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ON THIS DATE IN 1946: McKinley’s offense finally clicks behind Kenneth Andrade

By Jerry Campany on October 18, 2020

It took three games, but on this date in 1946 William Wise’s McKinley offense finally clicked. The Tigers struggled with Wise’s complicated scheme in the first two games of the season but had it figured out with a 27-7 win over Iolani. Wise was known for his efficient passing game, not attempting a throw until it was complete set up to succeed. It was the case against the Raiders, as the Tigers went 6-for-7 for 48 yards. Halfback Kenneth Andrade […]

ON THIS DATE IN 2003: Kapolei wins first football title

By Jerry Campany on October 17, 2020

Normally new programs have to work their way into contention, but Darren Hernandez and his Hurricanes reached the top of their league in only their second year of varsity football. The Hurricanes won the OIA White with a 38-21 victory over Radford at John Velasco Stadium. The school was only four years old at the time. The Hurricanes finished the season unbeaten and after going 5-3 in their first varsity experience. Kapolei fell short in the OIA championship, however, losing […]

ON THIS DATE IN 1993: Punahou’s Makaena Puli sets ILH passing record

By Jerry Campany on October 16, 2020

The numbers seem almost pedestrian now, but on this date in 1993 Punahou triggerman Makaena Puli broke the ILH single-game passing record with 426 yards in a 46-21 win over Damien at Aloha Stadium. Puli broke the record held by Iolani’s Paul Ah Yat, who had 350 in 1989. His five touchdown passes tied a league record shared by Garrett Gabriel, John Hao and Joel Lane. Puli completed 19 of his 36 attempts and did not throw an interception. Seven […]

ON THIS DATE IN 1988: Iolani’s John Stephens succeeds after switch

By Jerry Campany on October 15, 2020

On this date in 1988, Iolani coach Eddie Hamada prioritized offense over defense and both units benefitted. Hamada gave John Stephens his first start at quarterback and Iolani shocked Kamehameha 24-0. Stephens started at linebacker through the Raiders’ 0-5 start to the ILH season and sprinkled in some action at quarterback in relief of Kaala Shea. He passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his first start, lofting a 25-yard pass to Michael Pila for a touchdown on […]

Trent Dilfer, Doug Williams to coach Poly Bowl

By Jerry Campany on October 14, 2020

Super Bowl champion quarterbacks Doug Williams and Trent Dilfer have been selected as head coaches for the 2021 Polynesian Bowl at Aloha Stadium in January. Williams will coach Team Mauka in the nationally televised event scheduled for January 23. Dilfer will oversee Team Makai. Dilfer, currently the head coach of the Elite 11 quarterback camp, won the Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens during his 14-year NFL career. Williams led Washington to a victory in Super Bowl XXII and was […]

ON THIS DATE IN 1995: Afatia Thompson puts in final big show for Punahou

By Jerry Campany on October 14, 2020

On this date in 1995, Punahou running back Afatia Thompson put on a show for the last time in his prep career. Thompson ran for 119 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Punahou blitzed Pac-Five 48-28 at Aloha Stadium. The Wolf Pack took an early lead before Thompson took over. The future UH fullback tied it with a 2-yard plunge and followed it up with scores from 10 and 13 yards. Thompson needed only 15 carries and one reception to […]

ON THIS DATE IN 1945: Kamehameha rues Iolani’s return

By Jerry Campany on October 13, 2020

Iolani returned to the ILH after sitting out three years during World War II and didn’t take long to make an impact. On this date in 1945, coach Father Bray and all-star center Edward Hamada called on a couple of backups to make big plays and the Raiders stunned Kamehameha 14-0 in front of 12,000 fans at Honolulu Stadium. Bray countered Kamehameha’s superior size with frequent substitutions and it led to a surprising shutout of one of the league’s favorites. […]

ON THIS DATE IN 1990: Mark Atuaia and Randall Okimoto face off

By Jerry Campany on October 12, 2020

On this date in 1990, Mark Atuaia rushed for 228 yards on 24 carries and Kahuku beat Farrington 26-14 at Aloha Stadium. The Red Raiders won the battle of unbeatens mostly because Farrington coach Skippa Diaz stubbornly double-teamed Kahuku end Itula Mili, who was held without a catch. Atuaia didn’t carry the ball until seven minutes into the game and was thrown for losses three times in the first half. Farrington running back Randall Okimoto had 111 yards on 21 […]

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