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Red Raiders already talking reload

By Nick Abramo on November 17, 2018

Most football teams have off years. Kahuku, usually, is not one of them. But this year, despite the fact that the Red Raiders made the final four of the Open Division, will go down as an off year. They finished 7-5 and ended it by getting beaten by rival Saint Louis 49-22 in the Open Division semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on Friday at Aloha Stadium. The future is bright on the North Shore, though. When […]

Lee says Saint Louis “fortunate” to beat Kahuku

By Paul Honda on November 17, 2018

This time, the Saint Louis Crusaders saved their celebration jigs for post-game. No. 1 Saint Louis posted a 49-22 win over No. 4 Kahuku in the semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on Friday night at Aloha Stadium. Next week, the Crusaders will face OIA Open Division champion Mililani for the state title, but for at least a little while, they’ll enjoy the moment. “I’m glad it’s over. We were very fortunate to win,” Saint Louis coach […]

Campbell poised for a big year in 2019

By Christian Shimabuku on November 16, 2018

Truth be told, Tyrese Tafai would have rather spent his birthday on the field with the rest of his Campbell teammates. The junior linebacker, who has missed more than half of the season with a shoulder injury, could only watch in street clothes as the Sabers fell to Mililani 24-2 in the Open Division semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on Friday night at Aloha Stadium. Campbell trailed 7-2 at halftime but turned the ball over five […]


Mililani’s defensive plan makes Viloria’s debut a hit

By Nick Abramo on November 16, 2018

Mililani’s Vaisen Viloria felt ready and his coach thought he was ready. And when the big test came, Viloria’s first varsity football game turned out to be as memorable as they come. A sophomore, Viloria was brought up to the varsity after the JV season ended. During a few weeks of practice he earned a starting role and went wild for three interceptions Friday night at Aloha Stadium. Viloria returned his third pick of the night 7 yards for a […]

Mililani shuts out Campbell’s offense to reach final

By Paul Honda on November 16, 2018

Two weeks of dedicated preparation turned Friday night’s state-tourney semifinal between offensive juggernauts Mililani and Campbell into a defensive duel. Our able scribes expected scores in the 30s and 40s. Instead, No.5 Campbell’s defense battled tooth and nail, and No. 2 Mililani actually shut out the Sabers’ potent passing attack in a 24-2 victory. When the teams met during the regular season, Mililani ran away, 52-14. This time, it was a 7-2 game for most of the first half, an […]

GAME NIGHT 11/16: Saint Louis/Kahuku

By Billy Hull on November 16, 2018

No. 1 Saint Louis 49, No. 4 Kahuku 22 Click here for video highlights. Saint Louis (10-0) wins its 25th consecutive game and is in the state final for the fourth straight year where it will play Mililani. Kahuku finishes the season 7-5. ———- BOX SCORE at Aloha Stadium Kahuku (7-5) 7 7 0 8 — 22 Saint Louis (10-0) 14 21 14 0 — 49 StL—Jayden de Laura 5 run (Garyn Napuunoa kick) StL—de Laura 4 run (Napuunoa kick) […]

VIDEO: Saint Louis vs. Kahuku, HHSAA Open Division semifinal

By Paul Honda on November 16, 2018

Nationally-ranked Saint Louis is the top seed in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Open Division State Championships. The Crusaders meet OIA runner-up Kahuku in the latter game of the semifinal doubleheader at Aloha Stadium.

GAME NIGHT 11/16: Mililani/Campbell

By Billy Hull on November 16, 2018

No. 2 Mililani 24, No. 5 Campbell 2 Click here for video highlights. Mililani (10-2) defeats Campbell (8-5) and advances to its fourth state final in school history. ———- BOX SCORE at Aloha Stadium Campbell (8-5) 2 0 0 0 — 2 Mililani (10-2) 7 0 3 14 — 24 Mil—Dillon Gabriel 3 run (Kekoa Kuloloia kick) Camp—Safety, holding penalty in end zone Mil—FG Liam McGehee 39 Mil—Gabriel 2 run (McGehee kick) Mil—Vaisen Viloria 7 interception return (McGehee kick) RUSHING—Campbell: […]