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Dillon Gabriel calls UCF ‘the best fit for me’

By Paul Honda on December 19, 2018

There is little time to waste, and that’s perfectly fine with Dillon Gabriel. The Mililani senior signed his football future to the University of Central Florida, spurning offers from Georgia and USC among others. He signed the letter of intent at precisely 12:30 p.m. in the library of Mililani High School. He was even there near the library entrance to greet teammates, friends, family and media. Everything went smoothly and quickly, much like Gabriel ran a no-huddle, run-pass option offense […]

VIDEO: Mililani QB Dillon Gabriel signs with UCF

By Paul Honda on December 19, 2018

The Star-Advertiser All-State offensive player of the year, Dillon Gabriel, had his options, so to speak. The state’s all-time passing-yardage leader opted for UCF over USC and Georgia on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.

HAWAII GROWN: Stanford’s Nate Herbig to enter NFL Draft

By Billy Hull on December 19, 2018

Three years is enough for Stanford’s Nate Herbig. The 6-foot-4, 334-pound offensive lineman announced Wednesday that he will forego his senior year of eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. None of this would have been possible without GOD🙏 Nerd Nation thank you for everything!! pic.twitter.com/9tPEt3q4KO — Nate Herbig (@nate_herbig) December 20, 2018 Herbig, a 2016 Saint Louis alumnus, was featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii Grown section earlier this year, which you can read by clicking here. Herbig missed […]


Kaimuki’s Sama Paama to enroll early after signing with UW

By Paul Honda on December 19, 2018

Like most everything in the life of young Sama Paama, there was no doubt. The Kaimuki senior signed his letter of intent this morning to accept a football scholarship from Washington. The 6-foot-4, 335-pound lineman is being recruited by the Huskies on defense. Paama played his career as a two-way trench man, and part-time kicker as Kaimuki reached the Division II state semifinals. Paama, who was named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State first team on Sunday, committed to the Huskies […]

LIVE BLOG: ‘Iolani Classic, day 2

By Paul Honda on December 19, 2018

The second half of the quarterfinal round is on. Mid-Pacific against Westchester (Los Angeles) to begin the four-game set today. Wednesday’s scores >> Oak Ridge (Orlando, Fla.) 119, Kailua 49 >> Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) 98, Hawaii Prep 32 >> Pleasant Grove (Utah) 57, Moanalua 45 >> Westchester (Los Angeles) 56, Mid-Pacific 31 Thursday’s games >> 9:30 a.m. Moanalua vs. Hawaii Prep >> 11 a.m. Kailua vs. Mid-Pacific >> 12:30 p.m. St. Francis vs. Roosevelt >> 2 p.m. Farrington vs. […]

VIDEO: Isaiah Stewart powers La Lumiere, signs autographs

By Paul Honda on December 19, 2018

The La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) Lakers certainly showed they’re not a one-man squad, that’s certain. Isaiah Stewart, their 6-foot-9 senior, was unstoppable in the paint with 16 points in a 90-40 win over St. Francis. He got plenty of help. Gerald Drumgoole (14 points) and Paxson Wojcik (12) drained two 3-pointers apiece, and Keion Brooks also added 12 points. Post-game, though, it was a rare opportunity for fans to meet Stewart, the No. 5-ranked senior in the nation. Stewart […]

Sharing is caring for No. 1 Montverde in 102-38 win over Campbell

By Paul Honda on December 18, 2018

Kevin Boyle is back, sharp in his suit, no tie, as he keeps a watchful eye on the nation’s No. 1-ranked boys basketball team. The Montverde Academy Eagles gave their head coach very little to fret over in a 102-38 win over Campbell on Tuesday night in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic. Dariq Whitehead led Montverde’s offense with 20 points and Caleb Houston added 17. Moses Moody tallied 11 points, while 6-foot-9 Precious Achiuwa led the front […]

HAWAII GROWN: McKenzie Milton “as good as can be expected”

By Nick Abramo on December 18, 2018

Mark Milton and his family have been going through trying times since son McKenzie was injured in a football game Nov. 23. McKenzie Milton has gone through four surgeries on his leg already and is due for reconstructive knee surgery in January at Tampa General Hospital. Mark Milton opened up on Monday about how things have been going since McKenzie’s injury in UCF’s 38-10 win over South Florida. He talked about the many people from all over who are praying […]