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Pupule extra: Kaiser-Lahainaluna

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2013

Here is the rest of my preview on the Kaiser-Lahainaluna semifinal game in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships. The following was cut from my story that ran in Wednesday’s Star-Advertiser (subscriber content). Another (Kaiser) senior, Thomas Buntenbah-Leong, is a converted cornerback who transferred from Kailua and jumped at the chance to carry the ball. The 5-11, 185-pound utility player has gained 658 yards (11 per attempt) and 16 touchdowns on the ground. He has also hauled in a […]

Can Hurd take down the Trojans?

By Billy Hull on November 13, 2013

Division I State Semifinals The matchup: Campbell (9-3) vs. Mililani (10-1) Location/Time: Aloha Stadium, Friday, 4:30 p.m. Head-to-head (since 1973): Mililani leads 14-8-1 Biggest margin of victory: Mililani, 48-12, Sept. 10, 2010 *Smallest margin of victory: Campbell, 23-21, Sept. 20, 2002 *Teams played to 0-0 tie on Sept. 1, 1995 Campbell’s offensive leaders Mililani’s offensive leaders The list of candidates for state player of the year on offense begins with Punahou quarterback Larry Tuileta and Mililani running back Vavae Malepeai. […]

Video: Miano on Kaiser-Lahainaluna matchup

By Paul Honda on November 13, 2013

This might be the best D-II semifinal matchup ever. Kaiser coach Rich Miano shares his thoughts on the game, which will be played on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium.

Kaiser an underdog?

By Jerry Campany on November 12, 2013

Kaiser will be in a position it has not been in when it travels to Maui to take on Lahainaluna on Saturday. The Cougars, who have blown out every Division II team they have encountered this season, will be an underdog. Kaiser has trailed Lahainaluna in the Star-Advertiser’s poll from the beginning of the season, closing to within one spot a month ago when Kaiser joined Lahainaluna in the rankings. The Cougars go into Maui 29 points behind the Lunas, […]

Video: Konawaena at #9 Kaiser

By Paul Honda on November 12, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (post-game interviews) Lopsided, yes. But it was an interesting matchup nonetheless. Kahoalii Karratti had a solid performance playing quarterback against his old team (Konawaena). Kaiser’s defense was well prepared for Konawaena, a team that beat every BIIF foe this season, including D-I champ Hilo. Kaiser was simply too deep, too big and too fast. Next up: the Cougars fly to play Lahainaluna on Saturday. Later this week, I’ll post the video interview of Coach […]

Video: #5 Campbell vs. Hilo

By Paul Honda on November 11, 2013

For Big Island fans — Hilo Vikings in particular — this was David versus Goliath. A mid-sized high school on Waianuenue Ave. taking on the big boys from the OIA, a humongous school compared to Hilo High. And for nearly three quarters, the underdog Viks were ready to shock the world. They led 17-14 through most of the third quarter. From there, however, the Vikings’ dream ended in a decisive way. The voice you hear on the footage is Josh […]

Uphill climbs for Kaiser, Kauai

By Jerry Campany on November 10, 2013

Congratulations, Kaiser and Kauai. Soak in the glory that comes with your rare victories in the state tournament. Because if history is any judge, the first step was a mere stride in your journey. The second step will be so much bigger. While the Red Raiders and Cougars were battling to stay alive, ‘Iolani and Lahainaluna have been watching and waiting. The six-time defending champion Raiders host Kauai and the MIL king Lunas wait for a visit from Kaiser. The […]

Pupule’s weekend wrap

By Paul Honda on November 10, 2013

It wasn’t the busiest weekend as prep football matchups go, but we learned a lot in those four state-tournament games. Two teams that Bleed Maroon The Farrington Governors endured a week that nobody could’ve imagined. The Farrington Governors stepped up and dealt with the loss of Dayne Ortiz in a way that they’ll remember forever. They honored the senior cornerback in so many ways, and they learned that they are not alone. Other teams came to support the Govs, through […]

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