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A record-tying five University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa football players were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, recognizing their excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Jackson Harris, Kansei Matsuzawa, Aiden McComber, Josh Sagapolutele and Landon Sims earned the distinction, matching a program high last achieved in 2022. It also marked the second consecutive year that Matsuzawa and Sims were honored.
Harris, a first-team All-Mountain West wide receiver, led the Rainbow Warriors with 963 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 19.7 yards per catch. Matsuzawa, a senior placekicker who graduated in December 2025, capped a historic season as UH’s first consensus All-American, setting multiple school records and earning Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year honors.
McComber and Sagapolutele, both sophomore defensive linemen, were key contributors to the Rainbow Warrior defense. Sims, a senior running back, completed his finance degree and is pursuing a master’s, while leading the team in rushing for the second straight season.
To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and meet strict participation benchmarks during the season.
Read more at Hawaiiathletics.com.