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Melemai’s first win at Kalani a memorable one

By Billy Hull on August 20, 2016

The first one is many times the toughest one to get. Kalani first-year coach Scott Melemai was well on his way to securing the first win of his Falcons tenure when Kaimuki suddenly struck for 14 points in the span of 2 minutes, 31 seconds to take a 22-19 lead on Saturday night in an OIA Division II showdown at Kaiser Stadium. Kalani’s defense had not allowed a single point for over 43 minutes of game time. Suddenly, a 1-yard […]

QB Down: Kailua assesses life without Serikawa

By Paul Honda on August 20, 2016

The ripple effect of Keoni Serikawa’s injury puts the Kailua Surfriders in prep football crisis mode, it would seem. Serikawa went down with an apparent broken collarbone during the first quarter of their 42-7 loss to Farrington on Saturday. It happened quietly; nobody in the press box noticed it. During Kailua’s second series, he took a sack for a 6-yard loss, and on third down, Serikawa’s pass to running back Mark Lagazo fell incomplete. No one but the Surfriders knew […]

Pascua a focal point of the ‘Iolani offense

By Christian Shimabuku on August 20, 2016

The ‘Iolani backfield is establishing itself as a real threat in the preseason. After quarterback Tai-John Mizutani shredded Radford for 245 yards and three passing touchdowns in the Raiders’ season opener, running back KJ Pascua put on a show of his own against Waimea on Saturday afternoon at Kozuki Stadium. The senior ran for all three of ‘Iolani’s touchdowns in the first half after the Raiders found themselves in a quick 3-0 deficit to the visiting Menehunes. He finished with […]

GAME NIGHT 8/20: Saint Louis/Hilo

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2016

Six more games on Oahu scheduled for Saturday including a couple of afternoon tilts involving neighbor island teams. Let’s get to it. The second-ranked Saint Louis Crusaders wil try to get their first full game in after the opener against Mililani was canceled after the first quarter due to a power outage. The Crusaders are on the Big Island to play Hilo at Wong Stadium. History: Saint Louis’ only meeting against Hilo in the last 43 years was a 61-0 […]

GAME NIGHT 8/20: Waimea/’Iolani

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2016

Six more games on Oahu scheduled for Saturday including a couple of afternoon tilts involving neighbor island teams. Let’s get to it. The No. 10-ranked Raiders are trying to start 2-0 for the third consecutive season. ‘Iolani is 14-1 in its last 15 games against teams for the neighbor islands with the only loss coming at home to Kauai in the 2013 D-II state semifinals. Live updates of the 2 p.m. kickoff will follow below: No. 10 ‘Iolani 35, Waimea […]

GAME NIGHT 8/20: Kealakehe/Damien

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2016

Six more games on Oahu scheduled for Saturday including a couple of afternoon tilts involving neighbor island teams. Let’s get to it. The Monarchs are riding momentum after a decisive win over Maui last week. Marcus Faufata-Pedrina has already accounted for 520 yards of total offense and eight TDs against two D-I teams. History: The two schools have never met, but Damien has a long history against neighbor island foes, going 9-2 with a sweep of Hawaii Prep and Kauai […]

GAME NIGHT 8/20: Kailua/Farrington

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2016

Six more games on Oahu scheduled for Saturday including a couple of afternoon tilts involving neighbor island teams. Let’s get to it. We get a matchup of ranked teams at Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium as the eighth-ranked Govs face the ninth-ranked Surfriders. History: Farrington leads the series 22-10-1 and has won nine of the last 10 meetings … Kailua’s most recent win was a 31-15 victory in 2010 when Kahaku Iaea threw for 303 yards. Live updates of the 5:30 p.m. […]

GAME NIGHT 8/20: Kalani/Kaimuki

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2016

Six more games on Oahu scheduled for Saturday including a couple of afternoon tilts involving neighbor island teams. Let’s get to it. Live updates of the 6:30 p.m. kickoff at Kaiser Stadium will follow below: Kalani 26, Kaimuki 22 at Kaiser Stadium Kaimuki (1-1, 1-1) 0 0 8 14 — 22 Kalani (1-1, 1-1) 0 0 19 7 — 26 Kaim—Calton Joseph 81 kickoff return (Ieke Seei-Cleveland run) Kaln—Randy Daligon 30 pass from Seth Tina-Sobarano (kick blocked) Kaln—Cody Uehara 25 […]