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GAME NIGHT 9/23: Pac-Five/St. Francis

By Hawaii Prep World on September 23, 2017

St. Francis looks to remain a game back of first place in ILH Division II against Pac-Five at Kunuiakea Stadium. Top performances in series Pac-Five passing vs. St. Francis: Kainoa Ferreira with 310 yards in 2015 Pac-Five rushing vs. St. Francis: AJ Ulufale with 46 yards in 2016 Pac-Five receiving vs. St. Francis: Clayce Akeo with 165 yards in 2015 St. Francis passing vs. Pac-Five: Bubba Akana with 196 yards in 2017 St. Francis rushing vs. Pac-Five: Tyson Shimabukuro with […]

ILH D-II title chase runs through Houghtailing

By Billy Hull on September 15, 2017

If Friday night’s ILH Division II football game between Damien and St. Francis was scored like Saturday’s Gennady Golovkin–Canelo Alvarez fight, the Monarchs went into intermission taking a standing eight count. Held to 14 total yards in the first half, Damien roared to life with four second-half touchdowns to come from behind and stun St. Francis 27-20 at Skippa Diaz Stadium. Akila Arecchi‘s 33-yard touchdown reception with 2:11 remaining gave Damien its first lead, and sophomore defensive back Kyle Kinney […]

GAME NIGHT 9/15: St. Francis/Damien

By Hawaii Prep World on September 15, 2017

First place in ILH Division II is on the line at Skippa Diaz Stadium as Damien and St. Francis attempt to remain undefeated against D-II teams this season. Top performances in series (Damien leads 5-2) Damien passing vs. St. Francis: Marcus Fuafata-Pedrina with 189 yards last year Damien rushing vs. St. Francis: Kepono Kawaakoa with 124 yards in 2014 Damien receiving vs. St. Francis: Shawn Borges with 98 yards last year St. Francis passing vs. Damien: Bubba Akana with 86 […]


VIDEO: Akana, Saints ready for Damien

By Paul Honda on September 12, 2017

The first big showdown of the ILH Division II regular season is coming this weekend when St. Francis meets Damien. Saints Coach Kip Akana chatted about the Monarchs after his team outlasted ‘Iolani 43-26 on Friday.

VIDEO: St. Francis beats ‘Iolani for first time

By Paul Honda on September 9, 2017

Highlights plus a post-game interview with St. Francis Coach Kip Akana. St. Francis at ‘Iolani, Eddie Hamada Field. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Features two TD catches by St. Francis WR Scott McLeod and two by ‘Iolani WR Justin Genovia, as well as four rushing TDs by Saints RB Jonan Aina-Chaves. Sunday, 2:20 p.m. Aina-Chaves video added

Aina-Chaves explodes to St. Francis rushing mark

By Paul Honda on September 8, 2017

It was another career day for Jonan “Bubba” Aina-Chaves. It probably won’t be the last time, either. The sophomore running back had already set an amazing precedent by rushing for 209 yards in a win at Konawaena on Aug. 19. On Friday afternoon, he went one step beyond with 215 rushing yards on 27 carries, scoring four TDs in the Saints’ 43-26 win at ‘Iolani. This wasn’t yardage in a blowout win. ‘Iolani crept back into the contest, to no […]

GAME NIGHT 9/8: St. Francis/‘Iolani

By Hawaii Prep World on September 8, 2017

ST. FRANCIS SAINTS (3-1, 1-0 ILH-DII) Head coach: Kip Akana Saints roster VS. ‘IOLANI RAIDERS (1-2, 0-1) Head coach: Wendell Look Raiders roster ### St. Francis 43, ‘Iolani 26, Final Boxscore At Eddie Hamada Field Saint Francis (4-1, 2-0) 6 15 8 14 — 43 ‘Iolani (1-3, 0-2) 3 0 15 8 — 26 IOL—FG 27 Mika Makekau SF—Bubba Akana 1 run (kick failed) SF—Scott McLeod 33 pass from B. Akana (Tamatoa Atoa pass from B. Akana) SF—McLeod 4 pass […]

VIDEO: St. Francis/Pac-Five highlights

By Paul Honda on September 2, 2017

Highlights of an ILH Division II regular-season opener between St. Francis and Pac-Five. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, Aloha Stadium. The Saints pulled away from a 21-all halftime score for a 35-21 victory.