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CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS: Teams for most part in the right divisions

By Nick Abramo on August 14, 2019

There are many factors that go into determining how a school is classified for high school football in Hawaii. School size, number of players, typical size of the players, tradition and recent success are just a few. Placing teams in their proper divisions is never a perfect science, and Hawaii administrators do their best. Two weeks into the season, the numbers show that for the most part schools are where they belong. Here are some findings based on the final […]

Analysis: Total yardage, turnovers can be a sharp victory gauge

By Nick Abramo on August 14, 2019

Swept up in a rush of football games to start the Hawaii high school season, it can be hard to get a close-up take on single games. Everyone knows by now, for instance, that Kapolei defeated Waianae 28-20 on Friday night. Close game, right? Those who were there or watched on TV saw a back-and-forth, tit-for-tat first half followed by Kapolei slowly taking control and wrapping it up in victory formation after a late interception. But just how close was […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis seniors Nick Herbig, Koali Nishigaya ready to start season

By Paul Honda on August 13, 2019

The three-time defending state champion Saint Louis Crusaders are finally ready to make their season debut. Seniors Nick Herbig and Koali Nishigaya talked to Hawaii Prep World’s Paul Honda about the transition and chemistry of veteran and young additions to the 2019 Saint Louis football roster. Saint Louis opens the season at Kapolei on Thursday riding a 26-game winning streak.


‘Iolani girls volleyball opens season ranked in the top 20 nationally

By Billy Hull on August 13, 2019

Defending girls volleyball state champion ‘Iolani opens the season ranked No. 19 in the nation in the MaxPreps preseason Top 25 rankings released today. The Raiders started the season reaching the semifinals of the Ann Kang Invitational that ended Saturday. ‘Iolani, which had won the last two Ann Kang tournaments, won its first 12 sets before getting swept by Redondo Union (Calif.) in its final match in pool play. The Raiders were then swept by Byron Nelson (Texas) 25-22, 26-24 […]

Mililani coach Rod York will return for Kahuku game

By Nick Abramo on August 13, 2019

Mililani football coach Rod York, who missed last Friday’s 30-26 comeback road victory over Campbell, said Tuesday that he will be back on Mililani’s bench for Friday’s home game against No. 4 Kahuku. York was not on the sidelines for the game against the Sabers because of personal reasons and assistant Ma’a Tanuvasa took over as acting head coach. Tanuvasa told Star-Advertiser reporter Jason Kaneshiro after the game, “I just showed up today for the JV game and I guess […]

MIL powerhouse Lahainaluna loses boys hoops coach Jason Justus

By Paul Honda on August 12, 2019

Jason Justus’ time as Lahainaluna boys basketball coach has come to a close. Justus has resigned as head coach, effective immediately. He led the Lunas to state-tournament berths in each of his five years, developing a rigorous offseason program that lifted them to new heights. Justus, 44, is recently married and sensed that the time for change was here. “It’s a great program. I already miss it. There’s things in my life that changed. Rachel Kane, my assistant, we just […]

VIDEO: Kamehameha coach Abu Ma‘afala says Punahou is measuring stick

By Paul Honda on August 12, 2019

The 2019 season marks a change in offensive philosophy for Kamehameha coach Abu Ma‘afala. The former Cal and Hawaii defensive lineman is in his fourth season as head coach at his alma mater. He also chats about each opponent on the Open Division schedule, pointing to this week’s Punahou game as a “measuring stick.”

ACL injury ends season for Punahou QB Hugh Brady

By Paul Honda on August 12, 2019

Hugh Brady’s senior football season is over. His father, Shawn, confirmed that the right knee injury sustained by his son in Friday’s Open Division matchup against Farrington is an ACL tear. “He’s really bummed about it all, but he knows this happens to a lot of guys and you can come back. He’ll be fine,” Shawn Brady said. Hugh Brady was in prime position to guide the No. 2 Punahou Buffanblu. He was 8-for-9 with 74 passing yards at the […]