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Okimoto proud of Governors’ last stand

By Jason Kaneshiro on November 17, 2014

Farrington’s last stand came up just a bit short. But not before the Governors defense put forth an effort that earned the admiration of head coach Randall Okimoto. The Governors held a prolific Mililani offense to its lowest point total of the season to stay within striking distance of the Trojans throughout Saturday’s semifinal game in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I Championship at Aloha Stadium. Mililani held on for the 17-14 win to advance to the state final for […]

State championship game top performances

By Jerry Campany on November 17, 2014

Top offensive performances in the state Division I championship game, including the Oahu Prep Bowl. Kahuku and Saint Louis will play the annual game on Friday at Aloha Stadium. 100 yards rushing Malosi Teo, 2005 Kahuku, 30-262 Wayne Taulapapa, 2014 Punahou, 36-260 Jayson Rego, 2004 Kamehameha, 39-212 Mulivai Pula, 2001 Kahuku, 23-212 Vai Notoa, 1994 Kahuku, 32-211 Aofaga Wily, 2012 Kahuku, 26-188 Aofaga Wily, 2011 Kahuku, 27-180 Boyd Yap, 1979 Kamehameha, 20-166 Keani Nishigaya, 2007 Saint Louis, 14-164 Pesefea Fiaseu, […]

MaxPreps Xcellent 25 boots Punahou out

By Paul Honda on November 17, 2014

Punahou, ranked No. 21 last week, was dropped from the CBS MaxPreps Xcellent 25 national rankings on Monday. Punahou (8-0) edged Kahuku 13-10 in the state semifinals on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. MaxPreps’ computerized rankings has the Buffanblu at No. 19 as of Monday. The same computer ratings list has Mililani (12-0) at No. 28. Punahou and Mililani meet for the Division I state championship on Friday at Aloha Stadium. Kahuku, which lost to Punahou 13-10 in the semifinals, is […]


OIA football all-stars released

By Billy Hull on November 16, 2014

The OIA released its football all-star teams on Sunday. They are as follows. OIA Blue Offensive player of the year—McKenzie Milton, Mililani. Defensive player of the year—Rex Manu, Mililani. Coach of the year—Rod York, Mililani. FIRST TEAM QB—McKenzie Milton, Mililani. RB—Vavae Malepeai, Mililani; Ranan Mamiya Farrington. WR—Kalakaua Timoteo, Mililani; Jayce Bantolina, Campbell; Jason Sharsh, Moanalua. OL—Jordan Agasiva, Mililani; Andru Tovi, Mililani; Derrick Fetui-Suapaia, Mililani; Farao Maileoi, Farrington; Viliamu Auwae, Kapolei. UTIL—Michael Feliciano, Moanalua. DL—Rex Manu, Mililani; Kaimana Padello, Mililani; Breiden […]

Punahou survives an emotional affair

By Billy Hull on November 16, 2014

Walking onto the Aloha Stadium field mere seconds after Kanawai Noa‘s interception sealed Punahou’s 13-10 win over Kahuku in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships on Saturday night, it immediately became apparent this wasn’t your typical high school football game. Emotions, as they always do, filled both sidelines. The thrill of victory on the Punahou side after Jet Toner‘s game-winning 48-yard field goal was easy to see. Dejection on the faces of Kahuku’s players after it nearly pulled off […]

Kapaa will lick its wounds and return

By Kyle Galdeira on November 15, 2014

“We’ll be back.” As the sun set in the background of ‘Iolani’s picturesque Eddie Hamada Field and stadium complex, Kapaa coach Phillip Rapozo wasn’t upset or discouraged despite losing to the Raiders in heartbreaking fashion, 29-24, Saturday afternoon in the semifinal round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II State Championship tournament. “We’ll be back … somewhere,” said the coach, who even managed to crack a smile before addressing his squad. “This is just the beginning for our program.” While […]

Toner’s field goals slingshot Punahou

By Nick Abramo on November 15, 2014

Jet Toner’s 48-yard field goal sailed through the middle of the uprights, catapulting him into Hawaii high school football lore. The winning boot with 30 seconds left along with his tying 35-yarder earlier in the fourth quarter gave No. 1 Punahou a dramatic 13-10 victory over No. 2 Kahuku in the state Division I semifinals at Aloha Stadium on Saturday night. “It was just like every other rep we’ve had,” Toner said a minute after Kanawai Noa’s interception with the […]

TRENCH WARFARE: Kaumatule vs. Tualau

By Billy Hull on November 15, 2014

It’s time for the main event at Aloha Stadium as No. 1 Kahuku takes on the school with the most state championships ever in Kahuku. This Trench Warfare will focus on recent Oregon commit Canton Kaumatule (6-7, 290) going up against Kahuku’s Victor Tualau (6-2, 340). Full disclosure, I actually have to write the game story for this so I can only do one TW matchup and I might be a little slow with it. I will try my best. […]