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VIDEO: Highlights, Post-Game with Abu Ma‘afala

By Paul Honda on August 5, 2017

The Kamehamameha Warriors opened the new season with a 34-15 win at Farrington. Coach Abu Ma‘afala chatted about the Warriors’ performance, as well as the unique position of being the opponent on the debut night of Edward Skippa Diaz Stadium.

Govs-Warriors: 8 takeaways from stadium debut

By Paul Honda on August 5, 2017

Debut night at Skippa Diaz Stadium made for an electric atmosphere, though discerning fans — particularly on Farrington’s side of the field — seemed patient with their talented, but young squad. First, a sprinkling of football. > Kamehameha was the young, green team last season, gaining valuable game reps. Now they’re a year older, wiser, stronger, faster and it’s Farrington that is enduring growing pains. That was the biggest difference tonight. That and Kamehameha’s team speed on defense. > The […]


Faumui plays a big role in Kapolei win

By Nick Abramo on August 5, 2017

If the name Aaron Faumui sounds familiar, it’s because the Kapolei senior defensive lineman who was carrying a big stick Friday night in a 23-7 nonleague, season-opening road win over Campbell was a member of the 2015 Radford Division II state champions. Faumui was a youngster for the Rams before he transferred to the mainland. He’s back on Oahu and was an integral part of the sixth-ranked Hurricanes’ victory in the second installment of the Sledgehammah Showdown. Faumui had three […]

Punahou’s Barber helped out by running game

By Christian Shimabuku on August 5, 2017

Not many would have guessed that No. 3 Punahou would only be up 7-0 against Moanalua at halftime in what was the season opener for both teams on Friday night at Radford. It was the result of two shaky passing games, combined with new starting quarterbacks on each side that were still getting the first-game jitters out. When Punahou started to lean more on its run game, Sitiveni Kaufusi took over and the Buffanblu widened the gap. The junior running […]

GAME NIGHT 8/4: Kamehameha/Farrington

By Hawaii Prep World on August 4, 2017

Skippa Diaz Stadium hosts its first varsity football game when Kamehameha makes the short bus ride down the hill to take on Farrington to start the 2017 season. Here’s a look at the Kamehameha/Farrington rivalry over the years. No. 7 Kamehameha Warriors Last year: 3-6 Head coach: Abu Ma’afala, second season, 3-6 2017 Warriors roster VS. No. 8 Farrington Governors Last year: 8-4 Head coach: Randall Okimoto, 16th season, 111-62-3 2017 Govs’ roster Paul Honda reports the new facility has […]

GAME NIGHT 8/4: Kapolei/Campbell

By Hawaii Prep World on August 4, 2017

10:17: Game over. Final score, KAPOLEI 23, CAMPBELL 7. 10:13: Kapolei drives, but Pokii Adkins-Kupukaa picks off a pass in his own end zone. Sabers ball. 10:05: Campbell punts. 6:16 left in game. 9:57: Aaron Faumui sacks Kaipo in the end zone for a safety. KAPOLEI 23, CAMPBELL 7, 10:18 left in fourth quarter. 9:50: Titus Mokiao-Atimalala splits two defenders down the left sideline to catch a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kalaola. Bantolina kicks the extra point. KAPOLEI 21, CAMPBELL […]

GAME NIGHT 8/4: Punahou/Moanalua

By Hawaii Prep World on August 4, 2017

No. 3 Punahou Buffanblu Last year: 7-3 Head coach: Kale Ane, 19th season, 132-59 2017 Buffanblu roster VS. Moanalua Na Menehune Last year: 5-7 Head coach: Savai’i Eselu, second season, 5-7 2017 Na Menehune roster FINAL: Punahou 35, Moanalua 7. In spite of the dozens of penalties called on the Punahou defense, the Buffanblu didn’t allow any points defensively. 10:01: Punahou takes over on downs on Moanalua’s 41 with 3:10 remaining. 9:56: Moanalua takes over from its own 10 after […]