Waipahu senior receiver Isaac Yamashita hauls in a first half touchdown over Pearl City's Melanio Oandasan in the OIA Division II championship game. Steve Erler | SL

×

_17103138__17102709_10_26_17_waip_pc_steve_erler-12.jpg - Steve Erler | SL

Purchase this image
4x5 5x7 8x10 image download

Isaac Yamashita didn't know if he would ever play another down of high school football.

Yamashita, a 2016 All-Hawaii Division II First Team receiver, was expected to be the Waipahu Marauders' top returning receiving threat for a high-powered offense this season.

With a blend of size and speed, the 6-foot, 207-pound wideout averaged 21.9 yards per catch to help the Marauders reach the 2016 Oahu Interscholastic Association D2 title game and state tourney.

That same ability was on display in Waipahu's 2017 season opener against Nanakuli when he caught a 45-yard bomb from senior quarterback Braden Amorozo down the right sideline.