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Mater Dei begins hooping in ‘Iolani Summer League

By Paul Honda on June 12, 2019

Once again, California Interscholastic Federation powerhouse Mater Dei is in the islands for a summer trip. Mater Dei began play in the ‘Iolani Summer League on Wednesday and will continue to compete. The visitors have split their group into three squads. Mater Dei won a national championship in 2014 and has won 11 state titles, 23 CIF-SS titles, 16 Southern California regional titles and 34 league titles in the last 35 years. Coach Gary McKnight has an overall record of […]

Alika Smith is new girls basketball coach at Waiakea

By Paul Honda on June 12, 2019

Word got around quickly on the Big Island. Then, Star-Advertiser All-State Fab 15 guard Kelsie Imai was called in for a meeting. Imai, Keeli-Jade Smith and Bethany Honma, Waiakea’s co-captains, met with their new coach. Imai didn’t know a thing about Alika Smith, but she’ll learn soon enough that Smith led his previous team at Kalaheo to three boys basketball state titles. Smith replaces Brandon Kauhi, who was released shortly after the girls basketball season ended in February. Waiakea finished […]

Leeward, Windward club football meeting Thursday; Kauai calls out for players

By Nick Abramo on June 11, 2019

A club football informational meeting will be held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Damien Memorial cafeteria. The meeting will be a chance for college athletes who are interested in playing for the Leeward or Windward clubs in Hawaii 8 — a new league under the nonprofit Hawaii Football Club — that starts in the spring of 2020. Windward coach Reggie Torres — the former Kahuku High coach — and Leeward coach Walter Young — the former Waianae High coach […]


MIL football schedule is out; Baldwin to host California team

By Nick Abramo on June 11, 2019

Two MIL football teams will be hosting games against non-Hawaii schools this fall, according to the recently released schedule. Baldwin meets Edison of Huntington Beach, Calif., in an Aug. 16 game at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku. The Bears are trying for their first MIL Division I title since 2016. Maui High is the two-time defending champion. Edison’s Tigers went 6-6 in 2018. The next night, Aug. 17, Kwansei Gakuin of Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan, visits King Kekaulike. In a bit […]

HIADA honors coaches, administrators for their years of service

By Nick Abramo on June 11, 2019

Hawaii’s athletic directors gather every year, usually on a Neighbor Island, to do some of its legislative business. New rules are voted on and adopted. But that’s not all. They listen to guest speakers and they hand out awards as well as relax after the grind of the athletics school year. This year, the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association awards were given in three categories last week at the Kauai Marriott Resort in Lihue. The award winners are: Special service […]

All-State running back Jonan Aina-Chaves to play at Campbell

By Nick Abramo on June 11, 2019

Running back Jonan Aina-Chaves, who made the All-State first team as a junior playing for St. Francis, will play his senior season at Campbell he said Monday. Aina-Chaves — known to many as “Bubba” — rushed for 1,289 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Saints last season. But St. Francis closed its doors, leaving Aina-Chaves temporarily without a team. “My boys in Ewa were all happy when I told them I was going to Campbell,” he said. “I’m registered and […]

Saint Louis WR Roman Wilson in no hurry to make college decision

By Nick Abramo on June 10, 2019

You’ve heard of speed week in auto racing? For Roman Wilson, May was speed month. Wilson, the Saint Louis wide receiver who will be a senior this fall, followed up his grand performance at the state track and field championships with a major showing at Nike’s The Opening football camp in Oakland, Calif. He’s back at practice with the Crusaders, gearing up for the team’s run at a fourth straight Open Division state championship. But he’s not in a hurry […]

Wisconsin gets commitment from Saint Louis LB Nick Herbig

By Billy Hull on June 10, 2019

The two highest-rated recruits in the class of 2020 from Hawaii have wrapped up their college recruitment before their senior season has started. Saint Louis linebacker Nick Herbig announced on social media today that he has committed to Wisconsin after visiting the school over the weekend on an official visit. Mom & Dad. IM HOME❗️ Committed to the University of Wisconsin🦡🔴⚪️ Glory to my God the most high. Thank you to everyone who has been with me throughout this journey🙏🏼 […]