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LIVE BLOG: Kaimuki 27, Nanakuli 22, Final

By Paul Honda on October 16, 2015

FIRST QUARTER Nanakuli will kick off facing the Waianae end zone. Jaren Feary at QB for Kaimuki. Three and out, Feary sacked on third down. Nanakuli gets the punt. Muffed but recovered by the home team. Nanakuli ball at its 31. Third and 4, QB Nainoa Banks sacked by Kaimuki LB Sisifo Lauvao. Punt. Bulldogs ball at their 20. Feary still in at QB, Bulldogs staying on the ground. Billy Masima with a positive gain on a fly sweep, but […]

LIVE BLOG: Kamehameha 39, ‘Iolani 24

By Billy Hull on October 16, 2015

The season will end Friday afternoon for both ‘Iolani and No. 5 Kamehameha, which have been eliminated from postseason play. The Raiders will try to end the season with their only win in ILH play in their homecoming game against the Warriors, who will not play on despite a No. 5 ranking. ‘Iolani is expected to have RB KJ Pascua and WR Keoni-Kordell Makekau available for today’s game after both missed last week’s 31-7 loss to Saint Louis. This will […]

Kapolei, Kahuku become familiar foes

By Paul Honda on October 16, 2015

Kapolei can’t seem to avoid Kahuku no matter what changes come to the OIA divisional structure. On Aug. 14, the ‘Canes lost to Kahuku 27-7. Last season, they lost a regular-season opener at Kahuku 33-19 on a night when offensive lineman Noah Punahou Mahelona‘s father, John, collapsed in the bleachers and later died. Two months later, Kapolei lost at Kahuku in a playoff matchup, 9-0. Kapolei does have a history of winning at one of the toughest sites for any […]


Moanalua, Mililani in another battle

By Paul Honda on October 16, 2015

The OIA’s most balanced conference (Blue) was often merciless for teams like Moanalua during the regular season. Last week’s 58-22 win at Leilehua demonstrated the strength of the playoff format, which allows all but the last-place teams of each conference to qualify for the playoffs. Alaka‘i Yuen‘s breakout season has yet to end. The junior has thrown 25 TD passes with just eight picks (2,286 yards) in nine games. Na Menehune continue to spread the ball around; seven players have […]

Farrington rested, Campbell weary

By Paul Honda on October 16, 2015

Farrington has rested up since pulling out a 21-14 win over the Sabers two weeks ago at Aloha Stadium. Campbell’s defense was outstanding that night, but hasn’t had a bye week since late August. Last week’s 27-21 win at Kaiser was epic, but the Sabers will need more of that postseason mojo. They might get it by grinding this out, the same way they did in the fourth quarter against Kaiser with a 7-minute-plus drive for the go-ahead TD. Terell […]

Nanakuli, Kaimuki play for state berth

By Paul Honda on October 15, 2015

Nanakuli finally returned to its renovated home field after a long stretch on the road, and the Golden Hawks hope to get another win in their new digs when they host dangerous Kaimuki in a playoff game. They lost to eventual regular-season, first-place finisher Radford 28-7, then beat Kalani 22-6, ending the Falcons’ playoff hopes. Nanakuli’s exemplary road success was rewarded. They get to play at home in this make-or-break playoff game. A win puts the Golden Hawks into the […]

Kailua wants to keep it going

By Paul Honda on October 15, 2015

Kailua has come a long way since last year’s winless season, but now the Surfriders face a trip to Waianae to keep it going. Noah Auld‘s injury-plagued junior year left Kailua in dire straits offensively, but his return late in the season provided hope. Auld threw for nearly 200 yards in the season finale and the Surfriders nearly doubled their entire season’s scoring output in a 34-33 loss to Moanalua. This year, Auld has been efficient and durable, balancing a […]

OIA playoff preview: D-I quarters + D-II semis

By Hawaii Prep World on October 15, 2015

It will be elimination time again this weekend in the OIA as four more Division I teams along with two Division II teams will see the season come to an end. Both semifinal winners in the OIA D-II playoffs will clinch berths in the state tournament while three of the four winners in Division I will move on to the state tournament. Here’s a look at all six games in the OIA: D-I QUARTERFINALS The matchup: Kailua (7-2) at Waianae […]