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2026 Game Highlights

The 2026 Polynesian Bowl was played at Clarence T.C. Ching Field at the University of Hawaii on Friday, January 16. Team Mauka (Mountain, green jerseys) came away with a 14-3 victory over Team Makai(Ocean, blue jerseys) which was broadcast live on NFL Network.

Stout defensive play and strong play by offensive MVP WR Eric McFarland III helped the Mike Singletary-coached Team Mauka secure the win over Doug Pederson-coached Team Makai in the 2026 Polynesian Bowl.

After a scoreless first quarter, Team Mauka broke through in the second quarter when QB Sione Kaho connected with WR Chris Henry Jr. for the game's first touchdown. Later in the quarter, Mauka extended the lead with a trick play as RB Deshonne Redeaux flipped the ball to WR Eric McFarland III on an end-around that turned into a 35-yard touchdown run. Team Makai's only points came on a 29-yard field goal by K Mateo Orosco, but the Mauka defense held strong the rest of the way to preserve the 14-3 victory. Defensive MVP George Toia of Team Makai led the effort with six tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack.

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2026 Polynesian Bowl Roster

  • Kelsey Adams Player Background

    OT
    North Clayton, GA


  • Jordan Agbanoma Player Background

    OL
    Grayson, GA

  • Packs Ahovelo Player Background

    OT
    Kailua, HI
    Hawaiian & Tongan ancestry

  • Kaue Akana Player Background

    WR
    Orem, UT
    Samoan ancestry 

  • Deuce Alailefaleula Player Background

    DL
    Bartlett, AK
    Samoan Ancestry

  • Ian Aloisio Player Background

    OL
    Timpview, UT


  • Ace Alston Player Background

    CB
    Anderson, OH


  • Jahren Altura Player Background

    DB
    St. Louis School, HI
    Hawaiian & Samoan ancestry

  • Kekua Aumua Player Background

    TE
    Kahuku, HI
    Hawaiian & Samoan ancestry

  • Davon Benjamin Jr. Player Background

    S
    Oaks Christian, CA


  • Hazyn Botelho Player Background

    WR
    Kamehameha, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Jalen Brewster Player Background

    DL
    Cedar Hill, TX


  • Lamar Brown Player Background

    OL
    University Lab, LA


  • Jamier Brown Player Background

    WR
    Wayne, OH

  • KJ Caldwell Player Background

    S
    Lilburn, GA


  • Ismael Camara Player Background

    OL
    Gilmer, TX


  • Helaman Casuga Player Background

    QB
    Corner Canyon, UT
    Hawaiian ancestry 

  • Luke Crudgington Player Background

    K
    The Woodlands, TX


  • Vainuupo Fanuaea Player Background

    TE
    Nanakuli, HI
    Samoan ancestry

  • Ethan Feaster Player Background

    WR
    DeSoto, TX 


  • Trehsyn Fesili Player Background

    LB
    Miliani, HI
    Hawaiian & Samoan ancestry

  • Dash Fifita Player Background

    LB
    Santa Margarita, CA
    Tongan Ancestry

  • Dobie Foisia Player Background

    OL
    Orange Lutheran, CA
    Samoan ancestry

  • Zyron Forstall Player Background

    DL
    IMG Academy, FL

  • Ramzak Fruean Player Background

    LB
    Bethel, WA
    Hawaiian & Samoan Ancestry

  • Aisa Galea Player Background

    S
    Orem, UT
    Samoan ancestry

  • Samson Gash Player Background

    WR
    Catholic Central, MI


  • Jaxson Gates Player Background

    CB
    Damien, CA

  • Jonathan Genty Player Background

    K
    Roswell, GA


  • KJ Green Player Background

    DL
    Stephenson, GA

  • David Green Player Background

    K
    High Point, NC


  • Kaden Henderson Player Background

    LB
    Jesuit, FL

  • Raylaun Henry Player Background

    CB
    St. Frances Academy, MD


  • Chris Henry, Jr Player Background

    WR
    Mater Dei, CA
    Tongan ancestry

  • Benjamin Honebein Player Background

    DE
    Kailua, HI


  • Kamo Player Background

    OL
    St. Louis School, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Talanoa Ili Player Background

    LB
    Kahuku, HI
    Samoan ancestry 

  • Lincoln Irwin Player Background

    LS
    El Modena, CA

  • Lasiah Jackson Player Background

    S
    Leesburg, GA

  • DJ Jacobs Player Background

    DE
    Blessed Trinity, GA


  • Jayce Johnson Player Background

    QB
    Lowdes, CA


  • Myson Johnson-Cook Player Background

    RB
    DeSoto, TX


  • Krew Jones Player Background

    DE
    Ridgeline, UT


  • Sione Kaho Player Background

    QB
    Lincoln, WA
    Tongan ancestry 

  • Simote Katoanga Player Background

    DL
    Santa Margarita, CA
    Tongan ancestry

  • Koloi Keli Player Background

    OL
    Farrington, HI
    Samoan ancestry 

  • Dane Kellner Player Background

    S
    Punahou School, HI


  • Tainoa Lave Player Background

    WR
    Campbell, HI
    Hawaiian & Samoan ancestry

  • Malakai Lee Player Background

    OL
    Kamehameha, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Nainoa Lopes Player Background

    QB
    St. Louis, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Jalen Lott Player Background

    WR
    Panther Creek, TX


  • Liufau Loumoli Player Background

    LB
    IMG Academy, FL
    Tongan ancestry

  • Mark Matthews Player Background


    OT
    St. Thomas Aquinas, FL


  • Taelyn Mayo Player Background

    CB
    Lewisville, TX

  • Eric McFarland III Player Background

    WR
    IMG Academy, FL

  • Nainoa Melchor Player Background

    RB
    Kamehameha Kapālama, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry 

  • Salesi Moa Player Background

    S
    Freemont, UT
    Tongan ancestry

  • Samu Moala Player Background

    DE
    Leuzinger, CA
    Samoan ancestry

  • Lopeti Moala Jr. Player Background

    DL
    Orem, UT
    Tongan ancestry

  • Ryelan Morris Player Background

    WR
    Honey Grove, TX

  • Caden Moss Player Background

    OT
    Jackson Academy, MS


  • Matthew Muasau Player Background

    LB
    St. John Bosco, CA
    Samoan ancestry

  • Tevita Nonu Player Background

    DL
    O'dea, WA
    Tongan ancestry

  • Felix Ojo Player Background

    OT
    Lake Ridge, TX


  • Mateo Orosco Player Background

    K
    Del Norte, CA


  • Gabriel Osenda Player Background

    OT
    Baylor School, TN


  • Joseph Peko Player Background

    DL
    Westlake Village, CA
    Samoan ancestry 

  • Tory Pittman, III Player Background

    S
    Central, NE


  • Jaron Pula Player Background

    WR
    Lone Peak, UT


  • Kennan Pula Player Background

    WR
    Lone Peak, UT


  • Taimane Purcell Player Background

    TE
    Kamehameha, HI
    Samoan ancestry

  • Dayton Raiola Player Background

    QB
    Buford, GA
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Deshonne Redeaux Player Background

    RB
    Oaks Christian, CA


  • Oscar Rios Player Background

    QB
    Downey, CA

  • Noah Roberts Player Background

    RB
    Basha, AZ


  • Tyson Robinson Player Background

    RB
    Brandon, MS


  • Brayden Rouse Player Background

    LB
    Kell, GA


  • Xaiver Sabb Player Background

    WR
    Glassboro, NJ


  • Omarii Sanders Player Background

    LB
    Franklin Road Academy, TN


  • David Schwerzel Player Background

    DE
    O'Dea, WA


  • Albert Simien Player Background

    OL
    Sam Houston, LA


  • Malaki Soliai-Tui Player Background

    LB
    Kahuku, HI
    Samoan & Tongan ancestry 

  • Caleb Tafua Player Background

    TE
    Mesa, AZ
    Samoan ancestry

  • Ejay Tapeni Player Background

    DL
    Mililani, HI
    Samoan ancestry

  • Uluaki Tatafu Player Background

    OL
    Kailua, HI
    Tongan ancestry

  • Tommy Tofi Player Background

    OL
    Archbishop Riordan, CA
    Samoan ancestry 

  • George Toia Player Background

    DL
    Summit, CA&
    Samoan ancestry

  • Tomuhini Topui Player Background

    OT
    Mater Dei, CA
    Tongan ancestry

  • Marques Uini Player Background

    OL
    Copperas Cove, TX
    Samoan/Tokelau Ancestry

  • Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais Player Background

    DL
    Cherry Creek, CO
    Samoan ancestry 

  • Jett Washington Player Background

    WR
    Bishop Gorman, NV

  • Roman Wazni Player Background

    LS
    Berkley Prep, FL

  • Zion White Player Background

    WR
    IMG Academy, FL


  • Chris Whitehead Player Background

    DE
    Lloyd C. Bird, VA


  • Kamuela Wilhelm Player Background

    OT
    Punahou School, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry

  • Mekhi Williams Player Background

    S
    Ruskin, FL

  • Landen Williams-Callis Player Background

    RB
    Randle, TX


  • Esaiah Wong Player Background

    OL
    Kailua, HI
    Hawaiian ancestry