The Polynesian Bowl 2025 is an exciting annual high school football all-star game that showcases some of the top high school seniors in the nation
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. Held in Honolulu, Hawaii, this year’s game took place on January 17, 2025, at Kūnuiākea Stadium on the Kamehameha Kapālama campus
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. The event is a celebration of Polynesian culture and a platform for young athletes to display their talents in front of college recruiters and NFL coaches
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This year’s edition was particularly special as it featured a record 11 five-star recruits
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. The game was divided into two teams: Team Makai (Ocean) and Team Mauka (Mountain)
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. Team Makai was coached by Super Bowl-winning coach Gary Kubiak, while Team Mauka was led by Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell
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One of the standout performances came from Dakorien Moore, a five-star wide receiver committed to Oregon
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. Moore’s 75-yard one-handed touchdown grab late in the game was a highlight and helped seal a 28-21 victory for Team Makai
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. Another star was Husan Longstreet, the No. 8 pro-style quarterback in 2025, who threw four touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Moore
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. Longstreet, who is committed to USC, was named the offensive MVP along with Moore
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On the defensive side, Deuce Geralds, a four-star defensive lineman from Georgia, was a standout performer
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. Geralds recorded two sacks and was disruptive throughout the game, earning him the defensive MVP award
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The Polynesian Bowl is not just about the game itself; it’s also about the cultural celebration and the opportunity for players to work with experienced NFL head coaches
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. The event has grown in popularity over the years and has become a premier recruiting event
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. Past participants include notable players like Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, and 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter
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For those who missed the game, it was broadcast live on the NFL Network, and viewers could also stream it on Fubo
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. The game kicked off at 9 p.m. ET (4 p.m. HT) on January 17, 2025
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If you’re interested in more details, you can check out the full recap and player performances on the Polynesian Bowl website
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Would you like to know more about any specific player or aspect of the game?
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Sportskeeda
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www.polynesianbowl.com
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www.sportingnews.com
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Yahoo! Sports
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