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Chanelle Molina returns to Sweden, goes big with 32/10

By Paul Honda on October 6, 2021

She’s back at full power. Chanelle Molina amassed 32 points and 10 rebounds as her new team, Södertälje Basketbollklubb (SBBK), in a 77-71 loss to Ostersund Basket. In the Swedish Basketball League season opener against IK EOS, she had 13 points, six rebounds and two assists in an 87-74 loss. Molina, a 5-foot-9 guard, leads Södertälje at 22 points and eight rebounds per game. “My team is filled with shooters. We play small ball, so four guards and one big. […]

‘Iolani’s JJ Mandaquit nets 1st D-I offer from U. of Portland

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2021

JJ Mandaquit will never forget his first offer. The University of Portland offered the ‘Iolani freshman a basketball scholarship on Sunday during his tour of the campus. Mandaquit has become a fixture on a renowned Rose City Rebels club program in the past six months. He was at the invite-only PT-40 Showcase in Portland on Saturday when the Pilots connected with the point guard. “I like how it’s not the biggest campus. Everybody’s kind of like a family. Small, but […]

Remember the Warriors: Noah Bartley aims to share the wealth

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2021

He prefers comedy over horror. Honor over glitz. Noah Bartley would rather watch “The Longest Yard” and “Remember the Titans” than spend time talking about his accolades. “Titans,” in particular, rings a bell many times over. “I’ve seen this a million times,” the Kamehameha senior said. Bartley, better known to family and friends by his middle name, Sio, is featured in today’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Off the field, a friendly young man with a smile for everyone. Between the lines, a […]


Let the music play: Punahou climbs to No. 1 in Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10

By Paul Honda on October 4, 2021

The musical chairs of ILH girls volleyball isn’t about to stop soon. Punahou has supplanted ‘Iolani as the new No. 1 team in the Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10. Kamehameha, which defeated ‘Iolani, then lost to Punahou, moved up a notch to No. 2. ‘Iolani dropped to No. 3. It was a classic week of parity among the top three teams, all from the ILH. the music resumed with Kamehameha knocking off ‘Iolani, then losing to Punahou. It was the […]

Kamehameha an outright No. 1 in Star-Advertiser Football Top 10

By Paul Honda on October 4, 2021

This time, there is no tie. Kamehameha collected seven first-place votes to claim the No. 1 ranking in the Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 on Monday. The Warriors’ 35-28 win over No. 5 Punahou, coupled with a bye week for Saint Louis, broke the tie that existed in last week’s poll. Saint Louis dropped to No. 2, the first time the Crusaders have been absent from the top spot since 2016. The rest of the Top 10 remains virtually the same […]

Club 100: ‘Iolani RB Brody Bantolina churns 105 rushing yards per game

By Paul Honda on October 3, 2021

When Brody Bantolina last had a season of football, he was a sophomore with the 2019 ILH Division I ‘Iolani Raiders. That squad went 10-3, losing a heartbreaker to Hilo in the state tournament title game. Bantolina rushed for 575 yards and 10 touchdowns on 112 carries as the 1b running back to talented Brock Hedani. This fall, the senior playmaker is relishing the primary role. Bantolina has rushed for 631 yards and 15 TDs on 99 attempts as No. […]

Kamehameha’s legion secondary sparks comeback 35-28 win over Punahou

By Paul Honda on October 2, 2021

One teammate calls them Kamehameha’s version of the Legion of Boom, the once-heralded secondary with the Seattle Seahawks. “I’d call them that,” running back Noah Bartley said. “They don’t have a nickname yet. All of them can hit. Even at practice, they want to go up on me.” For all intents and purposes in this pandemic era, they might be a Legion of Zoom, from each defensive back to the coaches. For a second weekend in a row, Kamehameha was […]

Kahuku to play Punahou on Nov. 20

By Paul Honda on October 1, 2021

That Kahuku football schedule is getting better by the day. The Red Raiders will battle Punahou on Nov. 20, in addition to an Oct. 9 matchup with Kamehameha. The date, according to Punahou coach Nate Kia, is “reserved.” Kahuku coach Sterling Carvalho does not have any remaining bye weekends for his team, but the alternative of fewer games is not on his wish list. “Hopefully, everyone stays healthy and the game can happen,” Carvalho said. After nearly two years without […]