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1-ON-1: Ryan Hirata on ‘toughest decision’ to leave MPI for ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on April 5, 2019

Five years in the green, white and black of Mid-Pacific Institute was transformative for Ryan Hirata. Hirata was announced as the new boys basketball head coach at his alma mater, ‘Iolani, on Friday. The emotions were mixed, for sure. “I think this is one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make since I started coaching basketball in the ILH. It’s best for my family. I had to follow my gut and my heart,” he said. “‘Iolani is a special […]

‘Iolani selects Ryan Hirata as boys basketball coach

By Billy Hull on April 5, 2019

Ryan Hirata has been selected as ‘Iolani School’s new head coach for its boys basketball program. Hirata moves over to his alma mater from Mid-Pacific, where he coached for the past five seasons and was named the ILH coach of the year once. Prior to calling the shots for the Owls, Hirata was an assistant to ‘Iolani coach Dean Shimamoto, who stepped down on March 1 after four ILH and three state titles in 10 seasons. “Coaching has been my […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis DT/DH Stanley Mckenzie is a busy man

By Paul Honda on April 5, 2019

Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World reporter Paul Honda spent two days on the Saint Louis campus talking to different players on the three-time defending state champion Crusaders football team. Next is a chat with defensive lineman Stanley Mckenzie. PREVIOUSLY >> Linebacker Nick Herbig >> Wide receiver Roman Wilson >> Wide receiver Matt Sykes ———- Saint Louis defensive lineman Stanley Mckenzie has been busy. The junior also supplies the power in the middle of the lineup for the Crusaders baseball team, […]

Eric Kadooka steps down, Alaka‘i Aglipay takes over Maryknoll baseball

By Paul Honda on April 4, 2019

Less than three years into his stint at Maryknoll, Eric Kadooka has stepped down as head baseball coach. Kadooka confirmed his resignation on Thursday night in a text to Hawaii Prep World. The school has promoted assistant coach Alaka‘i Aglipay, a former player for Kadooka at Punahou, to interim head coach. Aglipay was an All-State selection by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin (utility) his senior year in 2010. Maryknoll Athletic Director Ben Valle confirmed the news about Aglipay and Kadooka on Thursday […]

Nadia Delzer delivers as small-ball Sabers remain unbeaten

By Paul Honda on April 4, 2019

Information. Application. Precision. The Campbell Sabers are a perfect 9-0 in the rough-and-tumble OIA West, one win away from sealing a first-round playoff bye. They’ve done it without the benefit of a bone crushing lineup of deep-ball hitters. They’ve done it with all the craftsmanship of a surgeon or jeweler. Small ball, pitching and defense, in 2019, are alive and well. Yet, even with perfect mark and a No. 1 ranking in the Star-Advertiser Softball Top 10, the intricacy of […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis WR Matt Sykes in elite territory

By Paul Honda on April 4, 2019

Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World reporter Paul Honda spent two days on the Saint Louis campus talking to different players on the three-time defending state champion Crusaders football team. Next is a chat with wide receiver Matt Sykes. PREVIOUSLY >> Linebacker Nick Herbig >> Wide receiver Roman Wilson ———- An injury-shortened junior season didn’t derail Saint Louis’ Matt Sykes. The 6-foot-3, 209-pound wide receiver has rebounded and impressed recruiters at a number of camps and combines, including the Polynesian Bowl […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis WR Roman Wilson rises up at Adidas 7v7 Nationals

By Paul Honda on April 4, 2019

Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World reporter Paul Honda spent two days on the Saint Louis campus talking to different players on the three-time defending state champion Crusaders football team. Next is a chat with wide receiver Roman Wilson. PREVIOUSLY >> Linebacker Nick Herbig ———- Roman Wilson may be the fastest wide receiver in the state — he is part of the 4×100 relay team that is two-tenths of a second short of a state record — but at his heart […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis linebacker Nick Herbig leaning toward Pac-12

By Paul Honda on April 4, 2019

Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World reporter Paul Honda spent two days on the Saint Louis campus talking to different players on the three-time defending state champion Crusaders football team. Up first is a chat with linebacker Nick Herbig. ———- Wisconsin. Washington. UCLA. Stanford. USC. When Saint Louis two-sport athlete Nick Herbig lands on the continent this summer with his parents, the itinerary will keep them quite busy. His five probable choices for visits have, with little doubt, a Pac-12 Conference […]