Quarterfinal and semifinal rounds always have that certain intrigue. Does Kalaheo continue its late-season run? Can Kahuku, the OIA’s fifth-place team, knock out OIA champion Leilehua? Does BIIF champion Kamehameha-Hawaii have the firepower to beat Punahou? Division II is equally unpredictable. With Trey Ambrozich out of the state tournament due to a back injury, can ILH champion University fulfill its potential? Kohala is the defending state champion, but will we see early-season Kohala or Kohala v2.0? Thursday, Feb. 22 HHSAA […]

And then there were eight. The Division bracket of the Heide & Cook/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships took intrigue up a notch on Monday. Kalaheo is living by the simple truth that iron sharpens iron, ousting Mililani on Monday. The Mustangs’ 51-48 win on the Trojans’ homecourt was another case of an OIA 6 knocking out an OIA 2. It happened last year when Mililani lost to Moanalua. Here’s the recent history of OIA 2 vs. OIA 6 in the […]

Here’s a look at Monday’s opening-round matchups in the Heide & Cook/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships bonus notes and a few thoughts on all things roundball. Monday, Feb. 19 HHSAA Opening round (OIA 3) Nanakuli (18-11) at (BIIF 2) Hilo (13-4), 4 p.m. This could be a rollicking good time for fans as the Golden Hawks bring their explosive, tenacious style of hoops to Waianuenue Ave. Zion Donnell, Blaze Kaululaau, Dragon Kekahuna fuel the Nanakuli attack, while post man Vainuupo […]

A year older, a year wiser. No. 2-ranked Saint Louis made quick work of a dangerous Kaimuki squad, using a 20-0 first-half run for a 57-32 win on Saturday night at Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium. It is the Crusaders’ eighth win in a row since losing to University on Nov. 30 at the Surfrider Holiday Classic. Junior Pupu Sepulona led the way with 16 points while classmate Shancin Revuelto splashed three treys and finished with 11 points. Sepulona and senior […]