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Mililani’s Gabriel named Polynesian Bowl All-Star

By Billy Hull on September 6, 2018

Mililani quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been selected to participate in the 2019 Polynesian Bowl. Gabriel, a 6-foot, 190-pound lefty, is the state’s leading passer this season with 1,063 yards and 14 touchdowns with a 58-percent (69-for-119) completion percentage and no interceptions in four games. Through 31 career games over his four-year varsity career, Gabriel has thrown for 7,164 yards and 81 touchdowns and is closing in on the state’s all-time career passing mark. He led the Trojans to the Division […]

HG: Hawaii well represented in D-I FCS as well

By Billy Hull on September 6, 2018

Including the University of Hawaii, more than 100 players who graduated from high school in Hawaii are on FBS rosters this season. But that’s not all in Division I. Another 29 kids from Hawaii are on rosters of Division I FCS schools. Southern Utah is the most popular landing spot with seven kids from Hawaii on the roster. Sophomore receiver Judd Cockett (Punahou ’17) caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in a 34-30 loss to North Alabama to start the season […]

The 8-year history of No. 1 vs. No. 2

By Billy Hull on September 5, 2018

Since the first Honolulu Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 poll in 2010, there have been 16 meetings between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the state. No. 17 takes place Friday night at Aloha Stadium when No. 1 Saint Louis, ranked No. 10 in country by MaxPreps and No. 11 by USA Today, plays No. 2 Kahuku in a rematch of the last three state finals. The Crusaders and Red Raiders have split their last 14 meetings, but it’s […]

Polynesian Bowl Hawaii selections begin Thursday

By Billy Hull on September 5, 2018

The third annual Polynesian Bowl high school football all-star game will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at Aloha Stadium. Former Oregon Ducks head coach Mike Bellotti and former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn will serve as head coaches. More than 80 players have already been selected to the game. Current Hawaii high school players who have been chosen are Kapolei OL Julius Buelow, Punahou K Tim Horn, OL Duke Clemens and LB Maninoa Tufono, Kahuku OL Enokk Vimahi, […]

HAWAII GROWN: A list of mainland D-I football players

By Billy Hull on September 4, 2018

Wednesday’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser will feature a full-page section on Division I FBS football players from Hawaii who began their seasons last weekend. A total of 92 players who graduated from Hawaii high schools are on rosters of mainland D-I football teams. While the trio of big name quarterbacks (Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Central Florida’s McKenzie Milton, Ole Miss’ Jordan Ta’amu) all dominated in their first games, there were plenty of other standout players from Hawaii as well. Southern California running back […]

VIDEO: Punahou-Farrington game highlights

By Paul Honda on September 4, 2018

Punahou’s first varsity game at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium was a close battle for three quarters. Then the visitors broke the game open with 23 unanswered points for a 40-14 victory.

Q&A: Saint Louis scholar-athlete Faatui Tuitele

By Paul Honda on September 4, 2018

Take away the shoulder pads, cleats, helmet and superior size and athleticism, and Faatuiolemotu “Tui” Tuitele is still a scholar with big dreams. Judge Tuitele? Why not. Not so long ago, NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle Alan Page eventually became a judge. With a 4.0 grade-point average and a heart to serve people, Tuitele — better known as “Tui” to teammates and friends — has aim and focus regardless of what his goals are. Right now, outside the classroom, […]

14 teams earn major votes in first volleyball poll

By Billy Hull on September 3, 2018

The top two spots in the first Honolulu Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10 of the season were not a surprise. Defending state champion Kamehameha took the No. 1 spot ahead of ‘Iolani with seven out of 10 first-place votes. Both teams are nationally ranked by both MaxPreps and USA Today. The Raiders did receive the other three first-place votes. After that, it was utter chaos among the 10-member voting panel made up of coaches and media. King Kekaulike took the […]

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