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Moanalua’s Kaneshiro on record pace

By Billy Hull on September 18, 2013

If there is a quarterback putting up big numbers under the radar this season, it’s Moanalua’s Micah Kaneshiro. Last Saturday against Kaimuki, Kaneshiro quietly became the second Na Menehune quarterback in the past 40 years to put up a 400-yard passing game when he finished 29-for-48 for 417 yards and six touchdowns in a 40-13 victory. According to the official stats sent to the Star-Advertiser on Wednesday, Kaneshiro joined Ric Fukushima, who holds the school record with 441 passing yards […]

Video: Damien vs. St. Francis

By Paul Honda on September 18, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Part 1 has game highlights of what started out as a Saints upset in the making. But eventually, Damien’s depth and physical play took a toll. D.J. Aumua was a dual threat as a running back — three touchdowns on the day — and offensive lineman. I don’t recall seeing a player change jerseys halfway through a high school game before. See the post-game interview with the Damien senior in Part 1. Part 2 is a […]

ILH keeping close eye on hits

By Paul Honda on September 18, 2013

Officially, it wasn’t a meeting. Still, Punahou coach Kale Ane was willing to discuss the issue with the Interscholastic League of Honolulu before and after his team’s game with Kamehameha over the weekend. “It was a very informal phone conversation with the football coordinator (Georges Gilbert),” Ane said on Tuesday. “It was more talking about the game so we’re aware of things.” Clearly, in a new world of rule changes to protect players, the word is safety, and that word […]


Video: #3 Saint Louis vs. #10 ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on September 18, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 The Raiders led 10-0 and Crusader nation was on the edge of its seats. Then The second quarter arrived, Saint Louis’ offensive line took control, Adam Noga embarked on an historic performance and the Crusaders went on to a 49-13 win. ‘Iolani’s defense wasn’t quite the same after cornerback Max Look got hurt.

Video: #6 Waianae at #8 Campbell

By Paul Honda on September 17, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Waianae played well, played better than Campbell for more than a half. But the Sabers never quit. They clawing and clawing until they got the biggest break of the game.

Waipahu raises the Jolly Roger

By Brian McInnis on September 16, 2013

This post was inches away from being about Aiea. But thanks to quarterback Kai Mercado-Aiona’s heroics, Waipahu stole the show and the game on Saturday with a last-second touchdown to win 20-19 over Na Alii. Mercado-Aiona had to fully extend to get the ball across the goal line on the game’s final play. The win all but eliminated snakebitten Aiea (0-4) from playoff contention and gave Waipahu (1-2) a fighting chance at the OIA Red West playoffs. “It’s pretty big,” […]

Video: #1 Punahou vs. #2 Kamehameha

By Paul Honda on September 16, 2013

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Defense wins championships. Defense wins mid-season showdowns, too. Punahou 24, Kamehameha 0. Factor in these noteworthy events: Kamehameha’s opening drive stalled near the goal line, disrupted by a delay-of-game penalty, and finished with a missed field-goal try. Later, a breakaway run by prolific running back Brandon Kahookele was stopped by hustling Punahou defenders in the red zone. Again, no points for the Warriors. Finally, a goal-line stand by Punahou in the final minute. Everything […]

Afalava thinks he’ll return sooner

By Billy Hull on September 15, 2013

Soli Afalava thinks he might be playing when the Kahuku football team plays McKinley in an OIA Red East matchup on Friday. It may or may not be wishful thinking, and it depends on who you talk to on how long the Kahuku sophomore running back will be out of action. Afalava, who has rushed for 363 yards and three touchdowns in four games for the Red Raiders (3-2, 3-0), tore ligaments in his shoulder against Moanalua on Sept. 7, according […]