Arizona linebacker signee Dash Fifita accepted an invitation to play in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii, the bowl game announced on Friday.
Fifita is the latest Wildcat to commit to the high school football all-star game, joining four-star 2026 quarterback Oscar Rios.
Other Wildcats to play in past Polynesian Bowls include quarterback Noah Fifita (Dash's older brother), wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, linebacker Jacob Manu, tight end Keyan Burnett, offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea, defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea, defensive back Gavin Hunter, kicker Michael Salgado-Medina, linebackers Leviticus Su'a and Kamuela Ka'aihue, among others.
Dash Fifita recently led Santa Margarita Catholic (California) to a CIF Open Division state championship. The Eagles beat Northern California powerhouse De La Salle, 47-13.
Fifita was also named Co-Defensive MVP of the prestigious Trinity League in Southern California for the second straight season. Fifita finished his high school career with 201 tackles, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.
Dash Fifita is the reigning Trinity League Co-Defensive Player of the Year and younger brother of Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita.
"That's arguably the best high school football league in the country," Arizona head coach Brent Brennan said of Fifita during the early signing period. "He needs to get his flowers for that because that is big time. He's tough, physical and whenever you watch him play, he's all over the football field. He's so productive, so tough, so fun to watch and you know you're getting this incredible foundation, incredible character, because you know the family so well."
The 5-10, 185-pound Fifita is one of six players from California to sign with Arizona's 19-player ’26 recruiting class, which ranks 37th nationally and fifth in the Big 12. Manoah Faupusa, a 6-2, 360-pound defensive tackle at Santa Margarita Catholic, is joining Fifita at the UA in 2026.
The Polynesian Bowl will be played at Kūnuiākea Stadium in Honolulu on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. on NFL Network.
