Posted at 4:07 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2003
Warriors sign ex-Kamehameha defensive end
Advertiser Staff
Reggie Maldonado, a Kamehameha Schools graduate who played at Saddleback Community College for two years, yesterday signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Hawai'i football team.Maldonado's football scholarship goes into effect Monday.
"I'm excited to play in front of my family," he said. "There's nothing like playing at home. I really like the facilities and the coaches. I like how they treat the players."
Maldonado, who is 6 feet 5 and 240 pounds, can bench press 350 pounds. He is projected to compete at defensive end or linebacker.
The UH coaches offered Maldonado a scholarship several weeks ago, but were restricted from commenting on it publicly until Maldonado signed the scholarship agreement. Maldonado has earned enough credits to compete in spring practice and play in the fall. He does not need an associate degree.
