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LIVE BLOG: American Samoa 14, West Coast 7

By Billy Hull on January 7, 2016

The inaugural Jr. Prep Sports Paradise Football Classic begins tonight with two games at Aloha Stadium. The first game pits an all-star team made up of players from the West Coast against a team from American Samoa. The West Coast team featured WR/DB Trey Hoskins, a 6-foot-2, 165-pound senior from Dougherty Valley (Calif.) High who has committed to the University of Hawaii. The team has also picked up Mililani WR Bryson Ventura, DL Kahewai Kaaiawaawa and K Isaiah Kuloloia, Punahou […]

Punahou future looking good despite loss

By Curtis Murayama on January 7, 2016

When is a loss a good loss? Possible when it happens in the league opener, with a young team that will only learn from the experience, improve and get better. That was the assessment of Punahou boys coach Darren Matsuda, after his No. 1-ranked Buffanblu rallied but fell to No. 9 Mid-Pacific 56-54 Wednesday night at Mills Gym on the Mid-Pacific campus. “Losing right now is not necessarily a bad thing,” Matsuda said. “I think it’s a good thing actually. […]

Kahuku’s Akina addresses suspension

By Nick Abramo on January 6, 2016

Alan Akina tells his side of the story concerning his suspension as coach of the Kahuku basketball team on a Facebook post from Jan. 1. On Dec. 29, Hawaii Prep World learned of Akina’s suspension, which occurred apparently for alleged favoritism toward his two sons, Keanu Akina and Kawika Akina. Hawaii Prep World realizes the Department of Education and the Kahuku administration may have had valid reasons for the suspension, so we would welcome and publish any statement from either […]

Coaches roundup: Leoni returns to Kalaheo

By Nick Abramo on January 6, 2016

Sivan Leoni is returning to coach Kalaheo boys volleyball, Mustangs athletic director Mark Brilhante told Hawaii Prep World on Wednesday. Leoni, a native of Isreal, was a standout with the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team from 1995 to 1998. He was also the Mustangs’ head coach from 2000 to 2005, leading them to OIA championships in 2004 and 2005. Leoni takes over for Stahl Allen, who will remain as an assistant with the Kalaheo girls volleyball team. In other […]

Punahou is No. 1 in boys hoops poll

By Nick Abramo on January 5, 2016

Punahou passed ‘Iolani into the top spot in the latest Honolulu Star-Advertiser Top 10 boys basketball poll. The Raiders fell to No. 3 and Kaiser moved up one spot to No. 2. ‘Iolani made the biggest jump in the girls poll, going up two places to No. 6. This week’s Top 10 polls follow. First-place votes are in parentheses, followed by points and last week’s rank. Boys Basketball Top 10 1. Punahou (16), 169, 2 2. Kaiser, 148, 3 3. […]

Molina, Quinlan nominated for McDonald’s game

By Christian Shimabuku on January 5, 2016

The top two players in last season’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser Fab 15 are now getting some national recognition. Chanelle Molina of Konawaena and Keala Quinlan of Roosevelt were selected as nominees to compete in the 2016 McDonald’s All American Games, which will take place in Chicago, Ill. The 15th annual girl’s game is set for March 30. Molina, a Washington State signee, led the Wildcats to an HHSAA Division I state title last season. “Chanelle represents the state of Hawaii so […]

Tuileta transferring to UH

By Hawaii Prep World on January 5, 2016

Larry “Tui” Tuileta, who was the state’s best high school football and volleyball players, is seeking to join the University of Hawaii, according to the Star-Advertiser’s Stephen Tsai. Tuileta requested — and secured — a release from USC this afternoon. Tuileta has notified the UH volleyball coach Charlie Wade and football coach Nick Rolovich, according to people familiar with the situation. Tuileta was the Honolulu Star-Advertser’s Offensive Player of the Year as a Punahou School senior quarterback in 2013. He […]

Hunger Games: Kailua survives at Roosevelt

By Paul Honda on January 2, 2016

Steve Hathaway played his cards right. The longtime Roosevelt boys basketball coach had a younger, smaller team, one that hadn’t faced a gauntlet of Top 10 competition. The bigger, more experienced squad, Kailua, had endured through a tough preseason schedule. Even on the road, the Surfriders had an edge in just about every area. The final 1:27 was wild and wooly, Roosevelt missing on opportunities to take the lead. It took two clutch free throws by Noah Ah Yat with […]

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LIVE BLOG: American Samoa 14, West Coast 7

Punahou future looking good despite loss

Kahuku’s Akina addresses suspension

Coaches roundup: Leoni returns to Kalaheo

Punahou is No. 1 in boys hoops poll

Molina, Quinlan nominated for McDonald’s game

Tuileta transferring to UH

Hunger Games: Kailua survives at Roosevelt

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