The Star-Advertiser’s Paul Honda and Billy Hull break down Friday night’s football doubleheader at Aloha Stadium as ‘Iolani and Lahainaluna square off for the Division II state championship, followed by a battle of undefeated teams as No. 1 Punahou tangles with No. 2 Mililani in a rematch of last year’s state final, won by the Buffanblu.
You might think there would be a lot of formality and tension at practice just two days before the biggest game of the year. That notion would be partially correct. The defending state champion Punahou Buffanblu (8-0) worked through reps in rhythm, a well-oiled machine from the Diamond Head end zone, where special teams worked through PATs — and Jon Toner’s booming, soaring kicks — and the rest of the team worked out by position. Linebackers in the Ewa red […]
The Lunas’ defense was relentless and everywhere, picking off five passes in a 52-7 win over Kamehameha-Hawaii in the semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II State Championships.
Under Armour All-America Game honored Farrington senior Breiden Fehoko today in a ceremony at the school. Fehoko, a defensive tackle, was selected to play in the all-star game, which will be played on Jan. 2. The 6-foot-3, 286-pound standout choked up and wiped away tears during his speech. “I really enjoyed it. Coming from nothing to become something, I’m just thankful I get opportunities to thank my teammates, my coaches, my family,” he said. Getting invites to big-time all-star games […]
These press conferences are great for media in one sense: everybody gets a chance to talk to the high school coach of their choice. Of course, we’re talking coaches of teams that have made it this far. The first presser comes before the opening round of the state tourney. That’s borderline madhouse since there are six teams in Division I and six teams in D-II, and tracking down all 12 coaches is nearly impossible in a limited amount of time. […]
(Here’s the longer version of this morning’s feature Star-Advertiser story on Rex Manu.) For some time now, he’s been the Answer Man. Rex Manu gets to the classroom after school while other kids are gallivanting their way off campus to Jamba Juice or Burger King. He sits in Rod York’s classroom, waiting. Waiting. Soon enough, his Mililani teammates show up, books and backpacks in hand. Manu is a 6-foot-2, 290-pound defensive tackle, offensive lineman, playmaker, standout force of nature on […]
Top offensive performances in the state Division I championship game, including the Oahu Prep Bowl. Kahuku and Saint Louis will play the annual game on Friday at Aloha Stadium. 100 yards rushing Malosi Teo, 2005 Kahuku, 30-262 Wayne Taulapapa, 2014 Punahou, 36-260 Jayson Rego, 2004 Kamehameha, 39-212 Mulivai Pula, 2001 Kahuku, 23-212 Vai Notoa, 1994 Kahuku, 32-211 Aofaga Wily, 2012 Kahuku, 26-188 Aofaga Wily, 2011 Kahuku, 27-180 Boyd Yap, 1979 Kamehameha, 20-166 Keani Nishigaya, 2007 Saint Louis, 14-164 Pesefea Fiaseu, […]
Punahou, ranked No. 21 last week, was dropped from the CBS MaxPreps Xcellent 25 national rankings on Monday. Punahou (8-0) edged Kahuku 13-10 in the state semifinals on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. MaxPreps’ computerized rankings has the Buffanblu at No. 19 as of Monday. The same computer ratings list has Mililani (12-0) at No. 28. Punahou and Mililani meet for the Division I state championship on Friday at Aloha Stadium. Kahuku, which lost to Punahou 13-10 in the semifinals, is […]