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Video: Punahou coach Kale Ane

By Paul Honda on November 23, 2013

Punahou football coach Kale Ane talks about his team’s title-game matchup with Mililani in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships.

Video: Mililani coach Rod York

By Paul Honda on November 23, 2013

Mililani football coach Rod York talks about his team’s title-game matchup with Punahou in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships.

Video: Kaiser coach Rich Miano

By Paul Honda on November 22, 2013

Kaiser football coach Rich Miano talks about his team’s Division II title-game matchup with Kauai in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships.


Video: Kauai coach Tommy Cox

By Paul Honda on November 22, 2013

Kauai football coach Tommy Cox talks about his team’s Division II title-game matchup with Kaiser in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships.

Video: #7 Lahainaluna vs #9 Kaiser

By Paul Honda on November 22, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The first half was a classic battle and the Lunas led 9-7 going into the lockerroom at War Memorial Stadium. But the momentum shifted in the second half. The Lunas played without their leading rusher, Jared Rocha-Islas, who suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter not long after scoring on a 49-yard touchdown run. Kaiser, meanwhile, went to its power ground game, and there was no stopping that. The OIA White championships took […]

Mililani’s defense showed Milton tough love

By Jason Kaneshiro on November 22, 2013

Rod York knew it was a risk. But one he deemed worth taking. While breaking in new candidates for Mililani’s starting quarterback job this summer, York unleashed the Trojans senior-heavy defense in practice. “In the beginning (the quarterbacks) were live,” York said. “Some coaches were like, ‘what are you doing?’ But we needed all the experience we can get. “So I gambled, and said go ahead and tackle him because he needed the experience. The fastest way you’re going to […]

Punahou bulks up since win over Mililani

By Jerry Campany on November 22, 2013

Give Mililani a little assist for helping Punahou into its third straight state championship game. The Trojans had their way with Punahou’s offensive line in the Buffanblu’s 24-14 win at Mililani early in the season, specifically defensive end Kelii Padello. All Padello did was torch both of Punahou’s tackles for four sacks and keep pressure on Punahou quarterback Larry Tuileta throughout. Punahou went to work immediately after the win, moving Semisi Uluave from tackle to guard and putting Davis Miyashiro-Saipa’ia […]

Discount rate for HHSAA tickets

By Paul Honda on November 21, 2013

Just a reminder for fans going to Saturday’s First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships. Adult tickets (general admission) are $12 at Aloha Stadium, but discounted at $9 at all First Hawaiian Bank locations on Oahu and in Lihue. Natalie Iwamoto of the HHSAA is hoping that fans take advantage of this savings and avoid potentially long, long lines.