Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Kahuku was in a rare role as the underdog, a young, talented team that had won five OIA Red East games in a row before falling to Farrington. The Red Raiders won their playoff game last week, but on Thursday night, Mililani proved to be too skilled, too deep and too sharp in a 37-22 win. Even with linebacker/fullback Dayton Furuta out for a second game in a row, the Trojans didn’t miss a […]
The ‘Iolani Raiders will try to win a 10th consecutive ILH Division II championship tonight. All that stands in the way are the Damien Monarchs. The Raiders have won the last 13 meetings between the two schools since a 34-34 tie in 2006. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Check out our game preview here. 4:50 p.m.: Injured ‘Iolani defensive backs Max Look and J.T. Los Banos are both announced as starters tonight. Running back Jordan Ross is also expected […]
ILH Division I Playoffs The matchup: Kamehameha (9-1) vs. Punahou (8-0) Location/Time: Aloha Stadium, Friday, 7:45 p.m. Head-to-head (since 1973): Kamehameha leads 46-33-1 Biggest margin of victory: Kamehameha, 50-7, Sept. 20, 2002 *Smallest margin of victory: Punahou, 14-13, Sept. 23, 2006; Kamehameha, 19-18, Oct. 6, 1989; Kamehameha, 9-8, Sept. 24, 1976 *Teams played to 11-11 tie on Oct. 23, 1987 Kamehameha’s offensive leaders Punahou’s offensive leaders The undefeated Punahou Buffanblu are a win away from becoming the first ILH team […]
After 18 seasons in high school coaching, Kelii Morgado is due for a break. The Kapaa football coach has stepped down after six seasons with the Warriors. He revived a once-struggling program and led it to the KIF title in 2011. He started at Kauai as an assistant coach, then was head coach for eight seasons, leading the program to four KIF championships. “Originally, I thought I’d be around for 40 years, but 18 years, it’s time to move on. […]
Part 1 Part 2 This nail-biter ended the season for the loser, and that turned out to be the team with more turnovers and penalties. Kamehameha advanced to the ILH playoff final with a hard-earned 34-28 win.
Kahuku had owned the first 10 matchups against Mililani. The Trojans claimed control of meeting No. 11 early on and ended the Red Raiders’ hold on the OIA Red title. Mililani broke its hex against the Red Raiders with a 37-22 win Thursday night at Aloha Stadium that propelled the Trojans to a second straight appearance in the OIA Red championship game. Mililani’s underclassmen played pivotal roles for the offense with sophomore running back Vavae Malepeai rushing for 141 yards […]
Who will move on to face Mililani next Friday for the OIA Red title? Farrington and Campbell meet in a rematch of a 2011 OIA Red semifinal won by the Govs, 27-24. Campbell quarterback Isaac Hurd came off the bench to throw for a touchdown and run for another before getting hurt in the fourth quarter. Campbell is trying to make states in Division I for the first time under coach Amosa Amosa. Kickoff is set for approximately 7:55 p.m. […]
In order to advance to the OIA Red title game, Mililani has to do something it hasn’t done in over 40 years. The Trojans are 0-10 against Kahuku since 1973. Can they end the streak? Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. 4:25 p.m.: Mililani linebacker Dayton Furuta is not expected to play because of an ankle injury. 4:38 p.m.: Just about to kick off. Worthy of note: Kahuku starts only one senior on defense. Five juniors, three sophomores and two […]