Football

By Paul Honda The DNA is encoded into Kahuku football. There were occasional variations in years past, but when it comes down to it, Red Raider football is about controlling the line of scrimmage. Down 6-3 against a formidable Roosevelt defense, coach Reggie Torres and offensive coordinator Walter Santiago made a sea change. After passing in eight of its first 18 plays from scrimmage, Kahuku ran on 40 of the last 46 plays. A 38-12 win doesn’t tell the tale […]

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Crusaders down Mules In a matchup of offensive firepower, it took a defensive gem to lift No. 1 Saint Louis to a 28-21 win over No. 8 Leilehua. Starr Sua-Passi’s first-half interception return turned out to be the biggest difference in the interleague matchup at Hugh Yoshida Stadium. Saint Louis is 3-0 in nonconference play. Leilehua dropped to 1-2 overall after committing 14 penalties for 134 yards. Saint Louis had 13 whistles for 99 yards. The Saints got six sacks […]

By Paul Honda When it mattered most, Mililani’s playmakers came through. Trent McKinney found Dalaunte “Taz” Stevenson for the go-ahead touchdown as fifth-ranked Mililani rallied past No. 4 Punahou 16-9 last night at John Kauinana Stadium. Mililani (3-0) was the more disciplined team, committing only six penalties for 32 yards. Punahou (0-2) was whistled 15 times for 126 yards. Stabren Caires’ 3-yard run around right end gave Punahou a 6-0 lead with 6:11 left in the opening quarter. That capped […]

Classic shot of Pearl City assistant JV coach, Nelson Pana, spray painting facemasks for his players. Varsity safety Andrew Quievido is in the background. Offensive line coach Kaleo Schreiner, running backs coach James Kaopuiki and JV offensive coordinator Geordan Arenal wore their hard hats at Moanalua’s football field. Moanalua head coach Arnold Martinez with his children before practice. The first scrimmage of the season had these officials ragged or happy, take your pick. This one was Mililani at Kamehameha. Kamehameha […]

No. 3 Kahuku 24, No. 3 Punahou 14, final Though the Red Raiders continue to unveil new looks — pistol and spread formations with four receivers — the philosophy hasn’t strayed far from its roots. Kahuku ran the ball on 20 of 29 first-half plays from scrimmage, with Galeai Malufau carrying 12 times for 22 yards. Punahou’s defense was stingy on the ground, but Kahuku quarterback Evan Moe found the passing lanes to his liking. Kahuku scored on its first […]