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VIDEO: Viking Warfare: 3 quarters of a great wall

By Paul Honda on November 9, 2014

In ancient times, the wall of shields — skjaldborg in Old Norse — was a tactically effective means of success in warfare for Vikings. The Wikipedia description: A shield wall was formed by soldiers standing in formation shoulder to shoulder, holding their shields so that they about or overlap. Each man benefits from the protection of his neighbor’s shield, as well as his own. On Friday night, the Hilo Vikings brought their own lockdown wall of defense. Hilo brought defense […]

VIDEO: Hilo vs. #3 Kahuku (state tourney)

By Paul Honda on November 8, 2014

The underdog Vikings of Hilo led 10-3 after three quarters thanks to a tenacious defense, outstanding special teams and efficient offense. Kahuku, however, got 138 yards and two TDs from RB/DT Salanoa-Alo Wily, a 6-1, 270-pound senior, in a 20-10 comeback win in the first round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I State Football Championships at Aloha Stadium.

VIDEO: Maui vs. #5 Farrington (state tourney)

By Paul Honda on November 8, 2014

The quarterfinal round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I State Football Championships included tough-nosed, smashmouth teams. The MIL champion Sabers jumped to a 6-0 lead and kept the game close until the second half. Big TD runs by Govs’ running backs Ranan Mamiya and Challen Faamatau in a 22-6 victory at Aloha Stadium.


VIDEO: Mililani post-game, OIA D-I final

By Paul Honda on November 6, 2014

RB Vavae Malepeai, QB McKenzie Milton, DT Rex Manu and Coach Rod York chat after Mililani defeated Kahuku 20-7 for the OIA (Oahu Interscholastic Association) Division I football championship.

VIDEO: Pearl City vs. Nanakuli (OIA D-II final)

By Paul Honda on November 2, 2014

EPIC BATTLE. INSTANT CLASSIC. And yes, I wanted to see more. Nanakuli rallied from a 15-0 deficit for a stunning 37-36 overtime win over Pearl City in the OIA Division II championship game at Aloha Stadium. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

VIDEO: #3 Kahuku vs. #2 Mililani (OIA final)

By Paul Honda on November 2, 2014

The first quarter gave fans the promise of a great, classic battle for the OIA Division I title. Instead, Kahuku QB Tuli Wily-Matagi was knocked out at the end of a 20-yard run and Mililani slowed the pace in a decisive 20-7 victory. McKenzie Milton tossed two TD passes and the Trojans defense locked down on Kahuku’s offense to earn a first-round bye in the state tournament.

VIDEO: Radford at Pearl City (playoff)

By Paul Honda on October 27, 2014

The Radford Rams needed a win over regular-season, second-place finisher Pearl City to reach the playoff finals. A win would also have vaulted the Rams into the state tournament. Instead, Jordan Taamu threw for five TDs as Pearl City rallied for a 35-20 win.

VIDEO: Raiders of the Lost Art: Tweaking out

By Paul Honda on October 27, 2014

Back in the day, ‘Iolani’s football field was not so different. The same scorching South Shore sun. The same occasional breeze drifting down from Palolo and Manoa Valleys. But the bleachers were metal. An afternoon game plus those bleachers could fry an okole or two. Down below, between the old tennis courts was the entrance to that field. The famous ice cream vending machine with three doors and choices. (I miss that thing even if I rarely had the money […]