David Lefotu and Viliami Fonokalafi Commit to UH

Stephen Tsai writes that offensive lineman David Lefotu of Pearl City High (woot woot!) and defensive lineman Viliami "Pep" Fonokalafi of Kaimuki High will become Warriors.

Lefotu, who is 6 feet 4 and 295 pounds, is the first Charger lineman to receive a UH football scholarship since Brian Derby in 1981.

"Not even Jason Scott Lee got one," mused David Hallums, a family friend.

Fonokalafi, who is 6 feet and 290 pounds, plays defensive tackle and defensive end for the Bulldogs.

Both cited family and friends in their decisions.

"It's the overall hospitality," Lefotu said. "I grew up here. I lived here my whole life. I don't think there's anything better than playing in front of the people you love and the people you grew up knowing. It's the friendly environment the people of Hawai'i have to offer."

Lefotu received offers from California and Wyoming, and drew interest from Oregon.

Fonokalafi drew interest from Utah, Wyoming and Utah State.

Congrats to David and Pep!