Punahou football

Embedded within Hugh Brady’s bounce-back performance on Friday were several examples of the Punahou quarterback’s resilience. Coming off a tough second half in a season-opening loss to Kahuku, Brady turned in a brilliant first half against Kapolei to help power the fifth-ranked Buffanblu to a 34-21 win over the No. 9 Hurricanes. Punahou elected to receive the opening kickoff and Brady led the Buffanblu to two quick first downs. But on the sixth play of the possession, Kapolei’s Samson Faleafine […]

The Punahou Buffanblu began the Open Division season with a 41-28 loss at Kahuku, but veteran coach Kale Ane remains optimistic. Taking on last year’s state finalist was a big test for Punahou, which got 311 passing yards and three TDs from first-time starter Hugh Brady. But it also provided the Buffanblu with a clear look at what needs fixing. Punahou plays at Kapolei tonight (Friday) in a big game for the Buffanblu. Coach Ane chatted with Hawaii Prep World […]

Twenty years in as head coach, Kale Ane has experienced highs and lows at his alma mater. Punahou football has been a powerhouse for years now, even as Saint Louis has returned to the pinnacle with consecutive state championships. The Buffanblu aren’t very far behind. With a blue-chip linebacker, Maninoa Tufono, and a solid corp of returnees, they’re in position to make plenty of noise in the all-new — or the reborn version of the old all-city league ILH. The […]