Moses Hooton’s speed always was going to be to his advantage with fewer players and less bulk on the line of scrimmage, but it wasn’t until he mastered his footwork that he transformed himself into a terror on the football field.
Kohala defensive coordinator Chad Atkins praised Hooton for the extra time he put in during the offseason between his junior and senior seasons, calling him “a small guy with big feet.”
Hooton laughs off the suggestion, but few can deny that, whatever the size, his shoes fit perfectly for eight-man football.
“I was excited when I found out,” Hooton said of being named defensive player of the year.