By KEVIN JAKAHI
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Kamakalea Akiona stands 6 feet 3 and weighs 265 pounds, but walked in the shadow of others when it came time for All-BIIF football recognition.
The recent Kamehameha graduate never landed on the first team or received even honorable mention during his three years as a starting offensive/defensive lineman.
Still, Akiona, along with classmates Paki Iaea and Riana Arima, snagged a scholarship package to Pacific University, a Division III school in Forest Grove, Ore., and home to a ton of local products.
Akiona, who’ll be a defensive tackle, and Iaea, a wideout/DB, will join Kamehameha graduates Warner Shaw, Kennon Quiocho and Ina Teofilo on the Boxers’ roster.