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Clearing the clipboard: Nick’s notes

By Nick Abramo on September 8, 2016

CLEARING THE CLIPBOARD POLYNESIAN BOWL IS COMING TO ALOHA STADIUM Some of the top Polynesian football players in the nation, including those right here in Hawaii, are expected to play in the first annual Polynesian Bowl. The high school all-star game will be played Jan. 21, 2017, at Aloha Stadium. A press conference with announcements of the top players who have committed to playing in the game will be held Sept. 15. More details will be forthcoming then. Hawaii Prep […]

Cheerleading the crux of Title IX disagreement

By Jerry Campany on September 2, 2016

In today’s Star-Advertiser, gender equity advocate Jill Nunokawa cautions the HHSAA against diving headlong into its restructured format for the football state tournament, citing a lack of a Title IX study. Paul Honda‘s full story can be read here (subscription required). The HHSAA counters by saying it did its due diligence where Title IX is concerned. The sticking point between the two sides, as Dave Reardon pointed out in his column, seems to be whether competitive cheerleading counts as a […]

OIA, ILH volleyball games canceled

By Hawaii Prep World on August 31, 2016

All girls volleyball matches in both the OIA and ILH as well as ILH junior varsity girls tennis matches scheduled for Wednesday have been canceled. Makeup dates will be announced. Moanalua’s White, junior varsity and varsity matches against Roosevelt have been moved to Saturday, Sept. 10, beginning at 4 p.m.


Clearing the clipboard: Nick’s notes

By Nick Abramo on August 25, 2016

CLEARING THE CLIPBOARD KAHUKU’S GILMAN IS NO. 2 FREE SAFETY AT NAVY A few days ago, we at Hawaii Prep World looked up, or “googled” if you prefer, Hawaii high school football’s recruting class of 2016 to see how those boys are doing at college camps. We found a bunch of good nuggets and posted this article: http://bit.ly/2bK9nSA. So, what about the class of 2015? Well, to steal a line from “Middle-Aged Man” on Saturday Night Live, “We’re working on […]

Clearing the clipboard: Nick’s notes

By Nick Abramo on August 16, 2016

CLEARING THE CLIPBOARD KAISER COACH MARCO ANTONIO GLORIA MOVES TO SWEDEN Kaiser is searching for a new boys soccer head coach. That’s because head coach Marco Antonio Gloria and his family moved to Sweden in July, according to Cougars acting athletic director Bryan Almadova. “He was promoted to an overseas position for the company he works for,” Almadova said about Gloria. “I miss him big time. He will be in Sweden for two and a half years. He announced it […]

Clearing the clipboard: Nick’s notes

By Nick Abramo on August 10, 2016

CLEARING THE CLIPBOARD KOIDE HIRED AS McKINLEY SOFTBALL COACH Tracie Koide is the new McKinley softball head coach, according to Tigers athletic director Bob Morikuni. Koide is a former Aiea head coach and former Na Alii softball player, and she replaces Pat Tupinio, who was the Tigers’ head coach for two seasons. “Tracie and her staff have been doing an awesome job since she’s been hired,” Morikuni said. “They’re working hard on the field and a whole lot of girls […]

Clearing the clipboard: Nick’s notes

By Nick Abramo on July 28, 2016

CLIPBOARD Tokunaga is CBS/MaxPreps honorable mention It’s football season, starting today baby, with high school scrimmages at various sites across the island. Here’s the latest schedule. But, before we move on to the 2016-17 sports year, there is one item from 2015-16 that has yet to be reported. CBS MaxPreps just sent out a notice about its All-American softball team Thursday. Turns out that Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State player of the year Jocelyn Alo and pitcher of the year Dani Cervantes […]

Bulletin board

By Jerry Campany on July 12, 2016

The following coaching positions are open around the state: McKinley girls soccer If you are interested, submit a resume to the McKinley Athletic Department by August 5, 2016. Mail resumes to: McKinley High School Attn: Bob Morikuni 1039 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Email resumes to: Bob_Morikuni@notes.k12.hi.us Iolani girls water polo Please email resumes to Wendell Look, Co-Athletic Director, at football@iolani.org. Kaimuki cross country and cheerleading Please e-mail resumes to Frederick_lee@notes.k12.hi.us or call 733-4924. Experience is preferred.