Top-seeded Lahainaluna and second-seeded ‘Iolani squared off in the Division II final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Aloha Stadium. ‘Iolani took control from the start en route to a 31-14 win, collecting its eighth D-II state crown in the last 11 seasons.
Fred Ulu-Perry had a dominant season as Saint Louis’ left tackle. He also carried the comfort of bleeding his team’s navy blue and red, and UCLA’s powder blue and gold. He orally committed to the Bruins early in the season and never wavered. He is, however, still going on official visits, and it doesn’t get much more impressive than a trip to Eugene, Ore. Ulu-Perry visited the campus and took in the sights. He met up with Oregon quarterback and […]
His heart says play basketball. But Semisi Uluave’s mind says it’s time to move on to a big, bright future. Punahou’s 6-foot-6, 315-pound offensive lineman has decided to give up basketball to focus on football. “Well, I had to think really hard and long about it. My parents really were supportive and helpful towards me and my decision,” he texted on Monday afternoon. “Basically, what played a big factor was that im not going to be playing basketball in college. […]
The Mililani Trojans are getting a little more attention since their upset of Punahou in the Division I championship game at the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on Friday. Mililani (13-0) rose 12 spots to No. 16 in the CBS MaxPreps National Computer Ratings, which were released today. Punahou (8-1) fell 15 notches to No. 34. Mililani outscored Punahou 53-45 in the state title game at Aloha Stadium. Neither team is in the MaxPreps Xcellent Top 25 rankings. Punahou […]
It was a great, tumultuous battle between the top two teams in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I Football State Championships. Mililani captured its first football state crown with a wild 53-45 win.
ILH All-Stars Cheerleader of the year—Bailey Wilson-Pena, Kamehameha. Coach of the year—Melissa Beimes Wennihan, Kamehameha. First team Base—Danielle Nakamoto, ‘Iolani; Ashlyn Chee, Kamehameha; Dezarae Lei, Kamehameha; Christian Chase Vasconcellos, Pac-Five; Madison Tasaka, Pac-Five; Amanda Chau, Punahou; Lauren Higo, Punahou. Flyer—Ariana Felix, ‘Iolani; Chanielle Feliciano, Pac-Five; Elyse Nishikawa, Punahou. Back—Haley Namu‘o, Kamehameha; Nicole Laheney, Pac-Five; Megan Hirsch, Punahou. Utility—Taelyn Henderson, Kamehameha; Kaydi Silva, Pac-Five; Monica Shimabukuro, Punahou. Second team Base—Jaelyn Domingo, Kamehameha; Jaela Henderson, Kamehameha; Shelby Clemente, Pac-Five; Lauren Hirsch, Punahou; […]
ILH All-Stars Division I Co-most valuable player of the year—Tiyana Hallums, Kamehameha; McKenna Rose Granato, Punahou. Coach of the year—Chris Blake, Kamehameha. First team—‘Iolani: Anna Uhr, Bailey Choy. Kamehameha: Lynzi Akeo. Mid-Pacific: Lekaleka Kiner-Falefa. Punahou: Kiani Tuileta, Vonica Malufau. Libero—Mia Heirakuji, Kamehameha. Second team—‘Iolani: Kaley Buscher. Kamehameha: Sarah Lau. Maryknoll: Tasha McClendon. Mid-Pacific: Madison Collier. Punahou: Dallas Lishman. Sacred Hearts: Shayla-Ann Santos. Libero—Moeaikama‘ama‘ama Kekauoha, ‘Iolani. Honorable mention—‘Iolani: Tatiana Calimpong-Burke, Emily Sunada. Kamehameha: Kealani Browne, Brooke Kaawa, Kayla Afoa. Maryknoll: Luana […]
The ILH released its all-star football teams on Sunday night as voted on by the coaches. Punahou senior Kanawai Noa, who is the first player ever with three 1,000-yard receiving seasons and the all-time career receiving leader with 3,510 yards, is the offensive player of the year. Kamehameha defensive lineman Mika Tafua and Damien linebacker Kana’I Picanco share the defensive player of the year award while Punahou’s Kale Ane is the coach of the year. ILH Offensive player of the […]