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Defense powers Pearl City to title game

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 14, 2017

A bye to close the regular-season schedule gave Pearl City two weeks to prepare for Friday’s playoff matchup with Kaimuki. After pulling out a 7-0 defensive duel, the Chargers have another 12 days to devise a game plan before facing an explosive Waipahu attack with the OIA Division II championship at stake. The Chargers allowed 193 yards in Friday’s semifinal duel with Kaimuki, but protected the last 7 to secure its fifth shutout of the season and continue its pursuit […]

Castilliano was Govs’ catalyst in failed comeback

By Nick Abramo on October 14, 2017

It was not a good season by Farrington standards, but the Govs made a game of it in the Oahu Interscholastic Association quarterfinals Friday night and nearly came back to knock off No. 7 Waianae. Trailing 27-7 with less than six minutes left, Farrington got to within 27-21 when the final whistle blew. It was Chasen Castilliano who got it going. The senior has been a big defensive playmaker for the Govs (5-5) the past two seasons, and it appears […]

Klaneski wants to end title chase next week

By Christian Shimabuku on October 13, 2017

Damien coach Eddie Klaneski hopes history will repeat itself when the Monarchs and St. Francis meet again for the ILH Division II championship at Aloha Stadium. Next Saturday’s matchup will mark exactly one year since Damien beat St. Francis 20-12 in Halawa to win the 2016 ILH Division II title. Like last year, both teams split the season series. The main difference this time around is that the Saints will have to beat the top-seeded Damien twice to claim the […]


St. Francis peaking at the right time

By Billy Hull on October 13, 2017

After ‘Iolani defeated St. Francis two weeks ago and the Saints handed ILH first-round winner Damien its only loss to a Hawaii opponent last week, the ILH Division II race seemed wide open entering the second round on Friday. By halftime on a hot afternoon at Kozuki Stadium, it was evident the Saints are going to be extremely tough to beat. Running back Jonan Aina-Chaves continued his stellar sophomore season with 169 rushing yards and four more touchdowns in the […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: Kahuku/Kapolei

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

The Hurricanes can play spoilers once again on the North Shore. Kahuku has won 47 straight home games. The last loss? To Kapolei in the 2007 OIA quarterfinals. Here we are once again. Q&A: Kahuku coach Makoa Freitas on Kapolei Hernandez returns to Kahuku’s house of horrors Top performances in the series: Kapolei passing vs. Kahuku: Taulia Tagovailoa with 356 yards in 2015 Kapolei rushing vs. Kahuku: Mason Koa with 137 yards in 2006 Kapolei receiving vs. Kahuku: Jaymin Sarono […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: Kamehameha/Punahou

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

The season is on the line for both No. 4 Punahou and No. 5 Kamehameha tonight at Aloha Stadium. The winner gets another crack at No. 1 Saint Louis. Top performances in the series Punahou passing vs. Kamehameha: Nick Kapule with 452 yards last year Punahou rushing vs. Kamehameha: Mosi Tatupu with 249 yards in 1973 Punahou receiving vs. Kamehameha: Ethan Takeyama with 215 yards in 2015 Kamehameha passing vs. Punahou: Caleb Spencer with 312 yards in 2002 Kamehameha rushing […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: Moanalua/Mililani

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

Moanalua takes a four-game winning streak into John Kauinana Stadium against the third-ranked Mililani Trojans in the quarterfinals of the OIA Division I playoffs. Mililani has won seven in a row against Moanalua with Na Menehune’s last win in 1995. Top performances in the series: Moanalua passing vs. Mililani: Kawika Keama-Jacobe with 284 yards in 2014 Moanalua rushing vs. Mililani: Heikoti Fakava with 188 yards in 1983 Moanalua receiving vs. Mililani: Michael Feliciano with 162 yards in 2015 Mililani passing […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: Kaimuki/Pearl City

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

Pearl City gets to play this game at home after beating the Bulldogs 17-15 in the regular season. The winner advances to the OIA Division II title game on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Aloha Stadium. The Bulldogs have been to the playoffs all three years under current coach David Tautofi. Pearl City is in the playoffs for the second straight season. Top performances in the series: Kaimuki passing vs. Pearl City: Tatasi Lauofo with 271 yards in 1993 Kaimuki rushing […]