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Here we go again: Warriors vs. Buffanblu

By Nick Abramo on November 7, 2014

Here we go again. There is no end in sight to the annual state girls volleyball title match featuring Kamehameha and Punahou as the combatants. The Warriors and Buffanblu play tonight for the state championship for the sixth year in a row, and Kamehameha (17-0) has won seven of the last nine titles. “It’s a big one coming up and we feel ready,” said Kamehameha’s Tita Akiu, the Texas Tech commit who had three aces and seven digs in a […]

Kapolei’s San Nicolas ‘set’ on playing libero

By Nick Abramo on November 7, 2014

To a non-volleyball expert, Annika San Nicolas’ sets were perfect. And they were great for Kapolei coach Naidah Gamurot all season long. San Nicolas, whose Hurricanes play Moanalua in the state third-place match Saturday at the McKinley High gym, is looking to play volleyball in college next year and is in contact with a few schools. But, there is a communication problem. “She (San Nicolas) has always wanted to play libero and that’s what she wants to play in college,” […]

LIVE BLOG: Kahuku 20, Hilo 10, Final

By Paul Honda on November 7, 2014

FIRST QUARTER HILO series 1 The Vikings kicked off, but their onside kick caught the Red Raiders off guard. Hilo recovered, but went backwards after Malcolm Macatiag and Braxton Medeiros combined for a sack of Sione Atuekaho. Hilo punts, ball fair caught by KAH at its 15. KAH series 1 The Red Raiders go three and out after three carries by 6-1, 270-pound Salanoa-Alo Wily. Punt is partially blocked. Hilo special teams playing big so far. HILO series 2 Vikings […]

TRENCH WARFARE: Pomroy vs. Uluave

By Billy Hull on November 7, 2014

The Hilo Vikings are looking to become the first BIIF team to win a game in the Division I state tournament. In order to do that, the Vikings defense will have to stand tall against the Red Raiders. In the latest episode of Trench Warfare, Hilo senior defensive tackle Kiliona Pomroy (5-11, 250) will wage war against Kahuku’s best offensive lineman, senior Siotame Uluave (6-3, 295). As we wait for kickoff, here’s a look at our other Trench Warfare battles […]

TRENCH WARFARE: Tanuvasa vs. Cabrera

By Billy Hull on November 7, 2014

As the rain begins to come down hard at Aloha Stadium, we get set for the first round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships in Division I. Tonight’s first game is Farrington (8-2) against Maui (7-2). In this edition of Trench Warfare, we will feature Farrington defensive tackle Tatum Tanuvasa (6-1, 254) against Maui offensive lineman Logan Cabrera (5-11, 195). With Breiden Fehoko, featured earlier this year in a Trench Warfare battle against Campbell’s Boss Tafai, occupying consistent […]

LIVE BLOG: Farrington 22, Maui 6, Final

By Paul Honda on November 7, 2014

Pre-game We are 50 minutes from kickoff at Aloha Stadium. The Maui Sabers are warming up, all 33 of them. A lot of folks up here in the pressbox don’t seem to think the Sabers have a real shot to upset Farrington. Me? Anything can happen on any given Friday. Be sure to check out Billy “Bonecrusher” Hull’s TRENCH WARFARE live blog during both D-I state-tourney games tonight. Ooh. It’s sprinkling now. It was muggy all afternoon. Rain is sometimes […]

The Rose: Granato an All-American

By Paul Honda on November 7, 2014

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced on Thursday that McKenna Rose Granato of Punahou has been selected to the Under Armour Girls High School All-American Team. Granato, a 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter, is one of 150 players selected, which includes just 24 players on the First Team. She will play with other first-team picks in an exhibition match prior to the NCAA Final Four on Dec. 19 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okl. Granato is a returning […]

VIDEO: Mililani post-game, OIA D-I final

By Paul Honda on November 6, 2014

RB Vavae Malepeai, QB McKenzie Milton, DT Rex Manu and Coach Rod York chat after Mililani defeated Kahuku 20-7 for the OIA (Oahu Interscholastic Association) Division I football championship.

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