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GAME NIGHT 10/13: Farrington/Waianae

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

The Seariders play their first game in three weeks when they host the Governors in the OIA quarterfinals. Top performances in the series: Farrington passing vs. Waianae: Elijah Filifili with 227 yards in 2006 Farrington rushing vs. Waianae: Abraham Silva with 223 yards in 2012 Farrington receiving vs. Waianae: Kingston Moses-Sanchez with 165 yards in 2015 Waianae passing vs. Farrington: Sam Keaulii with 217 yards in 1999 Waianae rushing vs. Farrington: David Tafiti with 203 yards in 1988 Waianae receiving […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: St. Francis/’Iolani

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

The Saints and Raiders split the two meetings this year with St. Francis winning the first meeting, 43-26, before ‘Iolani took the rematch three weeks later, 45-29. The Saints’ season is done with a loss. ‘Iolani will likely play in the Division II state tournament. Top performances in the series St. Francis passing vs. ‘Iolani: Bubba Akana with 172 yards this year St. Francis rushing vs. ‘Iolani: Jonan Aina-Chaves with 248 yards this year St. Francis receiving vs. ‘Iolani: Kelii […]

GAME NIGHT 10/13: Pac-Five/Damien

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

The ILH second round begins with No. 1 seed Damien and No. 4 seed Pac-Five playing in the first game of a doubleheader at Aloha Stadium. By halftime, the Monarchs could have a berth in the Division I state tournament wrapped up if St. Francis loses to ‘Iolani. Top performances in the series Damien passing vs. Pac-Five: Marcus Fuafata-Pedrina with 244 yards last year Damien rushing vs. Pac-Five: Kama Bailey with 370 yards in 2007 Damien receiving vs. Pac-Five: Anthony […]


GAME NIGHT 10/13: Roosevelt/Waipahu

By Hawaii Prep World on October 13, 2017

Roosevelt plays in its first OIA playoff game since the 2007 OIA White championship game at Waipahu. The Marauders beat the Rough Riders, 35-8, during the regular season. Top performances in the series: Roosevelt passing vs. Waipahu: Aaron Ho with 251 yards in 1994 Roosevelt rushing vs. Waipahu: Ranson Tuitama with 184 yards in 2007 Roosevelt receiving vs. Waipahu: Corey Higa with 112 yards in 2001 Waipahu passing vs. Roosevelt: Braden Amarozo with 228 yards in 2016 Waipahu rushing vs. […]

Hernandez returns to Kahuku’s house of horrors

By Jerry Campany on October 12, 2017

Darren Hernandez can’t seem to shake Alex Kane. Last week, the Kapolei coach passed the Kailua legend in career wins and this week he can match him with an even bigger victory. Hernandez can become the first visiting coach to win on Kahuku’s field for the third time since Kane turned the tables with a 20-15 win over the Red Raiders in 1985. Kane, who coached Kailua for 18 years in two stints, also won on the North Shore in […]

Q&A: Kahuku coach Makoa Freitas on Kapolei

By Paul Honda on October 12, 2017

Kahuku and Kapolei, now this is a pairing that rings the bell for fans of both football programs. It was just a decade ago when the Hurricanes rode into Carleton Weimer Field and shocked Big Red 14-7 in the OIA playoffs, ending the Red Raiders’ season. The teams meet on Friday night in the OIA quarterfinals. First-year Kahuku head coach Makoa Freitas’ work never ends. “I’m an accountant at BYU-Hawaii. I go to work, go to meetings, practice and back […]

Saint Louis LB invited to Polynesian Bowl

By Billy Hull on October 12, 2017

Last week, we asked readers who they thought should be among the final 10 or 12 players from Hawaii invited to the 2018 Polynesian Bowl. The response on social media was overwhelmingly in favor of one player. Saint Louis inside linebacker Noa Purcell, a defensive player of the year candidate from the unanimous No. 1 team in the state, is the latest invitee to the 2018 Polynesian Bowl, scheduled for Jan. 20 at Aloha Stadium. A first-team All-State selection as […]

ILH D-II race appears to be wide open

By Billy Hull on October 11, 2017

The final two weeks of the ILH Division II regular season have shown it’s a three-team race for the league crown this year. Damien, which finished a league-best 5-1 in the first round, won one of the best games of 2017 against St. Francis, rallying from 13 points down in the third quarter to pull out a 27-20 victory after being held to 14 total yards in the first half. The Monarchs have had the upper hand ever since that […]