Crusaders wait for states

. Some post-game thoughts following Saint Louis’ 4-2 win over Mid-Pacific on Monday for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu’s first-half title — and automatic state-tournament berth. • First-year Saint Louis coach George Gusman spent 12 years as Kamehameha’s junior-varsity coach. Several of his players echoed the same sentiment about their new coach: he’s all about [...]

Aloha, Word of Life

There aren’t many schools that have produced as much talent on the gridiron and the hardwood as tiny Word of Life Academy did. The school announced today that it will close its doors at the conclusion of this school year. I got word of it last night while covering boys volleyball at Punahou. It wasn’t [...]

Okino wins third in a row

Punahou’s Cyd Okino shot a 3-under par 72 to win the ILH tournament at Mid-Pacific Country Club yesterday. It was Okino’s second straight tournament with a score under par and her third straight win. Teammate Alina Ching finished a stroke back yesterday as the Buffanblu won by 32 strokes over a combined team from Maryknoll [...]

Punahou over Maryknoll and more

Here’s a capsule story on Punahou’s win over Maryknoll on Saturday, including some notes about the Buffanblu-Saint Louis game won by the Crusaders on Friday. Punahou 14, Maryknoll 3, 5 innings — Rick Nomura, Ryan Yamane and Matthew Barrett-Wright drilled homers as the top-ranked Buffanblu bounced back from Friday’s loss to Saint Louis. Nomura and [...]

Kalaheo, Farrington in D-II? OIA format needs fine-tuning

Once again, the shuffle has a lot of longtime boys basketball fans stunned. This time, probably a lot more than usual. Here’s a look at the Oahu Interscholastic Association boys basketball Red and White Conferences (Divisions I and II) now that teams have been moved up and down. Red Conference, East Division Castle* Kahuku Kailua* [...]

Pre-game: ‘Iolani-Kamehameha, boys hoops

They are the two best teams in the state. Any other teams that disagree had their chances and missed the opportunities. When top-seeded ‘Iolani (20-7) and defending state champ Kamehameha (26-6) tangle in the final of the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball Division I State Championships tonight, there will be very little mystery involved. Here’s look [...]

Post-game: ‘Iolani-Kahuku, boys hoops

‘Iolani has been hungry for a state championship treat since 2006. A 55-44 win over Kahuku (19-11) last night brought the top-seeded Raiders one step closer. Kahuku offered some food for thought along the way, lining up in a 1-3-1 zone that ‘Iolani out of its normal rhythm. “It changed the tempo. It got slower [...]

Post-game: Kamehameha-Punahou, boys hoops

More from last night’s semifinal battle between Kamehameha and Punahou at the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball Division I State Championships. Kamehameha outlasted Punahou 47-43 at Stan Sheriff Center to advance to the final. • The bigger Buffanblu controlled the first quarter, going to DeForest Buckner on the low post for six early points. Punahou led [...]

State hoops: D-I final-day updates, 10 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 Stan Sheriff Center Division I Final: ‘Iolani 46, Kamehameha 43 Kainoa Chu’s 3-pointer with 5 seconds left broke a 43-all tie and gave the Raiders their first state title since 2006. Chu finished with 27 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead ‘Iolani (20-7), the Interscholastic [...]

State boys hoops: D-II final-day updates, 7:33 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 Stan Sheriff Center Division II Final: Pahoa 41, Kailua 38 Freshman Nick Fisher scored 17 points and senior Isaiah Ekau amassed 12 points, 13 rebounds and three steals as the Daggers (12-16) stunned the Surfriders to capture their first state championship in basketball. Center Jordan [...]

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