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Portland High School grad Nathan Kapongo didn't know English or much about football when he started playing the game at PHS as a sophomore in 2016. Now the successful college athlete may be headed to the pros! This March 18, 2025 Portland Press Herald story features this amazing alum and his accomplishments: From the Congo to the NFL? Portland grad chasing the dream