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Mataafa named AP All-American

Hercules Mataafa (No. 50), has been named to the AP, Sports Illustrated and Walter Camp All-America first teams. AP file photo

The Maui News

Washington State University defensive lineman Hercules Mataafa was named to The Associated Press’ All-America first team Monday, the latest postseason honor for the Lahainaluna High School graduate.

Mataafa, a 6-foot-2, 252-pound junior, has 43 total tackles, 30 solo, this season. He led the Pac-12 with 21.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks.

Last week, Mataafa was named to the Walter Camp and Sports Illustrated All-America first teams, and earned the AP’s Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Mataafa and the 21st-ranked Cougars play No. 16 Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Diego.

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