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Waipahu’s ‘beautiful moment’ in history

By Nick Abramo on November 10, 2018

It didn’t look too good for the 10th-ranked Waipahu Marauders at halftime. They were trailing 19-7, but somehow found a way to shut out ‘Iolani in the second half and win 20-19 on Friday night in the Division I semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships in front of their home fans at Masa Yonamine Athletic Complex. It turned out to be, as defensive lineman Kealii Barrett said, “A beautiful moment in history.” As he was saying it, […]

Picks by Kapea, Benjamin help Waipahu protect ’94 Block’

By Paul Honda on November 9, 2018

The 94 Block is more than just Waipahu’s district. It’s the gold-painted cement block, with the number attached on front, that represents a turnover chain for Waipahu’s “Humble Hammahz”, as a T-shirt revealed. Deacon Kapea wore it well in victory, and it was well earned. Waipahu’s 20-19 semifinal win over perennial powerhouse ‘Iolani propelled the Marauders into the final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA D-I State Championships. Waipahu will have a chance to win a state crown for the first […]

Waipahu edges ‘Iolani in battle of defensive chess

By Paul Honda on November 9, 2018

Two outstanding defensive units had to meet on Friday night. Waipahu’s defense never gave up, and the Marauder offense rallied as the OIA Division I champions advanced past ‘Iolani 20-19 I the semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I State Championships seemed ‘Iolani’s defense practically shut down most of its ILH and OIA foes — and limited Oregon 6A defending champion Clakamas to seven points. For one half, the Raiders were large and in charge on Friday night. Well, […]

VIDEO: No. 7 ‘Iolani at No. 10 Waipahu (HHSAA D-I semifinal)

By Paul Honda on November 9, 2018

It’s showdown time, a rematch between ILH Division I representative ‘Iolani and OIA D-I champion Waipahu. ‘Iolani won the preseason matchup 55-14 at Eddie Hamada Field. This game is a semifinal in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Waipahu’s Masa Yonamine Athletic Complex. Highlights will be loaded to this page during the game. See the LIVE BLOG by Nick Abramo HERE.

GAME NIGHT 11/9: ‘Iolani/Waipahu

By Nick Abramo on November 9, 2018

No. 10 Waipahu 20, No. 7 ‘Iolani 19,final 10:22: Game over. 10:21: One more knee by Marques and the it’s going to be over. 30 more seconds. 10:20: Waipahu running out the clock. 1:25 left and running. They took two knees already and will line up for another. 10:18: On fourth and 10 from the 40, Chong’s pass falls incomplete. 2:50 to go. Waipahu ball at the ‘Iolani 41. 10:15: Chong’s pass to Kaneshiro goes for 16 yards to the […]

GAME NIGHT 11/9: Maui/Hilo

By Billy Hull on November 9, 2018

Hilo 35, Maui 24 Hilo will defending its D-I state crown on Nov. 24. BOX SCORE at Keaau H.S. field Maui (5-6) 3 7 14 0 — 24 Hilo (9-1) 7 14 7 7 — 35 Hilo—Kalae Akui 1 pass from Kyan Miyasato (Joshua Rosario kick) Maui—FG Brex Delray 32 Hilo—Guyson Ogata 2 run (Rosario kick) Maui—Naia Nakamoto 70 pass from Delray (Delray kick) Hilo—Ogata 45 pass from Miyasato (Rosario kick) Hilo—Kyler Aguiar 1 pass from Miyasato (Rosario kick) Maui—Mone […]

VOTE: #Cover2 Award Winners

By Billy Hull on November 9, 2018

The finalists have been announced for the seven major Cover2 awards that will be handed out on the final episode of Cover2: Hawaii High School Football Weekly on Thursday, Nov. 23. All 130 players are finalists for the Marcus Mariota Award given out to the player of the year. Other awards are the Tommy Kaulukukui Award (best offensive player), Manti Te’o Award (best defensive player), Olin Kreutz Award (best lineman), Herman Wedemeyer Award (best two-way player), Chad Owens Award (best […]

Q&A: Kui Kahooilihala on veering Roosevelt to title

By Paul Honda on November 9, 2018

Timing can be everything. Kui Kahooilihala understands this well. The longtime assistant coach saw Roosevelt often overachieve to keep up with the massive powerhouse teams of the OIA East for years. By the time he was asked to apply for the head coaching position, Kahooilihala did it more out of compliance with his friends than anything. Three years since being hired to guide the program, Kahooilihala not only turned the program back into a winner, but Roosevelt (11-1) won the […]

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Waipahu’s ‘beautiful moment’ in history

Picks by Kapea, Benjamin help Waipahu protect ’94 Block’

Waipahu edges ‘Iolani in battle of defensive chess

VIDEO: No. 7 ‘Iolani at No. 10 Waipahu (HHSAA D-I semifinal)

GAME NIGHT 11/9: ‘Iolani/Waipahu

GAME NIGHT 11/9: Maui/Hilo

VOTE: #Cover2 Award Winners

Q&A: Kui Kahooilihala on veering Roosevelt to title

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