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Makoa Kupahu, Micah Kaonohi-Kaihenui are ‘difference makers’ for Kamehameha

By Paul Honda on August 26, 2021

The rigor involved with protocols, practices and now, actual game preparation, is unlike anything in prep football history. Abu Ma‘afala has dedicated his life to coaching. The sight of his Kamehameha Warriors on the field at Aloha Stadium on Friday night against Punahou can’t come soon enough. “We are blessed to be playing football. I’m glad that our players, coaches and support staff get an opportunity to participate in a real game and a year and a half. I’ll be […]

RB Brody Bantolina could be spark for defending ILH D-I champ ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on August 26, 2021

The last time the ‘Iolani Raiders played an official ILH football game, it was the Division I final against Damien on Oct. 25, 2019. The Raiders edged the Monarchs, 21-14, then routed Moanalua, 35-9, in the semifinal round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA D-I State Championships. A week later, a 20-17 loss to Hilo on a 55-yard field goal by Keanu Keolanui as time expired. That 10-3 season included seven wins in their first eight games. The victory over Moanalua […]

No ‘Bones’ about it: Iron men of Damien relish start of season

By Paul Honda on August 26, 2021

There are three Monarchs who lived and breathed the 2019 football season. Jayce “Jboy” Jay-Pedro, Brayden Faurot and Kahiau Young are seniors now, key contributors to Damien’s defense. Jay-Pedro and Faurot are defensive ends; Young is a standout linebacker. With a resilient group of 30 players, many of the Monarchs are prepared to play nearly every down. “Oh yeah, we love it. That’s Damien ever since I came here freshman year,” Jay-Pedro said. “Everybody plays both ways. Everybody plays special […]

New Pac-Five coach Kena Heffernan: ‘They want it to be about the team’

By Paul Honda on August 25, 2021

Kena Heffernan grew up in Hauula, attended Punahou and played linebacker and running back for a Buffanblu team that also featured defensive lineman Nate Kia. The two are more than just 1992 graduates of Punahou. They are also first-year head coaches in the ILH. Kia was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at their alma mater. Heffernan faces the challenge of keeping Pac-Five’s football program alive. “We have a small team. Our guys are hungry and they really want […]

Coaches, media vote Saint Louis a unanimous No. 1 in Football Top 10

By Paul Honda on August 23, 2021

Saint Louis collected all 10 first-place votes to stand atop the Star-Advertiser football Top 10 on Monday. The Crusaders opened the season with a 42-21 loss to nationally-ranked Bishop Gorman (Nev.) on Friday. Coaches and media remained bullish on the four-time defending state champions in the Open Division. Saint Louis has won its last 35 games in Hawaii dating back to 2016. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Saint Louis are Mililani, Kahuku, Punahou and […]

Saint Louis with a ‘lesson’ in loss to national powerhouse Bishop Gorman

By Paul Honda on August 21, 2021

Silver lining in the Silver State. That’s how Ron Lee looks at it. That’s how his staff and players will have to move forward, as well, after a 42-21 loss to national powerhouse Bishop Gorman on Friday night at Fertitta Field. In the first official game for Saint Louis since November of 2019, the visiting Crusaders stayed close for a half. It was 14-all in the second quarter before the host Gaels opened a 21-14 lead at intermission. After that, […]

LIVE BLOG: Bishop Gorman vs. Saint Louis

By Hawaii Prep World on August 20, 2021

Bishop Gorman 42, Saint Louis 21 SCORING SUMMARY At Fertitta Field Saint Louis 7 7 0 0 Bishop Gorman 7 21 7 7 StL—AJ Bianco 18 run (Lason Napuunoa kick) BG—Cam Barfield 1 run (Trey Balsbaugh kick) BG—Barfield 57 run (Balsbaugh kick) StL—Ola Apduhan 3 run (Napuunoa kick) BG—Barfield 3 run (Balsbaugh kick) BG—Barfield 1 run (Balsbaugh kick) BG—Barfield 20 run (Balsbaugh kick) BG—Palaie Faoa fumble recovery in end zone (Balsbaugh kick) Saint Louis unofficial stats (through the 6-min mark […]

Kamehameha football coach Abu Ma‘afala grateful for new ILH season

By Paul Honda on August 19, 2021

With the start of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu football season nearing, Kamehameha coach Abu Ma‘afala can see the light. The ILH football schedule begins on Aug. 27 with three games. One of them pits old rivals Kamehameha and Punahou at Aloha Stadium. “I just thank God we’re playing football next Friday,” Ma‘afala said. A week later, Kamehameha’s ‘B’ squad, or I-AA team, will meet “Iolani, also at Aloha Stadium. Two teams, one program. The announcement of the ILH’s schedule […]

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