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ON THIS DATE (1951): Roosevelt routs Punahou for Paintbrush Trophy

By Jerry Campany on September 29, 2020

On this date in 1951, Roosevelt scored seven unanswered touchdowns to rout Punahou 45-7 and retain the once-prestigious Paintbrush Trophy. It was Roosevelt’s most lopsided victory in the 20-year rivalry between the schools. The Rough Riders fumbled the ball eight times but only lost one. Roosevelt’s defense made up for it by picking off seven Punahou passes. Henry George scored two TDs for Roosevelt and Roy Ryder, Richard Lum, Alfred Franco, Ralph Shultz and Lester Santos all scored for Roosevelt. […]

Punahou sophomore Nolan Souza commits to Arkansas

By Paul Honda on September 29, 2020

There is nearly no limit to the potential of Nolan Souza of Punahou, who committed to Arkansas over the weekend. “I feel great about it,” the Punahou sophomore shortstop said on Monday. “My parents (Brian and Kellie) are excited, too.” Souza has a 3.5 grade-point average. Punahou baseball coach Keenan Sue is supremely optimistic about his players, and that includes the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Souza. “There aren’t a many 6-3, left-handed swinging middle infielders,” Sue said on Sunday. “We’re all very […]

ON THIS DATE (1962): Charley Wedemeyer makes the difference for Punahou

By Jerry Campany on September 28, 2020

Some coaches call special teams play a third of the game, but on this day in 1962 it was so much more for Punahou. The Buffanblu were outgained 306-67 but still managed to beat Kaimuki 13-12 on this date in 1962 at Honolulu Stadium. Future Star-Bulletin sports editor Bill Kwon and Punahou coach Dave Eldredge called it luck. Charley Wedemeyer‘s and Clint Albao‘s presence made it anything but. Wedemeyer took the opening kickoff 84 yards for a score and the […]

Punahou setter Jaclyn Matias commits to Hawaii

By Paul Honda on September 28, 2020

The high school girls volleyball season is silent this fall, but Jaclyn Matias’ hopes have led to the Rainbow Wahine. The Punahou setter committed to Hawaii, where her father, John, was a slugging first baseman and designated hitter for the baseball team a generation ago. The junior was proactive about the process of recruitment. “I started reaching out about two years ago to both the beach and indoor programs. Due to the NCAA recruiting rules, I could not have direct […]

Nebraska, Oregon State make it 10 offers for Roosevelt junior Kaeo Akana

By Paul Honda on September 28, 2020

The list grows longer for Roosevelt junior Kaeo Akana by the week. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound defensive end is busy with online classes, daily workouts and consistent communication with college football coaches. On Sunday, Nebraska offered Akana a scholarship. Prior to that, Oregon State made an offer. He now has 10 offers, and Nebraska is the first from the Big Ten Conference. “It’s a whole different animal. The history they have at Nebraska, their history as a powerhouse is amazing,” Akana […]

ON THIS DATE (1974): Roosevelt’s Wayne Jandoc hauls in 98-yard TD pass

By Jerry Campany on September 27, 2020

On this date in 1974, Junior Doi hit Wayne Jandoc for a 98-yard touchdown pass and Roosevelt beat Kaiser 23-12. Doi threw a bomb from his end zone on third down with 10 seconds left and Jandoc corralled it on the 36 and outran two Cougars to the end zone. The score gave Roosevelt a 14-0 lead but Kaiser closed it to 17-12 before Wayde Au Young recovered a fumble and took it to the house to seal the victory. […]

Kamehameha senior Ku‘ulei Santiago earns UCA All-American honor

By Paul Honda on September 27, 2020

Ku‘ulei Santiago has dreams. One of them came true last week when she was selected to the UCA All-American squad. The Kamehameha senior was the lone competitive cheer squad member from Kapalama to earn the honor. “I feel amazing this is my first time trying out for All-America. To start off I would like to say that it is because of my wonderful Warrior team and coaches that I tried for All American and have always loved cheerleading! No matter […]

SHA’s galaxy of All-Americans includes sophomore Andromeda Tong

By Paul Honda on September 27, 2020

Sophomore All-American has quite the ring to it. Andromeda Tong wasn’t expecting to hear that truth, but the UCA named her one of four selections to its All-America team last week. “I feel very lucky and blessed to be given the opportunity. I was honestly surprised when I saw the email that I made All-American. I didn’t expect to make it,” Tong said. Her three varsity teammates also on the All-American team: Cayla Cabanban, Alissa De Smet and Jacelyn Tanvasa. […]

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