University Lab coach Ryan Tong has seen a lot of basketball in his years as a Junior Rainbow player, then assistant coach, then head coach. Like minds think alike, and when he succeeded former teammate Walt Quitan to oversee the boys basketball program, expectations were still high. Low-key high. Don’t mind the Jr. ‘Bows for getting just a wee bit excited after stunning No. 1 Saint Louis in overtime, 67-64, on Thursday night in the opening round of the Surfriders […]

Lahainaluna gave No. 3 Mililani a big scare before the Trojans prevailed, 67-63, at the James Alegre Invitational on Thursday. Meanwhile, No. 7 Leilehua won its second game in as many days, 61-50, over Moanalua. The Mules edged No. 4 Punahou on Wednesday, 61-59. James Alegre Invitational No. 3 Mililani 67, Lahainaluna 63 >> Lauvai Pine 20, LeCedric Brown 15, Tim Dorn 15. Lah: Teraimui Loft 20 (3 treys), Jaques Jurberg 15, Jayah Boyl 11. Radford 67, Honokaa 46 >> […]

Five of the state’s Top 10 boys basketball team are heading to Windward Oahu on Thursday. The Surfriders Holiday Classic opens championship-bracket format action with defending Division II state champion Kohala against No. 10 Campbell at 3:30 p.m. Kohala features brothers Landon and Layden Kauka, as well as a thrilling run-and-gun style of ball that has been a tradition for decades. Campbell was a finalist in the D-I state tourney last year. The Sabers are coming off a loss to […]

The 24th Annual James Alegre Invitational tipped off on Wednesday with three games, including a 61-59 win by seventh-ranked Leilehua over No. 4 Punahou. Twain Wilson led the Mules with 14 points. Center Ui Muti added 13 and Trystin Stevens splashed four treys for 12 points. Mid-Pacific 57, Roosevelt 38 >> MPI: Logan Mason 18, Riley Miura 17 (4 treys). Roos: Blaise Brumaghim 10. No. 7 Leilehua 61, No. 4 Punahou 59 >> Lei: Twain Wilson 14, Ui Muti 13, […]