Boys basketball

It’s a work in progress, this emphasis on enforcing the hand-check rule in college and prep basketball. Some teams are barely affected. That was the case for Kalaheo, which edged St. Francis 41-40 on Saturday. St. Francis coach Sol Batoon pointed to the Saints’ defense as a culprit, but players are still getting used to the new wave in officiating. His team was whistled for nearly 30 fouls in the loss, hitting the 10-foul, double-bonus mark in each half. “That’s […]

It may be too early to say whether defending boys basketball state champion Kalaheo is in reloading or rebuilding mode. It’s a fact, though, that the Mustangs are unbeaten after winning three games this week at the Castle Tournament. Coach Alika Smith’s team capped their run with a 41-40 win over St. Francis on Saturday night at the Knights’ gym. Kalaheo defeated host Castle on Wednesday and Kamehameha II on Friday. With returnee Kupaa Harrison leading the way, the young […]

After years as a financial representative and a substitute teacher, what made Dwight Holiday, a member of the University of Hawaii basketball team of the 1970s known as the Fabulous Five, return to the hardwood? “I thought about it. With the knowledge that I do have, it would be selfish not to give back,” said Holiday, who turns 63 in December. “And I enjoy coaching. I enjoy imparting my knowledge to those who welcome it or need it.” Holiday was […]