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There’s another Uiagalelei to watch in Trinity League football.
Damien linebacker Iona Uiagalelei has enrolled at Orange Lutheran, the junior confirmed.
Uiagalelei (6-0, 220) is cousins with Mater Dei junior defensive linemen Matamatagi Uiagalelei, who is committed to Washington.
He also is cousins with former St. John Bosco football standouts DJ and Matayo Uiagalelei, now with the Chargers and University of Oregon, respectively.
“They’re my cousins and I’m really close with them,” Iona Uiagalelei said. “I’m excited to play against my cousin (Matamatagi) this year because I know it’ll be fun and memorable.”
Last season at Damien, Uiagalelei finished as the fourth-leading tackler with 43 total tackles, including 10 for loss. He earned honorable mention all-league honors in the Baseline League.
Uiagalelei holds offers from UCLA, USC, UNLV, Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Michigan State among others.
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