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‘Iolani coach and musician Ching dies

By Nick Abramo on April 6, 2018

Bernie Ching, who served as an ‘Iolani coach for 48 years, died Friday morning at Queen’s Medical Center surrounded by his family and close friends, according to a letter sent by head of school Timothy Cottrell to his staff. Ching, who was born Jan. 16, 1939, was 79. Ching coached girls and boys basketball, football and paddling, and he also served as a security guard at the school for 38 years. “Bernie was known for his warmth, big smile, and […]

Kapolei to take first mainland football trip

By Nick Abramo on April 6, 2018

Coach Darren Hernandez is bringing his Kapolei Hurricanes to the mainland for a football game for the first time this fall. The Hurricanes will be going to Downey, Calif., to play against the Downey High Vikings on Aug. 31. The trip will also include stops at Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain as well as campus tours of USC and UCLA. In addition, the Kapolei squad will attend the Cincinnati vs. UCLA football game. “We’ve been working on (putting […]

Owls break tradition to celebrate RF Pi

By Paul Honda on April 5, 2018

There was success. There was shock. There was Micah Pi. The easy-going outfielder was enjoying life as a Mid-Pacific Owl. When the team returned from an American Legion summer tournament, there was a party to celebrate. Pi didn’t feel well and went home early. The next day, he was in the hospital. A tumor the size of a softball was in his torso. In the following months, he underwent chemotherapy treatment, started from the bottom and somehow regained his strength […]


Punahou’s HR festival creates logjam in ILH

By Paul Honda on April 5, 2018

The universe of ILH softball is about many things, including circles. On Thursday, Punahou rallied for an 8-7 win over Maryknoll, which means there are three teams at or near the top of the ILH standings that have three losses each: Kamehameha (6-3), Punahou (5-3) and Maryknoll (5-3). On Tuesday, St. Francis rallied past Punahou 11-10. The poise under pressure demonstrated by the Buffanblu was steely. Steely blue. “(Tuesday), that was a tough loss,” Punahou coach Boy Eldredge said. “I […]

Moanalua pulls out 14-13 win over Kaiser

By Christian Shimabuku on April 4, 2018

Wednesday afternoon’s OIA East baseball matchup between Kaiser and Moanalua produced a total of 30 hits, nine errors and two disappointed coaches. Na Menehune’s 14-13 walk-off victory over the Cougars on senior night never failed to entertain, with each team taking advantage of the other’s mistakes. Despite trailing 13-10 entering the home half of the seventh, Moanalua (6-4) rallied to top Kaiser (5-4) after Andrew Oasay was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. “We can fight back. We’re […]

Winitana leaves Kahuku for New Zealand

By Nick Abramo on April 4, 2018

Kahuku’s Ruanui Winitana, a senior guard on the basketball team, has left the school after helping the Red Raiders to a runner-up finish in the Division I state tournament, according to his post on Instagram last week. Winitana was headed back to his native New Zealand. A call to Kahuku coach Brandyn Akana for confirmation was not returned. But two other Kahuku sources confirmed that Winitana left Oahu during the school’s spring break week, March 17-25. On social media, Winitana […]

The Les is bringing out the drama in ILH baseball

By Billy Hull on April 4, 2018

Four Division I teams are within a game of first place in the ILH. Including Division II St. Francis, exactly half of the teams in the league have either two or three losses. The league is shaping up for a wild April and Les Murakami Stadium has been the perfect place to showcase the madness. Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory by ‘Iolani over Kamehameha in the second game of a doubleheader was the first time in five games played at the […]

St. Francis on a tear in ILH softball

By Paul Honda on April 3, 2018

The Ripple Effect. The Cage Reps. The Cycle. Maybe there are more theories that make sense, but the dearth of dominant pitching may have to do with any of the above. Or none. Tuesday’s wild 11-10 battle at Ala Wai Field, a comeback win by St. Francis over No. 4 Punahou, was as much about plate vision as it was hitting. The teams combined for 23 hits, 15 walks and four hit batters. The ILH, once the domain of ace […]