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Published September 28, 2023 by Polynesian Bowl

Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced today that it will become a Founding Partner of the Polynesian Bowl in a comprehensive, multi-year partnership with the annual all-star game featuring 100 of the top senior high school football players in the country.

Published August 08, 2023 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer have been selected as head coaches for the 2024 Polynesian Bowl. The Polynesian Bowl is an annual all-star game featuring 100 of the nation’s top senior high school football players.

Published July 07, 2022 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Romeo Crennel and Mark Richt have been selected as head coaches for the 2023 Polynesian Bowl.

Published May 26, 2022 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that the Polynesian Bowl, presented by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, will be broadcast live in primetime on NFL Network Friday, January 20, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET (4:00 PM HT).

Published November 02, 2021 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Kamehameha Schools announced today a multiyear partnership to host the annual Polynesian Bowl football game at Kūnuiākea Stadium on the KS Kapālama campus through 2024.

Published October 14, 2020 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that two Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, Doug Williams and Trent Dilfer have been selected as head coaches for the 2021 Polynesian Bowl.

Published January 09, 2020 by Polynesian Bowl

The leader in football head protection and innovation, Riddell, and the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF), today unveiled the upcoming 2020 Polynesian Bowl Riddell SpeedFlex helmet design.

Published July 10, 2019 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Steve Spurrier and Frank Beamer have been selected as head coaches for the 2020 Polynesian Bowl.

Published July 10, 2019 by USA Today

The Polynesian Bowl has enlisted two College Football Hall of Fame members to coach its 2020 all-star game. Steve Spurrier and Frank Beamer will be coaching the football game for elite prospects that will take place in Hawaii following the high school football regular season.

Published July 10, 2019 by 247Sports

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Steve Spurrier and Frank Beamer have been selected as head coaches for the 2020 Polynesian Bowl.

Published June 19, 2019 by 247Sports

With last week's addition of three more prospects from the 2021 class, the 2021 Polynesian Bowl now has six players selected to play in its game in Honolulu in January 2021. And not only did each player get invited to the game a little less than a year and a half before the game, they were all selected as early announcements to be Polynesian Bowl Player Ambassadors.

Published January 08, 2019 by Polynesian Bowl

The leader in football head protection and innovation, Riddell, and the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF), today unveiled the upcoming 2019 Polynesian Bowl Riddell SpeedFlex helmet design.

Published December 04, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that NFL stars Haloti Ngata and JuJu Smith-Schuster have been named Honorary Team Captains for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl.

Published November 29, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership establishing CrossCountry as the “Official Mortgage Lender” of the Polynesian Bowl.

Published November 07, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and BODYARMOR Sports Drink today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership establishing BODYARMOR as the “Official Sports Drink” of the Polynesian Bowl.

Published September 19, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and 247Sports, the industry-leading recruiting content platform, announced today a multi-year partnership to deliver extensive coverage of the Polynesian Bowl and Polynesian Bowl National Combine & Showcase.

Published September 19, 2018 by 247Sports

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and 247Sports, the industry-leading recruiting content platform, announced today a multi-year partnership to deliver extensive coverage of the Polynesian Bowl and Polynesian Bowl National Combine & Showcase.

Published August 28, 2018 by 247Sports

The Polynesian Bowl has announced their seventh selection to play in the 2020 game to be held annually in Honolulu. And it’s another blue-chipper.

Published August 08, 2018 by USA Today

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced several of the nation’s top Class of 2020 recruits have committed to play in the 2020 Polynesian Bowl, set for January of the same year in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Published July 24, 2018 by 247Sports

Hawaii native Marcus Mariota's Motiv8 Foundation has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2019 Polynesian Bowl, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Marcus Mariota announced today.

Published July 24, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Marcus Mariota announced today that the Motiv8 Foundation will be a Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl.

Published July 20, 2018 by USA Today

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Nike announced today a multi-year partnership to provide Nike athletic gear — including footwear, apparel and accessories — for the Polynesian Bowl players.

Published July 19, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and NIKE announced today a multi-year partnership with to provide NIKE athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for the Polynesian Bowl players.

Published July 19, 2018 by 247Sports

Nike hosts the top high school football camp in the country every summer in The Opening Finals. Now America’s top sports-apparel brand will be present

Published July 18, 2018 by 247Sports

Ole Miss commit Diwun Black has made history. Black is set to become the first-ever Mississippian to play in the annual Polynesian Bowl.

Published July 05, 2018 by College Football Talk

If you were a top-flight NFL player up until a few years ago, you would typically be rewarded for your stellar play with a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Top recruits dreaming of doing just that don’t have to wait until they turn pro to go through a similar process however as the Polynesian Bowl has been a growing destination as a high school all-star game in recent years.

Published July 05, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Mike Bellotti and Jim Zorn have been selected as head coaches for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl.

Published July 05, 2018 by 247Sports

The Polynesian Bowl announced today that Mike Bellotti and Jim Zorn have been selected as head coaches for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl.

Published July 05, 2018 by USA Today

Jim Zorn, Mike Bellotti named head coaches for 2019 Polynesian Bowl

Published June 21, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and CBS Sports announced today an exclusive, multiyear partnership that will televise the Polynesian Bowl live on CBS Sports Network.

Published June 21, 2018 by Hawaii News Now

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and CBS Sports on Thursday announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership that will allow the Polynesian Bowl to be televised live on CBS Sports Network.

Published June 21, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

Premier high school football all-star game will be televised live on CBS Sports Network

Published June 19, 2018 by 247Sports

The Polynesian Bowl has announced their first selection to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl, to be held in January 2020 in Honolulu. Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei has been invited to, and accepted, an invitation to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl.

Published June 19, 2018 by MaxPreps

The Polynesian Bowl is becoming one of the fastest growing events in high school football. Last year's Polynesian Bowl featured some of the best players in the country and the 2019 Poly Bowl is loaded with some of the best talent in the nation. And now, the 2020 version is off to a hot start.

Published May 22, 2018 by 247Sports

On Jan. 14, 2019, five Louisiana natives will board a plane for their final high school football game.

Published February 15, 2018 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Bowl announced today its newest commitments for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl. The game will be held Saturday, January 19 at Aloha Stadium on O`ahu, Hawai`i as part of the 2019 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

Published January 10, 2018 by 247 Sports

The Polynesian Bowl released their first wave of invites for it's 2019 game, played every year in Hawaii. By the time these blue-chippers take the field in Honolulu on Jan. 19 of that year, it will mark the third edition of the Polynesian Bowl. The top of the 247Sports Recruiting Rankings is well represented among this group led by the nation's No. 2 recruit overall in defensive tackle Ishmael Sopsher.

Published January 10, 2018 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Bowl announced today its first commitments for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl. The game will be held Saturday, January 19 at Aloha Stadium on O`ahu, Hawai`i as part of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

Published January 10, 2018 by USA Today

The Polynesian Bowl announced today its first 24 commitments for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl, including several five-star recruits.

Published December 13, 2017 by PFHOF

Today, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and Riddell unveiled the 2018 Polynesian Bowl Riddell SpeedFlex helmet design.

Published December 13, 2017 by USA Today

Helmets for the 2018 Polynesian Bowl were unveiled Wednesday by Riddell and the game’s organizers. According to a release, the design on the helmets represents six different Polynesian cultures.

Published July 10, 2017 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that NFL players Michael Bennett, Marcus Mariota, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Ronnie Stanley have been named Ambassadors for the 2018 Polynesian Bowl. “In less than a year, the Polynesian Bowl has become one of the nation’s premier high school football all-star games,” said Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota. “I am honored to be part of this special celebration of culture and football.”

Published May 10, 2017 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that coaching legends Dick Vermeil and Terry Donahue have agreed to serve as head coaches for the 2018 Polynesian Bowl.

Published February 09, 2017 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today 20 new top rated commitments to play in the 2018 Polynesian Bowl.

Published January 24, 2017 by Bleacher Report

Recruitniks on VSPORTO episode featuring Bleacher Report's Damon Sayles and Tyler Donohue, “… a look back at the successful debut of the newest high school all-star showcase, the Polynesian Bowl.”

Published January 23, 2017 by The Oregonian

The inaugural Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii on Saturday was expected to be an Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers-heavy affair, as several key commits and targets filled the roster.

Published January 22, 2017 by Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A week-long celebration of the Polynesian culture culminated with a football game that had a little bit of everything.

Published January 22, 2017 by USA Today

Six players announced their college commitments Saturday night the ESPN3 telecast of the inaugural Polynesian Bowl. Oregon was the winner of the night with two commits and now has a class of 16 commits.

Published January 22, 2017 by Hawaii News Now

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Published January 22, 2017 by Belleville News-Democrat

Edwardsville senior and All-American defensive end A.J. Epenesa racked up two sacks, five tackles and two forced fumbles Saturday to win Defensive Most Valuable Player honors at the inaugural Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii.

Published January 21, 2017 by KSL.com

BYU’s coaching staff was watching the first-ever Polynesian Bowl late Saturday night with anticipation, and a number of potential recruits were set to announce their commitments.

Published January 21, 2017 by Hawaii Prep World

A fun week for some of the top high school football players in the Class of 2017 ends with the inaugural Polynesian Bowl all-star game tonight at Aloha Stadium.

Published January 19, 2017 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame officially announced today a date for the 2018 Polynesian Bowl, a premier high school all-star football game that features the world’s elite players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries. The game will be played on Saturday, January 20 at Aloha Stadium on O’ahu, Hawai’i as part of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend.

Published January 19, 2017 by USA Today

Saturday is the inaugural Polynesian Bowl, the newest showcase for some of the country’s top high school football talent. While this year’s game is stocked with talent, next year is planned to be no different.

Published January 19, 2017 by USA Today

The last months of Iowa commit A.J. Epenesa’s high school football career has included an ALL-USA selection, a final ranking of No. 6 overall by 247Sports and a spot in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Published January 17, 2017 by USA Today

To announce the rosters for the inaugural Polynesian Bowl on Saturday in Hawaii, game officials hosted a draft party with team captains Marcus Mariota of the Tennessee Titans and Ronnie Stanley of the Baltimore Ravens) announcing their picks.

Published January 10, 2017 by Polynesian Bowl

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled today, the inaugural Polynesian Bowl Riddell SpeedFlex helmets. Riddell is the official protective equipment partner of the Polynesian Bowl.

Published November 16, 2016 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that 30 new players have accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl.

Published November 10, 2016 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that June Jones and Dick Tomey have been selected as head coaches for the inaugural Polynesian Bowl. Their assistants will include some of the top high school coaches in the State of Hawai’i.

Published November 02, 2016 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and ESPN announced today that the inaugural Polynesian Bowl will be streamed exclusively on ESPN3.

Published October 19, 2016 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (Valor Christian High School; Highlands Ranch, CO) has accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl.

Published October 19, 2016 by MLive

Less than two weeks before they sign a National Letter of Intent, a pair of 2017 Michigan commits will leave the mainland to cap their high school careers.

Published October 19, 2016 by ESPN

The first ever Polynesian Bowl game will be played in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Jan. 21 and will feature some of the country’s top quarterback prospects. Alabama commit Tua Tagovailoa and Michigan commit Dylan McCaffrey are both slated to play in the inaugural game put on by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Published October 19, 2016 by Star Advertiser

Dylan McCaffrey, one of the top high school quarterbacks in the nation, has accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl.

Published October 19, 2016 by USA Today High School Sports

The inaugural Polynesian Bowl in January is set to be the latest showcase of the country’s premier high school gridiron stars. Among the country’s brightest high school football stars set to play in the all-star game is Valor Christian (Colo.) senior quarterback and Michigan commit Dylan McCaffrey. He joins fellow quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa, an Alabama commit from Saint Louis School in Honolulu (Hawaii), and Alex Faniel, a Mississippi commit from Glen Allen (Va.) High School. Faniel’s mother is Samoan and lived in Hawaii as a child.

Published October 13, 2016 by PFHOF

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that 23 new, elite players have accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl.

Published September 15, 2016 by Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the establishment of the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star football game that will feature the world’s elite players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries.

Published September 15, 2016 by ESPN

A new high school football all-star game is coming in 2017, as the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Friday the establishment of the Polynesian Bowl, which will feature the world’s top players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries.

Published September 15, 2016 by Honolulu Star-Advertiser

One of the coolest things about the Polynesian Bowl is that it is not restricted to Polynesian players. Yes, instead, it’s going to be 75 percent Polynesian players and 25 percent others. It’s a cultural exchange. It’s a melting pot of a football game.

Published September 15, 2016 by KHON2-TV

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday the establishment of the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star football game that will feature the elite players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries.

Published September 15, 2016 by Deseret News

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday the creation of the Polynesian Bowl, a game created for all-star Polynesian high school football players. Six such Utah high school football players of Polynesian descent have committed to play in the inaugural event: Bingham High School's Jay Tufele and Langi Tuifua, Timpview's Chaz Ah You and Brighton's Sione Lund; Layton's Tayler Katoa and Ridgeline's Levani Damuni.

Published September 15, 2016 by Hawaii News Now

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If Saint Louis Crusaders quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continues to perform the way he did last Friday against Punahou, one might expect to see him play in the final game of Hawaii's high school football postseason.

Published September 15, 2016 by KITV4-TV

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced on Thursday the establishment of the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star football game that will feature the world’s elite players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries.