CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State offensive lineman Gus Lavaka, tight end Noah Togiai and defensive tackle Kalani Vakameilalo have been named to the watch list for the 2018 Polynesian Player of the Year, it was announced on Thursday.
The watch list is composed of 50 players from 34 schools. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.
Lavaka, a junior from Kearns, Utah, has played in 22 career games for the Beavers and has started 19. He's entering the 2018 season with 13 consecutive starts on the offensive line.