Tomuhini Topui, who’s 6 ft 3 and 315 kilos, was Mater Dei Excessive’s Nice Wall on protection this season.
“Everywhere you could be up front, I was there,” he stated.
The junior was moved round from edge to nostril guard to deal with. His No. 52 was simply recognizable on video. Offensive linemen typically got here at him in waves.
“As soon as the first one comes, then the second comes,” he stated. “I fight for my life.”
Mater Dei’s Tomuhini Topui (52) begins celebration in win over Bishop Gorman.
(Craig Weston)
Double- and triple-team blockers had been hardly uncommon when coping with a participant who the coaches within the Trinity League voted most dear participant.
He was a run stopper and a quarterback chaser. Due to his measurement and athleticism, he created alternatives for teammates, drawing consideration to assist them succeed.
Dedicated to Oregon, Topui has been chosen The Occasions’ lineman of the yr for soccer in 2024.
In serving to Mater Dei go 13-0 and win the Southern Part Division 1 championship and CIF Open Division state championship bowl recreation, Topui all the time made certain he was putting staff first.
“If I have to take on every block to win, I’m down for it,” he stated.
That’s not all he can do. In three seasons, he has scored two touchdowns speeding, one on an interception and one other on a catch.
