Damien football

Even in a tie game, sometimes there is a winner and a loser. On this date in 1970, Damien scored with 45 seconds left and converted the extra points to deny Iolani its first win with a 22-22 deadlock. Damien was denied its second victory. The Monarchs trailed 22-16 when Roger Kurt hit Tony Narvaes for a 23-yard touchdown. Despite the heroics, Anthony Chun took Kurt’s place for the conversion and completed a clutch pass to Mel de Laura to […]

2019 TEAM RECORD >> 8-3 overall, 6-2 ILH Division I HEAD COACH >> Eddie Klaneski is 47-43 in nine seasons and the only Monarchs coach with a winning record in his career. KEY UNDERCLASSMEN IN 2019 >> LB/FB River Iaea, Jr.; WR/DB Makanale’a Meyer, So.; WR/DB Alohi Arecchi, Jr.; LB/QB Duke Hoohuli, Jr.; RB Amo Sulu, Jr.; DE/WR Jayce Jay-Pedro, So. DAMIEN THROUGH THE YEARS: 1965-2019 HISTORICAL EQUIVALENT: 2006 Kahuku With apologies to all of the great Damien teams of […]

Timing isn’t always everything. But Damien could have used a break or two on Friday night. The Monarchs came into a huge showdown with ‘Iolani, with a Division I state-tournament berth at stake and an ailing Amo Sulu. The talented and highly productive running back tore his meniscus in a must-win battle with Moanalua two weeks ago, but suited up and played as best he could against ‘Iolani. Sulu came into the game with 1,225 yards and 14 touchdowns on […]