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Morikawa in Jackson State QB competition

By Nick Abramo on May 29, 2015

Former Mililani quarterback Jarin Morikawa is competing with two others for the starting job at Jackson State, according to his high school coach, Rod York. Timmy Chang, the former Saint Louis and University of Hawaii star quarterback, is the offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Morikawa, the 6-foot, 185-pounder from the Mililani Class of 2013 and a transfer from UNLV, went 6-for-7 for 43 yards and a touchdown in Jackson State’s spring game in April.

York assembles 2015 Trojans football staff

By Nick Abramo on May 29, 2015

Mililani football coach Rod York announced his staff for 2015 recently. The Trojans staff is listed below. >> Head coach and offensive coordinator: Rod York >> Wide receivers: Moe Tauilo >> Wide receivers: Rusty Alama >> Slotbacks: Tito Sallas >> Offensive line: Hideki Aoki >> Quarterbacks: Joshua Ursery >> Running backs: Jeff Cadiz >> Defensive line: Thor Salanoa >> Defensive line: Silila Malepeai >> Defensive coordinator: Roland Mason >> Linebackers: Kendall Purcell >> Linebackers: Ma‘a Tanuvasa >> Defensive backs: Mike […]

Mililani drives to steer clear of being average

By Nick Abramo on May 29, 2015

FOURTH IN A SERIES ON SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICES ON OAHU From the top of the heap in November to the first few spring practices of a new season in May can be be a scary time for any coach. Rod York is experiencing it and going with the flow in his own unique style. One thing he won’t settle for is “average,” when his Mililani Trojans take the field for a practice or a game. He was singing that song […]


TCU, Wisconsin join race for Eletise

By Paul Honda on May 29, 2015

Michael Eletise’s choices for an FBS scholarship just grew. Eletise received offers from Texas Christian and Wisconsin today. That grows his pile of offers to 38 FBS schools. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound junior offensive lineman tweeted the news. Eletise planes to narrow his list to 10 universities this weekend. His updated FBS offer list: Colorado, Texas Tech, Arizona State, Hawaii, UCLA, Cal, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, Washington, Washington State, Nevada, Florida State, Utah State, San Diego State, Utah, San Jose […]

Akana steps up to lead St. Francis football

By Jerry Campany on May 29, 2015

Kip Akana, who has led the St. Francis intermediate team since 2012, was selected as the school’s new varsity football coach on Friday. Akana went 13-7 with the intermediate team, including an unbeaten 7-0 season in 2013. He replaces Mike Ulufale, who went winless in the program’s first two years. Ulufale resigned last week. Akana was the ILH Division II coach of the year in baseball this season for leading the Saints to an 8-7 record and third-place finish.

Ane formulates Buffanblu staff for 2015

By Nick Abramo on May 28, 2015

Punahou football coach Kale Ane announced his staff for the 2015. The Buffanblu staff is listed below. >> Head coach: Kale Ane >> Offensive coordinator: Teetai Ane >> Quarterbacks: John Morris >> Running backs: Alakai Aglipay >> Wide receivers: Miah Ostrowski >> Wide receivers: Leonard Lau >> Offensive line: Reggie Torres >> Offensive line: Doug Vaioleti >> Defensive coordinator: Agenhart Ellis >> Outside linebackers: Anthony DeBold >> Linebackers: Nate Dudoit >> Defensive line: Cullen Pang >> Defensive line: Kynan Pang […]

Punahou’s primary football pieces still in place

By Nick Abramo on May 28, 2015

THIRD IN A SERIES ON SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICES ON OAHU It was an off-the-cuff remark, but it had some fairly deep meaning. “Reggie keeps us in balance,” Punahou football coach Kale Ane said during a spring football practice session last Friday. He was referring to Buffanblu offensive line coach Reggie Torres, the former head coach at Kahuku known for his high-powered running games. Ane seemed to be intimating that Punahou would fall into the “too pass happy” category if Torres […]

Eletise’s 36th offer: Michigan St.

By Paul Honda on May 27, 2015

Michigan State has become the 36th FBS program to make a football scholarship offer to Kaiser offensive lineman Michael Eletise. He shared the news on Twitter this afternoon. Michael Eletise @MichaelEletise · 7h 7 hours ago BLESSED & THANKFUL to have received an offer from MICHIGAN STATE! Mahalo! @Coach_Staten @HarlonBarnett #Spartans #MSU Pacific Islands Athletic Alliance noted the offer to Eletise on its Facebook page tonight. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound junior caught the attention of recruiters with his performances at a […]