There is a feeling of a fresh start around the Hawaii Preparatory Academy football program.
Koa Ellis, a three-year starter at quarterback, has moved on to play college football at Linfield College in Oregon, and All-BIIF pass-catcher Nicky Palleschi is now at UCLA.
A group of seniors — headlined by Justin Perry, Alex Brost, Kanai Gaughen and Anthony Palleschi — will fill the void left behind. They will be part of a core group of players with diverse skill sets that will be asked to wear many hats for Ka Makani — playing on both sides of the ball and at a variety of positions.