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Moanalua takes a 3-game win streak into playoffs

By Kyle Sakamoto on September 30, 2017

Moanalua receiver Ezra Grace felt bad for making a mistake on an apparent touchdown pass that was called back late in the game Friday against Radford. He more than made up for it on the next play. Grace caught three touchdown passes from Nick Au, including a 40-yarder late in the game, as Moanalua wrapped up the OIA Blue’s No. 4 seed in the league playoffs with a 21-20 victory over Radford at Aiea. Na Menehune’s Ezra Bantolina hauled in […]

Watson excited for the future at Nanakuli

By Jason Kaneshiro on September 30, 2017

As Nanakuli’s seniors savored a few more moments on the field, Kili Watson’s thoughts were already drifting toward the future. Watson saw his first season as Nanakuli’s head coach end Friday night with a 36-0 loss to Kapolei in the regular-season finale for both teams. After Kapolei secured the final berth in the OIA Division I playoffs, Nanakuli celebrated senior night with a heartfelt postgame ceremony punctuated by recorded messages from the senior’s parents. “I’ve seen tremendous growth from our […]

Andres brings poise to Mules’ ground and pound

By Paul Honda on September 30, 2017

The numbers don’t look drastically different, but Kona Andres is another kind of quarterback this season. With second place in the division — and a first-round bye — on the line, he was masterful in Leilehua’s 33-6 win over Farrington on Friday night at Hugh Yoshida Stadium. That gave the 10th-ranked Mules a 5-2 mark in division play (6-2 overall). A year ago, the Mules were young and struggling against the best of the OIA’s Division I teams. Andres often […]


Kalani closes season on high note

By Christian Shimabuku on September 29, 2017

No team wants to have its season end in September, but no team wants to end its season with a loss, either. With full knowledge that Friday night’s contest would be its last of the season, Kalani rode the electric arm of Seth Tina-Soberano and kept its foot on the pedal in a 41-13 rout of Kalaheo in what doubled up as homecoming and senior night for the Falcons. “It’s great to end the season like this. It’s great to […]

Faoa leads Kapolei into the OIA playoffs

By Jason Kaneshiro on September 29, 2017

Lonenoa Faoa joined the Kapolei football program in late August and helped ensure the Hurricanes’ season would reach October. The sophomore quarterback transferred to Kapolei from Bishop Gorman (Nev.) after the start of the school year and moved into the starting role three weeks ago in a win at Kailua to snap a three-game losing streak. After a 42-21 loss to Mililani on Sept. 15, the Hurricanes needed a win on Friday at Nanakuli to qualify for the OIA Division […]

GAME NIGHT 9/29: Kahuku/Campbell

By Hawaii Prep World on September 29, 2017

The OIA Blue division title is on the line between No. 2 Kahuku and No. 7 Campbell. The Sabers are the No. 1 seed with a win but will fall to the No. 3 seed and be forced to play next week with a loss. Kahuku has not won at Campbell since 1992. In case you missed it: Campbell’s quest with Darren Johnson: Beat Big Red Top performances in series Kahuku passing vs. Campbell: Kolo Funaki with 317 yards in […]

GAME NIGHT 9/29: Saint Louis/Kamehameha

By Hawaii Prep World on September 29, 2017

The top-ranked Saint Louis defense will look to rebound after giving up 50 points to Narbonne (Calif.) last week when they face Kamehameha. Top performances in series Saint Louis passing vs. Kamehameha: Jeremy Higgins with 484 yards in 2008 Saint Louis rushing vs. Kamehameha: Ed Kini with 208 yards in 1973 Saint Louis receiving vs. Kamehameha: Devan Stubblefield with 222 yards in 2013 Kamehameha passing vs. Saint Louis: Justice Young with 381 yards in 2015 Kamehameha rushing vs. Saint Louis: […]

GAME NIGHT 9/29: St. Francis/’Iolani

By Hawaii Prep World on September 29, 2017

St. Francis will attempt to keep pace with league-leading Damien with a win over ‘Iolani, which lost in overtime to the Monarchs last week. Top performances in series ‘Iolani passing vs. St. Francis: Tai-John Mizutani with 256 yards in 2017 ‘Iolani rushing vs. St. Francis: Jordan Ross with 131 yards in 2013 ‘Iolani receiving vs. St. Francis: Keoni-Kordell Makekau with 145 yards in 2013 St. Francis passing vs. ‘Iolani: Bubba Akana with 172 yards in 2017 St. Francis rushing vs. […]