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Q&A: Cal Lee on facing Kahuku once again

By Paul Honda on November 15, 2018

Cal Lee knows what National Letter of Intent Signing Day can be like for college coaches. His years at Hawaii, at this time of year, was about receiving faxes from recruits. Tying up loose ends. Fortifying the Warrior defense. In his four seasons at Kalani as an assistant, and now his fifth season, in his second go-round at Saint Louis — 28th season in prep football — he’s on the other side of the connection. His unbeaten Saint Louis Crusaders […]

New-look Sabers will ride 2-way workhorses

By Nick Abramo on November 15, 2018

Campbell is not quite the same team that played most of this regular football season. The fifth-ranked Sabers (8-4), who play in the state Open Division semifinals against second-ranked Mililani (9-2) Friday evening at Aloha Stadium, have made adjustments and the whole package is now a bit more snug. “We needed to go with guys who are going to make plays, and we’ve got playmakers who can make plays,” Campbell coach Darren Johnson said Wednesday. “This is about the team, […]

Due to sloppy field, Kahuku commutes to practices

By Nick Abramo on November 15, 2018

There are only a few so-called five-star football programs in Hawaii and Kahuku is one of them. But the fourth-ranked Red Raiders’ practice field gets only one star. This week, with a mega game coming up against Saint Louis in the state Open Division semifinals on Friday at Aloha Stadium, Kahuku has spent some time on the bus traveling to Farrington and Castle, where there is artificial turf and solid white lines and numbers standing out brilliantly against the solid […]

“Motown Showdown” opens wrestling season

By Jerry Campany on November 14, 2018

The state champion Leilehua boys wrestling team will get its time in the spotlight on Friday. The Mules, who surprised the field for their first title last spring, will travel to Moanalua on Friday for a spotlight match dubbed the “Motown Showdown.” Girls will begin the action at 6:30 with the boys to follow. The show could begin with bang with Savannah Ramos of Leilehua and Moanalua’s Precious Tampos, a transfer from Waipahu, facing off at 97 pounds. Both of […]

Punahou’s Marist Liufau headed to Notre Dame

By Billy Hull on November 14, 2018

Punahou defensive back Marist Liufau has committed to Notre Dame after visiting the school over the weekend. Liufau, who holds 11 Division I scholarship offers, announced his decision on social media. 100% Committed 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/lYs2CLMJOE — Marist Liufau (@marist_09) November 15, 2018 The 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior ended his season with seven tackles and two sacks in a 45-21 loss to Saint Louis in the ILH Open Division championship game. Liufau also held offers from Arizona, Boise State, Hawaii, Oregon, San […]

LIST: 69 student-athletes sign LOI

By Billy Hull on November 14, 2018

A total of 69 athletes in 11 different sports signed their college letters of intent at today’s 2019 Hawaii State National Letter of Intent Singing Day at the Hawaii Convention Center. The full list is below: MORE COVERAGE >> St. Francis’ Kaena Keliinoi excited for life at UH >> ‘Iolani’s Agbayani one of two sluggers to sign with Cal >> Kamehameha’s Akana excited to sign with Wahine volleyball >> St. Francis’ Bubba Akana tries not to get emotional before signing […]

St. Francis SS Akana signs with Hawaii

By Paul Honda on November 14, 2018

On Tuesday, Bubba Akana unexpectedly created another memory. Akana, a St. Francis three-sport athlete, was looking forward to the 6:05 a.m. letter-of-intent signing with his parents, grandparents and siblings nearby in the Hawaii Convention Center. Hosted by Education 1st, the event drew 69 signees. Akana was with his family on Tuesday night. His father, Kip, is also his football and baseball coach. “My dad said, ‘Bub, I’ve been waiting since you were 5 for this day.’ To hear him say […]

‘Iolani slugger Agbayani signs with Cal

By Paul Honda on November 14, 2018

Aleia Agbayani is having a typical day at ‘Iolani, arriving early for class and grinding through the workload. Oh, and there was that ceremony at the Hawaii Convention Center at 6 a.m., when the senior softball standout signed a letter of intent to accept a scholarship from the University of California at Berkeley. “It’s a big relief. I’ve been waiting awhile to do this,” said Agbayani, an ace pitcher and the team’s leading hitter, their leader in RBIs and run […]

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Q&A: Cal Lee on facing Kahuku once again

New-look Sabers will ride 2-way workhorses

Due to sloppy field, Kahuku commutes to practices

“Motown Showdown” opens wrestling season

Punahou’s Marist Liufau headed to Notre Dame

LIST: 69 student-athletes sign LOI

St. Francis SS Akana signs with Hawaii

‘Iolani slugger Agbayani signs with Cal

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