Mike Mathews One of the Vols’ signees won offensive MVP at the Polynesian Bowl for the second year in a row. The previous five-star prospect, Nico Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback from Tennessee, took home the prize last year. took part in some of Tennessee’s on-campus bowl practices last month before playing in the Under Armour Next All-America Game in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month. This week, he had another opportunity to play, and he made a huge play that gave a hint of the skill that has made him a standout player in the Vols’ 2024 recruiting class.
With a stellar performance Friday night in the Polynesian Bowl, the five-star wide receiver from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, who signed with Tennessee last month, officially completed his high school career. At Kamehameha Schools’ Kunuiakea Stadium, he caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to spark Team Makai’s second-half comeback and a 28-17 victory over Team Mauka, earning him offensive most valuable player honors in the Honolulu all-star game.
One of the Vols’ signees won offensive MVP at the Polynesian Bowl for the second year in a row. The previous five-star prospect, Nico Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback from Tennessee, took home the prize last year.
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