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White’s clutch shot forces OT, Punahou stuns Gonzaga Prep, 63-61

By Paul Honda on December 29, 2024

A thriller in Hemmeter Fieldhouse left Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, Wash.) stunned in the semifinal round of the Punahou Invitational. Zion White clutched up with a game-tying 17-foot jumper at the buzzer to force overtime, and No. 3-ranked Punahou edged Gonzaga Prep, 63-61, in the semifinal round of the Punahou Invitational. White has played through a thumb injury he suffered during football season. “I practice that shot so I pulled it. I wasn’t surprised at all,” said White, a 6-foot-5 sophomore. […]

No. 3 Maryknoll roars to huge lead, hangs on to edge King’s High, 62-52

By Paul Honda on December 26, 2024

Junior guard Pua‘ena Herrington scored all 27 points in the first three quarters and No. 3-ranked Maryknoll saw its 23-point lead melt down to eight in the final minute for a 62-52 win over King’s High (Seattle, Wash.) on Thursday night at the HBA Invitational. Senior point guard Hailey Perez tallied 12 points, including two key free throws with 49 seconds left after the Knights had cut a 60-37 deficit to 60-52. Skylyn Moore added 11 points and four steals. […]

No. 1 Saint Louis stifles No. 7 Mililani, 43-32, for Kaimuki Invitational crown

By Paul Honda on December 14, 2024

Corey Bailey scored 13 points and Keanu Meacham added 11 as top-ranked Saint Louis outlasted No. 7 Mililani, 43-32, in the final of the Kaimuki Invitational on Saturday night. The unbeaten Crusaders rolled to their 12th win with a disciplined, air-tight team effort on both ends of the floor. Freshman Zion Lefotu added nine points for the three-time defending state champions. As usual, they lulled another opponent into play at a more methodical pace. The Crusaders played five games last […]

No. 3 Punahou edges No. 5 Kailua in OT, 62-57, for Surfrider Holiday Classic title

By Paul Honda on December 8, 2024

Tanoa Scanlan scored 22 points as No. 3-ranked Punahou outlasted No. 5 Kailua, 62-57, in overtime to captured the Surfrider Holiday Classic championship on Saturday night. Ethan Chung added 13 points and Zion White tallied 10 for Punahou (6-1). White’s assist to Dane Kellner for a layup gave the visitors the lead for good, 59-57, and he followed that with a block on Maddox Pung. “We’re getting better, especially on the defensive end. We’ve got a long way to go. […]

Honolulu Star-Advertiser Boys Basketball Scores/Schedules UPDATED Dec. 26

By Paul Honda on December 6, 2024

Honolulu Star-Advertiser BKB BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD 2024-25 Please send scores, statistics and schedules to me at alawaiwestheads@gmail or 808-255-2044. Mahalo! Updated Thursday, Dec. 26, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Nonconference Kailua 45, @ Maryknoll 42 Kai: Maddox Pung 27. @ Leilehua 70, Kaimuki 28 @ Seabury Hall 81, King Kekaulike 67 @ Mililani 79, Kalani 45 @ Waipahu 59, McKinley 25 Tuesday, Nov. 19 Nonconference @ Kailua 56, University 41 Kai: Maddox Pung 25. Wednesday, Nov. 20 Nonconference Kailua 66, […]

Honolulu Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Scores/Schedules, UPDATED Jan. 3

By Paul Honda on December 6, 2024

Honolulu Star-Advertiser BKG GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD 2024-25 Please send scores, statistics and schedules to alawaiwestheads@gmail or 808-255-2044. Mahalo! Updated Friday, Jan. 3, 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Lady Bulldog Jamboree Sacred Hearts 47, Nanakuli 32 SHA: Emma Mangalao 27 (7-9 3 pt). Nan: #15 12. Sacred Hearts 39, Kapolei 35 SHA: Emma Mangalao 15. Kap: Lily Tavale 21. Damien 51, Kaimuki 9 Maryknoll 77, Kapolei 28 Maryknoll 81, Damien 23 Monday, Nov. 11 Nonconference @ Kamehameha 69, Yorba Linda (Calif.) […]

Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Fab 15: Bonus round

By Paul Honda on March 28, 2024

Here’s a look at the 2024 Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball All-State Fab 15 bonus round. Voting by a panel of coaches and media. 1. Lola Donez, Lahainaluna, G, 5-11, Sr. 27 ppg, HHSAA record 41 points vs. Waiakea Shooting is easy, but scoring is work. Donez’s relentless, persistent scoring attacks at all three levels is matched by a superb hoops IQ. More than one season of Donez would’ve changed the landscape for Lady Luna basketball, but sometimes, the journey provides the […]

Twain Wilson’s 26 points spark Team Red at Farias Senior Classic

By Paul Honda on March 8, 2024

Twain Wilson poured in 26 points as Team Blue overcame a late rally by Team Red for a 120-114 win in the Damien Farias Senior Classic on Saturday night at Saint Louis’ Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium. The Leilehua guard put on a display of marksmanship and athleticism with six 3-pointers and a couple of alley-oop dunks courtesy of Nanakuli guard Zion Donnell. “It was great playing against all the best players. Everybody got plenty of run, as well, so it […]

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