sapolu and Maa Tanuvasa. Board members include Troy Polamalu, Via Sikahema, June Jones, and Reno Mahe.
The hall is located at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii. [1]
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In 2017, the organization began to back a high school football all-star game known as the Polynesian Bowl, held at Aloha Stadium. [13] [14] [15] The game was moved to Kūnuiākea Stadium in 2022 on a three-year deal. [16]
| Year | Date | Winning team | Score | Losing team | Ref |
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| 2017 | January 21 | Team Stanley | 9–7 | Team Mariota | [17] |
| 2018 | January 20 | Team Makai | 31–14 | Team Mauka | [18] |
| 2019 | January 19 | Team Makai | 27–7 | Team Mauka | [19] |
| 2020 | January 18 | Team Mauka | 20–13 | Team Makai | [20] |
| 2021 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic [21] | ||||
| 2022 | January 22 | Team Makai | 17–3 | Team Mauka | [22] |
| 2023 | January 20 | Team Mauka | 22–17 | Team Makai | [23] |
| 2024 | January 19 | Team Makai | 28–17 | Team Mauka | [24] |
| Year | Offensive MVP | Defensive MVP | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Connor Wedington, RB (Sumner (WA)) | A. J. Epenesa, LB (Edwardsville) | [25] |
| 2018 | Tanner McKee, QB (Centennial (CA)) | Kyler Gordon, CB (Archbishop Murphy) | [18] |
| 2019 | Puka Nacua, WR (Orem) | Daniel Heimuli, LB (Menlo-Atherton) | [19] |
| 2020 | Sol-Jay Maiava, QB (St. John's College) | Meki Pei, DB ('Iolani) | [20] |
| 2021 | No game | ||
| 2022 | Travis Hunter, WR/CB (Collins Hill) | Jaishawn Barham, LB (Saint Frances (MD)) | [22] |
| 2023 | Nico Iamaleava, QB (Warren (CA)) | Andrew Harris, LB (Lake Brantley) | [23] |
| 2024 | Mike Matthews, WR (Parkview (GA)) | David Stone, LB (IMG Academy) | [26] |
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