Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 It was one of the most sudden changes in momentum this season, perhaps for all state-championship football games. Mililani was down 28-8 when the comeback began, and the Trojans’ trickery led to a finish that was as memorable as the 2013 season was.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A remarkable, heart-wrenching season came to an end for the Farrington Governors in this semifinal loss to top-seeded Punahou. The Buffanblu showed their might and depth in a 48-6 win. In Part 3, Farrington coach Randall Okimoto talks about the season and points to recruiting as a topic that should be discussed. “I know nobody likes to bring up the word, but the ‘R’ word, when you look at the three schools that won […]
The ILH released its football all-star teams today: ILH Offensive player of the year—Larry Tuileta, QB, Punahou. Defensive player of the year—Jacob Lacaden, DB, Saint Louis. Co-coaches of the year—Kale Ane, Punahou; Wendell Look, ‘Iolani. FIRST TEAM Offense QB—Ryder Kuhns, So, Saint Louis. RB—Wayne Taulapapa, So, Punahou; Adam Noga, Sr, Saint Louis. WR—Devan Stubblefield, Sr, Saint Louis; Kanawai Noa, So, Punahou; Dakota Torres, Sr, Punahou; Keoni-Kordell Makekau, So, ‘Iolani. OL—James Roy, Sr, Damien; Spencer Kiehm, Sr, ‘Iolani; Dane Chung, Sr, […]
The OIA released its league all stars today: OIA RED WEST Co-offensive players of the year—Isaac Hurd, QB, Campbell; Vavae Malepeai, So, Mililani. Defensive player of the year—Kelii Padello, Sr, Mililani. Co-coaches of the year—Rod York, Mililani; Amosa Amosa, Campbell. FIRST TEAM Offense QB—Isaac Hurd, Sr, Campbell. RB—Vavae Malepeai, So, Mililani; Triston Pebria Sr, Kapolei. WR—Tristin Kamaka, Sr, Leilehua; Bronson Ader, Sr, Mililani; Pookela Noa-Nakamoto, Sr, Waianae. OL—Jordan Agasiva, Jr, Mililani; Adam Amosa, Sr, Campbell; Micah Kapoi, Sr, Kapolei; Stansen […]
2013 team page for D-I state champion Punahou There’s only one thing left for Punahou senior Larry Tuileta to accomplish in his high school career. The Buffanblu quarterback gets his final chance to win a state championship in tonight’s Division I final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Aloha Stadium against Mililani. This is the third straight final for Punahou, which lost to Kahuku each of the last two seasons. Mililani is trying for its first-ever state […]
2013 team page for D-II state champion Kaiser A team other than ‘Iolani will be crowned Division II state champion in football tonight for the first time since 2006. Can Kauai bring home a state championship for the first time in school history or will Kaiser become the first OIA team to win a Division II state title since Campbell in 2004? Live updates below: 4:09 p.m.: Kauai sends the opening kickoff out of bounds. I can’t imagine Kauai ever […]
A few images of Mililani’s practice on Wednesday and Punahou’s Thursday workout. The teams play tonight at 7:30 at Aloha Stadium in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA football championships. Photos by Jerry Campany.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This time, it was all Trojans. When Mililani and Campbell met in the regular season, Campbell led 21-7 at the half before the Trojans rallied for a 42-21 win. In the state semifinals, Mililani dominated the line of scrimmage and didn’t give Campbell’s outstanding quarterback, Isaac Hurd, much time to throw the ball. Hurd only broke away once, a 31-yard touchdown run late in the game.