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Hybrid defense golden for ‘Iolani in shutout of Aiea

By Paul Honda on December 18, 2021

In 2021, elite defense and a sound running game still matter. They sure do for the ‘Iolani Raiders (10-0). In a 21-0 shutdown of OIA champion Aiea on Friday night, the Raiders collection of “Hybrid” defenders limited Na Alii to 225 total yards. Aiea averaged just 3.6 yards per play and was shut out for the first time all season. No defense had limited Aiea (4-3) to less than 13 points, but ‘Iolani and defensive coordinator Delbert Tengan made it […]

‘Iolani’s Brody Bantolina carries the Raiders to a return trip to the Division I state final

By Hawaii Prep World on December 17, 2021

In a game that was closer than the final score made it look, running back Brody Bantolina proved to be the difference in a 21-0 victory for the ‘Iolani Raiders in the Division I semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Skippa Diaz Stadium. “We contained them. These guys executed the game plan to a ‘T,’” ‘Iolani head coach Wendell Look said. “Coach did a heck of a job prepping these kids. Can’t say enough about the […]

‘Iolani Classic: No spectators allowed

By Paul Honda on December 17, 2021

Officials have reiterated that the general public will not be allowed to attend the ‘Iolani Classic boys tournament, which begins on Saturday. Due to high demand and the small size of the gym at ‘Iolani, COVID-19 safety precautions remain at the forefront for the Classic. The annual boys basketball event it its 38th year as one of the premier high school tourneys in the nation. Games will be streamed live on theSUVtv.com. The semifinals and final will be streamed on […]


Saint Louis seniors Kapoi, Moore, Spencer, Savaiinaea sign NLIs

By Paul Honda on December 15, 2021

Two years ago, the sophomore trench men of Saint Louis showed great potential, according to coach Ron Lee. As seniors, Ethan Spencer, La‘akea Kapoi and Jonah Savaiinaea have fulfilled the prophecy. Saint Louis won the ILH Open Division championship again, and the Crusaders are in position to secure a fifth state title in a row. On Wednesday, Spencer and cornerback Kona Moore signed national letters of intent with Hawaii, while Kapoi signed with San Diego State and Savaiinaea signed with […]

NLI signing day: Kaeo Akana makes it official with Utah

By Paul Honda on December 15, 2021

For a long time, Kaeo Akana and his teammates ran sprints of 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 and 140 yards up Pauoa Road at 5:15 a.m. The stillness, the darkness of early morning was always there for Akana and teammates like Jackie Johnson III. This time, the early morning was shared with family and friends as Akana arose and signed his national letter of intent to play football at Utah. “I got up at 5 o’clock,” Akana said of his […]

Prep Hoopbook: Maryknoll rolls, Kahuku girls struggling, Maui wins MIL opener

By Paul Honda on December 15, 2021

It sounded fantastic on paper: Kahuku at Maryknoll. The reality is anything but fabulous. The girls season, as always, got a two-week head start on the boys. That hasn’t helped Kahuku, which had seven players try out for varsity. The Lady Raiders’ proud history and tradition hasn’t had the same clout in recent seasons, but the same is true for many public schools across the islands. Kahuku’s girls volleyball team rode a hot streak to win the OIA Division I […]

Coach Dean Young stoked by young Raiders’ resilience

By Paul Honda on December 14, 2021

The ‘Iolani Raiders got their fill of elite competition, and the competition got their fill of Jovi Lefotu. ‘Iolani battled and lost to nationally-ranked Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) and Nevada powerhouse Centennial over the weekend. A young, relatively inexperienced Raiders squad has coach Dean Young optimistic and ‘Iolani’s Division I state-title defense. “Jovi was the only player on the team with any real ‘Iolani Classic experience and for most of the girls it was their first time playing in it. Although […]

Unbeaten Kahuku enters state tourney ranked No. 1

By Paul Honda on December 13, 2021

Kahuku collected 11 of 12 first-place votes to remain a staunch No. 1 in the Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 on Monday. Kahuku’s 2021 squad defended its OIA Open Division title (2019) over the weekend with a 21-14 come-from-behind win over Mililani. Kahuku has not won an Open Division state championship yet. Its previous state title came in 2015 in Division I, prior to the installation of Open Division. No. 2 Saint Louis collected the remaining first-place vote. The ILH champions […]