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Volleyball: Hawaii Invitational schedule, scores

By Stan Lee on March 27, 2015

Saturday’s schedule for the Hawaii Invitational at ‘Iolani. Lower Gym 9 a.m.—Bronze championship, Kealakehe vs. Kalaheo 10:15 a.m.—Silver championship, Maryknoll vs. Westview (Calif.) 11:30 a.m.—Gold semifinal, Kamehameha-Hawaii vs. Punahou 12:45 p.m.—Gold semifinal, Kamehameha vs. Moanalua 2 p.m.—Gold third place, semifinal losers 3:15 p.m.—Gold championship, semifinal winners Upper Gym 9 a.m.—Bronze third place, Santa Monica vs. University 10:15 a.m.—Silver third place, Seabury Hall vs. Saint Louis 11:30 a.m.—Gold consolation, Punahou II vs. La Jolla (Calif.) 12:45 p.m.—Gold consolation, ‘Iolani vs. Hawaii […]

Big Blue Bomber: Ma‘a smash, smash, smash

By Paul Honda on March 26, 2015

It was another WOW night by Punahou. I just saw another excellent team get neutralized by No. 1 Punahou. This time it was No. 5 HBA that got swept 25-20, 25-15 on the opening day of the Hawaii Invitational at ‘Iolani School. Last week, I saw No. 2 Kamehameha get swept by PUN. The Buffanblu have outstanding back-row defense — libero Kelsey Yogi was relentless — and their passing was superb. But it’s Micah Ma‘a (15 kills, .700 hitting percentage […]

Iolani Boys Volleyball Invitational schedule

By Jerry Campany on March 22, 2015

The state boys volleyball tournament isn’t until May, but the top teams will begin jockeying for position at this week’s Iolani Volleyball Invitational. The top five teams in the current Star-Advertiser boys volleyball poll will be competing in the three-day tourament along with three California powers. Pool C looks like the toughest bracket, with No. 1 Punahou, No. 5 Hawaii Baptist, No. 9 Kalaheo and 2012 Iolani champ Westview. Only the top two teams in that rigorous group will advance […]


Warriors stunned by Downing’s resignation

By Paul Honda on March 17, 2015

For now, the absence of Kamehameha boys volleyball coach Kainoa Downing is a mystery. Sort of. Downing, who guided the Warriors to a state championship in his first season (2011), stepped down from the post on Sunday as the team was at the airport in San Diego, Calif. The Warriors had just finished playing in the Best of the West tourney, placing 11th in the tough Gold Division. “We had a meeting and he told us he was quitting. We’re […]

Ma‘a soaring above mortals

By Paul Honda on March 17, 2015

He’s not just older and wiser. Micah Ma‘a is a crusher of Wilson volleyballs, and if he needs to soar 12 feet high to get the job done, he does it with authority. The 6-foot-4 Punahou senior wowed the audience at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium on Tuesday night, leaving both Buffanblu and Kamehameha fans amazed. Speechless. Well, not all spectators were speechless. When it became clear that Punahou (5-0) had its groove completely going en route to a 25-21, 25-15 sweep of […]

VIDEO: Highlights from DI state volleyball final

By Kaylee Noborikawa on May 15, 2014

The Star-Advertiser’s Kaylee Noborikawa was on hand to watch the championship game of the Division I state volleyball final between Kamehameha-Hawaii and Punahou and put together this highlight video of the Buffanblu defeating the Warriors in four sets to win their third straight state championship.

PIAA Letter of Intent signing day

By Paul Honda on April 16, 2014

Beautiful morning at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki on signing day for dozens of student-athletes from the islands. Among them were a handful of football players, including Punahou’s all-state offensive lineman, Davis Miyashiro-Saipa‘ia. The senior signed with Oregon as a preferred walk-on, turning down several opportunities at smaller schools. Isaac Hurd, Campbell’s big-play quarterback, signed with Southern Oregon. Among the other notable signees are Sarah Liva, Mililani’s all-state basketball player, who signed with Portland State. Punahou’s three-sport standout, Keau Fey, […]

Kamehameha tournament enters day 2

By Paul Honda on April 11, 2014

Thursday’s results
Redondo Union (Calif.) def. Hawaii Baptist 2-0
Waiakea def. Punahou II 2-0
Waiakea def. Kamehameha 2-0
Waiakea def. Kamehameha 2-0
Kamehameha-Hawaii def. Punahou II 2-1
Redondo Union def. Kamehameha 2-0
Hawaii Baptist def. Kamehameha-Hawaii 2-1