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Q&A: Waipahu senior QB Braden Amorozo

By Paul Honda on October 31, 2017

There’s hardly a thing given freely in football, so Braden Amorozo dives deep into the well of knowledge. He studies. Like his favorite athlete, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Amorozo might study defenses morning, afternoon and night. But overcoming adversity? That doesn’t really derive from video study or any other cerebral journey. Down 15 points against Pearl City in the OIA Division II championship game, Amorozo’s Waipahu Marauders were in dire straits. “We knew nothing would be easy, but […]

Gap widens ahead of OIA title game

By Billy Hull on October 30, 2017

There were no changes in the latest Honolulu Star-Advertiser football rankings this week. Waipahu remained at No. 9 after holding off a pesky Pearl City squad, 23-22, in the OIA Division II championship game last Thursday. In the only other game played last week, Damien held off St. Francis, 13-12, to win the ILH Division II championship. The Monarchs, who earlier this season were ranked in the top 10 of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser poll for the first time ever, earned […]

Crusaders jump to No. 23 in the nation

By Billy Hull on October 29, 2017

The three-time defending ILH Division I champion Saint Louis Crusaders had the week off, but managed to jump two spots to No. 23 in the latest MaxPreps Xcellent Top 25 released Sunday night. Winners of 13 consecutive games overall, the Crusaders (8-0) are eighth in the West Region. Bingham (Utah), which shut out Kahuku 17-0 in a game in September that Red Raiders sophomore QB Sol-Jay Maiava did not play in, is ranked No. 10. Other notable teams are Mater […]

VIDEO: Damien survives to win ILH title

By Paul Honda on October 28, 2017

Scoring highlights of Damien vs. St. Francis in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II football championship game at Aloha Stadium, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Video by Christian Shimabuku.

Damien earns return trip to Kauai

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 27, 2017

Marcus Faufata-Pedrina conceded he’ll probably be a bit sore when he reports for Damien’s customary Saturday practice following a Friday game. But the Monarchs’ day-after workout will be something of a reward in itself for the senior quarterback. “We wanted to practice tomorrow and keep our season going,” Faufata-Pedrina said as his teammates celebrated the Monarchs’ 13-12 win over St. Francis and a third straight ILH Division II championship Friday night at Aloha Stadium. One point was the difference in […]

Heartbreaking loss ends St. Francis’ best season ever

By Christian Shimabuku on October 27, 2017

A stoic Kip Akana walked out of Aloha Stadium after his St. Francis team lost 13-12 to Damien in the ILH Division II championship game on Friday night at Aloha Stadium. It’s the second consecutive year the Saints have ended their season with a one-possession loss to the Monarchs in the ILH final. Akana, in his third year as head coach, headed toward the busses in a stunned silence. It started to set in that the season was over, and […]

STATE FOOTBALL BERTH-O-METER

By Nick Abramo on October 27, 2017

All 12 state tournament spots have been clinched, with Waianae beating Campbell 29-21 in overtime Saturday night in the OIA third-place game. Here is a look at the state scenario in all three tiers along with all of the eliminated teams. DIVISION-I OPEN (TOP TIER) >> ILH Division I champion: Saint Louis (8-0) >> OIA Division I champion: Kahuku (10-1) >> OIA Division I runner-up: Mililani (10-1) >> OIA third place: Waianae (7-4) DIVISION I (MIDDLE TIER) >> BIIF Division […]

GAME NIGHT 10/27: Damien/St. Francis

By Hawaii Prep World on October 27, 2017

The case could easily be made for Damien and St. Francis to be the top rivalry of the 2017 high school football season. The two teams meet tonight at Aloha Stadium for the fourth time to decide the ILH Division II champion and a berth in the Division I state tournament. The Monarchs won the first meeting, 27-20, but lost last Saturday, 15-14, in a game that came down to the final play. Sept. 15: Damien 27, St. Francis 20 […]

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Q&A: Waipahu senior QB Braden Amorozo

Gap widens ahead of OIA title game

Crusaders jump to No. 23 in the nation

VIDEO: Damien survives to win ILH title

Damien earns return trip to Kauai

Heartbreaking loss ends St. Francis’ best season ever

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GAME NIGHT 10/27: Damien/St. Francis

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