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Time is on the Saints’ side. That is the element crucial to a season like no other. With a 53-37 loss to ‘Iolani in the title game of the Surfrider Holiday Hoops Classic, St. Francis (6-2) scored less than 60 points for the first time in six preseason games. ‘Iolani’s relentless, fullcourt man-to-man defense brought plenty of energy from its deep roster. But the Saints will need time to figure out ways to score during busy weeks in both nonconference […]

The ‘Iolani Raiders are just a little more patient than most teams. Their timing, though, is just right. Frank Felix dropped three first-half 3-point bombs and finished with 17 points as ‘Iolani defeated St. Francis 53-37 in the final of the Surfrider Holiday Hoops Classic on Saturday night. Kawika Lee added 13 points, including 6-for-6 shooting at the free-throw line in the fourth quarter. Another returnee, Noah Bumanglag, hit both of his 3-pointers in the first half and finished with […]

Barely 12 hours removed from a home loss to state-title contender Maryknoll, the Farrington Governors got into defensive mode. The Govs got balanced scoring and plenty of defense in a 45-34 win over Baldwin on Saturday morning. Farrington, which won at Nanakuli 76-59 earlier in the week, is now 2-1 in nonconference play. Three Governors, including three-year letterman Felcris Ahadain, missed the game with injuries. Raefe McEnroe, playing with stitches in his right elbow, had his arm wrapped up but […]

Poised and pulverizing. Less than a week after a stunning loss to Division II Damien, the Punahou Buffanblu were in prime mode. Jakob Kimura scored 12 points and Ryder Hsiung also chipped in 12 as Punahou overwhelmed Mid-Pacific 64-43 in the final of the 20th Annual James Alegre Invitational. Defending D-I state champion Punahou (5-1) lost to Damien in the final of Damien’s tournament on Monday, but showed no problem getting the energy level up in the Alegre tourney against […]