The distance of 190 feet, 3 inches was a lifetime best by 9 feet and was good enough to beat one of California's finest, Danny Rohr of Arroyo Grand High School.

The invitational was a two-day event of non-stop track and field action with many of the top high school and college athletes in the nation competing.

Satele's throw impressed some big-time colleges, such as the University of Southern California, although Satele already has signed a binding letter of intent with the University of Hawai'i.

Likewise, Satele was impressed with the event's atmosphere.

"It was very intense because we were at Stanford, and to see the USC team with the maroon and gold was exciting," Satele said. "I expected to be pushed hard to throw because of the caliber of athletes."

Satele will follow in his father Alvis' footsteps and play football at UH, which does not have a men's track and field team.

"I love to throw the discus and that would be such a blessing if they had a team so I can carry on in this sport, too," he said.

Satele's throw at Stanford was farther than the current Hawai'i state track and field record of 186 feet set by Kahuku's Jerrod Avegalio in 2003. Former Kamehameha athlete Brandon Ala is believed to own the best discus throw of any Hawai'i high school athlete at 196 feet.

Robin Santos has been Satele's throwing coach since Satele was in the 8th grade and remembers his first day.

"Brashton had recently quit playing baseball and was walking past the field," Santos recalled.

"I asked him if he wanted to throw the discus. His dad wanted him to do another sport during the football off-season so he asked me to help Brashton, and it has been a privilege for me since."

At the time, Santos was coaching at Word of Life. Now he is the throwing coach for the Kamehameha girls. Satele has been allowed to have Santos continue as his coach. Because the Word of Life practice field is too small, Satele follows Santos to the Kamehameha campus and has permission to practice at its facilities.

Daily training consists of 20 to 30 throws working on technique and speed. Weight training also is incorporated three times per week.

With Satele throwing so well and half the season left, athlete and coach are expecting better marks will come when Satele begins tapering and peaking for the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association championships in May.

"Coach Rob and I just keep pushing higher and higher each week trying to perfect my technique," Satele said. "I am a person to push through the hard times because the other side of that tunnel is the shining sun."

With Santos guiding him, Satele believes he should be able to attain his goals, and perhaps even surpass the 200-foot barrier.