HONOLULU (KHON2) — Former Mililani standout and current college football star Dillon Gabriel gifted his alma mater new football uniforms as part of his “I’m Inspired” event held on the Mililani High School campus on Friday.
“I love Milani. It’s the community that I was born and raised in,” he said. “I’ve spent all my 18 years at Mililani here in Hawaii and I’m just very grateful to pay it forward and try to make something that I can continue to pass on into the future to inspire others.”
Gabriel remains the state’s high school all-time passing yardage leader from his time at Mililani.
Hundreds came out to enjoy the evening and see Gabriel. There were field games, a photo booth, ono food and live entertainment.
“We’re so thankful for Dylan to bless us with this. The kid was raised right,” said Mililani Football Assistant Coach Silila Malepeai.
The highlight of the evening, the reveal of new Nike uniforms Gabriel presented to the Mililani Trojans football team.
“We’ve been rocking the same brand and to come out with a new Nike Jersey.It’s a cool and exciting feeling,” Mililani football player Lehiwa Kahana-Travis said.