Boys basketball

There’s a new king on the throne. The Damien Monarchs followed up last week’s triumph at the Pete Smith Classic by stunning Punahou 65-57 on Monday night in the final of the inaugural Damien Invitational at Bishop Scanlan Gymnasium. At 6-0, the Division II Monarchs have a compelling case as the best boys basketball team in the state. Across the ledger, Damien has defeated some of the state’s regulars in postseason play, from Campbell (62-47) and two-time defending D-II state […]

Jake Holtz poured in 24 points and Jydon Hall added 11 from the point as Damien outran Kalaheo 66-57 to capture the Pete Smith Classic championship on Wednesday night. Holtz, a 6-foot-3 junior who plays quarterback for the Monarchs’ football team, was a force in the post and in transition. Trayden Bayudan also chipped in 11 points while Hall controlled the tempo. Hall was instrumental when Kalaheo tried to use fullcourt pressure to rally. The home team trailed 60-40 in […]

Lyndon Hall scored 25 points as Damien upset two-time defending Division II state champion St. Francis 74-60 on Tuesday night. Damien advanced to the championship game of the Pete Smith Classic and will battle host Kalaheo tonight. The Damien-St. Francis game was a rematch of last season’s D-II state final, won by the Saints 76-52. This time, Damien got balanced scoring to go with Hall’s big output. Jake Holtz added 13 points, Bryce Forbes scored 11 and Lindon Sevilleja Jr. […]

Kameron Ng picked up where he left off from last season, pouring in 36 points in a 65-43 win over Kaiser on Monday night on the opening day of the Pete Smith Classic at Kalaheo High School. Preseason scores and schedules will be updated here. Pete Smith Classic Monday >> St. Francis 65, Kaiser 43 SF-Kameron Ng 36, Kordel Ng 20. K-Cyrus Singelman 12, Mario 10. >> Damien 62, Campbell 47 DMS-Jake H. 22, Hayden B. 11. CAM-Mitch Williams 18. […]