Kapolei linebacker/fullback Simione Vehikite has verbally committed to the University of Southern California, his coach, Darren Hernandez said today.

Hernandez said Vehikite, who is 6 feet 1, 243 pounds and has been timed at 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash on grass, made 119 tackles this season including 10 sacks and 12 tackles for losses. He also played fullback and averaged 10 yards per carry.

Vehikite transferred to Kapolei from Maui's Lahainaluna last spring.

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