Mililani puts down Punahou

By Paul Honda When it mattered most, Mililani’s playmakers came through. Trent McKinney found Dalaunte “Taz” Stevenson for the go-ahead touchdown as fifth-ranked Mililani rallied past No. 4 Punahou 16-9 last night at John Kauinana Stadium. Mililani (3-0) was the more disciplined team, committing only six penalties for 32 yards. Punahou (0-2) was whistled 15 [...]

Prep Football Photo Tour

Classic shot of Pearl City assistant JV coach, Nelson Pana, spray painting facemasks for his players. Varsity safety Andrew Quievido is in the background. Offensive line coach Kaleo Schreiner, running backs coach James Kaopuiki and JV offensive coordinator Geordan Arenal wore their hard hats at Moanalua’s football field. Moanalua head coach Arnold Martinez with his [...]

Ann Kang Invitational photos

Photos by Paul Honda

Saturday football scores

No. 3 Kahuku 24, No. 3 Punahou 14, final Though the Red Raiders continue to unveil new looks — pistol and spread formations with four receivers — the philosophy hasn’t strayed far from its roots. Kahuku ran the ball on 20 of 29 first-half plays from scrimmage, with Galeai Malufau carrying 12 times for 22 [...]

Saturday football preview

A lighter schedule tonight in prep football, but no less intriguing. Here’s a look at the matchups. No. 2 Kahuku vs. No. 3 Punahou, Aloha Stadium The Red Raiders were relatively unchallenged in last week’s 49-14 win over Kealakehe. With “only” 64 players, coach Reggie Torres may not be as free to test his personnel [...]

Punahou comes back on Kahuku in Kang

A block by Tai Manu-Olevao and an ace by Lahela Williams sparked Punahou in the final set in a comeback win over Kahuku this afternoon at the Ann Kang Invitational. Punahou rallied for a 16-25, 25-23, 15-9 win in the semifinals of the Gold Bracket. Punahou will face Redondo Union (Calif.) tonight in the final. [...]

Waianae runs wild over Kapolei

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com Keoni Napierala-Rose rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns as eighth-ranked Waianae returned to its smashmouth roots yesterday en route to a 41-21 win over No. 7 Kapolei at Raymond Torii Field. Napierala-Rose, who converted from quarterback to fullback this season, scored on runs of 11, 61 and 32 yards as [...]

Friday football

Week 2 of the prep football season has potential. For us fans, we always want big plays and dramatic finishes. Well, we might just get that with a combination of Oahu Interscholastic Association openers and a bunch of crossover games. Here’s a look at tonight’s matchups: No. 1 Saint Louis vs. Kaimuki, Kaiser Stadium No [...]

Kang photos & Day 2 scores

Paul Honda took his camera to the second day of the Ann Kang Invitational volleyball tournament at Iolani today. Here are a few things he captured: Day 2 scores Redondo Union def. Mid-Pacific 25-17, 25-8 Edison def. Maryknoll 25-14, 25-21 Mater Dei def. Van Nuys 25-9, 25-17 Kahuku def. Molokai 25-13, 25-16 Redondo Union def. [...]

Punahou impressive

Thank goodness for dads. Tai Manu-Olevao can say that out loud. After forgetting her game jersey, her dad, Sione, went to Kahuku to retrieve it and bring it to the Ann Kang Invitational Girls Volleyball Tournament at ‘Iolani School. That’s where Manu-Olevao pounded 14 kills to lead Punahou in a 25-12, 25-17 sweep of Molokai [...]

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