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GAME NIGHT 9/1: Kalaheo/Waialua

By Nick Abramo on September 1, 2018

Kalaheo 43, Waialua 0, final 5:18: Game over. 5:13: Isaiah Akiu makes a 23-yard catch on a pass from Lapera to push the ball to the Waialua 4. Alana scores from 4 yards out on the next play. Nicolas Sarji makes the extra-point kick. KALAHEO 43, WAIALUA 0, 2:16 left in game. 5:11: Borge makes an interception for Kalaheo, and the Mustangs are on the move. A 15-yard pass to Neufeldt and a 9-yard Addy run gets the ball to […]

Kaimuki takes sole possession of OIA D-II lead

By Brian McInnis on September 1, 2018

There were injuries galore, penalties aplenty, the odd scuffle and no timeouts spared. Kaimuki’s battle against McKinley at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium went long and late into Friday night. Maybe it was fitting that there was no working public address in the press box stemming from last week’s power outages due to Hurricane Lane; it was just a weird game, period, with both teams coming off inactivity. Finally, the Bulldogs put to bed a 22-0 win over the Tigers, as […]

McGary returns to give Leilehua yet another weapon on offense

By Nick Abramo on September 1, 2018

Leilehua is so overstocked on weapons that it’s hard to tell who’s the biggest engine that makes it move. There are plenty of candidates for that honor, but it doesn’t really matter. The biggest takeaway is that they can hurt you if you’re not paying attention. Check the stats from Friday’s 63-12 victory over Nanakuli: >> Quarterback Max Nichols, 302 passing yards and five touchdowns. >> Wide receiver Jeremy Evans, six catches, 113 receiving yards, three touchdowns. >> Wide receiver […]


St. Francis’ Kekahuna steps up with Aina-Chaves out

By Jason Kaneshiro on September 1, 2018

St. Francis’ most prolific playmaker spent most of Friday night on a trainer’s table, his right ankle heavily wrapped. But before and after an injury to running back Jonan Aina-Chaves, the Saints defense set the tone for a 27-13 OIA-ILH Division II win over Pearl City. St. Francis junior Shepherd Kekahuna opened a dynamic two-way performance with a 57-yard interception return on Pearl City’s second play from scrimmage and finished with two of the Saints’ four picks. Tapena Tuitupou was […]

Gabriel holds his own against No. 1 team in nation

By Billy Hull on August 31, 2018

For a brief moment, Mililani held a lead against the No. 1 team in the land. Facing a St. John Bosco squad that had not given up a point yet this season and allowed only 9 total yards all game last week, the Trojans scored on their opening drive and took a 7-0 lead against the team ranked No. 1 by MaxPreps and No. 2 by USA Today. That lead didn’t last long however as George Holani scored on an […]

Kennewell’s ironman effort sparks Clackamas over ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on August 31, 2018

Richard Kennewell doesn’t do a lot of splashy stuff when he’s on the field. He keeps his nose to the grindstone, running routes, making catches, blocking for his teammates. On Friday afternoon, his value as a defender took center stage in a tight battle won by Clackamas (Ore.) 7-0 over host ‘Iolani. Kennewell’s sack of Raiders quarterback Jonah Chong helped put out the fire just as the home team was seizing momentum in the second half. The 15-yard loss was […]

Stout ‘D’ keeps ‘Iolani close in loss to Clackamas

By Paul Honda on August 31, 2018

It was the kind of rarity that had to be seen to be believed, even against Oregon’s defending 6-A state champion. Clackamas, with five returning starters on defense, was dominant on that side of the ball. If not for that, things may have turned out differently for the visiting Cavaliers in a 7-0 win over ‘Iolani on Saturday afternoon. The Raiders didn’t have a single first down in the opening half. In fact, four possessions were three-and-out, and three more […]

DOE says Castle video of dangerous tackle drills has been addressed

By Nick Abramo on August 31, 2018

There is a video making the rounds on social media, showing Castle football players doing a drill that appears to be seriously dangerous. The video was taken by a parent, who can be heard saying things like, “This is a concussion waiting to happen.” It also shows two players getting hurt, including one who is seen getting attention from coaches. The school and the Hawaii Department of Education have taken steps to make sure the Knights coaches are not putting […]