Through the first six games of the season, Damien running back Keoua Kauhi served as the Monarchs’ set-up man. On Friday, he was the closer. Kauhi entered Friday’s play as Damien’s leading rusher with 486 yards, but none of the junior’s 83 carries ended in the end zone. After the Monarchs fell behind 28-0 in the first quarter against ‘Iolani, Kauhi helped spark Damien’s second comeback win in as many weeks by finishing off three touchdown runs, including the game-winner […]

Asked about Akila Arecchi’s two-way performance in Damien’s win over Pac-Five on Saturday, Monarchs coach Eddie Klaneski was nothing short of effusive. “That guy is just an all-around guy. He’s just a beast out there,” Klaneski said of the 5-foot-6, 145-pound senior. “He’s small in stature, but the way he plays football is unbelievable. He’s just a gamer offensively and defensively. He sparks us. … He has a good knack for the ball. “He’s a tough, scrappy guy, doesn’t want […]