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VIDEO: Kapolei’s defense shines at midway point

By Paul Honda on September 14, 2018

Up. Down. All around. The Kapolei Hurricanes have endured through adversity. Traveled near and far. Halfway through their regular season, the ‘Canes are ascending. With an offense that is finding its footing, No. 8 Kapolei is on a two-game win streak, now 3-2 overall and 1-0 in OIA Open play. It is defense, where they are deep and fairly experienced, where the Hurricanes are making their biggest strides. Kevin Burkel, originally an inside linebacker, is thriving outside. He sparked the […]

Football finds former UH LB Blaze Soares again

By Nick Abramo on September 14, 2018

Not being involved in football for eight years may be one of the best things that ever happened to Blaze Soares. Now that he’s back — as an assistant coach — he full appreciates how fortunate he is to have rekindled his love of the game. “I fell out of it and wasn’t really in love with the sport anymore,” said Soares, the former Castle and University of Hawaii linebacker, about the time after his college eligibility ended in 2009. […]

Pupule ballot: Leilehua soars, Damien hangs on

By Paul Honda on September 13, 2018

Damien’s clutch win over Waipahu makes a big difference for voters. But are the panelists ignoring Moanalua? The air force of Na Menehune are gripping and ripping the pigskin, or rather, quarterback Nick Au is. Moanalua doesn’t crack this ballot, but that could change depending on how the matchup with Leilehua — another red-hot squad — goes on Friday. Here’s how I voted in the Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 this week. Pupule ballot Football Top 10 Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 […]

Saint Louis DL added to Polynesian Bowl

By Billy Hull on September 13, 2018

Saint Louis defensive lineman Gino Quinones has been selected a Polynesian Bowl All-Star. Quinones, who made a commitment to Southern California in May after receiving an offer from the Trojans, joins Crusaders teammate Faatui Tuitele in the annual high school football all-star game set for Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Aloha Stadium. For the most updated list of players selected, click here. Saint Louis lists Quinones at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds. He committed to USC shortly after being offered while […]

St. Francis student challenges transfer rules

By Nick Abramo on September 13, 2018

The parents of a St. Francis student has filed a lawsuit against the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, the Interscholastic League of Honolulu and the Oahu Interscholastic Association, challenging transfer rules. Junior offensive lineman Skylar Kalilikane-McMoore is awaiting a decision from Hawaii’s First Circuit Court. He wants to play football this season, according to one of his family’s attorneys, Stephanie Segovia, but the season is running out. The Saints are off to a 4-0 start with five regular-season games remaining. […]

Hernandez passes Yonamine at No. 5 on OIA wins list

By Paul Honda on September 12, 2018

Darren Hernandez has coached plenty of football. He also loves to crank out a player’s video highlight, or several, and get them out to college coaches. It just so happens the longtime coach has done just that for decades while at Kapolei. But going back to his years as Campbell’s coach, Hernandez has racked up a formidable record. When the Hurricanes shut out Waianae on Saturday, Hernandez, now in his 23rd season as a head coach, surpassed Masa Yonamine for […]

Kahuku/Kamehameha game moved to Aloha Stadium

By Paul Honda on September 12, 2018

Friday’s scheduled football game between No. 6 Kamehameha and No. 2 Kahuku has been moved to Aloha Stadium, OIA executive director Ray Fujino said today. Kahuku was originally scheduled to host the Warriors at Carleton E. Weimer Field. “A few years ago we tried to play (at Kahuku after heavy rain), but it took a long time to drain,” Fujino said. The junior varsity game will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity. This will be the first meeting […]

Punahou steps in to No. 3 spot; Leilehua enters Top 10

By Billy Hull on September 10, 2018

With three games involving two teams ranked in the top six over the weekend, there was little doubt there would be some movement in this week’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser Football Top 10. The first question was whether Saint Louis’ 30-14 win over Kahuku would drop the Red Raiders from their No. 2 spot. It didn’t, although Kahuku did drop to No. 3 on three of the 10 ballots of media representing all major islands. The changes began after Kahuku with Punahou […]

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