The North Shore will have a Manoa presence today.

University of Hawai'i head football coach Greg McMackin and assistant Cal Lee will visit the Kahuku High campus, Red Raiders coach Reggie Torres said.

"Coach Mack really wants to get to know the (high school) coaches," Torres said of the visit.

Former UH head coach June Jones had not visited Kahuku in his nine seasons, while coaches from Mainland schools made routine stops, Torres said. Sometimes, coaches weren't even there to recruit, but just to let Kahuku know their schools were always interested if it had a prospect.

On Monday, McMackin attended a meeting of O'ahu Interscholastic Association principals and athletic directors and was well-received, OIA executive director Dwight Toyama said.

"He said he plans on going to each school," Toyama said. "Before he even talks to the coaches, he wants to get to know the principals and ADs. I think that adds some value."

Meanwhile, Kahuku All-State linebacker Paipai Falemalu and defensive end Alema Tachibana will make official recruiting visits to the UH campus this weekend, Torres said. This is the final weekend recruits can make official campus visits. The first day high school recruits can sign binding national letters of intent is Feb. 6.

Falemalu, who is 6 feet 3 and 220 pounds, has narrowed his choices to California, Washington and Oregon State, Torres said. Hawai'i will have its chance to convince him to stay at home. Torres said Falemalu is a good student and "is always thinking about his future."

"He's a coach's dream," Torres said. "He's a good student and a great athlete."

Tachibana, who 6 feet 3 and 200 pounds, can play linebacker or defensive end, Torres said.

"Alema is better at the down position," Torres said. "He likes to be in a three-point stance and charge."

Meanwhile, Kahuku's two-time All-State offensive lineman Benji Kemoeatu is also weighing his options. Torres said West Virginia was still making communication, but has yet to arrange for a trip this weekend.

In another recruiting matter, Saint Louis defensive tackle Ryan Eastman, who verbally committed to Weber State, was hosted by former Saint Louis lineman Oren Long at New Mexico State.

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