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No. 3 Mililani has a tough time finishing off Kapolei

By Kyle Sakamoto on October 6, 2019

Mililani had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the OIA Open Division tournament and had its homecoming Saturday against Kapolei. The Hurricanes aren’t going to the playoffs, but viewed their season finale as a “bowl game.” The factors might have led to a closer game than expected. Mililani scored all its points in the second half in a 21-0 victory to clinch a third consecutive undefeated OIA regular season. >> CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE GAME […]

Laie Park boys Alaka‘i Gilman, Solatoa Moeai get last word in Punahou’s win over Kahuku

By Paul Honda on October 6, 2019

Laie Park is embedded in the souls of Alaka‘i Gilman and Solatoa Moeai. Whether it was football games or playing POGs with childhood friends there, the two Punahou seniors are born and bred Laie Park. But as a huge cog in Punahou’s defense and offense, any matchup against Kahuku and his old pals is special. Punahou prevailed in a battle to the finish on Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. Gilman’s interception in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter […]

Waialua on the verge of earning last berth in OIA D-II playoffs

By Noelle Kakimoto on October 6, 2019

Down 20-7 with seven minutes left in the third quarter, the odds were stacked against Waialua before it quickly began its comeback to beat Kalani, 35-26. Although the Bulldogs (5-4, 4-3 OIA D-II) notched the first score of the game on a 9-yard touchdown run by senior RB Storm Quilinderino, they wouldn’t see the end zone again until halfway through the third quarter. The Falcons (4-5, 3-4) scored three consecutive touchdowns on a 17-yard pick six by senior linebacker Nicholas […]

VIDEO: Coach Mark Kurisu on Leilehua’s 28-25 win over ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2019

The Leilehua Mules could have rested key players in an interleague game with ‘Iolani that would have no bearing on the OIA Division I standings. Instead, No. 8 Leilehua spoiled ‘Iolani’s plan to run the table and win the ILH D-I title outright. The Mules hung on to edge the Raiders 28-25 thriller at Aloha Stadium on Saturday night. Leilehua played some of its best football of the year in what could be a state-tournament rematch down the road — […]

Damien coach Eddie Klaneski on Leilehua’s win over ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2019

No. 9-ranked ‘Iolani had two games left in the regular season, a chance to clinch a state berth by winning both. Leilehua had different ideas. The eighth-ranked Mules edged ‘Iolani 28-25 on Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. The loss means ‘Iolani falls into a tie with Damien in the ILH D-I standings. ‘Iolani (7-2, 5-2) will play at Castle next week. Damien (7-2, 5-2), which overpowered Aiea 48-0 on Friday, will play unbeaten OIA D-I leader Moanalua at Aloha Stadium […]

VIDEO: No. 2 Punahou holds off No. 4 Kahuku 21-13

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2019

Game action from No. 2 Punahou and No. 4 Kahuku at Aloha Stadium.

VIDEO: No. 8 Leilehua vs. No. 9 ‘Iolani highlights

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2019

Game highlights of No. 8 Leilehua vs. No. 9 ‘Iolani at Aloha Stadium. The Mules get a last-minute interception in the end zone by Aiava Selau to seal a 28-25 win.

VIDEO: Coach Kip Botelho, QB Chase Hedani on WR Kaala Tam’s game-winning TD

By Paul Honda on October 5, 2019

They said it was senior night. It may as well have been the biggest gut-check test of Pac-Five’s season. Down 21-7 in the second half, the Wolfpack dug deep and came up with three unanswered touchdowns, including a clutch 4-yard TD pass from Chase Hedani to Kaala Tam with 4 seconds left to give Pac-Five a 28-21 win over Pearl City. The Saturday afternoon thriller at Aloha Stadium means Pac-Five is 5-3 and has clinched a winning record for the […]