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Memorial 5k event to honor 6-time Hawaii Fastest Human, Chad Miyamoto

By Paul Honda on October 3, 2020

Chad Miyamoto was in his groove as a sprinter, winning the Hawaii’s Fastest Human title six times. Miyamoto died on Sept. 17, just four months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. “It was so sudden. He was diagnosed in May and he was gone in September,” Jonathan Lyau said. “Even now, I know a lot of people didn’t know he’s passed on. Other people were shocked.” Lyau, now a cross country coach at ‘Iolani, remembers a man who […]

ON THIS DATE (2003): Damien Torres takes over as Kailua running back

By Jerry Campany on October 3, 2020

On this date in 2003, Damien Torres proved without a shadow of a doubt that Kailua would be just fine at the running back position. Torres, a linebacker, torched McKinley for 184 rushing yards in a 26-21 victory over McKinley. He had 235 yards as Sua’s backup in a 47-7 win over Roosevelt the previous week and finished the season with six straight 100-yard games before being held to 77 by Kahuku in the OIA championship game. Torres was pressed […]

UCSB commit Cody Kashimoto enjoying Arizona Fall Classic

By Paul Honda on October 2, 2020

There will always be an ocean near Cody Kashimoto. When the Punahou shortstop committed to UC Santa Barbara in the summer of 2019, he had just completed freshman year. The campus, the coaches, the splendor of a pristine college environment was a magnificent lure. But the ocean sealed the deal. Kashimoto and his family are avid spear fishers. Now a junior, he relishes down time so he can take his board to a favorite surf spot. In 2019, he had […]

ON THIS DATE (2010): Dakota Grossman suffers rare loss

By Jerry Campany on October 2, 2020

Elite runners showed up and put on a show at the Punahou Invitational on this date in 2010. Kamehameha senior Jordan Thibodeau broke the course record by more than 10 seconds to win the boys race and the first- and second-place girls destroyed the mark by more than 15 seconds. Erin Robinson of Gunn (Calif.) beat Seabury Hall’s Dakota Grossman in that contest, winning at the tape with a 19:15:21 time to Grossman’s 19:15:55. Grossman, who became one of the […]

Hoop dream lives on for Kordel Ng, Liko Soares in Arizona desert

By Paul Honda on October 1, 2020

Adventure time in the desert is underway for a new version of Hawaii’s fab five. Kordel Ng, Liko Soares, Nainoa Peters, Kamana Lapina and Ryan Owens are pursuing their hoop dreams. In Phoenix, Ariz., they live in a house together. Most of their time outside the house is spent practicing with Hillcrest Prep, a post-graduate program. Their days are spent in the gym, in the weight room and at home, often playing video games. The purpose for all five islanders […]

ON THIS DATE (1932): McKinley grads Bill Blaisdell, Toots Harrison help beat UH

By Jerry Campany on October 1, 2020

On this date in 1932, Rusty Blaisdell‘s McKinley crew looked like the team to beat. The Tigers opened their season with a 13-0 victory over the University of Hawaii, completely dominating the Deans on defense, rolling up a 141-24 yardage advantage in the first half. Bill Blaisdell opened the scoring for McKinley with a 5-yard run in which he was untouched, but the extra point was waved off when the Tigers were ruled to be offside before the kick sailed […]

Chanelle Molina to make pro debut in Sweden on Saturday

By Paul Honda on October 1, 2020

October is more than another month in the midst of a global pandemic. For Chanelle Molina, it is time to become a professional basketball player. The former Washington State and Konawaena standout makes her debut for the Norrköping Dolphins on Saturday in the season opener of the top-tier Swedish Basketball League. That first paycheck as a pro baller won’t go anywhere exotic. “I’m just trying to save up. I’ve been splurging this whole quarantine,” Molina said. Thursday is a rare […]

ON THIS DATE (2014): Kamehameha sweeps Iolani in star-studded affair

By Jerry Campany on September 30, 2020

There is no such thing as just another ILH volleyball match. On this date in 2014, No. 1 Kamehameha swept Iolani 25-21, 25-23 at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium to improve to 8-0. Kealani Browne, Tiyana Hallums and Kayla Afoa led the way for the Warriors, but they were far from the only stars on the hill that night. Kamalani Akeo, Sarah Lau, Mia Heirakuji and Hallums all were selected to the Fab-15 after the season. Kayla Afoa, Shiloah Peleras, Brooke Kaawa, Kili […]

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Memorial 5k event to honor 6-time Hawaii Fastest Human, Chad Miyamoto

ON THIS DATE (2003): Damien Torres takes over as Kailua running back

UCSB commit Cody Kashimoto enjoying Arizona Fall Classic

ON THIS DATE (2010): Dakota Grossman suffers rare loss

Hoop dream lives on for Kordel Ng, Liko Soares in Arizona desert

ON THIS DATE (1932): McKinley grads Bill Blaisdell, Toots Harrison help beat UH

Chanelle Molina to make pro debut in Sweden on Saturday

ON THIS DATE (2014): Kamehameha sweeps Iolani in star-studded affair

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