Matsuda offers more than stability to Punahou

It’s not just about stability.
When Punahou hired Darren Matsuda to guide its boys basketball program on Friday, it was about reaching the pinnacle. The program now has its fourth coach in six years — astounding turnover for any team, let alone one at the No. 1-rated athletic department in the nation.
But hiring within means the [...]

HHSAA voting results

Hawaii High School Athletic Association
Executive board voting results
June 14, 2010
See story here
Note: All proposals were passed initially by the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association on June 11, 2010.
HIADA GROUP 1 — Chair: Greg Gonsalves (KIF), Recorder: Albert Paschoal (MIL)
Bowling
1. Eliminate all non-participants from walking on lane before and during competition
Committee: 25-5-0 passed
HIADA: APPROVED 90-0-0
HHSAA: APPROVED [...]

Chun: ‘D-III will happen one day’

Fiscal responsibility is utmost in Chris Chun’s mind.
The attorney-turned-executive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association made it through the busy spring season and this week’s athletic directors conference with renewed energy.
He’s got little time to digest the proposals that passed the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association conference before they go up for vote [...]

MIL, BIIF spoke loud and clear

The groundswell had been building, all right.
So had the ammunition. The Maui Interscholastic League and Big Island Interscholastic Federation were outnumbered, but not outgunned when discussion on the open floor ensued on Friday, the final day of the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association conference.
The cool air-conditioning of the ballroom at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel [...]

2010 HIADA voting results

50th Annual Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association Conference
June 9-11, 2010
Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel
(See story here)
Note: all approved proposals go to the HHSAA executive board for vote
GROUP 1 — Chair: Greg Gonsalves (KIF), Recorder: Albert Paschoal (MIL)
Bowling
1. Eliminate all non-participants from walking on lane before and during competition
Committee: 25-5-0 passed
APPROVED 90-0-0
2. Oiling patterns of lanes shall [...]

All-State boys basketball 1997-2010

Player of the year
2010: Micah Christenson, Kamehameha, and Kainoa Chu, ‘Iolani
2009: Pii Minns, Kamehameha
2008: Kameron Steinhoff, Punahou
2007: Keone Reyes, Kaimuki
2006: Okesene Ale Jr., Kahuku
2005: Kyle Pape, ‘Iolani
2004: Derrick Low, ‘Iolani
2003: Derrick Low, ‘Iolani
2002: Derrick Low, ‘Iolani
2001: D.C. Daniels and Skyler Wilson, Kalaheo
2000: Jason Mandaquit, Hilo
1999: Brandon Brooks, Punahou
1998: Kirk Uejio, Iolani
1997: Ramsey Williams, Moanalua
Coach of [...]

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*
Kaimuki
Kalani*
Moanalua
Roosevelt*
West Division
Red Conference, West Division
Campbell
Kapolei
Leilehua
Mililani
Radford
Pearl City*
Waianae*
* [...]

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 at ‘Iolani [...]

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 and allowed [...]

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 12-5 early [...]

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