Hawaii Sports

Third-ranked ‘Iolani and No. 1 Punahou have quite a history together. When the two boys basketball powerhouses clash tonight (6:30 p.m.) at Hemmeter Fieldhouse, there will be many Raiders and Buffanblu who have experienced the more recent battles. ‘Iolani has won four of the last six against Punahou, its arch rival. On paper: Punahou is soaring right now, meshing and blending since a loss to nonconference loss to Kamehameha in early December. At 13-1 (3-0 Interscholastic League of Honolulu), the […]

By Paul Honda Beasts of the East on the hardwood tonight with No. 8 Roosevelt (10-2, 7-0) and No. 4 Farrington (8-2, 7-0). This matchup is attractive in several ways, but more than anything, these are simply the two best teams in the Oahu Interscholastic Association. In what is turning out to be a slightly down year in the OIA — less size, less experience and fewer playmakers than usual so far — Roosevelt and Farrington are the two heavyweights. […]

According to ‘Iolani Classic info: • Reggie Bullock, G, 6-7, Kinston (N.C.) > North Carolina • Tony Chennault, G, 6-0, Neumann-Goretti (Pa.) > Wake Forest • JerShon Cobb, G, 6-5, Columbia (Ga.) > Northwestern • Micah Fetters, G, 6-0, Hamilton (Ariz.) > Grand Canyon • Malcolm Lemmons, F, 6-4, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) > Robert Morris • Cedrick Lindsay, G, 6-1, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) > Richmond • Terrence Ross, F, 6-6, Montrose Christian (Md.) > Maryland • Tyler Thornton, G, 6-1, […]

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com From ‘Iolani to Moanalua to Farrington, girls basketball tournaments gave fans lots of action on Friday. One thing coaches probably will agree on: Konawaena is still the team to beat. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 in nonconference play (5-0 against Hawaii teams) with a 54-42 win over Mid-Pacific at the ‘Iolani Classic. Konawaena got outstanding team passing, using backdoor cuts, and six 3-point bombs to dismantle the Owls. The ‘Cats led 11-0 and smothered MPI center […]

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com Chapter 1 of Kamehameha’s title defense is underway, and not even a former hoops prince could overthrow the king. Micah Christenson amassed 24 points, including 10 in the pivotal final quarter, as Kamehameha outlasted Punahou 58-55 in the final of the Jim Alegre Invitational Thursday night. Down three points, Punahou had two chances in the final 15.3 seconds to tie the game. The first possession was snuffed out by a moving-screen call. After Christenson missed two […]

With the Star-Bulletin’s all state volleyball team coming out on Sunday, here is a look at a decade of the newspaper’s choices: 2009 1. Sarah Palmer, Hawaii Baptist, Sr., player of the year 2. Taylor Akana, Kamehameha, Sr. 3. Carsen Mata, Moanalua, Sr. 4. Amanda Tonga, Kahuku, Sr. 5. Mahina Haina, ‘Iolani, Sr. 6. Talia Jardin-Fermentez, Kamehameha, Jr. 7. Juliana Behrens, Punahou, Sr. 8. C’era Oliveira, Hawaii Baptist, Sr. 9. Misty Ma‘a, Kamehameha, So. 10. Tai Manu-Olevao, Punahou, So. 11. […]

Star-Bulletin reporter Paul Honda spent the entire week at the state volleyball tournament, and between eating arena food and watching volleyball, he snapped a few photos. A glimpse at what he saw: [showtime]

2nd Annual OC16 Senior Invitational – Teams North Co-Head Coaches: Uila Vendiola (Kahuku), Sonja Samsonas (Saint Francis) Gabby Mautatia – Moanalua Kelly Leopoldo – Aiea Angela So’oalo – McKinley Janine Orosco – Mililani Kari Noborikawa – Kaiser Chalena Kahoku Keola – Anuenue Jordan Schroer – La Pietra Chanelle Perry – Lanakila Baptist Darlene Nasas – Hanalani Keaton McFadden – Mid-Pacific Institute South Co-Head Coaches: Val Crabbe (Mililani), Lee Lamb (Maryknoll) Miai Tofilau – Farrington Kaua Cale – Kalaheo Dancia Glenister-Maugatai […]