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‘Iolani rides roller coaster of emotions to end up in 1-game playoff with Damien for state berth

By Christian Shimabuku on October 12, 2019

The season almost came crashing down for No. 9 ‘Iolani in a 33-28 win over Castle on Friday night. Multiple times, too. Castle had a chance to take the lead twice in the waning minutes of a must-win game for ‘Iolani, but the Raiders defense held strong to keep its state-tournament hopes alive. No. 10 Damien’s 22-17 win over No. 6 Moanalua became final mere minutes before ‘Iolani’s kickoff in Kaneohe. The Raiders would have to win to match the […]

VIDEO: Damien rallies past University for ILH D-II volleyball title

By Paul Honda on October 11, 2019

Between the tough battle with University, the comeback win for the ILH D-II championship, and Coach Don Faumuina‘s announcement to the team that his would be his final season, it was an emotional and memorable night for the Damien Monarchs. Damien rallied for a 23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-14 win over University at Hemmeter Fieldhouse on Friday night.

Defense sparks Kamehameha in sweep for ILH title

By Paul Honda on October 11, 2019

Kamehameha’s surge from third place in the ILH to league champion in the span of one week was months in the making. Miles. Pounds. The track and the weight room are second homes to the Warriors, who swept Punahou 25-15, 25-17, 25-16 at a packed Hemmeter Fieldhouse on Friday night to capture the ILH crown. The balance was, again, astounding. It begins and ends, the Warriors say, with the work before practice. “We’re very proud of our team. We work […]


No. 10 Damien keeps its season alive

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 11, 2019

Amo Sulu could only watch the final 24 minutes on Friday as No. 10 Damien battled to extend its season. By then, the junior running back’s efforts in the first 24 had helped power the Monarchs into the lead and they hung on for a 22-17 win over sixth-ranked and previously unbeaten Moanalua at Aloha Stadium, assuring the Monarchs of another game. >> CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE GAME Sulu ran for 114 yards on 16 carries […]

Damien coach announces retirement after league volleyball title

By Paul Honda on October 11, 2019

For Don Faumuina, the fifth time is the charm. The Damien girls volleyball coach and his program have come close to title town, but they made it happen for real on Friday night. The Lady Monarchs rallied past University 23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-14 to capture the Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II championship. Damien (13-1) will have a first-round bye in the HHSAA D-II state tourney in less than two weeks. Once they gathered after winning the crown, Faumuina broke […]

GAME NIGHT 10/11: Saint Louis/Waianae

By Nick Abramo on October 11, 2019

No. 1 Saint Louis 56, Waianae 26, FINAL 10:47: Neither team scores in fourth quarter. Game over. —————- 10:22: Third quarter ends. 10:22: The Crusaders get the ball back on a fumble recovery of their own. 10:20: Waianae has a chance to tighten it up even more after a fumble recovery at its 45. 10:17: Running clock no longer in play. 10:16: The Seariders march 65 yards for a touchdown. It’s capped by Kaloi-English’s 12-yard TD pass to Kaai Tambaoan-Kaeo. […]

GAME NIGHT 10/11: Punahou/Mililani

By Billy Hull on October 11, 2019

No. 2 Punahou 3, No. 3 Mililani 0 ———- Mililani shut out for first time in 213 games dating back to 2000 FINAL At Aloha Stadium Mililani (7-3, 5-0) 0 0 0 0 – 0 Punahou (9-1, 7-1) 0 0 0 3 — 3 PUN—FG Quinn Maretzki 40 RUSHING—Mililani: Malosi Sam 15-66, Jasiah Alcover 10-23, Brendyn Agbayani 1-(minus 7). Punahou: Vincent Terrell 12-55, team 5-(minus 45), John-Keawe Sagapolutele 9-(minus 50). PASSING—Mililani: Agbayani 15-29–2-130. Punahou: Sagapolutele 17-23–0-129, Ian Eveleth 2-3-0-50. RECEIVING—Mililani: […]

GAME NIGHT 10/11: ‘Iolani/Castle

By Christian Shimabuku on October 11, 2019

No. 9 ‘Iolani 33, Castle 28, Final ———- 10:14: Castle picks up a first down with 1 second left but the last gasp Hail Mary falls well short. ‘Iolani holds on to set up a rematch with Damien. 10:12: ‘Iolani successfully gets the punt off. Castle starts from its own 21 with 17 seconds left. 10:11: Castle burns the rest of its timeouts. ‘Iolani will punt from its own 41 after a costly personal foul penalty with 22 seconds left. […]