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No. 8 Campbell focused on moving forward

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 7, 2017

With an elimination game ahead, Campbell coach Darren Johnson wouldn’t allow the Sabers to look back. Campbell entered the final week of the regular season with a shot at the OIA Blue’s top seed only to have No. 2 Kahuku roll to a 45-6 win on homecoming night in Ewa Beach. While Kahuku secured a first-round bye in the OIA Division I playoffs, Campbell finished third in the division with a week to recover before facing Castle. Missing from the […]

GAME NIGHT 10/6: Campbell/Castle

By Hawaii Prep World on October 6, 2017

The OIA Division I playoffs begin tonight. No. 8 Campbell looks to bounce back from a blowout loss against Kahuku when it hosts Castle. Here’s our game preview. CASTLE KNIGHTS (3-5, 3-4 OIA Red) Head coach: John Hao Knights roster VS. NO. 8 CAMPBELL SABERS (5-3, 5-2 OIA Blue) Head coach: Darren Johnson Sabers roster No. 8 Campbell 24, Castle 9, FINAL  Sabers run out the clock and will face No. 7 Leilehua in the quarterfinals next week. Campbell picks […]

OIA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Campbell/Castle

By Hawaii Prep World on October 4, 2017

OIA D-I First Round The matchup: No. 8 Campbell (5-3) vs. Castle (3-5) Location/Time: Campbell, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Head-to-head (since 1973): Castle leads 10-8 Last meeting: Castle 33, Campbell 32, Aug. 15, 2015. Jeremy McGoldrick (Cast) 10 rec, 173 yards, 4 TD The Knights have been competitive despite a rugged schedule. The gauntlet of Top 10 foes made them better for it, though it might not feel like it after three losses to end the regular season. Castle has a […]


No. 2 Kahuku is still king in OIA Blue

By Nick Abramo on September 30, 2017

In six games against Hawaii oppoents, the Kahuku defense has given up just two touchdowns — one against Aiea and one against Moanalua. Other than that, it’s all zeros for the four other Hawaii offenses the Red Raiders’ defense has faced, including No. 7 Campbell on Friday night. Although the Sabers did score points on Kahuku in the Red Raiders’ 45-6 victory, it was Campbell’s defense that put the points on the board against Kahuku’s offense. “Our defense played well […]

GAME NIGHT 9/29: Kahuku/Campbell

By Hawaii Prep World on September 29, 2017

The OIA Blue division title is on the line between No. 2 Kahuku and No. 7 Campbell. The Sabers are the No. 1 seed with a win but will fall to the No. 3 seed and be forced to play next week with a loss. Kahuku has not won at Campbell since 1992. In case you missed it: Campbell’s quest with Darren Johnson: Beat Big Red Top performances in series Kahuku passing vs. Campbell: Kolo Funaki with 317 yards in […]

Campbell’s quest with DJ: Beat Big Red

By Jerry Campany on September 27, 2017

Darren Johnson has accomplished things that no other coach in history has, but there is one thing he can do this week that he has never done. Johnson and his seventh-ranked Campbell Sabers host No. 2 Kahuku on Friday with the OIA Blue title on the line, the 14th time the former Kahuku quarterback has taken on his alma mater as a head coach or assistant. Johnson, the only coach in history to win OIA titles in football and basketball, […]

Adkins-Kupukaa has Campbell thinking division title

By Christian Shimabuku on September 16, 2017

The state’s leading receiver is also making his presence felt on defense. Campbell sophomore Pokii Adkins-Kupukaa was sensational on Friday night in a 35-19 win at Radford, hauling in four passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. He also added two interceptions on top of returning kickoffs and punts for No. 10 Sabers (5-2, 5-1 OIA Blue), who have won five of their last six. “The struggle is real, just gotta fight through it every day,” he said when asked […]

GAME NIGHT 9/15: Campbell/Radford

By Hawaii Prep World on September 15, 2017

No. 10 Campbell and quarterback Krenston Kaipo, the state’s overall leader in passing yards, looks for its fifth win in its last six games when it hits the road to face Radford. Top performances in series Campbell passing vs. Radford: Lalo Respicio with 334 yards in 2008 Campbell rushing vs. Radford: Anthony Shimizu with 169 yards in 2004 Campbell receiving vs. Radford: Isaac Laupola with 138 yards in 2004 Radford passing vs. Campbell: Ryan Burciaga with 196 yards in 2005 […]