Football

Damien’s Marcus Faufata-Pedrina thought his high school football career was over in November, back when the Monarchs fell to Hilo in the Division I state final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. But the senior took full advantage of another opportunity to play on Thursday night, leading Hawaii East to a 19-14 victory over Hawaii West in the nightcap of the JPS Paradise Classic semifinals at Aloha Stadium. Faufata-Pedrina, who has received some college interest and earned an […]

The second semifinal of the third annual JPS Paradise Football Classic tonight at Aloha Stadium pits Hawaii East against Hawaii West. Live updates will follow below. Rosters are at the bottom. Hawaii East 19, Hawaii West 14, FINAL FINAL STATS: Hawaii East 19, Hawaii West 14 At Aloha Stadium 1 2 3 4 Hawaii East 7 6 0 6 19 Hawaii West 0 7 0 7 14 East—Scott McLeod 14 pass from Marcus Faufata-Pedrina (Blessing Umaga kick) West—Akila Arecchi 7 […]

The third annual Junior Prep Sports Paradise Football Classic happens tonight with the semifinals in the high school division at Aloha Stadium. A team from California faces American Samoa in the first game, followed by Hawaii East against Hawaii West. Live updates of the first game will follow below. Rosters are at the bottom of the page. California 21, American Samoa 13, FINAL FINAL STATS: At Aloha Stadium California 7 7 0 7 21 American Samoa 0 0 7 6 […]

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton will appear and be honored at the 2018 Polynesian Bowl, officials announced today. Milton, a 2016 Mililani alumnus who guided the Knights to a 13-0 record and win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl, will attend the Polynesian Bowl Hall of Fame festivities next weekend and appear at the game on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Aloha Stadium. Milton finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting and was the American Athletic Conference offensive player of the […]

Talk about a slam dunk player of the year. Saint Louis’ George Ornellas was called “one of the greatest Hawaii high school players of all time” in the first sentence of the Honolulu Advertiser’s All-State story in 1994. The Star-Bulletin said Ornellas did more in one year with the Crusaders than most athletes can do in three years. Ornellas set four ILH scoring records and was the offensive player of the year by both newspapers for the second year in […]

The first Polynesian Bowl Senior Showcase for current Hawaii high schools seniors has been moved from Saint Louis to Kamehameha. The event, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 21, is an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in front of more than 20 coaches from various colleges who will be in attendance. Coaches will be vetted with emphasis on their willingness and ability to provide scholarships and financial aid to current Hawaii seniors. All Hawaii high schools that […]

Former Kapolei quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and Saint Louis defensive lineman Faatui Tuitele are among the first 24 Polynesian Bowl all-stars selected for the 2019 Polynesian Bowl, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Kapolei offensive lineman Julius Buelow, Punahou linebacker Maninoa Tufono and Kahuku offensive lineman Enokk Vimahi have also been invited to play. Tagovailoa, who threw for 3,919 yards and 42 touchdowns and led Kapolei to a 10-3 record and appearance in the state semifinals in the Open […]

Matt Sumstine is a prominent high school football official in Hawaii who also runs a training website that is used by people across the nation, so if you want to know the goings-on in the realm of those who wear the black and white stripes, he’s the one to call. As a matter of fact, Sumstine, who coordinates officials for the high school state tournament and has loads of experience at the collegiate level, will be doing his job this […]