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Roosevelt loses defensive backs Aalona Monteilh and Josh Maikui for season

By Paul Honda on October 11, 2019

It began safely enough. It ended with standout Aalona Monteilh done for the year with an ACL injury to his left knee. The Roosevelt Rough Riders knew what they had with the talented safety, a rangy, smart, aggressive defender in a key position. But just before Kalaheo attempted a field goal last Friday night against Roosevelt, Monteilh switched spots. Normally in the defensive backfield watching for a potential fake field goal, he went to the line of scrimmage to attempt […]

Molokai is state’s first 2019 football champ; other N.I. titles up for grabs

By Nick Abramo on October 11, 2019

Hawaii high school football already has one 2019 league champion. Molokai wrapped up the MIL 8-man championship with a 54-30 victory at home against Lanai last Saturday. The Farmers (4-2), who played and lost two 11-man, nonleague games this season, finished 4-0 in the MIL for its fifth straight title. “We’re really pleased,” Molokai coach Mike Kahale said. “We’re slowly trying to build the right football culture for long-term success. Build the culture and success will follow.” According to Kahale, […]

CLOSING THE BOOK: 2019 Aiea Na Alii

By Jerry Campany on October 10, 2019

2019 RECORD >> 1-8 overall, 1-5 in OIA Division I HEAD COACH >> Wendell Say is 125-138-2 in his 28 seasons. KEY UNDERCLASSMEN IN 2019 >> RB Javon Miller, 6-0, 190, Jr.; DB/RB Dante Bareng, 5-6, 150, Jr.; QB/SE Jordan Cezar, 6-0, 160, Jr.; OL/DL Malaefono Ale, 6-0, 300, Jr. AIEA THROUGH THE YEARS: 1962-2019 Aiea Na Alii always seems to ‘play up’ and always seems to fall short on victories but still have its share of memorable performances. Na […]

Q&A: Damien coach Eddie Klaneski – ‘This is where we wanted to be’

By Paul Honda on October 10, 2019

News spreads fast. On Saturday, moments after Leilehua hung on to edge ‘Iolani 28-25 at Aloha Stadium, the Damien Monarchs were counting their blessings. ‘Iolani dropped into a tie with Damien at 5-2 in ILH Division I play. With only one state-tournament berth allotted to the ILH, the first-place finisher qualifies. Second place turns in the pads. No. 10 Damien (7-2 overall) needs a win over No. 6 Moanalua (8-0, 6-0 OIA D-I) on Friday at Aloha Stadium. The Monarchs […]

Q&A: Moanalua coach Savaii Eselu ready for Damien

By Paul Honda on October 10, 2019

When the 2018 football season neared its close, Savaii Eselu was already taking a peek to the future. Nick Au, the latest passing phenom in Moanalua’s aerial fireworks show, was a senior. Who will step up, fill in, take the controls of one of the most pass-heavy offenses in state history? Eselu doesn’t settle with one possibility. He even hinted that one of his running backs could convert to a spread, RPO-heavy package. This year, Moanalua is a stunning 8-0, […]

Nerdpod: Campbell’s Titus Mokiao-Atimalala not your ordinary Iron Man

By Paul Honda on October 10, 2019

NERDPOD: Receivers The Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World’s Paul Honda breaks down some of the best pass catchers in the state. Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, Campbell Measurables: 6-1, 170, Jr. Crunch this: 8 games — Rec 53-931, 16 TDs Yards per reception: 17.6 Receiving yards per game: 116.4 Game by game / Passcode (statistical values): $Mililani (Aug. 9) Rec 5-75, 2 TD ¥27.5 + $5.0 = ¥$32.5 @ Farrington (Aug. 15) Rec 7-98, 2 TD ¥28.8 = ¥28.8 $Saint Louis (Aug. 23) […]

CLOSING THE BOOK: 2019 Kapolei Hurricanes

By Hawaii Prep World on October 9, 2019

2019 RECORD >> 4-6 overall, 1-4 in OIA Open Division HEAD COACH >> Darren Hernandez is 125-112-2 in his 24 seasons overall as a head coach and 92-84 in 18 seasons as Kapolei’s coach. KEY UNDERCLASSMEN IN 2019 >> WR Bula White, 6-3, 210, Jr.; QB Noa Bailey, 6-2, 205, Jr.; OL Ian Tuitama, 6-4, 290 Jr.; LB Jacob Saole-Su’e, 6-0, 190, Jr.; DE Iosefa Tapeni, 6-0, 229, Fr.; DB Kelekolio Taylor, 6-0, 165, Jr. KAPOLEI THROUGH THE YEARS: 2002-2019 […]

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