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Day three of the big dance is here and there will be four more broken hearts. What we’ve learned through two rounds of the Division I state tourney is that Kamehameha, Maryknoll and Damien have proven their status among the top four in the Star-Advertiser Top 10. We have also learned that the funky formula that the HHSAA by-laws abide by can’t solve everything. After all, we had the No. 3 and No. 4 teams in the state, OIA champion […]

There were all kinds of opportunities for the Damien Monarchs to stumble and stay down. Somehow, they stayed on their feet and answered every knockout swing Moanalua had to offer in a thrilling 64-57 victory. It’s been the story of their season, and yet another chapter in the book of Alvin, as in Damien coach Alvin Stephenson. “These guys have been together for two years now, been through all kinds of situations. They’re battle tested and ready. They’re ready for […]

One change in any lineup can be have an impact. Irvin Lin made sure he was simply ready. The reserve forward got the start with senior Liko Soares ailing with a partially torn meniscus and simply did the job. Lin scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds — nothing spectacular — but set the tone with a game-opening 3-point bomb. With Soares guiding Lin, the Spartans didn’t miss a beat en route to a 61-32 win over Kamehameha-Hawaii on Wednesday […]

Day 2 can be a dream come true for underdogs at the Snapple/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships. But, as day turns into evening, it can be a nightmare for the favorites. From No. 1 seed Kamehameha in the Division I bracket to No. 1 Hawaii Prep in D-II, wearing the bull’s-eye target is far from a guarantee of ultimate success. Here’s a look at how top seeds have fared in recent seasons. 2019 D-I Top seed: Maryknoll. Result: champion. Runner-up: […]