Comments on: ‘Iolani reigns at No. 1, Punahou leaps to No. 4

By: Burgla

Burgla — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:30:24 +0000

Quirky is what it is; which makes coaching the deciding factors. The good coaches will be there: Iolani, Kona imo have the best shot they are always ready and adjust really good during gameplay. Kalani and lahainaluna just don’t have the coaching that matches their players; they both have awesome players but when it matters they fall short of expectations due to lack of coaching. Especially Kalani. Such talented players and they going backwards. Kamehama is in the picture

By: Kamehameha dinosaur

Kamehameha dinosaur — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:29:25 +0000

Interesting that there is no mention of Kamehameha. I’m hoping they can win the ILH and then States. What seems likely is that there’ll be a lot of close games which will make for an interesting season. Imua!

By: Bobby Command

Bobby Command — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:57:40 +0000

Burgla, because of the quirky way our state basketball tournament is set up, maybe a better question is, who will be the final four? As we’ve seen, anything can happen in the semis and finals. My guess is Iolani, Kona, Kalani and Lahainaluna, and if Kalani’s injury problems can’t be resolved, then either ILH No. 2 or Hilo.

By: Burgla

Burgla — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:34:14 +0000

If it’s the starters still playing agreed; not too classy. As a coach I feel you should always look for ways to keep players engaged, it’s hard when you’re up but setting goals is what good coaches do; developing the bench is proper. Good Luck with your team!

By: K-Town Uncle

K-Town Uncle — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:56:34 +0000

@Burgla, I heard that the coaches told the kids if they score 75, they all would get Waiola Shave Ice.

It’s good to have incentives, but really, scoring a lot against an overmatched team?

By: Burgla

Burgla — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:37:34 +0000

Good observations; Iolani won’t make it against a good coach with SIZE to go with it. I like them against kona tho. These coaches need to do better with these kid’s feeling and emotions I agree.

By: K-Town Uncle

K-Town Uncle — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:49:26 +0000

Iolani vs. Kona. Iolani is the best team in my opinion. But someone has to beat Kona when it counts to knock them off their throne.

On a side note, while I love watching Iolani play, I don’t think it’s very classy to press and push the ball late in the game being up 30-40. And I feel sorry for the 2 kids who didn’t get to come into the game until there was 2-3 minutes left in the game and their team was up over 20-30 the entire second half.

I love winning, but I also love humility and class and showing the ladies how to be ambassadors for the game.

By: Burgla

Burgla — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:47:09 +0000

Any predictions for who the last two teams will be battling for the state championship?