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Kapaa comes up big in OT to beat Konawaena for D-I title

Paul Honda — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Micah Rapozo’s 33-yard field goal lifted Kapaa over Konawaena, 10-7, for the school’s first Division I state championship on Saturday night at John Kauinana Stadium.

State football preview: No. 1 Kahuku vs. No. 2 Saint Louis in Open Division final

Paul Honda — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The history runs deep, almost in a circle from ground and pound to aerial attacks, and back to smashmouth football.

Nationally ranked Mater Dei overpowers ‘Iolani girls basketball team

Paul Honda — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Addison Deal and Kaeli Wynn poured in 19 points apiece as nationally ranked Mater Dei overpowered ‘Iolani, 71-43, Wednesday night in the opening round of the I Mua Invitational tournament at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium.

No. 7 Mililani rallies by No. 9 ‘Iolani in boys basketball

Paul Honda — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

LeCedric Brown scored 13 of his game-high 19 points in the second half as No. 7 Mililani rallied past No. 9 ‘Iolani for a 60-52 win on Tuesday night in boys basketball nonconference action at Father Bray Athletic Complex.

Kamehameha-Maui Warriors run wild over Roosevelt

Paul Honda — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

PUKALANI, Maui >> The might and power of the Kamehameha-Maui Warriors was on full display in a 60-26 rout of OIA champion Roosevelt on Saturday night at Kana‘iaupuni Stadium.

Kapaa puts up 55 points in semifinal victory over Damien

Paul Honda — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:46:00 +0000

Mike Tresler still has that speed, but even he probably wouldn’t keep up with his running back, Nainoa Simmons.

Tresler has Kapaa in contention once again

Paul Honda — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The Kailua Surfriders had a big, blue dream.

Saint Louis stuns Campbell with rally in state semifinals

Paul Honda — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

It took an Ewa Beach boy running like a grown man to stop the behemoths of Campbell.

Dynastic Rams win Co-Ed title; ‘Iolani captures All-Girls’ crown

Paul Honda — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

There is no end in sight for the Radford Rams competitive cheer dynasty.

Leilehua evolves into OIA Division I championship club

Paul Honda — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Iron sharpens iron, and in some ways, Leilehua is grateful for an early-season loss to Kailua.

Roosevelt gets revenge on Kaiser to repeat

Paul Honda — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Ioane Kamanao passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns as Roosevelt stifled Kaiser 34-3 to capture its second straight OIA Division II football championship on a blustery night at Skippa Diaz Stadium.

Kahuku rallies over Campbell to capture another OIA football championship

Paul Honda — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Despite an offense that sputtered for most of the first half, No. 2 Kahuku rallied from a nine-point deficit for a 33-15 win over No. 1 Campbell to capture the OIA Open Division championship on a blustery Friday nighty at Skippa Diaz Stadium.

No. 1 Campbell faces No. 2 Kahuku for the OIA title

Paul Honda — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

There’s nothing the Campbell Sabers would like more than to cap their perfect season with OIA and state titles.

Kamehameha saves best for last, upends top seed ‘Iolani

Paul Honda — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The seventh time is what mattered most to the Kamehameha Warriors.

Hawaii Baptist soars back to the top of D-II volleyball

Paul Honda — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The gold and black are back.

Mililani buoyed by transfer from Bishop Gorman

Paul Honda — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The game within the game is at an entirely different level these days.

Obuhanych leads Pearl City girls to title; Kauai wins its first boys crown

Paul Honda — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A year ago, Chloe Obuhanych sat and watched the state’s top eight shooters go after the girls air riflery individual title.

Kailua punches ticket to OIA playoffs

Paul Honda — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Kailua left no doubt on a soggy Saturday afternoon, steamrolling Aiea 37-13 to secure a playoff berth in OIA Division football on a huge day by senior wide receiver Stoney Pocock.

Waianae picks up OIA playoff berth

Paul Honda — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Jumbo, elephant and any other nickname for big-boy, smashmouth football is just fine with the Waianae Seariders.

Prep football preview: OIA playoff races going down to the wire

Paul Honda — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Division I football in the OIA never fails to provide down-to-the-wire drama.

Moanalua returns to top of OIA D-I volleyball

Paul Honda — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Seven years is a long time, but Moanalua made it worth the wait.

Castle tops Farrington for OIA D-II volleyball crown

Paul Honda — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Trystin Lum drilled 19 kills and Emily Robins tallied 16 as Castle defeated Farrington 25-15, 17-25, 25-15, 25-17 to capture the OIA Division II girls volleyball championship on Wednesday night at Mililani gym.

For Kahuku’s Manutai, baseball’s loss is football’s gain

Paul Honda — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:06:00 +0000

There are no professional hairstylists and barbers in the vicinity, but Aiden Manutai sensed that he has a specific superpower.

No. 1 Campbell tops No. 3 Kahuku to stay unbeaten

Paul Honda — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Top-ranked Campbell clinched the top seed in the OIA Open Division regular-season on Saturday night with a 21-13 win over Kahuku at Carleton E. Weimer Field.

Leilehua comes through against Radford

Paul Honda — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Kevin Burke and and Ezekiel Anahu came through with a combo sack in the final seconds, and Chaystin Senas followed with a game-ending interception on Ali Togafau’s hail Mary pass as time expired to give Leilehua a 28-21 win over Radford on Saturday night at Hugh Yoshida Stadium.

Kamehameha upsets top-ranked ‘Iolani

Paul Honda — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The drama refuses to end.

No. 1 Campbell and No. 3 Kahuku meet in a heavyweight tilt

Paul Honda — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

An epic season-long performance is edging closer to historical greatness.

Punahou picks up important win over Kamehameha

Paul Honda — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hunter Fujikawa passed for 272 yards, including two touchdown passes to Zion White, as No. 7 Punahou rallied from a 10-point deficit for a 25-13 win over No. 4 Kamehameha on Saturday afternoon at Alexander Field.

No. 3 Mililani tops stubborn No. 10 Farrington in overtime

Paul Honda — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Tenth-ranked Farrington came to play, but No. 3 Mililani clutched up with a 20-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Dallas Carter to Nakoa Kahana-Travis in overtime for a 20-14 win at Skippa Diaz Stadium.

Sagapolutele’s 6 TD passes lift No. 1 Campbell by No. 2 Mililani

Paul Honda — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

They came, they saw, they ended a brutal losing streak.

Damien hands Pac-Five first loss

Paul Honda — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

AJ Tuifua threw four touchdown passes and Sylas Alaimalo accounted for 180 yards and three TDs from scrimmage as No. 9 Damien overwhelmed previously unbeaten Pac-Five 48-23 on Friday night at John Velasco Stadium.

No. 3 Mililani edges No. 2 Kahuku

Paul Honda — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The big showdown at John Kauinana Stadium boiled down to a 1920s-style scrum-heavy game.

Pac-Five football on a roll

Paul Honda — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Seth Miller rushed for a school-record 272 yards and two touchdowns as Pac-Five pulled out a 26-14 win over ‘Iolani on Friday afternoon at Eddie Hamada Field.

Defending champion Kahuku takes on Mililani in showdown

Paul Honda — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Life is good for a senior.

Blocked punt ignites Moanalua win against Kailua

Paul Honda — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Nakoa Orlando never thought of himself as a punt-blocking specialist.

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

Paul Honda — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:06:00 +0000

Through all of life’s challenges and celebrations, AJ Tuifua has usually agreed about most things with his dad and mom.

Kailua closes show against Leilehua

Paul Honda — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

There’s nothing really rusty about Kailua defensive back Rusty Whitlock.

Saint Louis opens ILH with big victory

Paul Honda — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Nainoa Lopes fired four touchdown passes, including 7- and 6-yarders to Hashley Kingston Siliado as No. 4 Saint Louis pulled away in the second half for 37-7 win over No. 6 Kamehameha on Friday night at Skippa Diaz Stadium.

Saint Louis stymies Farrington

Paul Honda — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

With the game hanging in the balance, Pupu Sepulona found a way to make an impact on offense and defense.

Sagapolutele’s 5 TD passes help Campbell romp over Punahou

Paul Honda — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele wears ample padding, but even he had to wince after taking a big shot to the ribs from a Punahou pass rusher late in the third quarter.