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ON THIS DATE (1987): Hilo breaks Konawaena’s 40-game winning streak

By Jerry Campany on September 26, 2020

On this date in 1987, Hilo ended Konawaena’s 40-game winning streak. The Vikings got five interceptions in the second half and Kamaka Mahoe hauled in a pass from Mark Ishii for the historic win. The Wildcats had not lost since 1982, when Hilo did the trick. Jay Auwae had two interceptions and Charleston Awai, Terry Nicolas and Jason Saturnio each had one but Konawaena quarterback Pat Acol still managed to throw for 274 yards. The Vikings won despite leading rusher […]

Former ‘Iolani hoopster Kylie Yung walks on at Hawaii

By Paul Honda on September 26, 2020

Kylie Yung is ready for Rainbows. The ‘Iolani basketball state champion has walked on at Hawaii, turning down opportunities to play at smaller universities. “She’s always told us that she wants to play Division I basketball even if it meant turning down other opportunities to walk on. She’ll fit right in,” ‘Iolani coach Dean Young said. “She’s the hardest-working player I ever coached and Coach (Laura) Beeman will love that along with how hard she plays.” The 5-foot-8 forward is […]

Hope International G/F Kodee Viena transfers to Rainbow Wahine

By Paul Honda on September 25, 2020

Kodee Viena is taking the road home. The former Star-Advertiser All-State selection from Maryknoll has transferred to Hawaii after two seasons at Hope International (Calif.). She and another ILH hoopster, Kylie Yung of ‘Iolani, are walk-ons for the Rainbow Wahine. Viena was also an All-Defensive team pick by coaches and media as a senior in the 2017-18 season. At Hope International (19-10), she played with former Maryknoll teammates Rhianne Omori and Isabelle Halemano. In 25 games played last season, Viena […]

‘Iolani pitcher Aisea Ahokovi commits to Loyola Marymount

By Paul Honda on September 25, 2020

Another month and another pitcher from the islands has committed to Loyola Marymount. ‘Iolani pitcher Aisea Ahokovi is the second pitcher in as many months say yes to the Lions. On Aug. 1, it was Kamehameha hurler Casey Kitagawa who did the same. “I feel amazing, like all the hard work is paying off,” said Ahokovi, who has a 3.2 grade-point average. The right-hander works out regularly with Kitagawa under the watchful eyes of coach Ashkon Kuhaulua. “He’s really helped […]

ON THIS DATE(1993): McKinley’s Sam Cantiberos scores five touchdowns

By Jerry Campany on September 25, 2020

On this date in 1993, future McKinley coach Sam Cantiberos scored five touchdowns to lead his Tigers to a 40-12 win over Radford. Cantiberos, a slotback, earned two of his scores receiving, another two rushing and added a kickoff return for 77 yards. The senior finished the game with five carries for 75 yards and three catches for 93 yards. By the end of the league season, he paced the OIA Blue with nine touchdowns on 330 yards rushing and […]

Ace of base: Jacelyn Tanuvasa powers to All-American honor

By Paul Honda on September 25, 2020

Four-time state champions are rare enough. Jacelyn Tanuvasa is halfway there. The Sacred Hearts junior was on board and full throttle for the last two Medium Division competitive cheer state titles, and after earning her first UCA All-American selection last week, the junior is ready for the next hurdle. “It made me happy. Even though we haven’t been able to practice as a team or attend any camps, it’s great to know that my hard work paid off,” Tanuvasa said. […]

Kolbe Irei pumps iron, finishes 2nd in GCAA tourney

By Paul Honda on September 24, 2020

A month into his new chapter, Kolbe Irei has been outmuscling the competition. The Roosevelt graduate, now at UC Irvine, finished tied for second place in the GCAA Amateur Series in Beaumont, Calif., a tournament that drew the best college golfers in the country. He finished at 9-under par, two strokes behind Cameron Henry. Irei led going into the final round. “I’m playing five, 10 times better than I was in OIA season. I’m doing a lot more prep,” Irei […]

ON THIS DATE: Alex Daniels becomes Radford’s rushing leader

By Jerry Campany on September 24, 2020

On this date in 2005, Alex Daniels had the biggest day for a running back in Radford history, but he still needed his defense’s help to keep the Rams unbeaten. Daniels ran for 263 yards and three touchdowns to lead Radford to a 35-13 victory over Moanalua at John Velasco Stadium. The game was a matchup of unbeaten rivals, and wasn’t over until Radford linebacker Bronson Leafa sealed it with a pick-six midway through the fourth quarter. Daniels broke the […]

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