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2021 class inducted into HHSAA Hall of Honor

By Paul Honda on June 13, 2021

In the most challenging of years, the senior class found ways to succeed. The HHSAA Hall of Honor’s class of 2021 is now inducted, and with a formalized quota system in place, more Neighbor Island and OIA candidates landed in the Hall than usual. Class of 2021 Teani Arakawa, King Kekaulike (Soccer, Cross Country, Track and Field) Kanani Araki, Kamehameha-Hawai’i (Air Riflery, Swimming, Track and Field) Alana Barthel, Le Jardin (Swimming) Cayla Cabanban, Sacred Hearts (Cheerleading) Alaka’i Gonsalves, Kapa’a (Basketball, […]

Lincoln Barit retires after 35 years as Waialua football coach

By Paul Honda on June 12, 2021

When Lincoln Barit began coaching, he was barely older than his current players at Waialua High School. He was a young father. His dream of playing college football ended when he chose to be a family man. The life as a coach, at Pop Warner and high school levels, never ended. That is, until now. “For me, the best part is watching the players grow. Teaching them respect. I always tell them, to get respect you’ve got to show respect. […]

Kaimuki three-sport standout Koby Moananu enters Hawaii Hall of Honor

By Paul Honda on June 2, 2021

An unexpected and wonderful thing happened as Koby Moananu pondered his future during a global pandemic. Question marks, cancellation of his sports — baseball, then football and, finally, basketball — generated maximum concern for the talented senior. Then, after a rough baseball season for the Kaimuki Bulldogs, Moananu learned that he had been voted into the Hawaii Hall of Honor. “I feel like it’s a huge honor to be in the Hall. My parents always kept me focused and helped […]

First-year head coach Nate Kia ready for big challenge at Punahou

By Paul Honda on June 1, 2021

The world is not as we once knew it, but Nate Kia is gladly taking the plunge. The longtime assistant coach and former defensive coordinator entered the fray and came away as the new head football coach at Punahou. Longtime coach Kale Ane officially retired last week, and though assistant coach Leonard Lau was the interim coach in 2020, Kia is now the permanent head coach. “I’m excited and looking forward to doing my part to push the program forward,” […]

Saint Louis in talks with national power Mater Dei for matchup this fall

By Paul Honda on May 27, 2021

Saint Louis. Mater Dei. May the two be forever entwined in the lore of high school football. Saint Louis coach Ron Lee confirmed on Thursday that the Crusaders are deep into discussion with the Monarchs about a preseason matchup hosted by Mater Dei. Four-time defending Open Division champion Saint Louis last played on the continent at the end of the 2019 season, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 35-19. Earlier that fall, Saint Louis defeated Bishop Gorman (Nev.) at Aloha […]

Saint Louis sophomore Kekahi Graham earns MVP honor at National Prep Showcase in Dallas

By Paul Honda on May 27, 2021

Quarterback Kekahi Graham has the master plan. The Saint Louis sophomore returned from Dallas with an MVP honor at the National Prep Showcase, outperforming elite older quarterbacks at the one-day combine. “I feel very blessed and I’m thankful to have my parents (Celine and Gery Graham) with me,” Graham said. Graham has a 3.5 grade-point average and managed his academic workload during the trip, completing his finals from the road. He also visited with older brother, Kaimi Wilson, who is […]

Tentative return date for prep football: 3rd or 4th week of July

By Paul Honda on May 26, 2021

A start date for prep football in July is on the Hawaii High School Athletic Association’s sports calendar. HHSAA Executive Director Christopher Chun confirmed that a tentative start date would be in the third or fourth week of July. He noted that the HHSAA is working with Lt. Gov. Josh Green and the Department of Health to get approval for all sports to resume before the fall season start date. That is music to the ears of coaches across the […]

Shane Victorino, Marcus Mariota, Deforest Buckner help save spring sports

By Paul Honda on May 13, 2021

Somehow, Keith Amemiya gets the flow going again, every time. In prep sports, he is what Chris Paul is to every NBA franchise he joins, except that Amemiya does it while smiling. That would make him… Magic Johnson? His skill at mobilizing some of the most impactful people in island sports remains unmatched. When the CPB Foundation announced on Wednesday a group donation to public high school sports of $250,000, it was no surprise that the former executive director of […]

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