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Konawaena, ‘Iolani, Maryknoll, MPI win on Day 1 at Black & Gold tourney

By Paul Honda on November 14, 2019

The Konawaena Wildcats continue to confound doubters. If there are still any left. The Wildcats won nine state championships in a 15-year span. That included three in a row until last season, when ‘Iolani captured the koa trophy. With only eight players in uniform on Wednesday afternoon, Konawaena seemed outmanned once again. Punahou brought its fullcourt pressure and run-and-gun fastbreak, but Konawaena broke a tie game in the fourth quarter for a 57-42 win over Punahou at the Matsumoto Law […]

Stanford lands trio of ‘Iolani standouts in Mia Watanabe, Kupono Browne and Elena Oglivie

By Paul Honda on November 14, 2019

Mia Watanabe, Kupono Browne and Elena Oglivie had their options. The three ‘Iolani Raiders decided to stick with red. All three premier athletes signed letters of intent with Stanford on Wednesday morning at the signing ceremony hosted by Education 1st at the Sheraton Waikiki. Watanabe beamed from under a pile of leis and a red Stanford soccer hat. “I’m not sure what I want to study yet, but I know that the environment there is going definitely going to push […]

Lahainaluna’s Joshua Tihada looks to pull off a state slam — in football

By Nick Abramo on November 14, 2019

Joshua Tihada loves his football. A determined player who doesn’t have college offers, he is the that type who he could walk on at the next level somewhere and make an impact. Tihada is a four-year Lahainaluna contributor. Mainly a running back, he has also been a stalwart at the defensive back/linebacker hybrid position. One time last summer, Tihada went on a mainland trip in which he went to five different football camps. “It was crazy,” he said. “We got […]


Baldwin ready for states after 2-year hiatus

By Nick Abramo on November 14, 2019

FIRST IN A SERIES (On the five Neighbor Island teams in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships) Baldwin is back. The Bears are in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships after a two-year hiatus. “It is good to be back,” coach Pohai Lee said in a recent phone interview. “(Not being there for two years) makes us appreciate it even more right about now.” For those two years, Maui High was the MIL representative, but this year, Baldwin […]

Kalani girls hoops undergoes major changes with former UH player Justice Sueing now in charge

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2019

The Lady Falcons of Kalani have soared in recent years. They still may soar in the 2019-20 season, but it will be without Chi Mok, who resigned as head coach of the girls basketball program. His departure came after incoming transfer Jalen Tanuvasa, formerly of Maryknoll, moved to Las Vegas. Add to that two more huge blows. Kalena Halunajan, one of the state’s top junior guards, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the offseason. Halunajan was No. 10 in the […]

Punahou’s Kalae Harrison signs with SEC powerhouse Texas A&M

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2019

Legacy is what Kalae Harrison cares about. The future, though, is no less crucial. The talented middle infielder signed a letter of intent to play for Texas A&M on Wednesday morning, becoming the first island player in a generation to play baseball for the Aggies. “The coaches, the facilities. It’s big, real nice, it’s new,” Harrison said. “It’s a big-time program in the SEC. I’m hoping to play right away as a freshman.” Punahou went 25-5-1 last season, capturing the […]

Kamehameha libero Tara De Sa signs with Pac-12 powerhouse Cal

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2019

Tara De Sa is ready for a new challenge. The Kamehameha libero had a sensational senior season, sparking the Warriors to the Division I state title. When the opportunity to play for the Golden Bears of Cal came, she was intrigued. De Sa signed with Cal on Wednesday morning. “I like that the school is very active. It’s really nice over there. It’s pretty. It’s like my school,” she said. “It’s on a hill.” De Sa was one of three […]

Punahou standout Jack Deuchar signs with USC

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2019

He’s a jumping Jack, a big duke, and he’s only getting better. Jack Deuchar is already off to a great senior year. The 6-foot-7 senior from Punahou signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at USC next season. Deuchar made it official on Wednesday morning at the signing ceremony hosted by Education 1st at the Sheraton Waikiki. “It’s super cool, the Trojan family. They’re super tight-knit so I’m excited to be part of the team next year,” said Deuchar, […]