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Mauga making his case as best in state

By Christian Shimabuku on September 10, 2017

If big-time players make big-time plays, then Kana’i Mauga is as prime as it gets. It seems that the Waianae senior is making his bid for defensive player of the year honors each time he takes the field this season. He added to his hot streak on Saturday night against Radford, taking an interception 71 yards to the house. It was the Seariders’ first touchdown of the game and it set the tone for a 47-15 rout. “All the credit […]

Target practice: Campbell’s Kaipo keeps working

By Paul Honda on September 9, 2017

In the space of two nights, it seemed left-handers were all about the place. Friday afternoon, Joel Lane, ‘Iolani’s longtime quarterbacks coach and guru, was in the midst as the Raiders fell to St. Francis. The Raiders did all they could offensively, put up a respectable 21 points one of the better defensive units in the state — regardless of classification. Friday night, Mililani QB Dillon Gabriel weaved his magic wand and puppeteered the offense. Farmington’s aggressive defense would go […]

Arecchi comes up big in Monarchs win

By Jason Kaneshiro on September 9, 2017

Asked about Akila Arecchi’s two-way performance in Damien’s win over Pac-Five on Saturday, Monarchs coach Eddie Klaneski was nothing short of effusive. “That guy is just an all-around guy. He’s just a beast out there,” Klaneski said of the 5-foot-6, 145-pound senior. “He’s small in stature, but the way he plays football is unbelievable. He’s just a gamer offensively and defensively. He sparks us. … He has a good knack for the ball. “He’s a tough, scrappy guy, doesn’t want […]

GAME NIGHT 9/9: Kahuku/Bingham

By Hawaii Prep World on September 9, 2017

For the second straight year, Kahuku will play a ranked team in Las Vegas when the Red Raiders take on Bingham (Utah) in the second game of the Polynesian Football Classic at Sam Boyd Stadium. Kahuku (4-0) is ranked No. 23 in the country by Max Preps while Bingham is No. 16. The Red Raiders are 0-4 all-time on the mainland including last year’s 35-7 loss to Bishop Gorman. Kahuku quarterback Sol-Jay Maiava suffered a shoulder injury last week against […]

GAME NIGHT 9/9: Punahou/Kamehameha

By Hawaii Prep World on September 9, 2017

The longest rivalry in high school football in the entire country resumes Saturday night at Aloha Stadium when Punahou and Kamehameha meet for the 187th time. NO. 3 PUNAHOU BUFFANBLU (3-0, 0-0 ILH D-I) Head coach: Kale Ane Buffanblu roster VS. NO. 5 KAMEHAMEHA WARRIORS (3-1, 0-1) Head coach: Abu Ma’afala Warriors roster No. 3 Punahou 21, No. 5 Kamehameha 0, FINAL Barber, for some reason, takes off running downfield for a big gain. Illegal block brings it back with […]

GAME NIGHT 9/9: Kapolei/Kailua

By Hawaii Prep World on September 9, 2017

Kapolei will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak against No. 8 Kailua, which suffered its first loss last week against Farrington. KAPOLEI HURRICANES (2-3, 1-3 OIA Red) Head coach: Darren Hernandez Hurricanes roster VS. NO. 8 KAILUA SURFRIDERS (3-1, 2-1) Head coach: Joseph Wong Surfriders roster Kapolei 33, No. 8 Kailua 0, 0:47 left in game 9:37: GAME OVER. 9:26: Kailua’s Gaege Kupahu appears to be open at the right front corner of the end zone, but Kapolei’s Peni […]

GAME NIGHT 9/9: Campbell/Moanalua

By Hawaii Prep World on September 9, 2017

CAMPBELL SABERS (3-2, 3-1 OIA Blue) Head coach: Darren Johnson Sabers roster VS. MOANALUA NA MENEHUNE (0-4, 0-3) Head coach: Savai’i Eselu Na Menehune roster ### Campbell 51, Moanalua 6, Final Campbell 51, Moanalua 6, 5:58, Q4 After a Campbell fumble recovery, Joshua Salvido rumbles for a 19-yard run, then scores on a 1-yard blast. Micah Kim blocks the PAT, the third blocked conversion attempt by Na Menehune. Campbell 45, Moanalua 6, 7:19, Q4 Viliami Faumui runs four times in […]

GAME NIGHT 9/9: Waianae/Radford

By Hawaii Prep World on September 9, 2017

NO. 10 WAIANAE SEARIDERS (2-3, 2-2 OIA Blue) Head coach: Walter Young Seariders roster VS. RADFORD RAMS (1-3, 1-2) Head coach: Lon Passos Rams roster No. 10 Waianae 47, Radford 15, Final 9:24: 47-15 is your final. Waianae improves to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in OIA Blue play, while Radford drops to 1-4, 1-3) 9:18: Radford goes three-and-out and will punt with 2:13 left. 9:11: Francis Kilioni recovers a fumble 11 yards into the end zone for Waianae, and they’re […]