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VIDEO: Saint Louis QB Jayden de Laura on commitment to Wazzu

By Paul Honda on October 2, 2019

Washington State wasn’t the first FBS program to like Jayden de Laura, but the Saint Louis quarterback responded to the Cougars’ scholarship offer within 12 hours. The senior slinger committed to Wazzu on Wednesday morning. In seven games, de Laura has passed for 1,948 yards and 19 TDs with just three interceptions, including a 75-percent completion rate and 204 passer rating. The Crusaders are 7-0 and ranked No. 1 in the Star-Advertiser Top 10, and No. 7 in the MaxPreps […]

Saint Louis QB Jayden de Laura headed to the Pac-12

By Billy Hull on October 2, 2019

A day after receiving his first Pac-12 offer, Saint Louis quarterback Jayden de Laura is taking advantage of it. The Crusaders senior announced on social media just now that he has committed to Washington State. COMMITTED!!!🐾 • • Your word is a lamp to guide meand a light for my path.(Psalm 119:105) #GoCougs🐾 pic.twitter.com/uzw0HDCE5g — Jayden de Laura (@jayden_delaura) October 2, 2019 de Laura is the second commit to Washington State from the senior class, joining Punahou’s Alaka’i Gilman. He […]

Campbell’s Titus Mokiao-Atimalala selected for 2021 Polynesian Bowl

By Billy Hull on October 2, 2019

With the final selections from Hawaii for the 2020 Polynesian Bowl scheduled to be made over the next two days, a second player from the islands has been named a Polynesian Bowl All-Star for 2021. Campbell junior Titus Mokiao-Atimalala was selected for the 2021 game this morning, joining Saint Louis’ Mason Tufaga as the only early invitees from Hawaii so far. Mokiao-Atimalala is a two-way standout for the Sabers and has been the most productive receiver in the state this […]


Coaches Corner: Comparisons of Waipahu RB Alfred Failauga to Marshall Faulk and more

By Paul Honda on October 1, 2019

In many ways, he is just a kid from Waipahu who likes Fortnite, hanging out with friends and tries to keep on top of his academics. In the eyes of coaches around the OIA and ILH, Alfred Failauga is a creature who is capable of destroying the most well-crafted game plan. Failauga is the state’s all-time leading rusher with 5,549 yards in 37 games. He ranked seventh coming into the season, and in seven games played so far, he is […]

Q&A: Hawaii’s all-time rushing record holder, Waipahu’s Alfred Failauga

By Paul Honda on October 1, 2019

It takes a team to raise a championship. It takes a dedicated offensive line to break a state record. Alfred Failauga broke the state record for career rushing yardage earlier in the season, and he keeps building on it each week. >> CLICK HERE FOR TODAY’S HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER FEATURE STORY ON ALFRED FAILAUGA The 5-foot-11, 190-pound running back is averaging 31 carries and 233 yards per game this year. Waipahu relied on Failauga again last Friday in a 44-41 thriller […]

Saint Louis’ Koali Nishigaya up for USA Today award again

By Jerry Campany on September 30, 2019

Saint Louis star Koali Nishigaya is trying his level best to get noticed, and it has worked as far as USA Today is concerned. Nishigaya is up for the newspaper’s Super 25 Player of the Week for the second straight week. The award is determined by popular vote, and he can be voted for here. Nishigaya is currently in fourth place with 687 votes, trailing Ronnell McCorn (Maryland)’s 1,706 votes, Kentucky’s Jack Dingle (906) and AJ Henning of Illinois (740). […]

RANKINGS: Damien edges Lahainaluna to return to the Top 10

By Billy Hull on September 30, 2019

After a one-week absence following its loss to ‘Iolani, Damien has crept back into the rankings in the latest Honolulu Star-Advertiser Football Top 10. The Monarchs improved to 6-2 for the season with a 26-12 win over Kailua on Friday at Aloha Stadium. Playing without starting quarterback Jake Holtz, backup Logan Laucio completed 13 of 24 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns and got help from running back Amo Sulu (184 yards, TD), who topped 100 yards rushing for […]

Saint Louis remains No. 6/No. 7 in national rankings

By Billy Hull on September 30, 2019

Margin of victory hasn’t had an effect on the Saint Louis Crusaders’ national ranking. A six-point win over Punahou 10 days ago that was decided in the final minutes didn’t hurt the Crusaders, nor did an impressive 54-21 thumping of Mililani on Friday help Saint Louis’ standing among the best teams in the nation. The Crusaders remain No. 6 in the USA Today Super 25 and No. 7 in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 this week. St. Frances Academy (MD) is […]

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