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The University of Hawai’i football team officially welcomed the first members of its 2025 recruiting class on Wednesday during National Signing Day, marking the first opportunity for Class of 2025 commitments to make their college choices official.
Headlining the Rainbow Warriors’ class are several local standouts, including Saint Louis running back/receiver Titan Lacaden, Campbell offensive lineman Jordan Kernaghan, Mililani linebacker Aisiah Paogofie, wide receiver Brandon Gaea, and Farrington linebacker Zaden Mariteragi.
Lacaden, the 2024 Cover2 Kaulukukui Award winner as the state’s Offensive Player of the Year, recently helped lead Saint Louis to the Open Division state championship. His versatility as both a running back and receiver adds a dynamic weapon to the Rainbow Warriors’ future roster.
Signing Day comes on the heels of head coach Timmy Chang securing a one-year contract extension on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season. Chang’s team finished 5-7 in 2024, closing the season with an impressive 38-30 Senior Night victory over New Mexico.
The win featured a record-setting performance from a cornerstone of the 2024 recruiting clas, true freshman quarterback Micah Alejado from national powerhous Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, who threw for 469 yards and five touchdowns.
University of Hawaii verball commitments – Class of 2025
Titan Lacaden – WR/RB
KJ Hallums – OL
Aisiah Paogofie – LB
Brandon Gaea – WR
Zaden Mariteragi – LB
Jordan Kernaghan – OL
Uluaki Taukiuvea – OL
Falelua Moalele – DL
JJ Nielsen – QB
Leroy Palu – DT
Zavier Fairley – CB
Elijah Gipson – DB
TJ Jones – CB