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VIDEO: Is this offensive pass interference?

By Paul Honda on August 8, 2018

In the aftermath of Kahuku’s 61-9 rout of Konawaena, there were few questions remaining. One is still lingering: was this play really offensive pass interference. Konawaena quarterback Sheynen Nahale launches this pass to wide receiver Marc Basa for an apparent 50-yard gain. Nothing unusual on the play as the Kahuku defense tackles Basa at the 5-yard line. But a few moments later, the play is nullified. “I preach to my staff that we don’t complain. I just never want to […]

PREPPING for 2018: St. Francis Saints

By Nick Abramo on August 7, 2018

14TH IN A SERIES So close. Those two words describe the St. Francis Saints in football. They are always battling right to the end of the season but have yet to reach the promised land. The 2017 season ended with a devastating 13-12 loss to Damien in the ILH Division II championship game. A berth in the D-I state tournament was on the line. It was the second year in a row St. Francis was a whisker away from advancing […]

VIDEO: Farrington-Leilehua highlights

By Paul Honda on August 7, 2018

Both Farrington and Leilehua showed promise in this nonconference battle at Hugh Yoshida Stadium on Friday night. One of the recurring themes for the visiting Governors was speed both sides of the ball. An explosive ground attack kept much of the pressure off freshman quarterback Richard Tagataese, and the Govs defense came up with six sacks and a fumble return for a score. Leilehua showed some moxie, hanging close despite early struggles. First-year starting QB Max Nichols showed big-play capability […]


VIDEO: Kahuku-Konawaena highlights

By Paul Honda on August 6, 2018

Nine touchdowns later, No. 2 Kahuku had a 61-9 win over Division II powerhouse Konawaena. Here are the highlights, plus post-game chats with Kahuku quarterback Robbie Sauvao and running back Wes Alo-Maiava.

Waipahu, Farrington jump into Top 10

By Billy Hull on August 6, 2018

Division I Waipahu’s 34-13 win over preseason No. 7 Waianae on Friday night was the statement win of opening weekend of prep football in Hawaii. The Marauders, who won the OIA Division II title and advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament last year, snapped a five-game losing streak to the Seariders dating back to 2008 and were rewarded by voters in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Football Top 10. In rankings released today, the Marauders jumped in at No. 9 […]

VIDEO: Kahuku’s Carvalho chats after debut win

By Paul Honda on August 6, 2018

Kahuku’s 61-9 win over Konawaena on Saturday had all the hallmarks of Red Raider tradition on the gridiron. First-year head coach Sterling Carvalho chatted after the win at Carleton Weimer Field.

VIDEO: Konawaena’s Uemoto talks Kahuku experience

By Paul Honda on August 6, 2018

It’s almost unheard of — a Division II football team traveling over the water and up to Kahuku — for a game. The Konawaena Wildcats did just that, and Coach Brad Uemoto‘s plan for strong competition without any serious injury results came through. Uemoto chatted after his team’s 61-9 loss.

Campbell’s Delos Reyes eases into retirement

By Nick Abramo on August 5, 2018

Sam Delos Reyes was not crazily busy Saturday. Not like last year and all those years before. The Campbell Sabers were playing the Hilo Vikings in a season-opening football game, and Delos Reyes was not the man constantly making sure if everything — the whole production — was in order. Those days are gone, and Delos Reyes was relaxed to da max — or at least as much as he could be. He still had a duty to perform, and […]