A couple of late-season losses did nothing to dampen Moanalua’s confidence. Na Menehune was the sixth-place team in the OIA playoffs, the final qualifier for the state tournament, and made their opportunity pay off with a stunning 60-56 win over Mililani on Monday night. First, here’s what in store for Wednesday. So many good games, so little time. Wednesday, Feb. 8 HHSAA Quarterfinals At Moanalua Moanalua (16-10) vs. Kamehameha-Hawaii (13-8), 5 p.m. Kailua (22-5) vs. Saint Louis (24-7), 7 p.m. […]

There’s a bit of the old and a bit of the new on display at the James Alegre Invitational this week. Fourth-ranked Saint Louis got off to a strong start with a 48-33 win over No. 9 Moanalua on Thursday. The Crusaders started three sophomores and two juniors, including a few who were contributors to last year’s state-championship run. No. 3 Punahou nearly doubled Lahainaluna in an 80-41 win, while Leilehua jolted Mid-Pacific, 71-29. Mililani prevailed over McKinley, 58-20, and […]

The youth brigade at Kamehameha plays like a crew of seniors. The sixth-ranked Warriors took command in the third quarter en route to a 63-44 win over King Kekaulike on Thursday night at the Surfrider Holiday Classic. Coach Larry Park’s starting lineup is comprised of three sophomores and two juniors. In other games, No. 2 ‘Iolani overpowered Roosevelt, 53-32, Campbell defeated Damien, 63-30, and No. 7 Kailua nearly doubled Waialua, 76-39. See more in Thursday’s Star-Advertiser. Friday, Dec. 2 Surfrider […]