Tainoa Lave Season 2026

HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year starter and letterman for James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii … Earned first-team All-OIA Open and All-Hawaii honors as both a sophomore in 2023 and junior in 2024 … Primarily played as a safety but also saw action on offense at running back … As a senior, led James Campbell to the HHSAA Open Division State Championship game after scoring two rushing touchdowns in the semifinal game … As a sophomore, recorded three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns … As a freshman, grabbed two interceptions and returned a fumble for a touchdown as well … Received a three-star rating from 247Sports and ESPN, and is ranked the No. 12 prospect in all of Hawai’i … Received a scout grade of 85 by 247Sports and 74 by ESPN … Chose San Diego State over offers from UNLV, Boise State, Nevada, Washington State, San Jose State and Hawai’i.