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Kainoa Winston

Safety/running back
GONZAGA COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

71

Tackles

2

Interceptions Caught

2

Forced Fumbles

2

Blocked Kicks
“Kainoa is an amazing athlete and game-changer. He really was a force in the game we played, and we had to game-plan away from him in the second half.”
Derian Quick
Head Coach - Archbishop Carroll High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound senior safety and running back recorded 71 tackles and two interceptions this past season, leading the Eagles (7-4) to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Capital Division Tournament semifinals. Winston also forced two fumbles and blocked two kicks. On offense, the three-time First Team All-WCAC honoree rushed for 225 yards and two scores in addition to passing for two touchdowns and catching one. He will participate in the Navy All-American Bowl in January.

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Academic Achievement

Winston has maintained a 3.71 GPA in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he had made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play football at the University of Michigan next fall.

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Exemplary Character

An avid photographer, Winston has volunteered locally at the Father Horace McKenna Homeless Shelter and at the Franciscan Monastery. He has also donated his time as a youth football coach.