Pearl City's Cabanero, Mililani's Mabry, Millwood take top honors

By Stacy Kaneshiro
Advertiser Staff Writer

Pearl City's Jensen Cabanero and Mililani's Mikhail Mabry were instrumental in getting their teams to the O'ahu Interscholastic Association playoffs this past season. Their performances have been rewarded, as they were picked as the OIA West's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively.

Pearl City quarterback Jensen Cabanero, top, was named the OIA West's Offensive Player of the Year, while Mililani linebacker Mikhail Mabry, above, was chosen Defensive Player of the Year. Advertiser Staff

The OIA West's coaches selected the all-stars.

Mabry, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior, played linebacker for a defense that allowed the fewest points in the West. He also was like a coach on the field, as he was given the responsibility to call plays on the field.

"He's a very smart, instinctive player," Millwood said. "He's always around the football."

Meanwhile, Cabanero, a 6-1, 190-pound senior quarterback, was vital in the Chargers' offensive attack. He led the West in passing by completing 94 of 172 for 1,302 yards and 20 touchdowns.

"He dedicated himself to the game," Pearl City coach Onosai Tanuvasa said. "He goes that extra mile to be good."

Cabanero helped guide the Chargers to a 6-3 overall record, the school's best since 1986, when Pearl City went 8-2.

The Western Division champion Trojans landed seven players on the first team. Joining Mabry are defensive back Aaron Pooloa; defensive lineman Jake Ingram; running back Peter Raneses; and offensive linemen Sene Ma'afala and Micah Kia; and kicker Darren Smith.

The Chargers, who finished second in the West, had two others joining Cabanero on the first team in linebacker Preston Chestnutt and Nathaniel Nasca, who was picked at wide receiver and defensive back.

Leilehua also had three players representing four positions. Lineman Pio Malagaoma was selected on offense and defense. The other Mules picked were defensive back Blake Furtado and linebacker B. J. Fruean.

The two Leeward Coast teams had three selections each. Nanakuli had defensive back Jimmy Afamasaga, defensive lineman Rolando Celes and special teams player Kyle Beck, while Wai'anae had running back Chris Lave, tight end James Robinson and offensive lineman Chris Medeiros.

Campbell is represented by receiver Isaac Laupola and defensive lineman David Veikune.

Offensive lineman Maifala La'a was selected from Waipahu.

Millwood guided the Trojans to their first Western Division title and first undefeated team through regular season play. The team's 9-3 overall record is only the second time the Trojans have reached nine wins in their 29-year history. This was Millwood's 10th season as coach at Mililani.

Reach Stacy Kaneshiro at skaneshiro@honoluluadvertiser.com or 525-8042.

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First Team

Offense

Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Jensen Cabanero Pearl City 6-1 190 12
RB Chris Lave Wai'anae 5-8 175 12
RB Peter Raneses Mililani 5-5 190 12
WR Nathaniel Nasca Pearl City 5-9 150 12
WR Isaac Laupola Campbell 5-10 180 11
TE James Robinson Wai'anae 5-11 160 12
OL Sene Ma'afala Mililani 6-2 350 11
OL Micah Kia Mililani 6-4 260 10
OL Pio Malagaoma Leilehua 5-9 252 12
OL Maifala La'a Waipahu 5-11 288 12
OL Chris Medeiros Wai'anae 6-1 290 12

Defense

Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Yr.

DB Jimmy Afamasaga Nanakuli 6-0 165 12
DB Aaron Pooloa Mililani 6-0 175 11
DB Blake Furtado Leilehua 5-8 131 12
DB Nathaniel Nasca Pearl City 5-9 150 12
LB Mikhail Mabry Mililani 6-2 225 12
LB B.J. Fruean Leilehua 5-11 160 11
LB Preston Chesnutt Pearl City 6-1 225 11
DL Rolando Celes Nanakuli 5-10 190 12
DL Jake Ingram Mililani 6-3 190 12
DL David Veikune Campbell 6-3 270 12
DL Pio Malagaoma Leilehua 5-9 252 12

Special Teams

K/P Darren Smith Mililani 6-3 200 12
KR/PR Kyle Beck Nanakuli 5-10 155 12

Offensive Player of the Year: Jensen Cabanero, Pearl City

Defensive Player of the Year: Mikhail Mabry, Mililani

Coach of the Year: James Millwood, Mililani

Second Team

Offense

Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Maka Kahoano Mililani 5-10 155 11
RB Keali'iohokakea Basham Campbell 6-0 240 11
RB Justin Lawelawe Leilehua 5-10 177 11
WR Brandon Green Pearl City 6-1 170 12
WR Jimmy Afamasaga Nanakuli 6-0 185 12
WR Andrew Tokumi Mililani 5-11 175 12
OL Richard Naeole Nanakuli 6-0 285 12
OL Keala Watson Nanakuli 6-4 340 12
OL Robert Tanuvasa Pearl City 6-4 325 12
OL Gafatasi Muafono Wai'anae 6-0 295 12
OL Kavan Bannigan Leilehua 6-5 325 12

Defense

Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Yr.

DB Chastin Peterson Leilehua 5-6 135 11
DB Albert Distajo Nanakuli 5-9 180 12
DB Justin Morris Mililani 5-10 160 11
DB Ronald Jimenez Wai'anae 5-9 150 12
LB Joshua Gisa Nanakuli 6-0 210 11
LB Alika Enos Nanakuli 5-9 185 11
LB Rusty Kruse Campbell 5-10 220 12
DL Tupufia Laufasa Campbell 5-11 240 12
DL Keala Watson Nanakuli 6-4 310 12
DL Kimo Duncan Mililani 5-10 225 12
DL Keali'i Auyong-Fuller Pearl City 6-0 225 12

Honorable Mention

Campbell—Anthony Shimizu, Kenneth Amaral, Valasi Tagaloa, Miles White, Shane Amion, Michael Napihaa, Jonovan Ercanbrack, Liulotu Gaui, Christopher Ganigan, Jakes Lopes, Preston Aano.

Leilehua—Bernard Hay, Jonathan Scruggs, Kaikoa Kinoshita, Reggie Nakata, Tonga Loumoli, Nicholas Ke-a, Nelson Hernando.

Mililani—Aran Bisho, Rob Mason, Michael Suan, Carlo Raneses, Gino Doane, Chris Villamor, Jordan Apduhan.

Nanakuli—Dominic Gomes, Jaycee Alapai, Donald Fisher, David Balicao, Raymond Telona, Alex Distajo, Alex Maiava, Jarel Alapai.

Pearl City—Michael Yamauchi-Yamate, Steven King, Ricky Mendiola, Keone Peiper, Royce Yuen, Ricki Morgenstein, Thomas Iinuma, Royal Kaua, Ross Dolfo, Thomas Mattos Jr.

Wai'anae—Uilau Faliuga, Aaron Birn, Sean Savini, Justin Lafua, Dillon Guzman, Maka Tanele, Clayton Francisco, Oha Savini, Tyler Fabrao, Chad Puha, Tafilele Pauulu.

Waipahu—Sonny Fagatiai, Sonny Kiaha, Curtis Masaniai, Jonathan Cordeiro, Stan Abasial, Braddon Varde, Alvin Marquez.