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Source: Kahuku’s Wily, Afalava choose UNLV

By Nick Abramo on February 3, 2015

It appears the indecision is done and Kahuku two-way standout Salanoa-Alo Wily will be signing with UNLV on Wednesday morning, according to a trusted source close to OIA football. Another Kahuku star, linebacker Soli Afalava, will be joining him with the Rebels, the source said Tuesday. Both had previously committed to Hawaii. Wily changed his mind and committed to UNLV recently, according to a story on Scout.com. But then, Wily, according to sources, became torn between UH and UNLV this […]

Uluave keeps us guessing; others ready to sign

By Nick Abramo on February 2, 2015

One big-name Hawaii athlete, Punahou football guard Semisi Uluave, is still undecided on what college he will sign with and will likely keep it a surprise until Wednesday at the Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance signing ceremony at the Sheraton Waikiki. As of Jan. 2, Uluave had his choices whittled down to UCLA, Oregon and Texas Tech. One trusted Honolulu Star-Advertiser source says Uluave has decided to go to Texas Tech, but that has not been confirmed or corroborated. Another standout […]

Ingredient X prevalent in OIA playoffs

By Nick Abramo on January 31, 2015

You can talk about skill and talent and effort in soccer, but Ingredient X is necessary to make it all work. Take Thursday’s OIA semifinals for instance. You would have to be ignoring your surroundings if you didn’t notice it. We’re talking about passion. Let’s start with Kahuku coach Jay Hix. Well, he’s a chirper, and it doesn’t appear that you’d ever be able to say the man isn’t into coaching. Here are just some of Hix’s verbal messages to […]

‘Iolani football looks headed to Division I

By Billy Hull on January 31, 2015

If you missed Saturday’s Star-Advertiser story by Nick Abramo about ‘Iolani likely playing Division I football next year, subscribers can read it here. An ILH rule instituted two years ago stipulates that any Division II team in any sport that wins two ILH or state championships in a row must move up a level for at least one year. The Raiders have the ability to appeal the decision, but Raiders athletic director Carl Schroers says “We are obligated to go […]

Punahou girls dominate the pool

By Jerry Campany on January 30, 2015

Punahou swimmers Maddie Balish, Lia Foster and Kelly Fricke each won two individual races at the ILH meet at Punahou on Friday. Balish, a sophomore, started her day with a win in the 200 IM, beating Pac-Five’s Kayla Ippongi by nearly 10 seconds with a time of 2:13.98. She then beat teammate Kara Machida by a second in the 100 free with the time of 55.46. She later teamed with Machida to come in second in the 400 free relay […]

Coaches react to Matsumoto stepping down

By Paul Honda on January 30, 2015

Daniel Matsumoto confirmed Friday that he has stepped down as Waianae’s head football coach after 15 years. “Now I’ve got to figure out what to do with my free time now,” said Matsumoto, 53. Nobody has coached against Matsumoto longer than Wendell Say, who has been at Aiea for 35 years, including 23 as head coach. “I talked to him this week,” Say said. “He said he’s stepping down and that surprised me. He told he me he decided to […]

Video: ‘Iolani’s winning kick

By Stan Lee on January 30, 2015

Rachel Bowler’s free kick in the 80th minute lifted ‘Iolani to a 3-2 win over Punahou. Her kick was the final play of the game.

Kaiser continues building process

By Jason Kaneshiro on January 30, 2015

Although he’s focused on preparing Kaiser for another run in the OIA Division II boys basketball tournament, second-year coach Branden Kawazoe would like to see the Cougars have a chance to compete at the Division I level next season. The Cougars looked the part on Thursday. The OIA regular-season schedule doesn’t differentiate between the divisions and Kaiser, classified in Division II, continued an impressive run in the OIA East with a 58-48 home win over No. 9 Farrington. The Cougars […]

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Source: Kahuku’s Wily, Afalava choose UNLV

Uluave keeps us guessing; others ready to sign

Ingredient X prevalent in OIA playoffs

‘Iolani football looks headed to Division I

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Coaches react to Matsumoto stepping down

Video: ‘Iolani’s winning kick

Kaiser continues building process

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