Football: Mana Pauu steps up for Servite

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Everyone knows about linebacker Butch Pauu, the three-year standout for Anaheim Servite. Now his cousin, Mana, a junior linebacker, is starting to contribute.

When the Friars were in search of a running back to replace the injured Charlie Etiaki, they tried Mana Pauu on scout team earlier this week. He was so impressive they started teaching him the running plays and he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on Friday in the Friars’ 31-28 loss to Bishop Gorman.

‘He’s a baller,’ Coach Troy Thomas said.

-- Eric Sondheimer