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Polynesian Bowl Announces New Selections and MVPs
Players from across the country chosen for 2027 and 2028 all-star games
Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:18pm
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The Polynesian Bowl National Combine and Showcase concluded at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, with several players being selected to participate in the 2027 and 2028 adidas Polynesian Bowl all-star games. The event also named position-specific MVPs from the combine.
Why it matters
The Polynesian Bowl is a prestigious annual all-star game that showcases top high school football talent with Polynesian heritage. Selection to the game is a major honor and can boost a player's college recruiting profile.
The details
New selections to the 2027 Polynesian Bowl include DB Gideon Gash, QB Kamden Lopati, TE Sam Faniel, OL Lex Mailangi, and EDGE Uhila Wolfgramm. The lone 2028 selection is OL Lincoln Fa'alafi. Position MVPs were also named, including QBs Duke Banta and Kamden Lopati, RBs Ashton Taylor and Amanaki Levatau, and several offensive and defensive linemen.
- The Polynesian Bowl National Combine and Showcase concluded on March 22, 2026.
The players
Gideon Gash
A 2027 defensive back from Detroit (Mich.) Central Catholic.
Kamden Lopati
A 2027 quarterback from Salt Lake City (Utah) West.
Sam Faniel
A 2027 tight end from Richmond (Va.) Benedictine.
Lex Mailangi
A 2027 offensive lineman from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei.
Uhila Wolfgramm
A 2027 edge rusher from Spanish Fork (Utah) Maple Mountain.
Lincoln Fa'alafi
A 2028 offensive lineman from San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra.
The takeaway
The Polynesian Bowl continues to identify and showcase the top high school football talent with Polynesian heritage, providing a platform for these players to showcase their skills and boost their college recruitment prospects.
