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Kim remembered for bravery, humor

By Paul Honda on November 11, 2014

Stephen Kim saw his share of full houses as a wrestling coach, athletic director and Maui Interscholastic League executive director. It was no different on Tuesday morning, when family, friends, former wrestlers and administrators turned out in full force for his memorial service at Nuuanu Mortuary. Kaiser’s wrestling team, clad in royal blue and yellow T-shirts, was there. So were former HHSAA executive director Keith Amemiya, former OIA chief Ted Fukushima and former Kaiser coach Billy von Arnswaldt. They shared […]

Memorial service for Stephen Kim

By Paul Honda on November 10, 2014

A memorial service for former Maui Interscholastic League executive director Stephen Kim will be held on Tuesday morning at Nuuanu Mortuary. The service will begin at 11 a.m. Kim, who coached wrestling at Kaiser before moving to Maui, was 70.

Teshya Alo: movie star?

By Jerry Campany on October 28, 2014

Kamehameha wrestler Teshya Alo has done so much on the mat in her 16 years on the planet. Now she will be the subject of a documentary at this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival. Alo, the reigning FILA Cadet world champion in wrestling, has already won a state title in judo and two in wrestling and led the Warriors girls to the team title at last year’s state wrestling championships. She has only lost two matches in her career. The […]


PIAA Letter of Intent signing day

By Paul Honda on April 16, 2014

Beautiful morning at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki on signing day for dozens of student-athletes from the islands. Among them were a handful of football players, including Punahou’s all-state offensive lineman, Davis Miyashiro-Saipa‘ia. The senior signed with Oregon as a preferred walk-on, turning down several opportunities at smaller schools. Isaac Hurd, Campbell’s big-play quarterback, signed with Southern Oregon. Among the other notable signees are Sarah Liva, Mililani’s all-state basketball player, who signed with Portland State. Punahou’s three-sport standout, Keau Fey, […]

Video: Girls 117 final: Dilliner vs. Tominaga

By Paul Honda on March 29, 2014

Girls 117 weight class final: Shana Dilliner (Kamehameha) vs. Joen Tominaga (Pearl City). Video: Paul Honda. Chevron/HHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014. Neal Blaisdell Arena.

Video: Boys 132 final: Terao vs. Diamond 3/1/14

By Paul Honda on March 21, 2014

Part 1 Part 2 Boys 132 weight class final: Josh Terao (Mid-Pacific / Pac-Five) vs. Zack Diamond (Mililani). Video: Paul Honda. Chevron/HHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014. Neal Blaisdell Arena.

Video: Girls 113 final: Futa vs. Ford

By Paul Honda on March 20, 2014

Girls 113 weight class final: Donavyn Futa (Kamehameha) vs. Alexis Ford (Pearl City). Video: Paul Honda. Chevron/HHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014. Neal Blaisdell Arena.