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Poi Report: Vakameilalo commits to Oregon St.

By Paul Honda on November 6, 2013

Kapolei defensive tackle Kalani Vakameilalo had his mind on Oregon State. Now the Beavers have his oral commitment. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound senior committed to OSU on Wednesday night, Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez confirmed. Vakameilalo had also received offers from Arizona State, Boise State, Kansas, Nevada, Pitt, San Diego State, Washington State and Wyoming. In the last two days, Cal, Michigan and Wisconsin had begun to show interest, but Vakameilalo already had his heart set. “He liked the family atmosphere and […]

Poi Report: ASU offers Kapolei’s Fernandez

By Paul Honda on November 6, 2013

Kapolei linebacker/defensive end Kingston Fernandez has been offered a football scholarship by Arizona State. Hurricanes coach Darren Hernandez confirmed the offer this afternoon. Fernandez is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound senior who is an NCAA academic qualifier, the coach added. Also, Kapolei defensive tackle Kalani Vakameilalo has also been made an offer by Arizona State. Vakameilalo (6-4, 290) has offers from Boise State, Kansas, Nevada, Pitt, San Diego State, Washington State and Wyoming.

Punahou at No. 10 in MaxPreps West rankings

By Paul Honda on November 6, 2013

Punahou remains at No. 10 in the Student Sports West Region Top 20. The unbeaten Buffanblu (9-0) are the top seed in the upcoming First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships. Kamehameha (9-2) is listed in the “West Bubble” by Student Sports. De La Salle (Calif.) is the No. 1 team in the West region. WEST Region Top 20 (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming) 1. (1) De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) 9-0 2. (2) […]

Govs in Mokuleia: A final visit

By Paul Honda on November 5, 2013

The Ortiz ohana requested that the Farrington Governors football team come to Mokuleia one last time, so coach Randall Okimoto and his squad made the trek on Tuesday. The Govs had been to the beach where Dayne Ortiz suddenly disappeared, lost in the sea. They were there on Sunday and Monday as search crews worked valiantly. On Monday night, they honored their teammate with a vigil on campus. The return to Mokuleia on Tuesday began with a light practice on […]

Video: #2 Mililani vs. #4 Farrington

By Paul Honda on November 5, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 It was a reversal of roles, in a sense. Farrington started the season 0-2 with a pair of nonconference losses, then ran the table until this OIA Red championship game. Mililani? After a season-opening loss to Punahou, the Trojans were mostly dominant in the OIA Red West, and then through the playoffs. Could Farrington trip the men of Troy? Or is the power shift from East to West solidified over these past few years?

A vigil for Dayne

By Paul Honda on November 5, 2013

The vigil for Dayne Ortiz at Farrington High School on Monday night drew about 1,000. Our staff at the Star-Advertiser covered it. Here is a photo gallery by photographer Bruce Asato. Above are photos generously provided by the Farrington community. This afternoon, the team headed back to Mokuleia for a light practice. After that, at the Ortiz ohana’s request, the team will be at the beach where Dayne disappeared, coach Randall Okimoto said. Below, artwork on sneakers by Dylan Tagoilelagi.

Carvalho recovering from head injury

By Paul Honda on November 3, 2013

He left the field in an ambulance, moments after Kahuku and Campbell fans saw him crumble to the ground after taking a powerful hit. Kahuku junior wide receiver Kuuliko Carvalho is recovering from a concussion, has four broken teeth and some nerve damage, coach Reggie Torres confirmed on Sunday. Reaching down to catch a pass on a crossing route, Carvalho was hit at point-blank range by Campbell’s Jerney Tago-Sue (pictured above) during the OIA’s third-place game at Mililani’s John Kauinana […]

‘We aren’t teammates, we are brothers’

By Paul Honda on November 3, 2013

The Farrington High School community has drawn closer together through the heartbreaking disappearance of Farrington football player Dayne Ortiz. The cornerback was part of a defensive unit that became one of the best in the state. Coach Randall Okimoto calls Ortiz one of the team’s most improved players. But Ortiz was lost at sea on Saturday while fishing with his family at Mokuleia Beach. He was on a kayak when rough waters capsized it, and he has not been seen […]

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Poi Report: Vakameilalo commits to Oregon St.

Poi Report: ASU offers Kapolei’s Fernandez

Punahou at No. 10 in MaxPreps West rankings

Govs in Mokuleia: A final visit

Video: #2 Mililani vs. #4 Farrington

A vigil for Dayne

Carvalho recovering from head injury

‘We aren’t teammates, we are brothers’

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