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Klaneski keen on ‘high energy’ Monarchs

By Nick Abramo on November 5, 2015

It’s Novemeber and the Damien football team is practicing on campus. Yes sir, the Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II champion Monarchs (6-1) — who are usually done their season in October — are in the postseason for the first time in what seems like a lifetime to the players. They were preschoolers and toddlers in 2003, the last time Damien tasted a state-tournament appearance. The players are reveling in the experience. “Everyone is super excited,” junior linebacker Shawn Borges said […]

Grounded Bulldogs get airborne soon

By Paul Honda on November 4, 2015

The sky is mostly blue with bright white clouds above the lush field at Kaimuki High School. The sun is scorching, but the breeze is constant. The mood is pleasant. The Bulldogs are on the soft green grass a good 15 minutes before practice begins, relaxing and stretching. Talking. For any football team still suiting up this late in the season, the vibe is certainly jovial. Every day, before practice, they line up in rows and sing their alma mater. […]

Mililani to start another freshman QB

By Nick Abramo on November 4, 2015

Rod York has had to solidify the quarterback position more this season than he has in his whole time as the Mililani coach. The line of succession through the years from Trent McKinney to Jarin Morikawa to McKenzie Milton seemed — to outsiders anyway — smooth and seamless. But, when Milton — the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s All-State player of the year as a junior — went down with a broken AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder late in the regular season, York turned […]

Lahainaluna keeps title string going

By Nick Abramo on November 4, 2015

With a title-clinching win last weekend, Lahainaluna kept its string of consecutive championship seasons intact. The Lunas’ 14-10 victory over Kamehameha-Maui on Saturday put a wrap on the Lunas’ ninth consecutive MIL Division II crown. No. 10 Baldwin’s 56-7 win over Maui on Friday clinched the Bears’ 10th MIL D-I title in the last 11 seasons. The Sabers won it a year ago. Scores of the Neighbor Islands’ final two games of the season (before the state tournament begins this […]

VIDEO: Radford coach Fred Salanoa

By Paul Honda on November 3, 2015

Radford football coach Fred Salanoa chats after his team’s 28-6 win over Kaimuki. OIA Division II championship game. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Aloha Stadium. Video: Paul Honda.

VIDEO: Radford MLB Jordan Walker

By Paul Honda on November 3, 2015

Radford middle linebacker Jordan Walker (6-2, 225, Jr.) chats after his team’s championship-game win over Kaimuki. OIA Division II championship game. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Aloha Stadium. Video: Paul Honda.

VIDEO: Radford WR/KR/QB Blaise Manabe

By Paul Honda on November 3, 2015

Radford senior Blaise Manabe chats after his team’s championship-game win over Kaimuki. OIA Division II championship game. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Aloha Stadium. Video: Paul Honda.

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