Jarrin Inagaki looking for breakout season

Kaiser High junior running back/linebacker Jarrin Inagaki had a good off-season in preparation for the upcoming high school football season.

This past summer Inagaki participated in the All Poly Camp, which was held in Hawaii for the first time.  The camp was a good opportunity for local kids to gain some exposure as well as receive instruction from college coaches from around the country. Inagaki excelled at the camp and was recognized as an All Poly Camp All-Star Running Back.

Inagaki’s commitment to training also paid off as he increased his broad jump from 7′9″ to 8′5″. That 8 inch increase will allow him to be more explosive and improve his acceleration.  As a running back it is critical for him to have first step quickness and be able to hit the holes and then accelerate and break away from defenders. As a linebacker, he’ll be in a better position to make the play or perform his assignment more effectively so that the defense can make the play.

Inagaki was also recently profiled in a MidWeek East article, “Cougars’ Coach Sees Inagaki As Leader Of The Pack.” Kaiser High head football coach Pat Samsonas said, “He’s a hard worker who leads by example, and he’s grounded enough to realize how he can help us. He’s willing to do anything for the team.”

“His primary position is linebacker, but he did such a good job at running back last year that we can’t afford not to use him there. We want the best athletes on the field, and he’s certainly included in that group.”

Inagaki was selected as a captain this season and we’ll be rooting for him to be the difference maker on both sides of the ball.

Darin Kamealoha is a threat on the field.

Darin Kamealoha started his senior season with an outstanding performance, eight catches for 143 yards and four touchdowns. Kamealoha made TD catches of 7, 27, 15, and 35 yards to lead Pac-Five in a 48-19 win over Kaimuki in the Father Bray Classic.

Kamealoha is a threat no matter where he is on the field. Last season, he was a first-team All-ILH selection as a kick returner and a third-team All-State wide receiver.

This past summer Kamealoha participated in the Game Plan Football Academy and earned the camp’s Offensive Skills award. The camp provided a great opportunity for Kamealoha to display his skills in front of the numerous college coaches serving as camp staff.

Kamealoha and his quarterback, P.J. Minaya, were recently featured in a Honolulu Star-Bulletin article. “He’s just an athlete,” the coach said. “We could probably put him anywhere on the field and he would excel. He just has that athletic ability.”

So keep an eye out for Darin Kamealoha this season, #34.

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