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Hawaii’s No. 1-ranked team Saint Louis turns its attention to Bishop Gorman

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 24, 2019

Saint Louis quarterback Jayden de Laura was on his way to the bus after the Crusaders’ 48-27 win at No. 4 Campbell on Friday night when the subject turned to the week ahead. The top-ranked Crusaders had blazed out to a commanding lead against the Sabers then cruised to their 28th straight victory. Next up for Saint Louis — a showdown with Nevada power Bishop Gorman in a matchup of nationally ranked programs at Aloha Stadium. “(Saturday) we’ll watch film […]

GAME NIGHT 8/23: Saint Louis/Campbell

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 23, 2019

No. 1 Saint Louis 48, No. 4 Campbell 27, FINAL  Campbell punts and Saint Louis takes over at it 33. Bianco leads the Crusaders to the Campbell 12, with aid of two personal fouls on the Sabers. AJ Bianco in at QB for Saint Louis. He goes 3-for-3 for 76 yards and hits Prince Solomon for a 23-yard TOUCHDOWN. PAT good. 5:16 Q4. Sabers drive to the 15 and Hipa throws a jump ball to Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, who comes down […]

Offseason work pays off for Leilehua DL Kiaka Pio

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 17, 2019

Leilehua defensive end Kiaka Pio didn’t mind that Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga broke the state rushing record on Friday. In fact, the Mules junior sent words of respect Failauga’s way after the game at Hugh Yoshida Stadium. For the eighth-ranked Mules, a 23-13 victory powered by a swarming defensive performance were the numbers that mattered most at the end of the night. “I want to congratulate him. We used to play in outside leagues so it’s a big stepping […]

Waipahu’s Alfred Failauga turned opportunity as a freshman into record-breaking career

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 17, 2019

The celebration was somewhat subdued, but the achievement remained undeniable. On the way to the bus following a 23-13 loss at Leilehua, Waipahu’s players and coaches stopped for a moment to commemorate senior running back Alfred Failauga becoming the state’s all-time leading rusher. After a photo opportunity with a banner printed for the occasion, the Marauders sang happy birthday to Failauga after his 186-yard performance pushed him past former Mililani standout Vavae Malepeai for the top spot on the rushing […]

GAME NIGHT 8/16: Waipahu/Leilehua

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 16, 2019

No. 8 Leilehua 23, Waipahu 13, FINAL  Mules take a knee and run out the clock. Waipahu recovers the onside kick at its 47. Marques pressured into an incomplete pass. His deep ball is intercepted by Ethan Kuth at the Leilehua 23. :34 left. Leilehua comes up with a strip sack and score, but it’s called back due to a facemask. Another penalty moves the ball to midfield. Failauga picks up 6, stopped for no gain, then a gain of […]

Nu’usegi Afoa sparks Chargers’ defense

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 15, 2019

Nu’usegi Afoa may have found himself a new home. Up until two weeks ago, the Pearl City senior spent much of his time running backward as part of the Chargers’ secondary. But the coaches decided to give him a shot at charging into opposing backfields as a defensive end. The switch paid off on Thursday with Afoa — listed at 5 foot 9 and 160 pounds — contributing two highlight stops in Pearl City’s 33-0 OIA Division II win over […]

GAME NIGHT 8/15: McKinley/Pearl City

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 15, 2019

Pearl City 33, McKinley 0, FINALTobosa picks up 13 on fourth and 6 and the Chargers run out the clock to finish off their first win of the season. McKinley starts at its 24. Two incomplete passes and an 8-yard scramble by Leopoldo. Timeout before fourth down. Handoff up the middle gets past the marker, but the ball comes loose and Pearl City recovers at the McKinley 42. 4:07 left. Rastin Tobosa in at QB for Pearl City. Tobosa with […]

Griffin Motas ices Moanalua’s first-ever win over ‘Iolani

By Jason Kaneshiro on August 11, 2019

Griffin Motas didn’t mind ‘Iolani coach Wendell Look using his final two timeouts to try to get into the Moanalua kicker’s head Saturday night. The senior gets much the same treatment from his own coaches on a daily basis. “It’s an everyday thing in practice,” the Na Menehune senior said. “Coach tries to ice me minutes at a time. But he’s like, it’ll all pay out at the end.” >> CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE GAME Usually […]

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