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To play another day: Bowl possibilities for good, non-qualifying teams?

By Paul Honda on October 9, 2019

There is a muddled huddle atop the OIA D-II standings with Kaimuki, Kaiser and Roosevelt tied at 6-1. Kaimuki plays Kalani, Kaiser travels to face Kalaheo and, on Saturday, Roosevelt hikes to Nanakuli. If the three co-leaders win as expected, there will be a coin flip to determine seeding for the three playoff spots. The fourth spot is also up for grabs with Nanakuli needing a win and a Waialua loss to keep the Bulldogs from getting the final berth. […]

Coaches Corner: What they’re saying about Saint Louis SB/RB Koali Nishigaya

By Paul Honda on October 8, 2019

There is plenty of football to be played as the regular season nears a close. At this point, Koali Nishigaya has played as close to his potential as any skill-position player in the state. He is, pound for pound, an invaluable piece in Saint Louis’ quest for a fourth state championship in a row. With 47 receptions for 699 yards and seven TDs, he is always ready to haul in spirals from Jayden de Laura when wideouts Roman Wilson and […]

Q&A: Saint Louis slotback Koali Nishigaya

By Paul Honda on October 8, 2019

They call him the funniest guy on the team. One of them, anyway. Koali Nishigaya’s reputation preceded his breakout as a dynamo on the football field. Just about every Crusader said that Nishigaya and Kamo‘i Latu were the funniest among them. A lot of his teammates also predicted a huge season on the field for the senior slotback. >> CLICK HERE TO READ TODAY’S FEATURE STORY ON KOALI NISHIGAYA IN THE STAR-ADVERTISER Months of daily training paid off for Nishigaya, […]

RANKINGS: Punahou remains locked in at No. 2

By Billy Hull on October 7, 2019

When Punahou closes the regular season against Mililani on Friday night at Aloha Stadium, every voter is in agreement. On paper, the Buffanblu are favored over the Trojans with all 10 voters ranking Punahou second ahead of Mililani in this week’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 released today. Punahou took a 4-3 lead in the series against Mililani with last year’s 43-21 victory at John Kauinana Stadium. Three of the seven all-time meetings have come in the state tournament. Punahou […]

Oahu football statistical leaders: Week 10

By Billy Hull on October 6, 2019

Overall leaders in every game played are shown first. Statistics for Division games only follow. Statistics are updating through Week 10 (Oct. 6). Overall Leaders Open Division Division I Division II

VIDEO: Kahuku coach Sterling Carvalho on tough loss to Punahou

By Paul Honda on October 6, 2019

It was bruising, merciless and relentless in the trenches when No. 4 Kahuku went to work against No. 2 Punahou on Saturday night. Punahou prevailed, 21-13, but Kahuku came away with lessons that should carry into the final week of the regular season and beyond.

VIDEO: Kale Ane, Vincent Terrell, Alaka‘i Gilman, Solatoa Moeai on win over Kahuku

By Paul Honda on October 6, 2019

Punahou lost to Kahuku in their previous meeting last year, and that only sharpened their preparation in Saturday’s showdown at Aloha Stadium. Coach Kale Ane, running back Vincent Terrell, offensive lineman Solatoa Moeai and defensive back Alaka‘i Gilman chatted after a hard-fought 21-13 win over the Red Raiders.

After starting season 1-3, Kailua is headed to OIA playoffs

By Christian Shimabuku on October 6, 2019

Kailua was in full control of its destiny entering its senior night contest with Castle. After a 26-21 come-from-behind win over the Knights, the Surfriders are now playoff bound. The road to get one of the four spots in the OIA Division I playoffs wasn’t easy, especially on Saturday night. The Surfriders had to rally from a 21-6 deficit in the second quarter and held the Knights without a point twice in the fourth quarter deep in their own territory. […]

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