Posted: Jul 9, 2021 / 8:19 PM HST
/ Update: Jul 9, 2021 / 8:19 PM HST

Saint Louis, soon to be senior, Kona Moore became the first member of the Rainbow Warriors football recruiting class of 2022. The defensive back announced his engagement on social media. Like many before him, it’s a dream come true to be able to stay home and represent Hawai’i to the next level.

“I felt it was the right decision for me and my family because the coaches believed in me. They also got to see me training. For them, believing in me and seeing me was just good, ”Moore told KHON2 sports reporter Alan Hoshida,“ It’s really important to take the pressure off my shoulders and my parents too. To hire early, I feel like I have nothing to fear in the recruiting process. I can just focus on the ball game and get wins for my team. I still have a lot to prove especially to myself and to these coaches. I am ready to do it this year.

The last time most high school football fans saw Moore on the pitch, he was just a sophomore for the Crusaders. That was two years ago and thirty pounds. He produced five interceptions while also securing a starting job later in that 2019 season.

“I’ve gained 30 or 35 pounds since that time so it was hard to get used to, I used to run with all that weight but I’m starting to understand. I am ready for the season. It’s super surreal. I’ve been to their games before and I’m finally going to put the hat on and sign my letter of intent soon. I am just ready. I have no words for it. I’m actually very happy that we have a full season this time around. In fact, we’re starting the season against my brother and Campbell, which makes it even more exciting. “

High school football is expected to return to Hawai’i in a month. The first games will take place the first week of August and training camp will begin the week of the 19th. Moore is relieved that his commitment is behind him and he can focus on helping the Brotherhood to another championship race. of state.